Growing Agile

JULY 13, 2020

This is the third part of the blog series were we discuss the 12 Agile Principles. “Working software is the primary measure of progress. Working Software isn’t the only measure of progress, but it is the most important one. Nothing else matters if your software doesn’t work.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 19, 2022

What is the business case for Agile teams? We think we do well to base our beliefs about Agile more on evidence. This post is our attempt to bring an evidence-based perspective to the business case of Agile teams. Each post discusses scientific research that is relevant to our work with Scrum and Agile teams.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

By understanding and documenting the project requirements, you can ensure that the project is completed on time, within budget, and meets the expectations of the stakeholders. Requirements also help you cover off other success criteria like quality expectations, sustainability requirements, and more. Requirements can be prioritized.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Maybe the company wants to scale and sustain its growth or increase productivity and efficiency. Then, you’ll find out how project management software can help you reduce waste and save time. When taking on such a large endeavor with major business implications, it’s wise to use project management software to facilitate the work.

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Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

How to perform a SWOT analysis Once the SWOT analysis is completed: 5 key approaches for strategy development Concrete example: SWOT analysis in a software development project Conclusion 1. In this way, a holistic strategy can be developed that enables sustainable success. What is a SWOT analysis?

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Agilemania

JANUARY 24, 2022

What is Scaling in Agile? Agile is a set of values and principles. Agile is an umbrella term for a group of iterative product development frameworks. Most organizations started their Agile journey with one of the frameworks mentioned above, and Scrum is the most popular one. Scaling Agile Frameworks. What is SAFe?

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Sandeep Kashyap

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Introduction Want to be an agile project manager? It’s no secret that agile project management has become a buzzword in today’s fast-paced business world. But to succeed in this dynamic realm, you need the right agile project management skills. But first, let’s dive into what an agile project manager is. Don’t worry!

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The result of this buzz session was, of course, the Agile ‘Software Development’ Manifesto. Yet as we have subsequently discovered, agility meant -- or came to mean -- something different to each of them. Yet as we have subsequently discovered, agility meant -- or came to mean -- something different to each of them.

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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

MARCH 10, 2023

Mike Cohn describes a high-performing team as one that “sustainably exceeds expectations in achieving clear goals. You feel your Product Owner understands and honors the concepts of sustainable pace, the importance of setting the vision and Product Goal, and the radical collaboration that Scrum encourages.

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nTask

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

As a project manager, you must have come across the question “What is an Agile Project?”. According to Jim Highsmith “Agility is the ability to adapt and respond to change … agile organizations view change as an opportunity, not a threat.”. Thus, agility is the art of welcoming change as an opportunity.

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Planview

JULY 26, 2022

In business, dynamic planning is more complicated – but no less essential, especially in times of sustained economic uncertainty. Meanwhile, managers are bracing themselves for the inevitability of budget cuts: If we had to keep going with 10% less budget, or 20% less, what would that look like? What would we cut?

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Epicflow Blog

JANUARY 30, 2024

You can forecast project delays, resource bottlenecks, budget overrun, project performance, etc. Virtual assistants Virtual assistants are software applications that employ AI technologies like natural language processing, machine learning, and sometimes voice recognition to provide users with interactive support. How does this help?

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 25, 2024

In this article, you'll gain insights into aligning projects with broader strategic goals, prioritizing customer needs, and adapting to market trends—all essential for achieving sustainable growth and long-term success. Continuous Improvement It ensures sustained competitiveness and relevance.

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Wrike

MARCH 23, 2023

By implementing project management software, financial services professionals can streamline their processes, enhance collaboration, and improve efficiency. The success of these projects is crucial for the organization’s growth and sustainability. Projects are often multifaceted, with multiple stakeholders and deadlines.

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Planview

JUNE 1, 2021

It can be challenging to expand Agile practices beyond IT and development teams. Planview is committed to helping our customers with this transition and to that end, Chief Product Officer Patrick Tickle and I recently presented a webinar on “ Leading an Agile Transformation.”. First, why scale Agile in the first place?

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Binfire

JANUARY 29, 2024

Case Studies: Small Businesses Thriving Through Clear Goal Setting Tech Startup Example: A tech startup sets a clear goal to develop and launch a new software product within 18 months. – Increased Agility: Teams that communicate effectively can adapt more quickly to changes or unexpected challenges in a project.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Then sign up for the Food for Agile Thought newsletter and join 27k other subscribers. ?? November 19, 2020 : Hands-on Agile #28 on the Scrum Guide 2020. The allocation of a training budget to the team might hence the way out of the misery. Do Not Miss Out: Join the 8,500-plus Strong ‘Hands-on Agile’ Slack Team.

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Epicflow Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

These processes also require human and material resources that should be utilized and administered intelligently to make sure products are created on time and within the approved budget. Additionally, this minimizes the chance of deviating from the project schedule, going over the budget, and delaying the delivery of a product.

