Mon.Sep 02, 2024

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The Journey and Future of Scrum and Agile – A Reflection

Scrum.org

Reflecting on Two Decades of Agile Over 20 years ago, while working as a Software Engineer on an Air Defense System, I found myself in a traditional waterfall context. Yet, within this rigid framework, my team and I began exhibiting Agile behaviors—cross-functionality, curiosity, and a relentless drive to adapt our ways of working. We instinctively understood the value of minimizing feedback loops and ensuring our work was always "Done," despite the constraints of the project’s scope, deadlines,

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How to protect your energy (and remove chaos from your work)

Planio

When it comes to improving our productivity, most people focus on finding more time. But in reality, it’s not a lack of time that’s our problem — it’s our lack of energy. While we all have the same 24 hours in a day, how we use those hours is up to us. Unfortunately, most people’s daily allotted energy is often drained by unexpected meetings, negativity, and poor personal relationships, leaving little left for the things that truly matter.

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The least Maximum schedule

Musings on Project Management

To minimize your maximum schedule is a good thing. Or, it should be.Here's how to do it:Subordinate all other priorities to the most important tasks. This begs the question: is there an objective measure of importance, and from whom or what does such a measure emanate?If you can measure 'importance' (see above) then do the densest tasks first, as measured by the ratio of importance to time.

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Top Teamwork.com Competitors, Alternatives & Similar Software

Celoxis

Top Teamwork Competitors, Alternatives & Similar PM Software · 1. Celoxis: The Enterprise-Grade PPM Solution · 2. Wrike · 3. ClickUp · 4.

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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation

Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network

In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.

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Common Myths About Scrum

Scrum.org

There are many common myths about Scrum. Here are a few examples: Scrum is only for software development: While Scrum was initially developed for software development, it is now used in various industries, including finance, healthcare, marketing, and education. Scrum can be applied to any complex work that may benefit from a flexible, iterative approach to development.

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