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20 Years of The Agile Manifesto

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Agile processes promote sustainable development. The Agile Manifesto has probably had the greatest impact on how projects are done – even how non- agile projects are done. The most efficient and effective method of conveying information to and within a development team is face-to-face conversation.

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In-Depth: How To Create Better Work Agreements For Your Team

Scrum.org

It has been linked to higher performance and motivation (Mathieu et al, 2000), increased effectiveness (Kearny, Gebert & Voelpel, 2009), and generally explains a substantial amount of the variance (~19%) in the effectiveness of teams (De Church & Mesmer-Magnus, 2010). You can read more about this here. How to coordinate the use of skills.

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In-Depth: The Evidence-Based Business Case For Agile

Scrum.org

2010) reviewed 28 scientific studies that investigated how Scrum is associated with overall business outcomes. Many studies have identified high autonomy as an important prerequisite for Agile teams ( Moe, Dingsøyr & Dybå, 2010 ; Donmez & Gudela, 2013 ; Tripp & Armstrong, 2018 ; Melo et. 2010, April). Cardozo et. References.

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How I ended up becoming a (Professional) Scrum trainer

Gunther Verheyen

Fast forward >> In December 2010 I traveled to Zurich (Switzerland) to attend a PSM class (“Professional Scrum Master”) by Ken Schwaber. In April 2010, at an event of the Agile Consortium Belgium in Brussels, I asked Jeff Sutherland about this new organization founded by his former companion. It’s about creating it yourself.

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Product Management Considerations for Project Managers

Project Pulse Journal

In this article, you'll gain insights into aligning projects with broader strategic goals, prioritizing customer needs, and adapting to market trends—all essential for achieving sustainable growth and long-term success. Continuous Improvement It ensures sustained competitiveness and relevance.

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How We Made Our Customer The Product Owner

Scrum.org

From 2010–2015 I worked as a Scrum Master for a web agency. And the benefits of a sustainable pace were beneficial for everyone. We developed software solutions for external clients. When I started, Scrum wasn’t used at all. It was something we figured out along the way. Not only with the customer but also with the developers.

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Invested in Sustainability as a PM? You should be!

EarthPM

Few companies make it a priority to communicate their sustainability performance to investors, or even develop a robust story about their sustainability performance. Investors care more about sustainability issues than many executives believe. Why should they? Where’s the project connection?