The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

By Alan Zucker Agile is a mindset described by a set of values and principles. It dramatically decreased the cost of rework by building quality into every process step. It dramatically decreased the cost of rework by building quality into every process step. The base is Leadership, Systems Thinking, and Process Integrity.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Welcome to my Mplaza PRINCE2® Practitioner review! It was a few years ago now, but the experience gave me the vocab, structure, and processes to confidently deliver projects. In this MPlaza PRINCE2 Practitioner course review for project managers, I’ll share: Whether the course is worth it (spoiler: it is). Pass guarantee.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Read on to find out how it could help your agile team set effective sprint goals through better planning and estimating. Summary review of Chpokify: If you struggle with planning poker and agile estimating in a virtual environment, Chpokify is the answer. Chpokify is your essential sprint planning kit. Product: Chpokify.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 28, 2024

TL; DR: Agile Laws in Software Development On many occasions, working with agile teams has amplified existing organizational, technical, and cultural challenges in many organizations. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? edition ! ?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In this article, we will debunk some of the common Scrum myths. Myth 1: The Sprint Review is just a demo The misconception that the Sprint Review is merely a demo overlooks its fundamental purpose within the Scrum framework. While a demo may be a component of the Sprint Review, it represents just one facet of a broader process.

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Whether you’re making the move to Agile project management in your development group or creating an Agile process for your in-house project management methodology, chances are you’re going to have to sell this change to executives in your organization. Align Agile project management with your organization’s strategy.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 30, 2024

Your company has embraced agile and teams now enjoy greater focus and clearer collaboration. Although agile has markedly improved organisations, the full benefits are unattainable unless the entire work system is aligned with agile principles. Yet the anticipated business benefits have not materialized.

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Project Bliss

JANUARY 6, 2020

This is a guest article from Gilad David Maayan. Agile has been a buzzword for many organizations in the last few years. And while many organizations are “adopting” an agile methodology, many are not fully embracing it. Effective implementation of agile requires a cultural shift. What Is Agile? Escaped Defects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 21, 2023

Hopefully, the time I’ve taken to work through and review the courses will save you time making the right decision for your career. Immersive case studies and peer-reviewed assignments to put your learning into practice. Cons Not a lot of agile project management content. In-depth quality content from a well-recognized brand.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM The quest for methodologies that offer efficiency and agility has never been rockier. Agile methodologies stand at the forefront of this quest, providing the blueprint for rapid, responsive, and customer-centric project execution. Agile methodologies offer a path to mastering these challenges.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In this article, I’ll explore the need for and the attributes of an agile business operating system related to Private Equity (PE) portfolio companies. Dealing with common business challenges through agility. This affects product innovation as well as GTM innovation and other key business processes. .

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Agilemania

JANUARY 22, 2021

One of the principles from a manifesto for agile software development states that – Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility. But how do we focus on technical excellence? Well, for that we need to explore a bunch of good and useful technical practices. What is TDD?

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 13, 2023

TL; DR: Adherence to Legacy Systems, Processes, and Practices Administrative overreach and micromanagement in Scrum mainly arise from clinging to legacy systems and traditional (management) practices, leading to rigidity and misapplication of Agile principles. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The name is apt, as the waterfall methodology is a process in which the phases of the project flow downward. Agile Methodology. What It Is: In a nutshell, Agile project management is an evolving and collaborative way to self-organize across teams. How do you know if agile is for you? Scrum Methodology.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 27, 2020

TL; DR: A Remote Sprint Review with a Distributed Team. We started this series on remote agile with looking into practices and tools; we explored virtual Liberating Structures, and how to master Zoom. Do you want to get this article in your inbox? The Purpose of the Sprint Review.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 42,000-plus subscribers. ? Providing the content was a simple process and only took a few minutes. Group them into categories such as culture, process, or organizational structure.

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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. Firehawk’s Terran 1 rocket engines and 3D-printed fuel Which components or processes could benefit from composability?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 31, 2023

I have pre-registered to take the course, so I’ll update this article later with my experiences. And many of the professional bodies offer certificates and credentials that require pre-requisites – difficult to get if you are just starting out in technical project management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2022

As project managers, it’s important that we know how to best support our development teams (and vice versa), especially in Agile environments. At White October we continuously reflect on our process to refine the way we work. Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Every project is different, of course, but the differences when managing software development projects are especially so, due to its distinct life-cycle processes. Both of these overlapping processes must be managed for successful software development. In this process, there are six phases instead of five. Here are some.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview Questions on the Sprint Review. It is the Sprint Review. Suppose you want to fill a Scrum Master (or agile coach) position in your organization. Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: Das Scrum Master Interview: Der Sprint Review. ?? Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Scrum.org

MAY 10, 2022

Fourth blog, in a blog series about the upcoming book: Creating Agile Organizations - A Systemic Approach, by Cesario Ramos & Ilia Pavlichenko. In this article, we share a few critical guidelines that we use during change initiatives of any size. You may have to find ways to prevent these individuals from sabotaging the process.

