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The Convergence of Security and Project Management

PM Times

In the rapidly evolving world of IT, we frequently hear about vulnerable data being stolen and disseminated from renowned organisations, or businesses reporting disruptive attacks such as Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) assaults that bring their operations to a halt. While some of these disruptions may stem from a small bug that was not captured […] The post The Convergence of Security and Project Management appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and Jobs.

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Service Request Management in IT: Process & Best Practices

ProjectManager.com

When someone makes a request in the information technology (IT) world, whatever that might be, there’s a process involved to fulfill that request. This is called a service request and controlling that process is called service request management. Of course, there’s more to it than that. We’ll explain in more detail what service request management is and what a service request is, including examples to make it clearer.

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Sprint Estimation: A Guide to Planning in Scrum

Scrum.org

Estimating what can be delivered in a single Sprint is a question that stumps many Scrum teams. We start with a simple premise: the Scrum Guide, a compass for many, surprisingly, doesn't mention 'estimates' but talks about 'size'. I'll take you through the nuances of understanding the size of work and how it contrasts with traditional estimation. As we delve deeper, the narrative becomes more complex, akin to navigating a labyrinth.

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Don’t Blame Agile for Bad Agile

Velociteach

An agile backlash is underway. Some organizations have declared victory, fired their agile staff, and moved on. Others are agile in name only or are “doing” agile but have not fundamentally changed the way they work. We should not blame Agile for bad Agile. The problem is not with the values, principles, and practices. Instead, it is with organizations and their approach to agility.

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Understand Digital Debt, Form a Team, Set Goals, and Plan Roadmap for Transformation

Understanding digital debt is crucial before digital transformation. Assemble a team to assess internal operations, market pressures, and digital debt's impact. Define future digital vision with measurable goals. Refine hypotheses and conduct market analysis. Develop a roadmap for transformation with defined projects, cost estimates, and governance.

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Jira Pro(fessional Scrum) Tips: How to organize your swimlanes

Scrum.org

Building on our Top 5 Ways to do Professional Scrum with JIRA video, Professional Scrum Trainer Matt Dominici from Impact Agility shows you 3 simple ways to organize the swimlanes on your team's Jira board. Not all ways are equal here, and so you want to organize your board's swimlanes is way that will enable and enhance collaboration vs. hinder it. ?

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Strengthening Resilience and Well-Being With Susan Croft Thursday, January 18, 2024 6:00 am EST and 1:30 pm EST

International Institute for Learning

International Institute for Learning, Inc. IIL is a global leader in training, consulting, coaching and customized course development, and is proud to be the educational provider of choice for thousands of for many top global companies. IIL's core competencies include Project, Program and Portfolio Management, Business Analysis, Microsoft® Project and Project Server, Lean Six Sigma, PRINCE2®, ITIL®, Agile, Leadership and Interpersonal Skills, Corporate Consciousness and Sustainability.

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How to fix Common Issues with Scrum Events

Scrum.org

Many common problems exist with Scrum Events. They last too long, the right people don’t attend, or they just feel like a waste of time. What can we do about it? In this Responsive Advisors Scrum Lightning Round, we have some ideas to share on how to keep your Scrum Events valuable.

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How to Track Your Project Performance with GanttPRO: Overview Dashboard

GanttPRO Project Management

Following the previous release with the updated task settings, we are glad to present another one. From now on, in one place, you can track your project’s key indicators to […] The post How to Track Your Project Performance with GanttPRO: Overview Dashboard first appeared on GanttPRO Project Management Blog.

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[VLOG] Who Is An Excellent Technology Professional.?

Scrum.org

Have you wondered what it takes to become an excellent technology professional? Is it the smartest developer / tester / (insert specialization here)? The one who can find the solution to the trickiest problem faster than anyone else? Or are there other factors that come into play? In this video blog, I share how my thoughts on this topic have evolved over my 25 year career in the technology industry, as I played different roles - from a developer, manager, director, Scrum coach to founder and CE

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Strategic Project Finance Essentials: A Project Manager’s Guide to Financial Metrics

Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar - Sopheon’s Director of Product Management

Empower yourself as a project manager with insights that directly influence the financial landscape and strategic direction of your organization! Join us for a deep dive into the world of financial strategy, as we dissect key metrics that drive CFOs and business leaders’ investment decisions. This session will equip you with the necessary tools to craft compelling business cases as well as a comprehensive understanding of the crucial distinction between capital expenditure and operational expend