Traxidy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Art of Mastering Project Surprises: Easy Strategies for Managing Unplanned Work By: Steve McBroom, Founder, Traxidy (Click to follow me on LinkedIn) In this post, we will review the importance of working through project issues and the associated unplanned project tasks, as they arise, and provide effective strategies to manage them.

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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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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! Quality assurance reviews, peer reviews, health checks and quality audits might sound scary for project managers – they’re not.

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MPUG

MARCH 8, 2021

Many project managers utilize a Lean-Agile approach when there is high change or churn in project requirements, significant lack of clarity in scope, high complexity to their projects, and/or a larger number of risks associated with such. Two Lean-Agile Types. Iteration-based Lean-Agile. Flow-based Lean-Agile.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2018

It can be defined by answering this question: “How closely does the outcome match the expectations?”. Let’s assume you’re running out of time and need to meet a certain due date. When you estimate probability, a risk will have a certain impact on your project. Obviously, you’ve heard about Scrum, Agile, and Kanban.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 28, 2019

In a recent class, while trying to discover new metaphors to convey the true nature of Scrum, it came to my mind the term contextless (that sounds close to the "contactless" credit cards) to describe the mechanical, stringent and simple use of Scrum without considering the needs of the team or organization context.

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Binfire

AUGUST 27, 2017

The Agile project management methodology has been used by software engineers and IT professionals for the past sixteen years. The reason for this surge in popularity is quite understandable, the majority of projects benefit when managed using lean concepts promoted by Agile project management methodology.

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Agile PPM & Project. One of the key investment areas was Agile. Even Team Foundation Server (TFS) has grown into the new Azure DevOps (Visual Studio) for developers, proving better alignment for Epics, User Stories, Sprints, Requirements, and connecting source code directly to Agile constructs. Understanding Agile.

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Binfire

APRIL 7, 2017

The Agile project management methodology has been used in the software development and IT industry for the past sixteen years, but recently it has gained wide acceptance by many number of industries and organizations. But the tide is turning and Agile is gaining wide acceptance as a valid process for many projects.

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Leading Agile

JULY 26, 2023

The Agile industry seems insistent that practices, agile methodologies, and frameworks will be how large organizations achieve Business Agility. Many of them are saying, “yeah, we tried Agile. Is the Agile industry in a rut? Is the Agile industry in a rut? Everyone knows Agile works. It didn’t work.”

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

TL; DR: The Illusion of Velocity In this article, I explore the pitfalls of ‘The Illusion of Velocity’ in agile contexts, peeling back the layers of traditional metrics as leadership tools. Contrastingly, agile practices, born from the need to accomplish work in uncertain and complex environments, emphasize adaptability and responsiveness.

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nTask

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Agile project management is an iterative approach to delivering requirements throughout the project life cycle. Given below is a comprehensive guide for managers on how to lead their remote teams with Agile Project Management strategies for maximum productivity. . Agile Project Management for Distributed Teams.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Construction of a Huawei research and development center Aircraft R&D facilities The continued development and expansion of Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory LEGOLAND® Park & Resort in Jinshan District at the cost of US$550m, due to open in 2024. This project will deliver 31 stations with a view to increasing capacity by almost 100%.

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NimbleWork

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

So we asked various questions – and listened closely to the answers that we received. With the advent of technology, especially mobile and AI – how has the job of a project manager evolved? With the advent of technology, especially mobile and AI – how has the job of a project manager evolved?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 3, 2023

TL; DR: Workshop Design with ChatGPT The following article explores whether we can use ChatGPT-4 to create workshops for agile practitioners; for example, Scrum Masters. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 45,000-plus other subscribers. ? Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Productivity Land

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

These costs are still due. They’re crucial because project managers frequently ignore them when estimating costs or putting together bids. But there’s no way around keeping a close eye on costs if you want to finish your project on time and within budget. are all examples of indirect costs.

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Leading Agile

APRIL 20, 2023

As the world of business increases in complexity, it will take more than user stories, estimation, and OKRs to build a trustworthy system that management can delegate into. Muscial Interlude) The Challenges of Empowring Agile Teams I’m Dennis Stevens, Chief Methodologist at a company called LeadingAgile.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Agile project management is an iterative, feedback-driven approach to completing and delivering successful projects. Agile management fosters a collaborative work environment where teams can tackle projects in a fast-paced yet informed manner. This article discusses all you need to know to implement Agile in your organization.

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International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

It is also clear that the project management practice where capabilities of forecasting project scenarios and outcomes, predicting the impact from risks and issues, estimating work, etc. Will AI be like a new project management methodology, just like Agile? are critical building blocks, is an obvious use case for the application of AI.

