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What Is Kanban? Meaning, Definitions & Best Practices

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For example, the kanban methodology can be implemented in manufacturing, software development, product management, construction and many other industries. Today, kanban boards are primarily online tools, either stand-alone tools like Trello or integrated into project management software as a key feature.

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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

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We’ll go through some of the most popular project management methodologies, which are applied in many sectors such as software development, R&D and product development. Agile Methodology. What It Is: In a nutshell, Agile project management is an evolving and collaborative way to self-organize across teams.

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Lack of Education is a Root Cause of Poor Agile Performance

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Last week I was invited to give a lecture at the Free University of Amsterdam at the faculty for Digital Business Innovation. The lecture triggered many thoughts about the relevance of teaching Agile/Scrum. It confirmed my preconception that regular education struggles to keep up with developments in our field.

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Business Agility: What Is It & Why Is It Important?

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To do so requires business agility. What Is Business Agility? Business agility is just as it says, a way for businesses to remain agile when markets fluctuate, as they have a tendency to do. Remember, the market is a man-made construct, and man is an infamously irrational creature. Origins of Business Agility.

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What Is Agile Product Management?

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The term “ agile product management ” means precisely what it sounds like. The goal is to develop product strategies and roadmaps in an elegant setting. It promotes an adaptable approach to product development and deployment, allowing firms to adjust swiftly to input and create products that consumers enjoy.

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What Does Being a Cross-Functional Team in Scrum Mean?

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Let's explore this topic in an agile software development context. You have developers who write code, testers who ensure quality, designers who create user interfaces, etc. They reduce handoffs, bottlenecks, and communication barriers often plaguing traditional development models.

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Project Management Mastery: Conquering Big, Hairy, Complex Projects (BHCP)

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The first required an in-depth understanding of the different types of construction projects this company did – a dam/ hydroelectric power plant project was very different from an engineering plant set up projects – which was very different from a massive rail and road bridge construction project. So, what are BHCP Projects?