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Agile. Creativity. Innovation.

International Institute for Learning

During the last two decades there has been the emergence of a number of software development methods as a response to the inefficiency of existing software development methods in rapidly changing environments (Highsmith, 2004). However, today the principles of agile have spread to other corporate functions such as innovation.

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Agile Beyond IT: Lean Thinking

The IIL Blog

Companies innovate and develop new products. But customers validate those innovations by “voting with their wallets.” They learn from their customers and continually innovate. Their teams are more productive, creative, and innovative. They innovate and create. Use the promo code: Alan20. Register today.

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5 Notorious Failed Projects & What We Can Learn from Them

ProjectManager.com

Surprisingly, Sony continued to produce Betamax all the way into 2016. Betamax was an innovative product, and it even got to market before VHS. The NASA investigation that followed said the failure was due to a faulty designed O-ring seal and the cold weather at launch, which allowed for the leak. The Lesson. The Lesson.

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Death March Projects Explored

Alan Parker Blog

The concept was popularised by Edward Yourdon in his book “Death March: The Complete Software Developer’s Guide to Surviving ‘Mission Impossible’ Projects.” Yourdon’s definition resonated deeply within the software development community, where unrealistic deadlines and resource shortages are all too familiar.

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Managing Virtual Teams: Strategies for Project Managers

Project Pulse Journal

Imagine being equipped with tools and techniques to overcome the hurdles of virtual team management, from establishing clear communication strategies to track productivity to optimizing meeting efficiency and leveraging project management software features.

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

Scrum.org

So we went to Google Scholar and searched for review articles. 2010) reviewed 28 scientific studies that investigated how Scrum is associated with overall business outcomes. A strength of such a review is that it allows for the identification of patterns across many studies. Journal of systems and software , 81 (6), 961–971.

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Skills Mismatch | What Is It & How to Bridge the Gap

Teamweek

This can happen due to various reasons, including: Gaps in education Inadequate training Outdated skillsets A rapidly evolving job market that demands new skills and aptitudes While this might seem like a hiring issue, skills mismatches can lead to significant consequences for both employers and employees.