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Best PMI-ACP Exam Prep Books

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Instead, you would probably get more use out of investing your reading time in User Stories Applied: For Agile Software Development (Mike Cohn). I would suggest it’s User Stories Applied: For Agile Software Development by Mike Cohn. User Stories Applied for Agile Software Development by Mike Cohn.

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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. Kanban board A visual tool used in Agile project management to monitor and manage project work. Lean A project management philosophy that aims to maximize value while minimizing waste.

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The Functions of a Project Management Office

Project Pulse Journal

Here are three common types of PMOs from across various sectors: Supportive PMO Industry Application - A supportive PMO is common in industries where projects require flexibility and autonomy, such as IT and software development enterprises. Function - A supportive PMO provides guidance, best practices, templates, and tools.

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Different Project Management Terms Beginners Should Know

ProProfs Project Management

This criterion is used as a basis for project monitoring and evaluating processes. Performance Measurement Baseline. This creates a point of comparison of all the other baselines to evaluate project performance. Lean Six Sigma. This refers to the various schedules and costs defined at the start of a project.

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Next Generation Project Management Software

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Project management practitioners are looking for new lean and agile project management tools to support their day-to-day work and often seek them outside the tools that their organisations offer them. the desired level of monitoring and controlling. a people culture. existing contracts and agreements.

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The Complete Glossary of 614 Project Management Terms

Workamajig

Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM): An agile software development methodology that uses an iterative, incremental approach to project execution. While it's mostly used for software projects, it can also be used for non-software projects. The two main techniques to achieve this are fast tracking (i.e.

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Complete Collection of Project Management Statistics 2015

Wrike

Lean & Test Driven Development (TDD) – 11%. Feature Development Driven – 9%. Dynamic Systems Development Method – 3%. Top 5 PPM Functions: Portfolio tracking & performance monitoring – 75%. Implement/enhance performance measurement process – 39%. [13]. 69% to 45% ). [12]. Crystal – 3%.

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