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Listen to the Agile Unplugged Podcast on the go! Find and subscribe to Agile Unplugged on: Apple Podcasts. Welcome to our latest episode of the Agile Unplugged podcast with host Mike Cottmeyer, LeadingAgile’s CEO. Soundcloud. Transcript. – Everybody welcome. Welcome Matt, how are you doing?

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are there projects missing deadlines, going over budget, or failing to meet expectations within your organization? This project office is important for organizations managing multiple projects simultaneously as it helps to ensure their completion on time, within budget, and within the scope required.

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Agilemania

DECEMBER 6, 2021

It was circa 2011 when Dean Leffingwell decided to conceptualize the Scaled Agile Framework. SAFe is a knowledge base of proven, integrated principles, practices, and competencies for achieving business agility using Lean, Agile, Systems Thinking, and DevOps. Software and IT teams delivering in an agile way alone isn’t enough.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

With tightened budgets and reduced spending power, every dollar spent is scrutinised for its worth. Through Vision, Value, and Validation, they drive continuous improvement and sustainable growth. As we've seen, companies that excel in these areas not only weather storms but emerge stronger, more agile, and yes, more invincible.

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Leading Agile

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In Agile, we fix time, we fix cost and vary scope. Watch this video to learn more about the triple constraints in Agile and what you need to do to make sure that your teams can successfully vary scope in a fixed-time, fixed-cost environment. The counter-reaction is, “We’re Agile; we won’t make any commitments.”

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Leading Answers

JUNE 14, 2018

Instead, we launch agile transformations, digital transformations and productization transformations.   Agile Transformations. The goal:  Agile transformations move organizations from working with traditional project management approaches to using agile approaches. Transformations are flavor of the month.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 2, 2024

For example, projects such as the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan (ULSP) have shown the industry that fast-moving consumer goods companies have that “it” factor in sustainability projects. And the dynamics allowed the industry to act and improve its sustainability.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 11, 2024

Because there's a sustainable way to deliver more value: value creation in project management. When you deliver projects that fulfill stakeholder expectations and drive long-term value for your organization, you promote sustainable growth and customer loyalty and satisfaction. If so, you're not alone. But fear not!

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ProProfs Project Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

Meeting project deadlines in time, budget, and scope. . Meet project deadlines effortlessly in the time and budget. Highly accurate timelines and budgets as results. Scope is variable, and within specified time and budget constraints, APF strives to maximize business value by adjusting scope after every iteration.

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Leading Agile

MARCH 23, 2022

Mike Cottmeyer was recently a guest on the Agile to Agility podcast with Miljan Bajic where he discussed Transformation, Business Architecture, and Scaling. Agile to Agility Website. So, I’m the CEO of a company called Leading Agile, started about 11 years ago, I’m based in Atlanta, Georgia. Listen now.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 3, 2018

It’s a lot to read, so here are some spoilers drawn from common themes I heard time and time again in the interviews: Agile – if you don’t know enough about it, you need to start learning. These past few years have seen an incredible evolution in the way software is built. We won't send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations are constantly seeking ways to stay competitive and drive sustainable growth. Increased Agility: Embracing continuous improvement and adaptability allows organizations to respond quickly to market changes and stay ahead of competitors.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Key Strategies for Mastering Process Flow To optimize process flow in marketing operations, organizations can implement various strategies that streamline communication, leverage technology, and embrace agile methodologies. Identifying potential roadblocks and implementing strategies to overcome them is crucial for sustained success.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 18, 2024

Establishing the Foundation and the Pillars of Project Governance In project management, success isn't merely about meeting deadlines or staying within budget constraints; it's about delivering tangible value that aligns the project objectives with organizational goals. The project team should collaborate to identify and manage risks.

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Leading Agile

MARCH 31, 2020

Listen to the Agile Unplugged Podcast on the go! Find and subscribe to Agile Unplugged on: Apple Podcasts. Remember to subscribe and listen to Agile Unplugged on Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean—and watch each and every episode on YouTube , IGTV , and Facebook. . Soundcloud. – Yeah. When did we first meet?

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MPUG

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The benefits of lean having been proven, lean then rippled its way into project management through Agile approaches such as Scrum that are applied mainly but not exclusively to software product development. We show some examples other than software in our Scrum Project Management book.

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Wrike

JUNE 15, 2023

Getting granular with work projects is important as you’re often faced with pressure from several sources: Time limits Budget constraints Client expectations Stakeholder opinion Without a measured or considered approach to how you’ll tackle both major and minor projects, the risk of falling prey to pressure from any of these sources increases.

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Leading Answers

JUNE 14, 2018

Instead, we launch agile transformations, digital transformations and productization transformations.   Agile Transformations. The goal:  Agile transformations move organizations from working with traditional project management approaches to using agile approaches. Transformations are flavor of the month.

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