Project Risk Coach

MARCH 21, 2022

The project manager should define the approach to requirements development and management. What project lifecycle—predictive/plan-driven, adaptive/agile, iterative, incremental or hybrid—will you use? Read my article: Why Project Managers Need Business Analysts. How will you elicit, analyze, document, and validate requirements?

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Scrum.org

MARCH 7, 2023

Since I became a Professional Scrum Trainer in November, I have been asked a lot about the current state, and the future perspectives, for Scrum and agile development in Japan, where I’ve worked for the last six years. Yet, Scrum and the principles of agile development are not as common in Japan as they are in other parts of the world.

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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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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By APMG International September 6, 2023 Agile project management is a flexible approach to managing projects which involves taking incremental steps referred to as sprints or iterations. The History of Agile Project Management Agile project management emerged in the software development industry in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 29, 2024

Instead, Developers deliver something of value every Sprint. See our article What is Iterative, Incremental Delivery? Incremental delivery is central to Scrum because many of the benefits of Agile come from this concept. In this article, we'll explore - and debunk! - ten common objections to incremental delivery.

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Herding Cats

MAY 17, 2017

It is popular to state that Agile IS Risk Management - but that is not correct. Agile software development is a software development process. Risk Management is a process as well. The two - agile and risk management - are well suited for each other. Related articles.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Skilled developers are in demand. But development costs are coming down, and there are many low-code/no-code platforms available now. With straightforward application logic, a hands-on approach to software development, and an easy-to-understand user interface, anyone can build simple tools for their business unit.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 27, 2023

Many in the Agile community consider the Scaled Agile Framework designed by Dean Leffingwell and Drew Jemilo as unagile, violating the Agile Manifesto and the Scrum Guide. True agilists” would never employ SAFe® to help transition corporations to agility. SAFe® is an abomination of all essential principles of “agility.”

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Kiron Bondale

MAY 8, 2023

I have never had the opportunity to lead a megaproject (the term is typically used for those with a budget in excess of $1 billion), but over the last fifteen years I have read a number of the articles published by Prof. Whether we are looking to fill the role of a project manager, an agile lead (e.g. Say no and walk away : Prof.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

To start with, this article will provide you with some key definitions in the world of AI. While there are more ways to work with AI than can possibly be described in a simple article, we want to provide you with some ideas on how Chatbots, like ChatGPT and Bard, can help you with project origination and planning.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 7, 2021

TL; DR: Essential Agile Failure Patterns — When Noise Interferes with Signal. When Scrum becomes an element of an agile transformation, the following three common essential agile failure patterns prove to be an exceptionally tough nut to crack for any Scrum Master. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 30, 2024

Certainly, Asana is simple to use and pleasing to the eyes, while ClickUp is similar to Asana, but with software development tools. Agile management: For teams that work in an agile environment, they can track progress on tasks, plan sprints and integrate with third-party apps. Who Uses Asana? Asana is popular.

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

To start with, this article will provide you with some key definitions in the world of AI. While there are more ways to work with AI than can possibly be described in a simple article, we want to provide you with some ideas on how Chatbots, like ChatGPT and Bard, can help you with project origination and planning.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

One of the reasons for that is scope creep – and that’s what this article is all about. Scope creep is the more common term but you might hear both, especially if you are working in software development. Example of scope creep in software development. What is scope creep in agile? Is scope creep a risk?

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Scrum.org

JUNE 28, 2021

TL; DR: The Lack of Agile Leadership Qualities — When Change Agents Don’t Act as Role Models. When Scrum becomes an element of an agile transformation, a lack of agile leadership qualities on the incumbents’ side may impede its overall progress significantly despite the best efforts of all other change agents.

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Leading Agile

MAY 26, 2020

When I first thought of writing this article, I struggled with how best to talk to these perceived different approaches. Questions of how does Agile apply to infrastructure and what does TBM have to do with Agile were in my mind. This is where TBM and Agile align. Agile in Infrastructure. See where this is going?

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 16, 2024

Whether you are maneuvering through the dynamic sprints of Agile or the structured phases of Waterfall, T-shirt sizing adapts seamlessly, offering a versatile tool across industry landscapes. Tasks and features sizing is an activity for any agile software development project.

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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. In this article, we will explore how defining requirements up front limits the Scrum team’s ability to learn, inhibits incremental delivery, and ultimately clashes with Scrum.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Furthermore, a short cycle is “a frequency that is short enough to reduce the risk of spending time on the wrong solution for too long (also known as a waste of money)”. Heavy focus on the latter activities (circumstantial metrics) over outcomes is an open invitation to increase obscurity, dependencies, risk and negative ROI.