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Scrum.org

MAY 8, 2023

So let’s have a look at some typical agile negotiation scenarios. ?? Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: Agile Verhandlungen – Das Leben ist Verhandlungssache; warum sollte Scrum anders sein? ? Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available !

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nTask

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Project management is one of the most influential organizational processes that help the company and the team members alike when it comes to generating value for the company. Here is a list of the project management tools and applications that we are going to talk about in this article. Table of Contents. OpenProject. ProjectLibre.

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Henny Portman

MARCH 3, 2022

The book Better Agile – How every software firm can spend less time firefighting and have more fun building great software by David Daly highlights his experiences to make agile work. It offers Scrum and Kanban mistakes to avoid and three agile secrets to continuously improve your agility. Secret #1: Optimize for flow.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 1, 2022

My most successful projects have one thing in common; I used an agile approach to deliver them. The Project Management Process. * The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) defines the five process groups as Initiate, Planning, Execution, Monitor & Control and Closing. . Tips for Agile Delivery .

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Scrum.org

JUNE 26, 2023

TL; DR: Useless Agile Metrics Ideally, a metric is a leading indicator for a pattern change, allowing your Scrum team to analyze the cause in time and take countermeasures. What if these useless agile metrics lead you in the wrong direction while providing you with the illusion that you know where your team is heading?

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Scrum.org

MAY 15, 2023

TL; DR: 60 ChatGPT Prompts for Agile Practitioners ChatGPT can be an excellent tool for those who know how to create prompts. The following article offers a primer to creating ChatGPT prompts for Scrum practitioners to get you started running. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Yub, that works, too.) ??

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

It’s a predictive methodology, although PRINCE2 Agile ® allows for agile frameworks. Because PRINCE2® is a broad-brush approach, it doesn’t cover technical processes or specific techniques, but it will fit alongside them. There’s a process to guide work through the stages so there is adequate control at every point.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 1, 2020

Regular readers will know that I’m not at all experienced in formal Agile project management, but I know it is something that I need to know more about. Today I’m partnering with Eylean to give you an overview of three agile methodologies: Scrum, Kanban and Scrumban. I’ve learned a lot during the research for this article!

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 9, 2023

From ensuring cultural compatibility to facing technical debt challenges and emerging technologies, discover ten compelling reasons why augmenting Scrum isn’t just okay—it’s necessary for modern teams. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available ! ?

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Proofhub

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In today’s tech-driven world, Software as a Service (SaaS) is revolutionizing businesses across the globe. This process is dynamic and requires constant reevaluation as market conditions change. Product Development Oversight A crucial part of the role involves overseeing the product development process.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Mindlessly applying best practices from other organizations without considering their relevance to the current context will likely lead to ineffective processes. Upfront, long-term planning : This approach conflicts with the Agile principle of welcoming changing requirements, even late in development.

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 20, 2022

This edition is a principles-based guide as opposed to the process-based guide of the Sixth Edition. In this article, let's look at each principle and why each one matters with respect to managing risks. Be a Diligent, Respectful, and Caring Steward 2. Build Quality into Processes and Deliverables 9. Table Of Contents.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In this article, I’ll share my 12 top tips for exam success. It’s a huge help with exam techniques such as managing your time and using the ‘mark for review’ option. Review the questions you got wrong, using the helpful references to understand what the right answer should have been. Download the tech and get ready.

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Agilemania

JANUARY 22, 2021

One of the principles from a manifesto for agile software development states that – Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility. But how do we focus on technical excellence? Well, for that we need to explore a bunch of good and useful technical practices. What is TDD?

Software Review 52

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Henny Portman

MARCH 17, 2021

Xebia published an interactive e-magazine Agile NXT ‘ 12.5 years AGILE in the Netherlands – more than a decade of agile captured in compelling stories and next steps for the future’. In total seven interviews and five articles. He doesn’t believe in agile leadership exists.

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