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How to use Slack for project management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

A survey showed that teams using Slack had: 32% less email 23% fewer meetings 24% of features (in technical teams) delivered on time 27% less time required for software testing 10% improvement in employee satisfaction. Automations, AI, robotic processing: it’s all part of modern smart ways to use our tech.

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The unbreakable bond: How outstanding service = brand loyalty

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Offer the human touch for exceptional service beyond automation As technology advances, there is a greater emphasis on automation and AI-powered solutions. The video below is me speaking at the Øredev Conference in Sweden, sharing the case study from the book. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management

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

Scrum.org

So we went to Google Scholar and searched for review articles. 2010) reviewed 28 scientific studies that investigated how Scrum is associated with overall business outcomes. A strength of such a review is that it allows for the identification of patterns across many studies. 2013, June). Cardozo et. Chow, T., & Cao, D.

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Test First approach sounds simply enough, right?

Scrum.org

This can be the first confusion in its understanding and actual meaning today, for either technical or non-technical folk. Then we have all these practices you hear about residing under this Test First banner - TDD, BDD, and ATDD. Test Driven Development (TDD). But let us leave that for another day. Add a test.

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What Makes A Good Product Owner?

Scrum.org

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’”. This includes training, technical support, and preparation for new releases. Gatekeeper : Approving completed items for a release.

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Critical Success Factors in Multi-Project Management

Epicflow Blog

Let’s consider an example: when a person undergoes medical treatment, the success of the endeavor will depend on the doctor’s expertise, the quality of medication, and the patient’s diligence in following the doctor’s recommendations. Technical competencies refer to the technical aspects of the project deliverable. Ivanova, L.

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Effective Project Communications Management to Avoid Misunderstandings and Delays

Project Pulse Journal

Determine Channels: Identify the best communication tools for each type of communication, which include email, phone calls, video conferences, or project management software. Regularly review and update your communication plan to reflect these changes. Overcomplicating your communication tools can lead to confusion and inefficiencies.