Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

This post continues my ongoing series revisiting the principles behind the Agile Manifesto. This time we are focussing on the following Agile principles: “Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software.”. This concept is central to Scrum and many other agile approaches.

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LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Are you thinking about introducing agile processes to your project management methodology? You’ve a few case studies, you’ve perhaps even seen agile working effectively at other companies. Additionally, it may not be enough for you to know that agile methods are a logical addition to your toolset at work. So why choose agile?

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Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

Project managers need to know exactly how they perform compared to the competition in order to make good decisions and leave the competition behind. Project managers need to know exactly how they perform compared to the competition in order to make good decisions and leave the competition behind. What is a SWOT analysis?

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Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2024

These innovative agile practices are a departure from the Taylorist traditions of the defense industry, which is grappling with continuous inflation and delays, impacting national security and human lives. However, not all is lost. My years of experience in the field allow me to say that the results are there, and they are impressive.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 31, 2019

More along the lines of project management, though, is the Agile Manifesto. Agile is a bit of a controversial topic in the field. Either way, agile offers a fast and nimble way to work that first benefited software development before expanding its reach to almost every industry. What Is Agile? You’re not alone.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2023

TL; DR: Employing Agile Coaches next to Scrum Masters? Often, when organizations employ agile coaches and Scrum Masters, we can observe that agile coaches work at an organizational level. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 47,000-plus subscribers. ? ??

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 2, 2022

It is the largest survey of its kind — polling 30,000 respondents across 40 countries — and provides critical insights into how skill level, experience, and certifications impact salary and give project professionals a competitive advantage. The surge in project management is creating a career path for changemakers.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 14, 2023

This post continues my ongoing series revisiting the principles behind the Agile Manifesto. This time we are focussing on the following Agile principle – “At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more effective, then tunes and adjust its behavior accordingly.” Pausing regularly to do this seems like common sense.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The VRIO framework is a strategic management tool used to analyze the competitive advantage of a firm’s resources and capabilities. This enables it to exploit opportunities or defend against threats and contribute to competitive advantage. It then does a deep dive into each component of the framework, with examples.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 23, 2024

This shift not only enhances decision quality but also boosts organizational agility and resilience. Realizing the Benefits Evidence-based management (EBM) offers a multitude of advantages that can significantly transform the operational dynamics and strategic execution within an organization.

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

But, even if they don’t make up a significant part of your workforce, they will stall your progress if they are unwilling to adopt your Agile way of working. The ratio will depend on the company and how they view their technology: is it a significant competitive advantage to invest in, or more of an expense?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 30, 2024

Asana is used primarily for work management, but it can be applied to several different workflows where teams can take advantage of its collaborative features. They are two of the most popular apps on the market, but that doesn’t mean they’re the best. However, as project management tools, they both fall short. That’s fair.

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Scrum.org

JULY 9, 2023

The aim of all Agile methodologies, such as Scrum, is to increase the release frequency of valuable outcomes to stakeholders. This provides much-needed flexibility and a competitive advantage. Chow & Cao (2008) surveyed 109 Agile projects. There are several reasons for this. The third reason is motivational.

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The Strategic Project Manager

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This post reviews the basics of agile scrum roles, ceremonies, and their impact on developing strategy and managing projects. Agile Scrum Roles. There are a number of specific regular ‘ceremonies’ that are part of the ongoing agile scrum process. Agile Scrum Ceremonies.

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Scrum.org

MAY 27, 2021

. . How Agile Practices Enable Remote Working. And last summer’s 14th State of Agile report clearly demonstrated that Agile adoption is more important than ever in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a trend that is set to continue throughout 2021. We know Agile is not just for software teams. 1 – Planning.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2024

TL; DR: The Rise of the Scrum GPT Fewer Jobs for Scrum Masters, and now we see the universal Scrum GPT entering the competition: Will Scrum Masters change from essential practitioners to a niche role? The job market is currently challenging for many agile practitioners, particularly Scrum Masters. Exciting news for Agile enthusiasts!

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NimbleWork

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

When the Agile methodology was first introduced, it was embraced as a welcome replacement to the rigid Waterfall approach. The community largely accepted Agile and Waterfall as mutually exclusive project management paradigms. Critics of Agile believed that Agile simply translates into fast failure.

