Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

Ready to transform your approach to project management and software development? Exploring Agile methodologies provides teams with flexible, efficient, and collaborative approaches to software development and project management. It encourages continuous delivery and improvement without the fixed iterations of Scrum.

Software Review 52

Software Review Technical Review Agile SCRUM 52

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

We’ll go through some of the most popular project management methodologies, which are applied in many sectors such as software development, R&D and product development. When to Use It: The practice originated in software development and works well in that culture. Scrum Methodology.

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Technical Review Prince2 Manufacturing Lean 483

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) is a well-known practice for collaboration and teams use it to bridge the gap between product management and the software development team. It is also very popular among quality engineers to develop test automation frameworks.

Software Review 249

Software Review SCRUM 2020 Engineering 249

Scrum.org

JULY 25, 2023

As Scrum.org trainers, we often come across common misconceptions from course attendees about Agile and Scrum. We tend to hear red flags of misalignment when we explore folk's current definitions and understanding of Agile and Scrum at the start of our courses. Scrum: Scrum is thought of as a methodology. What is Agile?

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SCRUM Agile Software Review 2001 153

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 25, 2022

By using incremental steps towards completing a project, agile teams can easily adjust their project plan or product development plan to better meet their customer requirements. That flexibility must be evident in agile software, too. These were developed when the Agile Manifesto was written. Since that time, agile has spread.

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Agile Software Review Technical Review Development Team Review 312

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2022

TL; DR: Business Agility, Scrum and Generative AI’s Take on Getting There. I thought it might be fun to ask ChatGPT a few questions about business agility in general and Scrum in particular. . ???? Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: Generative KI: ChatGPT von OpenAI über Business Agilität und Scrum. ??

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

In the 1990’s, Scrum was one of a number of light methodologies that informed the creation of the manifesto for agile software development. The agile manifesto, as we usually refer to it. Scrum however, has been updated many times. Is the connection between the agile manifesto and scrum still there?

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SCRUM Agile 2001 Software Review 177

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

One thing that every team has had in common is that, at one time, they were new to Scrum. When I engage with teams to discuss implementing the Scrum framework, they often raise potential impediments to adopting Scrum. Below are the five most common objections to Scrum and why they don’t hold any weight. .

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SCRUM Software Review Lean Leadership 200

Gunther Verheyen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In the summer of 2019 I got in touch with O’Reilly Media about their ambition to add a book about Scrum to their “97 Things” series. For that reason I did not want any specific Scrum accountability in the title. years before the deadline they had in mind).

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 4, 2024

One of the secrets to unlocking your team's full potential lies in embracing the core values of the Scrum Framework. These are not just ideals but the foundation of Scrum that empowers teams to navigate the complexities of their projects with agility and integrity. What is the Scrum Framework?

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Henny Portman

JUNE 6, 2020

The book 97 Things Every Scrum Practitioner Should Know edited by Gunther Verheyen contains the wisdom of 69 practitioners around the world and helps you to improve your understanding of Scrum ( nb. These themes cover all aspects of Scrum and beyond. The book ends with a simple Scrum glossary. Why using Scrum?

Software Review 89

Software Review Technical Review SCRUM Agile 89

Scrum.org

JUNE 3, 2021

According to Michael James , dependencies in knowledge work — as in software development — are caused by knowledge gaps and not by the laws of physics. . Progress in development can only be made tangible through the delivery of software. Without feedback, development progress is not visible to the organization.

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Software Review Technical Review Sustainability Closing 227

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Product Owner is the bridge between corporate strategy and the Scrum Team. This often means that the Product Owner may need to choose between developing new features to satisfy customer requests and fixes for technical debt. Does the code need to be reorganized? Do we need to add code comments or enhance security?

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Technical Review Software Review Sustainability 2023 162

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview Questions on Scrum Anti-Patterns. Scrum has proven time and again to be the most popular framework for software development. Given that software is eating the world , a seasoned Scrum Master is nowadays in high demand. Question 45: Scrum Master Anti-Patterns.

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SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Development Team Review 2020 197

PM Basics

APRIL 24, 2018

Software Development Life Cycle is on every job description for a Project Manager. Everyone wants you to know how to develop software applications. When I googled “software development life cycle definition” I found different variants. Phases in Software Development. Concept Development.

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Software Developers Software Development Software Review Software 67

Scrum.org

JANUARY 12, 2024

An unusual article featured in the latest edition of the Harvard Business Review titled "Case Study: Should I Pitch a New Project-Management System?" raised several concerns and demonstrated misconceptions about Scrum. However, such handoffs are contrary to Scrum, which advocates for creating a done increment within each Sprint.

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2024 SCRUM Software Review Software Developers 144

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 11, 2024

Dive into the world of Scrum, the Agile framework that is revolutionizing project management across industries. With its core values of commitment, courage, focus, openness, and respect, Scrum is not just a methodology— it is a pathway to creating highly effective, adaptive, and cohesive teams.

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SCRUM Technical Review Software Review Lean 52

Scrum.org

MAY 30, 2022

Although research shows that these activities are useful in any Scrum team, we also recognize that teams usually start with this as they become more experienced with Scrum. Design The Box’ is a fun, creative exercise to help Scrum teams step into the shoes of their users. Give this workshop a try during the next Sprint Review!

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Teamweek

JULY 2, 2020

Specifically, we’re going to look into tools for: Agile Planning Team/Resource Management Agile Estimation Scrum Tools for Backlog Management Source Control Continuous Integration & Deployment. Mavenlink combines project and resource tools to offer an all-in-one agile project management software. Backlog (Scrum) Management Tools.

