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

Scrum.org

What is the business case for Agile teams? We think we do well to base our beliefs about Agile more on evidence. This post is our attempt to bring an evidence-based perspective to the business case of Agile teams. Each post discusses scientific research that is relevant to our work with Scrum and Agile teams.

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What Makes A Good Product Owner?

Scrum.org

Each post discusses scientific research that is relevant to our work with Scrum and Agile teams. Van Waardenburg & Van Vliet (2013) offer a case study in a large organization and conclude that “The Project Manager focuses on the ’how’ of a project, the Product Owner focuses on the ’what’”. When agile meets the enterprise.

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Introduction to Program Management - How to Manage Related Projects

Project Pulse Journal

Team of Teams - Adopting a team of teams approach facilitates better communication and decision-making, allowing for more agile responses to challenges and opportunities within the program. It requires an understanding of several considerations that can influence the outcomes of project and program management efforts.

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9 HR Challenges That Will Be Prevalent In The Digital Age

Proofhub

HR needs to develop long-term plans that account for change and agility. In fact, a 2013 Gallup study found that poor leaders are the number one reason why people quit. Moreover, people talk about their work-life on LinkedIn and Facebook. This explosion of social media has made the employee experience crucial for brand image.

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Working Remotely? This Will Hit You Next!

Scrum.org

During the Ebola outbreak 2013-2016, people exhibited anxiety-invoked behavior to a large extent. Individual actions are influenced by the actions of other individuals. Mass actions are influenced by the actions of the masses. Agile processes help you to establish a high level of transparency. 2] Shultz, J.M.,

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Is Your Agile Project Healthy?

Project Management Essentials

Experienced agile coaches and practitioners develop a sixth-sense. They can quickly assess the health of an agile project or team just as doctors do with their patients. In 2013, Mike Cohn coined the term scrum smells to describe the signs that a scrum team is in trouble. Agile is based on Systems Thinking.

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Effective Project Communications Management to Avoid Misunderstandings and Delays

Project Pulse Journal

This process involves creating a comprehensive list that includes everyone affected by or having an influence on the project, from team members to upper management to external partners. Agile methodologies emphasize regular and informal communication through daily stand-up meetings and frequent check-ins. link] Morlan, C.