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In-Depth: The Science On Sustainable Pace, Stress, And Motivation

Scrum.org

How sustainable is your pace as a developer? What is a sustainable pace? The notion of “sustainable pace” is closely tied to Extreme Programming practices. But that recommendation was updated to “sustainable pace” by Ron Jeffries later. Pace should be sustainable over a long time. .

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Sustain Your PMO: Nine Easy Lessons

The Lazy Project Manager

It addition it is noted in the PM-Partners: PMO Trends 2012 report: When a PMO is expected to work across the organisation at all levels, oversee significant investments and facilitate senior decisions – it is surprising that a high number of organisations either put the wrong person in the job or don’t support them when they are in place.

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Top 10 Books on Change Management (2023 edition)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Leading Change (2012) is a comprehensive guide to his 8-step process for managing change. The topics covered include sustaining change, change readiness, and there’s a section specifically on change in a project management setting. Once that window in your brain has been opened, it will never close. Professor John P.

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How I ended up becoming a (Professional) Scrum trainer

Gunther Verheyen

I had been closely following up on the emergence and growth of Scrum.org as it coincided with a personal process of professional recovery. Although it is not something I had planned for, it looks like in 2011-2012 I ended up being in the eye of the Scrum storm that was sweeping the Netherlands. It wasn’t too sustainable (I guess).

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Top 11 Cities for Project Management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The Sustainable Sydney 2030 program lays out other initiative to develop the city, which is mentioned in the most recent Global Liveability Index. The Australian government has granted two initiatives close to Brisbane major project status. It’s being built with urban sustainability and environmental protection in mind.

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4 Awesome Teamwork Examples for Agile Teams

nTask

What may seem like a completely different ballgame, if studied closely, just may be able to teach Agile teams a thing or two. Only based on this knowledge, the leader can steer his team towards success and sustainability. Example #4: Hunter Pence – National League Divisional Series 2012. Let the games begin!

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Tailoring Your Project Management Approach: A Beginner’s Guide

Project Pulse Journal

This approach ensures that every aspect of the project management process, from planning and execution to monitoring and closing , is designed to meet the project's unique needs. Tailoring, as a continuous effort, sustains relevance and value in project management practices. Retrieved from: [link] Whitaker, S.