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LiquidPlanner

DECEMBER 10, 2019

With the popularity of Agile, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and Scrum, organizations are asked to justify the project manager’s role on a project. I’ve had clients ask, “Why do we need project managers in the portfolio since we’re supposed to be Agile?”. However, don’t throw out the project management role just yet.

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nTask

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The business case deals with the business concerns of the project rather than any technical aspects. This analysis ensures things such as that the project is legally and technically feasible as well as making sure that the project is economically justifiable. A business case explains the reason for starting any particular project.

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Planview

JULY 29, 2021

With the growing use of technology in all facets of modern life, it’s no surprise that a huge range of project management tools have been developed which assist PMs in just about every aspect of their day-to-day work. Estimating with accuracy. Increase your business agility with Clarizen’s project management software.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The team should avoid refining too far in advance if it’s working in a higher-risk environment involving frequent changes in technology, business needs, or other factors influencing the Product Backlog’s order and content. Professional Agile Leadership. For leaders and managers of Agile teams . Professional Scrum Product Owner.

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Planio

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Sprints are the backbone of any good Agile development team. Before we dive in, here's the outline of this article: Step 1: Review your product roadmap. Pro Tip: Use “Story points” to properly estimate tasks. Step 1: Review your product roadmap. The goal of an agile sprint is to ship better software.

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Planio

AUGUST 9, 2021

Estimate task time and effort. How do Agile teams create a project schedule? Planio: Best for teams of all sizes (Agile and traditional). Monday.com: Best for non-technical teams. At a minimum, you should know what type of person you’re basing your estimate on. Look for task dependencies. What needs to be done?

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Scrum.org

JULY 29, 2019

In my role as an Agile coach and Scrum trainer, I get the chance to talk to a lot of Scrum Masters and teams. Doesn't product quality interest the developers, as well as code health and the amount of technical debt hiding beneath the surface? And shift those Sprint Review conversations away from team-level metrics such as velocity.

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Teamweek

JULY 2, 2020

Agile project management is more popular than ever. That’s because over 75 percent of organizations realize the value of agile methods for delivering projects. But, given the recent rise in remote work, managers are struggling to find agile project management tools that fit their needs. Agile Planning Tools.

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Resource Guru

JULY 19, 2023

During client discovery, you’ll tick off a few things, including: Establishing a budget Identifying your client’s goals (including their marketing goals) Finding out the initial project scope Resource estimation (do you have the right talent for the initial project scope, and are they available?) H3: Step 4.

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Herding Cats

MARCH 5, 2017

The common definition of the Definition of Done in agile software development is (mostly from the Scrum Alliance and other official Scrum sites): A simple list of activities (coding, comments, unit testing, integration, release notes, design documents, etc.) The Agile Definition of Done is a coders view of the project.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 30,000-plus other subscribers. In the attempt to fill Scrum’s product discovery void, product delivery organizations regularly turn to other agile frameworks like lean UX, jobs-to-be-done, lean startup, design thinking, design sprint—just to name a few.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 7, 2024

Functions Associated with Projects A system for value delivery encompasses a range of knowledge areas associated with the project lifecycle, including initiating, planning, executing, and closing (PMBOK, 2017). This includes organizational culture, industry dynamics, regulatory requirements, technological advancements, and market trends.

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Project-Management.pm

JULY 8, 2017

Online education has been around for decades, catering to distance learning and for those who do not have access to extra education due to their location and schedule. Some hold multiple coursework, while others are closely focused on project management basic disciplines alone. Colorado Technical University.

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

During this process, the project sponsor will likely appoint the project manager to oversee the work's planning , executing , monitoring and controlling , and closing. Prepare a Business Case : Outline the reasons for undertaking the project, including the estimated costs, timelines, benefits, and risks involved.

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ProProfs Project Management

JANUARY 21, 2020

Agile projects usually do not have set or fixed scope, making this method extremely adaptive to changes proposed by clients. . It refers to any prediction or estimation made on a project’s status, including how it will unfold in the future. GERT stands for ‘Graphical Evaluation and Review Technique’. Assumption. PEST Analysis.

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International Institute for Learning

JUNE 22, 2022

Despite our rudimentary technology, we were (in my estimate) at least as productive and less stressed out than most people are today. We simply need to start judiciously applying the principles of lean-agile management. Both traditional and agile project management measures progress by creating items of value. Simplicity.

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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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Herding Cats

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

In our agile software development world, AHP is rarely found. Brown and his book The Handbooks of Program Management: How to Facilitate Project Success with Optimal Program Management and my review of the same book. This is one role for Story Points in agile development. There are nine technology readiness levels.

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