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Software Developers Software Development Development Team Review Software Review 52

Scrum.org

JUNE 27, 2023

The Product Owner accountability is crucial for the success of a Scrum team. It serves as the sole source of work for the Scrum Team. However, there are certain misconceptions and patterns that can hinder the effectiveness of the Product Owner and lead to conflicts within the Scrum Team.

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SCRUM Technical Review 2023 Software Review 161

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 17, 2024

From individual coding tasks to large-scale releases, the DoD sets the bar for quality and completeness, ensuring everyone - from developers to stakeholders - is on the same page. Due to their different approaches to project management, this definition varies significantly between Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Software Review 52

Software Review Development Team Review Technical Review 2024 52

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

What contexts are Scrum suited to, and which not? What if you end up applying a methodology like Scrum to a context where it isn’t suited, and people leave the company as a result? when everyone is pro-Scrum, or against SAFe or against estimation, or exclusively Scrum Masters? Is scaling always a bad idea?

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Agile Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 181

Scrum.org

JUNE 28, 2021

There are plenty of failure possibilities with Scrum. Given that Scrum is a framework with a reasonable yet short “manual,” this effect should not surprise anyone. Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! Agile Leadership According to the Scrum Guide. Source : Scrum Guide 2020.

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Leadership SCRUM Agile 2020 179

Scrum.org

AUGUST 8, 2022

There are plenty of failure possibilities with Scrum. Indeed, given that Scrum is a framework with a reasonable yet short “manual,” this effect should not surprise anyone. For example, the Scrum Guide clearly states the importance of self-management at the Scrum team level. Making Your Scrum Work #27. ??

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Agile 2022 Software Review SCRUM 209

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

It’s also useful to have books to carry around with you for reference when you can’t access your training materials. They all feature on PMI’s exam reference materials list. Instead, you would probably get more use out of investing your reading time in User Stories Applied: For Agile Software Development (Mike Cohn).

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PMI Certification Estimate Software Review 195

Digite

MAY 15, 2018

This article is the fourth in a series of “Kanban and Scrum – Stronger Together”. In the most recent post in Steve Porter’s series, Yuval Yuret presents Scrum in a manner that is intended to educate Kanban teams. Values shouldn’t be expressed as goals like they are in the Scrum Guide. Disclaimer.

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Development Team Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM 93

Agilemania

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Quality assurance and security teams are closely linked with development and operations and throughout the application development lifecycle. When everyone in a DevOps team is focused on security, this is referred to as DevSecOps. Continuous Development: Continuous development entails software planning and coding.

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Software Review Technical Review Application Development Monitoring 98

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

That year, a group of 17 software practitioners looking for a better way to deliver software settled on the the term agile to refer to their more rational, human approach to complex work. Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software.

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Agile Software Review Technical Review SCRUM 244

Scrum.org

JULY 18, 2023

The organizational archetypes of the Org Topologies™ map can be used to plot organization designs that we refer to as ecosystems. This article describes an A-type ecosystem for (software) product development, the prevalent dynamics in it, and the solutions to improve performance using Org Topologies™ mapping.

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Agile Transportation 144

Planio

MAY 8, 2023

On average, IT projects come with more complexity and risk, and can quickly fall to pieces without proper due diligence, management, and leadership. However, as IT projects often require a deeper understanding of technology, many IT PMs have a background in software development or IT support. And that’s no simple job.

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Technical Review Software Review Development Team Review Infrastructure 78

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

They are derived from my fourteen years of practical experience with XP and Scrum, serving both as Product Owner and Scrum Master and interviewing dozens of Product Owner candidates on behalf of my clients. Scrum is not a methodology but a framework. The Product Owner is also the most vulnerable Scrum role.

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SCRUM Lean Technical Review Agile 193

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The term refers to how the project’s requirements or feature list grows over time without proper control. Scope creep is the more common term but you might hear both, especially if you are working in software development. Changes could be approved, rejected or put on hold to review later. Example of scope creep in Scrum.

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Underperforming Technical Team 2009 Controlling Risk Management 459

Agilemania

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

It is a method of automating some important phases in the software development process. Other agile software development success factors, such as build automation, version control, and automated deployments, serve as inspiration. Finding and resolving defects late in the development process is costly and time-consuming.

Software Review 98

Software Review Agile Technical Review Lean 98

The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By APMG International September 6, 2023 Agile project management is a flexible approach to managing projects which involves taking incremental steps referred to as sprints or iterations. The History of Agile Project Management Agile project management emerged in the software development industry in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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Agile Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Development Team Review 88

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Their paper provides useful insights into why the Scrum Framework might be so effective when it comes to managing complex work. Their article inspired me to apply the same insights to Scrum and to extend it with my own. Software development is (generally speaking) very complex. waterfalls) are very likely to fail.

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Agilemania

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Concerns were voiced in the IT operations and software development sectors from 2007 to 2008 about the old software development paradigm that split operations from developers regarding how code was distributed and supported. DevOps was formed by combining the concepts of development and operations.

Software Review 52

Software Review Technical Review Certification 2007 52

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 28, 2022

Kanban is a visual workflow tool that, while originally used as a Toyota scheduling system, is now associated with in an agile methodology, especially in DevOps software development. Before defining the four kanban principles, it’s important to note that work management software adds greater efficiency. Continuous Improvement.

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Lean Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Manufacturing 289