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The Illusion of Velocity

Scrum.org

TL; DR: The Illusion of Velocity In this article, I explore the pitfalls of ‘The Illusion of Velocity’ in agile contexts, peeling back the layers of traditional metrics as leadership tools. Moreover, I point to the advantages gained from leadership engaging directly with teams. Harvard Business Review. Collins, T., Snowden, D.

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9 Steps to Managing Risk for Your Projects

LiquidPlanner

Which is why so many projects—especially large technology projects—run into trouble. Identify risks that relate to project requirements , technology, materials, budget, people, quality, suppliers, legislation, and any other types of project risk you can think of. Regularly review project risks. Identify opportunities.

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Top 10 Lean/ Kanban Books for IT, Software and Knowledge Work!

Digite

Successful Evolutionary Change for Your Technology Business. This book provides the most comprehensive overview of the Kanban Method and its application to technology and general business functions. 123 pages, ET to Read: 2 hours, Published July 8th, 2015 by Pragmatic Bookshelf). By David J Anderson. Kanban from the Inside.

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What Does SPCT Mean and How Do I Become An SPCT?

Agilemania

He encountered SAFe ® in mid-2015 when he was discussing generic topics during a discussion with a mentor about a generic topic that led to Agility at scale and his experiments with it. Once the person gets certified as SPCT, then he will become a change agent in the organization’s lean agile transformation and implementation.

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Service Management and The Post Office Scandal

The IIL Blog

Governance, process, and procedure are often seen as red tape, bureaucracy, cold, not human-centric, or as unnecessary controls that stand in the way of delivering technology services or being Agile. Lead with a human-centric approach Speak with technology colleagues to understand their pain points, frustrations, and needs.

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23 Books About Recruitment Every Recruiter Should Read

Teamweek

What used to be simple: placing an ad and hiring the best candidate, is now a whole new world of complexity—shaped by new and emerging technologies , strategies , and candidate needs. The book is the perfect guide for employers looking to find diverse talent online through a combination of new strategies, technology, and scientific research.

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The 23 Best Project Management Books For Upgrading Your Career in 2020

Planio

Swipe to Unlock: The Primer on Technology and Business Strategy. The best books for crafting your leadership qualities. True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable. Technical documentation. Published date: 2015. Published date: 2015.

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