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Scrum.org

JULY 13, 2020

Do you need an emergency fund as a change agent—whether you are acting as Scrum Master, Product Owner or agile coach—because conflict is inevitable, but change is not? Join the 25th Hands-on Agile meetup on August 20, 2020, to explore the virtual Ecocycle Planning. Speaking truth to power probably comes at a price.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 1, 2023

As the most popular agile framework, organizations use Scrum for doing complex work in sectors ranging from software and hardware development to marketing and recruitment. Adopting Scrum practices while maintaining old organizational structures and processes is a common misstep when embarking on an agile journey.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 24, 2020

TL; DR: Agile Metrics. Suitable agile metrics reflect either a team’s progress in becoming agile or your organization’s progress in becoming a learning organization. At the team level, qualitative agile metrics often work better than quantitative metrics. Also, consider contributing to the Agile Metrics Survey 2020.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 14, 2023

In the realm of agile methodologies, Scrum stands as a guiding beacon, promoting flexibility, collaboration, and incremental progress. Embracing Change and Learning Agile frameworks, including Scrum, are built on the premise that change is inevitable and that the best solutions often emerge from an iterative and adaptive approach.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

There are traditional methods such as waterfall methodology, and more flexible, agile approaches. For example, a manager that likes the structure of the waterfall method can work on detailed Gantt charts, while teams who prefer a more agile approach can use kanban boards to prioritize and collaborate. What is Hybrid Work?

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

These practices contributed to Japan's competitive success in many markets, being one of the world's largest economies. Whether in agile, traditional, or hybrid project environments, the objective remains to enhance the processes that guide how projects are initiated, planned, executed, and closed. What is Continuous Improvement?

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Growing Agile

JUNE 19, 2020

Much is said and written about the Agile Manifesto that if I were to write about it, I’m sure it wouldn’t be anything that hasn’t been said before. Over the next few blog posts I’m going to break down the agile principles in batches of 3 at a time. This is part one, the first three agile principles.

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Proofhub

MARCH 2, 2021

This is where Agile comes to the rescue. The Agile methodology helps you break down each component of your project and speed up the process without compromising the quality. The Agile methodology helps you break down each component of your project and speed up the process without compromising the quality. Switch to ProofHub .’

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Scrum.org

JULY 8, 2019

TL; DR: Agile Leadership. I recently started aggregating my notes, links, and references related to agile leadership to understand better what it — in the context of an agile transition — may look like. In the end, becoming agile is not the goal of a transition; surviving as an organization is. Servant Leadership. “A

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It reviews each of the key offerings, from the globally acclaimed Project Management Professional (PMP®) and PRINCE2®, to the more agile -minded certifications like ScrumMaster and Product Owner. The aim is to help you understand and highlight each of the offering’s focus and highlight your skills in the competitive job market.

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Scrum.org

JULY 9, 2023

The most popular discussion on LinkedIn last week was : What do you think is the best fit for Project Managers in Agile? ? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 47,000-plus subscribers. ? ?? This behavior contradicts the Agile Manifesto’s principle of continuous improvement and adaptation.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Complacency is the first sign that a company is in trouble as competitors are always looking for an advantage to exploit. Process implementation is how a business is able to stay competitive by having a framework to manage change. As a business grows, it needs to look at new processes or ways to improve the processes it has in place.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving professional landscape, staying competitive and advancing your career in project management requires more than just experience and skills. One significant way to distinguish yourself is by obtaining the well sought after Project Management Professional (PMP) ® certification.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

You’re here because you’re interested in finding out whether the IBM Project Manager Professional Certificate is right for you? You’re in the right place. Summary review The IBM Project Manager Professional Certificate is a good CAPM® alternative or course to use towards your CAPM prep. However… it’s really important to choose a good course.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2023

Product Owners are a critical role in the Agile methodology, but what does a Product Owner do? Agile Methodology and the Role of the Product Owner. What does a product owner do in agile? A product owner is a key role in an agile environment, responsible for managing the development of products and services. Conclusion.

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nTask

JANUARY 5, 2022

One of the best things about the Agile Methodology and the core reason for its popularity in today’s market is its ability to deliver and reiterate. What is agile velocity? What is Agile Velocity? So, without further ado, let’s dive right in and find out what it’s all about. But what are story points? What are Story Points?

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Scrum.org

JUNE 11, 2021

The Product Owner is a critical role in Agile and Scrum. And although the Scrum Guide doesn’t give much guidelines around great product ownership, the role is still absolutely necessary for great Agile and Scrum Teams. A Product Owner guides the efforts of their Scrum or Agile Teams. Scrum (or another Agile framework).

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nTask

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Using wireframes in agile project management offers numerous advantages. The corporate marketplace has always been highly competitive. Agile project management is a recent iteration of project management methodology. Agile Project Management Integration. So what is agile project management?

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LiquidPlanner

JULY 18, 2022

An organization’s competitive advantage now largely rests in it’s ability to communicate effectively, creatively problem solve, and efficiently act on new insight. . “While the twentieth century was the century of industrial conglomerates, the twenty-first century is the century of ideas.” Intrapersonal curiosity (ourselves) .

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Productivity Land

MARCH 26, 2024

Visualizations such as dashboards and interactive reports enable stakeholders to quickly identify trends, outliers, and opportunities, allowing for agile responses to changing market conditions. Yet, simply having data isn’t enough. This is where data visualization plays a pivotal role.

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