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Exploring the Benefits of an Agile Application Modernization Approach

Leading Agile

Suppose you are a leader at a company that developed an important application over an extended timeframe: 10, 20, or even 30+ years. Maybe this system is used internally as a critical part of operating your business. Perhaps it is sold to other companies. Unless you have been constantly refactoring and modernizing this asset over its history, problems begin to emerge: On-premises infrastructure costs are not competitive.

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Trello vs. Asana: Side-by-Side Comparison

ProjectManager.com

Trello vs. Asana is a likely matchup for anyone looking for the right project management software. They’re both well-known and popular project management tools. Trello is often thought of as the go-to for kanban boards, which visualize workflow. Asana, on the other hand, is a simple-to-use work management tool. The trouble is most people want more than kanban boards, which is Trello’s bread and butter, and they want Gantt charts , which Asana doesn’t have.

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How Cross-Functionality makes for a more effective Sprint (60)

Scrum.org

We started this Scrum foundation series explaining we see four underlying concepts of the Scrum framework. In the past series of mails we covered the three pillars of Empiricism, the Scrum Values, and Self-Management. A self-managing team is taking decisions about who does what, when, and how. This ensures the team can move forward without unnecessary waiting time.

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The Four Actions Framework – For Strategic Project Managers

The Strategic Project Manager

This post reviews the Four Actions Framework, first providing a simple definition and describing what makes it different and appealing. Then it provides three examples each of public sector and private companies and how they have each uniquely applied the framework. Then it looks at how the framework can be applied in devising strategy, and managing project, programs, and portfolios.

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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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Scrum.org

アジャイルの旅ポッドキャストについて このポッドキャストでは、業界のエキスパートを特別ゲストとして迎え、アジャイルとスクラムの世界にふかく潜り込んでいきます。スクラム、DevOps、ユーザーエクスペリエンス、プロダクトマネージメント、コーチングなど、様々なトピックをカバーします。 私、 フォンテーヌグレゴリ は、「アジャイルの旅」ポッドキャストのホストです。アジャイルコーチ、スクラムマスター、またはコンサルタントとして日本企業を支援しております。そして、Scrum.orgの認定プロフェッショナル・スクラム・トレーナーです。 このポッドキャストは、日本語でScrum.

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Avoid These Common Cloud Transformation Mistakes

Leading Agile

In this episode of SoundNotes, Dave sits down with Dennis Stevens to discuss cloud transformation and why you might want to step back, take a deep breath, and come up with a more strategic and planful approach to moving to the cloud. Over the course of the conversation, they dig into some of the anti-patterns Dennis sees in the market that cause cloud transformations to fail, and they explore the benefits of having a strong cloud readiness plan and how you can begin to ensure that your plan is i

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Can CCTV in the Office Boost Employee Productivity?

Productivity Land

CCTV cameras are becoming more common in the workplace, with many businesses installing them for security reasons. However, some employers are starting to wonder if these cameras can do more than just deter theft and vandalism. Can CCTV in the office actually boost employee productivity? Proponents of workplace CCTV argue that it can help managers keep an eye on their employees and ensure that they are working efficiently.

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Leading with Impact: Crafting Your Unique Leadership Style

Velociteach

The role of the project manager is evolving. The old ‘command-and-control’ approach is no longer effective. When we study the most effective teams, we see highly connected individuals pursuing a shared goal. We sense a culture of safety and trust. We observe constant collaboration and a steady flow of high-impact communication. As a team leader, you can develop the leadership skills to foster that type of healthy team.

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Responding to an RFP. Steps1 and 2

Musings on Project Management

Are you a proposal leader tasked with responding to a competitive RFP?An RFP from a private sector customer or from the public sector?And if from the public sector, local, state, or federal?And if from the federals, defense or non-defense?Every one of those customer groups will have their own style, culture, and constraining rules, regulations, and statutes.

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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

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Release 44 | People Report

LiquidPlanner

Release 44.1 | February 29, 2024 People Table is the latest addition to the advanced reporting suite launched in December 2023 with Package, Project, Sub-Folder, Task and Assignment reports. Use the People Table to view and compare metrics related to availability and workload, including hours scheduled and time logged. New! People Table Report Each row in a People Table Report shows a roll up of hours and work metrics by Member, Resource, or Placeholder based on the report location.

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Strategic Collaboration, Subject Matter Expertise & Smart Devices: A Conversation with Sivaram Trikutam (Part Two)

Clint Padgett – Project Success

Episode Information: Clint continues his conversation with Sivaram Trikutam, Vice President of the WiFi Product Line at Infineon Technologies. During their discussion, Sivaram talks about establishing a shared vision of success in professional partnerships, understanding the nuances of verbal and non-verbal communication across cultures, and leading small-scale teams to large-scale success.

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Essential Marketing Goals for a Successful 2024

UPQODE

At the heart of every successful brand lies a comprehensive marketing strategy that not only reaches but resonates with its target audience, driving engagement and fostering brand loyalty. This strategy serves as a beacon, guiding businesses through the competitive marketplace and enabling them to connect with their customers in meaningful ways. As we delve deeper into the main marketing goals to consider when creating a marketing strategy , it becomes evident that a well-orchestrated plan is no

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Cash Flow Optimization 101: 9 Tips And Advice For Small Businesses

Productivity Land

Effective cash flow management can help small businesses navigate through financial uncertainties, capitalize on new opportunities, and sustain growth over the long term. However, it’s one of the biggest challenges for many small businesses. With limited resources and capital, small business owners need to be creative about optimizing their cash flow to keep their operations running smoothly.

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Acclaim Projects Helps Deliver Innovation Projects on Time and on Budget

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.