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

Scrum.org

But adherence to a framework or prescribed process does not guarantee agility. Adherence to a framework or prescribed process does not guarantee agility.”. I prefer a process-based definition of agility. Although we used Scrum teams for our investigation, these processes are generic enough to apply to Agile teams in general.

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The Frog Project: Saving wildlife one bucket at a time

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Together they saved 900 frogs and toads from traffic in 2013 but as with any project it was clear she needed more resources if they were going to achieve more. Continually improving the process. Saving frogs is one thing, but wouldn’t it be good if the problems didn’t occur in the first place?

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The Must-Read Reading List for Project Communication and Collaboration

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Here’s my Must-Read Reading List for some great pointers on the skills, process and experience of engaging people and working together, whether your job is to lead or to follow. Anthony Mersino: Amacom, 2013. Ann Pilkington: Gower, 2013. Peter Taylor, Ron Rosenhead & Vicki James: Management Concepts, 2013.

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How to provide constructive criticism

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The process will encourage learning that will facilitate long-term change. A version of this article first appeared in 2013. Instead of providing a solution, talk with the employee about the problem and ask for feedback about what can be done to improve the situation. Provide a model.

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Monetizing Analytics Features: Why Data Visualizations Will Never Be Enough

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your embedded analytics. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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Did You Know That AI And Humans BOTH Have Challenges Accepting a Heartfelt and Authentic Acknowledgment?

The IIL Blog

ChatGPT “As an AI, I don’t have the ability to receive or process personal messages or communications outside of our current conversation. Teaching AI how to accept acknowledgment would indeed be an interesting challenge, especially considering the nuances involved in understanding and processing human emotions and interactions.

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10 Secrets To Being a Good Sponsor

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Read my guide on the process for decision-making. A version of this article first appeared in 2013. They might not like your decision, but you’re the boss, so they’ll abide by it. Just be able to justify why you chose what you did. Not sure how to make that final call? Understand project management techniques.

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