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Definition Of Done (DOD) Explanation and Example

Scrum.org

This article will review a few different thoughts on the DOD, relate the DOD to acceptance criteria, and show an example of a DOD. I've seen Scrum Teams that don't have DODs and Scrum Teams that have such poor DODs that they are not actionable. During this article, we’ll look at some basics about the DOD.

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Escaping the Feature Factory

Scrum.org

In many large organizations, Scrum teams fall into the ‘feature factory’ trap, focusing more on churning out features than creating real value. It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation. Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️

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Technical Recruitment: A Guide to Hiring Tech Talent in 2024

Teamweek

In 2024, technical hiring is about more than just finding someone who can code. The tech industry is constantly evolving, and as a result, so are the skills required to excel in it. Stop sifting through piles of resumes or relying on experience over skills to source top talent for your tech recruiting efforts.

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How to do Project Scheduling and Avoiding Scope Creep from the Start

Project Pulse Journal

Do not let poor scheduling be the bottleneck. Increased Team Efficiency Schedules with clarity help teams understand priorities and deadlines, improving coordination and reducing time wasted on confusion or unclear objectives. Project Scope Due to scope creep, the project's original goals and objectives can become diluted.

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Shift-Left, Shift-Right, Keep Middle

Velociteach

For large and complex projects, engage them during the pre-initiation stage when the business case is being developed. They understand the operational environment, technical boundaries, and stakeholders. The project team knows the expectations rather than having to make assumptions or guess.

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A Complete Guide to Using Psychometric Tests in Recruitment

Teamweek

For example, candidates with strong results on numerical reasoning tests are likely to be better data analysts than those who underperform. This data can help you create succession plans and leadership development programs, focusing only on the most promising employees in your team development programs.

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30 Examples of Employee Strengths Every Company Needs

Teamweek

Whether you want to stand out in a competitive market, be known for wizard-like technical skills, or promote good work ethics, it all starts with your employees. Unsure what to look for when assessing candidates (or your current workforce) for strengths and weaknesses? What are employee strengths?