Scrum.org
JANUARY 8, 2024
Are Your Daily Scrums Truly Driving Value? Many teams are trapped in the ghosts of Agile past, adhering rigidly to the three fundamental questions of the daily scrum: What did I do yesterday? What am I doing today? And what's blocking me? While these questions are not inherently problematic, they often lead teams into a cycle of repetition and routine, diverting focus from the real goal: delivering value.
Velociteach
JANUARY 8, 2024
“Time is the scarcest resource, and unless it is managed, nothing else can be managed.” Peter Drucker Time is our only finite resource. We cannot buy it or create it. Therefore, we must spend it wisely. Effective time management is a critical project management competency. Regrettably, many teams lack these skills or discipline and consequently fritter away their time.
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Scrum.org
JANUARY 8, 2024
TL; DR: Humble Planning w/ Maarten Dalmijn In this fascinating talk, Maarten introduced the concept of humble planning and why it’s crucial for succeeding with an Agile way of working and building products of exceptional value. During his talk, he covered concepts like friction, the three gaps model of Bungay, intent, intent-based leadership, humble planning, sprint goals, the fog of beforehand, and the fog of speculation.
Resource Guru
JANUARY 8, 2024
Every project manager aims to avoid the unexpected. Our new Activity Log gives you a clear, chronological view of changes made to any booking, so you’re never on the wrong end of a scheduling surprise. See who changed what and when A shared schedule enables clear communication, but things can quickly go sideways when someone makes an unexpected edit to a work assignment.
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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.
Scrum.org
JANUARY 8, 2024
How do you quickly describe the benefits of Agile product development in general? How do you explain agile thinking or agile practices in a simple and concise way? In this Responsive Advisors Lighting Round, Professional Scrum Trainers Greg Crown , Robb Pieper , and I share some guidance.
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Scrum.org
JANUARY 8, 2024
Cuando leí en 2005 el libro Los 7 hábitos de la gente altamente efectiva de Stephen Covey, aprendí principios y técnicas que he intentado aplicar en mi vida profesional y personal. También los he utilizado para formar y mentorizar a Product Owners. En este artículo te explico como pueden ayudar a este rol. ? 1️⃣ Ser proactivo : Un Product Owner efectivo prioriza aprender y validar cuanto antes las necesidades de los clientes, la estructura del mercado y la dirección del producto, sin esperar a
NimbleWork
JANUARY 8, 2024
Last year felt like a turning point in AI and workflow management. Even if your team isn’t using AI-powered tools just yet, you can’t have missed the media promises that AI will be coming to a computer screen near you very soon. But we need to go beyond the hype. There are lots of advantages for adding AI to your workflows and you don’t have to wait any longer before including AI-powered software to your team’s toolkit.
Scrum.org
JANUARY 8, 2024
They are deeply committed to delivering value to customers and stakeholders while fostering an adaptive, responsive organisational culture. They know that Scrum practices and values are key to that. Their insights often align Scrum with broader business goals, ensuring project success and overall organisational triumph. Their leadership style is characterised by focusing on outcomes and business impact rather than just processes.
Teamweek
JANUARY 8, 2024
The interview process is all about getting to know a potential candidate — learning what they’re capable of and who they are. When recruiters have the chance to do this in person, they can connect with candidates, build trust, and hook someone who’s a good fit. However, in-person interviews aren’t always possible (or even the best option) in today’s digital world.
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
Scrum.org
JANUARY 8, 2024
The image above shows some negative consequences when teams are not cross-functional. Some ideas stand the test of time, such as the value of cross-functional teams in new product development. Cross-functional teams are teams that have all of the skills necessary to deliver value. They contain diverse skill sets, which enables them to address complex problems.
MPUG
JANUARY 8, 2024
Mastering Excel Essentials in Our 3-Part Webinar Series Join our 3-part webinar series, “Must-Know Excel Functions to Boost Your Productivity,” and unlock the true potential of Excel in just three hours! Say goodbye to the overwhelming list of over 500 Excel functions, and focus on the core set of functions that every Excel user should master.
Scrum.org
JANUARY 8, 2024
This is the first in a series of Coaching Secrets posts, inspired by my self-guided online course Coaching Skills for Impact. We all want to help. Unfortunately, acting on the desire to help is usually where many Scrum Masters, Coaches, and Managers can make a mistake (including myself). When we see people struggling, we want to help them. We want them to feel better.
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JANUARY 8, 2024
It would be nice to think that every company has a formal mentoring scheme , and that as a new project manager you can tap into the experience of more experienced people. However, that isn’t always the case. As a result, people managing projects for the first time often find themselves making mistakes. That’s normal – we all make mistakes from time to time, especially in a new job.
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This large intercity transportation company for people and freight employs 100+ IT employees and contractors across North America and Europe and spends $10MM annually for approximately 50 inflight projects. The company needed the right financial tools to budget for innovation initiatives and real-time information on spending and forecasting. This transportation company turned to Acclaim Projects by Sopheon to help deliver projects on time and within budget.
Binfire
JANUARY 8, 2024
In a world where traditional advertising methods often take a back seat, influencer marketing has emerged as a dynamic and effective way to reach and engage with target audiences. This strategy leverages the credibility and influence of individuals who sway over niche communities on platforms like social media. Influencer marketing campaigns are successful when influencers are aligned with your brand’s identity and resonate authentically with your target audience.
Teamweek
JANUARY 8, 2024
The tribe has spoken. What they want is the flexibility of remote , or at least hybrid, working options. But how do you source, screen, and build a remote team that manages to stay connected and understand the value of collaboration , active participation, and the need to constantly build relationships ? Considering that 68% of Americans would prefer a fully remote work model, this is something that companies need to tackle now if they want to attract and retain top talent.
Sitetracker
JANUARY 8, 2024
The rail industry is embracing IoT with open arms and on multiple fronts, says Giuseppe Incitti, CEO, Sitetracker, a global software platform. The good news for railways, shippers, and passengers is that this revolution in rail is just getting started. The post How IoT is Helping Keep Railways Running Smoothly appeared first on Sitetracker.
Scrum.org
JANUARY 8, 2024
Projects are most of the time considered part of a system for creating and delivering value. According the PMBoK® Guide other components in such a system also often contain portfolios, programs, products, and operations. Together these components create deliverables that, once used, produce outcomes. And outcomes can create benefits - gains realised by the organisation.
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You’ve read the PMBOK® Guide several times, taken the certification exam for project managers, passed, and you are now a PMP®. So why do you keep making rookie mistakes? This whitepaper shows 20 of the most common mistakes that young or inexperienced project managers make, issues that can cost significant time and money. It's a good starting point for understanding how and why many PMs get themsleves into trouble, and provides guidance on the types of issues that PMs need to understand.
Sitetracker
JANUARY 8, 2024
In the dynamic landscape of renewable energy and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, Sitetracker aims to stand as a catalyst for progress alongside our customers. We are grateful to partner with leaders in these industries to seamlessly orchestrate the development, construction, maintenance, and management of these essential assets and accelerate the transition towards a sustainable and electrified future.
Scrum.org
JANUARY 8, 2024
Projects are most of the time considered part of a system for creating and delivering value. According the PMBoK® Guide other components in such a system also often contain portfolios, programs, products, and operations. Together these components create deliverables that, once used, produce outcomes. And outcomes can create benefits - gains realised by the organisation.
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