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How to Manage Auditability (and other non-functional, non-technical requirements)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Consider the following attributes of a modern transaction processing system, whether located on a server in the corporate data center or delivered as Software-as-a-Service in the Cloud. Once you’ve identified who will be the auditors for this system, work with them to ensure it will meet their needs.

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Discovering the Diverse Sources Behind Innovation

Scrum.org

It’s not just limited to inventing something entirely new; innovation can also involve improving or significantly contributing to existing products, services, processes, or ways of thinking. Innovation is necessary to adapt effectively; it enables us to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. The only constant thing is change.

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How to Replan When Project Goals Are Unrealistic

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Step 1: Review your current process. Take a look at your current process. Buckle down, read some project management software reviews, and choose a solution that makes the process smoother. If, however, you see that meeting deadlines is impossible for all involved, you may need to rethink your strategy.

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What Makes A Good Product Owner?

Scrum.org

Sverrisdottir, Ingason & Jonasson (2014) interviewed Product Owners from different organizations that there are often multiple Product Owners for the same product, even though the Scrum Guide prescribes against this. . Sverrisdottir, Ingason & Jonasson (2014) also found no standard for how much time Product Owners spend with teams.

2014 212
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Project Decision-Making

Velociteach

The challenge is to create a fair, efficient, effective, and transparent process for our teams and stakeholders. Making better decisions requires understanding the organization and establishing context-sensitive processes. Move fast and break things” was Facebook’s motto until 2014. What are they interested in knowing?

2014 91
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Availability is Not a Skill Set! 5 Tips for Resource Allocation

Rebel’s Guide to PM

However, if you have a choice of resource, let location play a part in the decision-making process. If you are using people on the team who are remote from your office, check out these tips for successful virtual meetings. A version of this article first appeared on the 2080 Strategy Execution blog way back in 2014!

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Unlocking the Power and Mastery of Development Approach and Life Cycle

Project Pulse Journal

This domain, as established by the Project Management Institute in the PMBOK 7th edition, addresses the underlying apprehension many face: the potential overcomplication of project management processes. Your pursuit of streamlining and enhancing project management processes led you to a pivotal crossroads.