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Best PMI-ACP Exam Prep Books

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Agile Project Management: Creating Innovative Products by Jim Highsmith. Chapter 5 covers the agile project management model and then the rest of the book covers the process and project lifecycle in detail, with chapters on governance, scaling and performance measurement. Buy on Amazon. Buy on Amazon. Agile Practice Guide.

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One and Done?

Scrum.org

We are solving complex problems, which require us to use an empirical process, lean UX practices, and a supporting technology platform that allows us to build, measure, learn and apply the learning in a repeatable fashion. In areas where this is happening, we are seeing new innovations and engaged customers.

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125 Project Management Buzzwords

The IIL Blog

Earned Value Management (EVM) A systematic approach to project performance measurement assessing schedule and cost performance. Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Key Performance Indicators are quantifiable metrics used to assess employee, project, and organizational performance. it is finite).

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Scrum Anti-Patterns GPT

Scrum.org

Misaligned Incentives : Tying management incentives to traditional performance measures incompatible with Scrum or agile principles​​. These could include rapid response to customer feedback, successful deployment of features that meet customer needs, or innovative solutions to customer problems.

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The Functions of a Project Management Office

Project Pulse Journal

It includes monitoring the progress of projects in the portfolio, ensuring they deliver the expected benefits, and making necessary adjustments to the portfolio based on performance and strategic changes. Performance Measurement Implementing and maintaining performance measures and metrics is essential for assessing success.

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Crafting an Effective Operational Excellence Strategy for Business Growth

Wrike

Fosters a culture of continuous improvement within the organization: It empowers employees to take ownership of their work, encourages collaboration, and promotes innovation. This not only enhances individual and team performance but also drives overall organizational excellence.

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10 ways to maintain consistent project quality.

Techno-PM

Establish performance measures: Identify the key performance indicators (KPIs) for the project, such as the number of tasks completed, budget spent, and milestones achieved. This approach aims to increase productivity, reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction, and drive innovation.