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Proofhub

AUGUST 12, 2020

Whilst ‘Agile’ is a descriptor originally born out of software development teams, it’s becoming more common in other areas?—?like Agile project management is an iterative approach to delivering something (whether that’s a piece of software, a product, or a project) throughout its life cycle.

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PM Basics

APRIL 24, 2018

Software Development Life Cycle is on every job description for a Project Manager. Everyone wants you to know how to develop software applications. When I googled “software development life cycle definition” I found different variants. Phases in Software Development. Concept Development.

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International Institute for Learning

JULY 7, 2022

During the last two decades there has been the emergence of a number of software development methods as a response to the inefficiency of existing software development methods in rapidly changing environments (Highsmith, 2004). By Luigi Morsa. The most popular and pioneer methods, as highlighted by Conboy et al.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Resilience and Risk Management: The prevalent global uncertainties highlight the paramount importance of business and societal resilience and proactive risk management in project initiatives. Non-IT sectors are recognizing the inherent flexibility, adaptability, and iterative nature of Agile or Hybrid frameworks. Register here.

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Agilemania

MAY 3, 2022

Agile product management is the most preferred approach to developing new products, services, or solutions. It should come as no surprise since the Agile adoption rate increased from 37% in 2020 to 86% in 2021. . How does agile adoption start? And, how do you start learning Agile? Through Agile certifications! .

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 36,000-plus other subscribers. ? This behavior is highly problematic regarding mitigating the risk of a Product Owner falling in love with their solution over the customers’ problems.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

In this article, we will explore the rise of the AI-powered PMO and provide actionable strategies for project managers to thrive in an AI-augmented environment. Consider a software development project where an AI tool reads and analyzes code repositories and development timelines. Attach your project plan/schedule].

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Ganttic

JUNE 3, 2022

Have you ever been a part of an agile project? If you haven’t had the opportunity to work on an agile project yet, you may be wondering what all the hype is about. Here we’ll discuss some of the most popular project management methodologies for agile projects and how they can help you stay organized and efficient.

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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. What is Agile Methodology? Agile is essentially a project management approach that includes practices and principles useful during each project life cycle.

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Herding Cats

DECEMBER 16, 2017

The estimating of software development is both straightforward and complex. Here are some resources that will provide guidance to produce credible software development estimates, in both traditional and agile domains. Software Sizing and Estimating: Mk II FPA , Charles Symons, John Wiley & Sons, 1991.

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Dave Nichols – Co-Founder DVMS Institute Thousands of articles and social media posts tell us about today’s cybersecurity reality. Some of those articles share different ways to solve today’s cybersecurity problem. This makes managing digital business risk a core mission-critical business driver. Do Agile or Become Agile?

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Agile A flexible and dynamic approach to project management that allows for iterative updates during defined time blocks, which allows for incremental value. Agile Manifesto The fundamental document that outlines the values and principles of Agile project management. Agile team A cross-functional group of individuals (e.g.,

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 17, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview (6): Demand Creates Supply and the Job Market for Agile Practitioners is No Exception. Scrum has proven time and again to be the most popular framework for software development. Given that software is eating the world , a seasoned Scrum Master is nowadays in high demand.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 25, 2022

Have you ever heard of a T-shaped developer? It’s a common phrase used in software development where the developer has broad experience in their role but is also profoundly skilled in one specific area. As a project manager, we need to see risks and issues before others do.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

It doesn’t matter if you are agile or waterfall, iterative, predictive, incremental or hybrid: what’s important is that when a new requirement comes along, it is clear and thought through, and you know what it is! Make sure that you are thinking realistically about estimates and the likelihood of risk affecting your ability to deliver.

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nTask

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The Agile project management methodology is one of the most interesting and effective ways to manage your projects and get the most value out of them. They encompass everything from the software development process to construction management. Scrum vs Kanban vs Agile vs Waterfall – A side-by-side comparison. Let’s begin.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In today’s fast-paced software development landscape, ensuring quality and efficiency is of utmost importance. Agile testing plays a vital role in achieving this balance, allowing teams to deliver high-quality software while maintaining a quick and iterative development cycle.

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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. There is optional Honors content, for example in the Intro to Agile Development and Scrum course. Note: The IBM IT Project Manager Professional Certificate opens for enrolment on 30 June 2023.

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