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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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Discovering the Diverse Sources Behind Innovation

Scrum.org

When Nadella took over as CEO in 2014, he immediately began shifting the company culture towards one that embraces innovation and continuous learning. This cultural shift was instrumental in revitalizing Microsoft’s approach to product development and market strategy. For example, consider the case of Satya Nadella at Microsoft.

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The Functions of a Project Management Office

Project Pulse Journal

Common Types of a PMO Project Management Offices or Program Management Offices (PMOs) can vary widely in structure and function, adapting to the needs of different industries and organizational strategies. This approach is ideal for organizations seeking uniformity in project execution and high alignment with organizational strategies.

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In-Depth: How To Create Better Work Agreements For Your Team

Scrum.org

Many studies have found that psychological safety has a positive influence on team effectiveness (Edmondson, 2014). We’ve always found the following sentences useful to complete for work agreements in this area: “We encourage each other to maintain a sustainable pace by …”. These are fine strategies. References. Butchibabu, A.,

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Unlocking the Power and Mastery of Development Approach and Life Cycle

Project Pulse Journal

The desire for a project management framework that sustains deliverability, supports the required cadence, and remains faithful to an adaptable methodology is now within reach. This strategic alignment enhances the project's relevance with broader business strategies and stakeholder expectations, thus amplifying the potential for success.

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Artificial Intelligence and Project Management: The First Step

The IIL Blog

For example, by identifying relationships and trends in data, the system can remove excessive information and ‘white noise’, enabling management to focus solely on the most relevant and important information to derive actionable insights and strategies. Risk Management. Effective risk management has to be proactive. Creativity. Innovation.”

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Invested in Sustainability as a PM? You should be!

EarthPM

Few companies make it a priority to communicate their sustainability performance to investors, or even develop a robust story about their sustainability performance. Investors care more about sustainability issues than many executives believe. Why should they? Where’s the project connection?