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The Agile Workspace: The Undervalued Success Factor

Scrum.org

To become agile – and reap its benefits such as becoming more innovative –, you need a diversity of workspaces to support all forms of creative work: focus, collaborate, learn, and socialize. Being agile also requires a budget for regular offsite events, such as workshops, to support pushing people gently out of their comfort zone.

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Understanding the Organizational Governance System as Project Managers

Project Pulse Journal

Establishing the Foundation and the Pillars of Project Governance In project management, success isn't merely about meeting deadlines or staying within budget constraints; it's about delivering tangible value that aligns the project objectives with organizational goals. Innovation is good but there will be times when it's just gold-plating.

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What Is a PMO? (Infographic)

Wrike

The percentage of companies with a PMO has nearly doubled since 2000, according to The State of the PMO 2016. . The PMO is the keeper of documentation, guidance, and metrics for project execution, ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget. You may need a PMO if: Projects repeatedly finish later than planned or over budget.

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Pass Your Competition… Fast

Planview

Ensure it is budgeted in the annual plan. Take an iterative approach to building out the plan allowing for innovation cycles. This way, you will be able to create time for innovation and reduce cycle times so that your organization can change iteratively and deliver value faster. 2016 CEO Survey: The Year of Digital Tenacity.

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

Scrum.org

Several empirical studies have indeed found that teams with a frequent delivery strategy are more likely to deliver successful project outcomes and satisfy stakeholders than teams that do not ( Chow & Cao, 2008 , Jørgensen, 2016 ). This also matches our findings for stakeholder satisfaction. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. Jørgensen, M.

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Empowering Business with Apps: A Definitive Guide

Wrike

One of the most impactful technological innovations in recent years is the emergence of mobile applications, or simply apps. According to a survey by Statista, the number of mobile app downloads worldwide reached over 258 billion in 2022, up by more than 80% from 141 billion in 2016.

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How to Create a Startup Culture That Fits Your Goals

ProjectManager.com

A 2016 survey by Deloitte found that 16.8 Let’s look at how to create a startup culture to suit your goals, budget, location and customers. See how it can help achieve a startup culture of innovation by taking this free 30-day trial. Whether that’s by offering modern work tools , flexible work hours or fun activities.

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