Fri.Nov 03, 2023

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The Seven Deadly Sins of Agile: Pride

Scrum.org

We all have a natural inclination to take pride in our work. It's human nature to want to believe that our creations hold value. However, the danger lies not in pride itself but in blind pride. This is when we take pride in something without genuinely measuring its outcome. For product owners, it's essential not to build features haphazardly. Instead, one should collect data, analyse, and create hypotheses.

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Calculating the Production Budget (Formula & Example Included)

ProjectManager.com

Manufacturers can’t just produce as many widgets as they want. There are financial constraints, of course, but there is also demand to think about. Making more than the market will support is going to lead to extra costs in production and warehouse that can bust the bank. That’s why a production budget is essential. But what is a production budget and what should be included in one?

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With Hindsight: Toggl Plan’s Quarter 3, 2023

Teamweek

As we reach the end of Q3 in 2023, here’s a recap of last quarter’s Toggl Plan updates. Availability overview Google Calendar integration Task sync with Toggl Plan + Track integration Shared logins with Toggl Track And more Let’s look at each new feature in detail. Frictionless resource planning with Availability overview As an agency manager, you want to balance your team’s workload without compromising quality or overwhelming your team.

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How can a Scrum Master avoid being seen as a Project Manager?

Scrum.org

Some organizations don’t understand the difference between a Scrum Master and a Project Manager. In those situations, Scrum Masters can find themselves being asked or even pressured to manage tasks, make decisions, or perform other duties inconsistent with the accountability of a Scrum Master. How can a Scrum Master serve the team and the organization without simply becoming a Project Manager by another name?

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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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Top-Down Estimating: A Comprehensive Guide

Teamweek

Top-down estimating is a form of estimation where existing knowledge of similar projects is used in the estimation process to produce a ballpark figure for the total cost. Like other methods to estimate a new project’s cost , top-down estimation has advantages and disadvantages. We’ll discuss all of them in this article, plus: Examples of the top-down estimating technique Key steps for doing top-down estimating right Tips for making your estimates more accurate Shall we start?

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What’s New: Toggl Plan’s Google Calendar Integration For Accurate Availability

Teamweek

With the launch of the Availability overview feature, you can now: Make better decisions about taking on new projects vs. hiring more people Ensure optimal utilization by preventing under or overbooking of team resources But to do that, you must calculate your team’s availability accurately. The new Google Calendar integration syncs events from Google Calendar to Toggl Plan.

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Guide to Choosing the Best Website Builder for Small Businesses

UPQODE

Are you in search of the top website builder for small businesses? Establishing an online presence through a dedicated website is increasingly critical for small businesses, offering advantages that go beyond what social media can provide. A website not only broadens your reach but also enhances the professionalism of your brand. Nevertheless, for small business owners, the prospect of designing a website might appear daunting or excessively time-consuming, and enlisting a professional small bus