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The Agile Manifesto, Explained

ProjectManager.com

Either way, agile offers a fast and nimble way to work that first benefited software development before expanding its reach to almost every industry. The phrase agile software development was first used in 2001, but agile was in fact being applied to projects since the mid-1990s. The Role of Cross-Functional Teams.

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Agile and Scrum: Unravelling the Misconceptions

Scrum.org

Scrum is applicable for software development only. These misconceptions underscore the importance of developing a comprehensive understanding of Agile and Scrum beyond superficial practices. Scrum, developed in 1995, predates the formation of the Agile Manifesto in 2001. Which Came First: Scrum or Agile?

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Agile Project Management Principles - MOving from Principles to Practices

Herding Cats

. † These descriptions fall short for the traditional program manager, not because the principles of agile are lacking, but because the practices of program management are not directly addressed using the software development focused methodologies presented by these authors. ‡ Agile Project Managers Leadership Network , .

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Agile. Creativity. Innovation.

International Institute for Learning

During the last two decades there has been the emergence of a number of software development methods as a response to the inefficiency of existing software development methods in rapidly changing environments (Highsmith, 2004). Fowler (2001). Creativity in agile systems development: a literature review.

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We are entering the Deployment Phase of the Digital Age

Scrum.org

Compare to 2001 there is only one company that is on the list, Microsoft. Scrum, agile thinking, modern software development working practices are synonymous with Digital Technology and have evolved out of the fundamentally different characteristics of the opportunity presented by technology.

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The Evolution of Project Management

The IIL Blog

A Shift Towards Project Leadership In the 2000s the role of the project manager shifted again. There started to be an expectation that project managers should have both business acumen and leadership skills. Many project managers became involved in developing business cases and proof of concept for projects that had yet to be approved.

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Is SAFe® Adoption Making a Difference? Why are Companies Moving To It? How Will It Impact?

Agilemania

The vast majority of businesses were doubtful when the Agile manifesto was introduced in 2001. You won’t be able to adapt to these disturbances using conventional software development techniques. Nowadays, everyone wants to be more agile. Let’s justify what we just said! Find Our Upcoming Trainings. Intermediate.

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