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Agile Beyond IT: Lean Thinking

The IIL Blog

By Alan Zucker Agile is a mindset described by a set of values and principles. It developed the just-in-time delivery model, which freed up working capital. Lean is industry-agnostic and offers insight into agility. Companies innovate and develop new products. They quickly abandon “bad” ideas and pursue valuable ones.

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Current State and Future Prospects of Scrum and Agile Development in Japan

Scrum.org

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. In Japan, everyone learns the value of teamwork and the joy of performing and competing as a team from a young age.

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The 2021 Project Management Report

Rebel’s Guide to PM

You’ll learn: What delivery approach is the most common How many project managers have considered leaving the profession Why the top career goal for project managers is not what experienced professionals want How many projects a project manager runs How many people in an average project team What keeps project managers up at night And lots more.

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Best Product Owner Certification in 2022

Agilemania

The role and responsibilities of the product owner includes identifying the business needs & market opportunities, establishing project objectives, and managing the product development process from ideation to final release. Nonetheless, choosing the right certification can feel overwhelming.

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PRINCE2 and PMBOK: How They Compare

Rebel’s Guide to PM

In 2020, AXELOS, the awarding body for the PRINCE2 family of certifications, launched a version specifically aimed at the US market, with relevant vocabulary and case studies. The Project Management Institute approach has been to bring more agile into the main guide, and to publish it alongside the Agile Practice Guide.

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Essential Topics for the Scrum Product Owner

Scrum.org

In the fast-paced world of software development, agility and efficiency are paramount. This is where Scrum, an agile framework, comes into play. Within Scrum teams, the role of a Product Owner is pivotal. This includes not only their own role but also those of the Scrum Master and Developers.

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5 Best Project Management Certifications and Courses of 2019

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Project Management certifications, or a certified professional are not essential to an organization’s core structure, but their involvement makes a difference in ten folds. From the 1960s to early 2000s, Agile Framework adoption was still in its infancy. Why Are Project Management Certifications Important?