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Five Steps in Evaluating Project Management Technologies

Project Pulse Journal

Discover how to assess the relevance of these tools and identify how you can help achieve project excellence with the help of traditional techniques and cutting-edge technology solutions. Project management technology encompasses tools and methodologies designed to help managers plan, execute, and monitor projects effectively.

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Project Delivery through the Definition of Done

Project Pulse Journal

In traditional Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) models, the DoD might be a phase completion sign-off, where a phase (like design or testing) is incomplete until all specified deliverables are reviewed, approved, and documented. This helps the project team define what needs to be delivered and prevent potential scope creep.

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5 Agile Methodologies for Project Managers that are not Scrum Framework

Project Pulse Journal

Agile methodologies stand at the forefront of this quest, providing the blueprint for rapid, responsive, and customer-centric project execution. Limit Work in Progress (WIP) – By limiting WIP, Kanban encourages teams to complete current tasks before taking on new ones, thus reducing multitasking and focusing on quality and efficiency.

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Self-management is Nuanced

Scrum.org

Leaders can measure the effectiveness of self-management within Scrum teams by evaluating team performance against predefined metrics or key performance indicators, soliciting feedback from stakeholders, and assessing the team's ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances autonomously.

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Product Management Considerations for Project Managers

Project Pulse Journal

Incorporating product management concepts into project planning and execution is recommended to achieve organizational goals. While product managers focus on the product's strategic direction and market success, project managers concentrate on the tactical execution of projects aligned with these strategic objectives.

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Digital Project Management Skills You Need Today

Project Pulse Journal

This approach leverages technology and online tools to manage aspects of a project - from initiation through planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Real-Time Collaboration - Digital project management tools facilitate instant communication and information sharing among team members, even if they are across different time zones.

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How to Take Advantage of Adaptive Project Management

Project Pulse Journal

Lean encourages continuous improvement through the iterative evaluation of practices and outcomes, promoting efficiency and effectiveness in project execution. Lean may also combined with software development tools and techniques. This could be as simple as bi-weekly status updates and progress reviews. 2024, April).