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Waterfall Should Have Never Existed: Part 1

MPUG

I’d like to begin by sharing a brilliant quote that puts the latest project management fashion, Agile, into humbling perspective: “ A Waterfall project is just an Agile (Scrum) project with one huge sprint! An Agile project is just a Waterfall project almost entirely implemented using Rolling Wave Planning! your project team).

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Fighting Uncertainty in Organizations, Including Matrix Ones

Epicflow Blog

Beyond just time, buffers can cover finances, manpower, and more. Monitoring the Buffers In the context of managing uncertainties in multi-project environments, buffer monitoring is intricately linked with the “fever chart” of Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM).

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How to Start a Career in Project Management: Answers to FAQ

Epicflow Blog

Every project manager should have a strong understanding of project theories and methodologies, and be able to apply them in his or her work: Agile, . Hybrid, Critical Chain, Critical Path, Kanban, Scrum, Six Sigma, Waterfall [3]. Besides, familiarity with CRM and accounting/finance ERP systems is a great plus.

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Fighting Uncertainty in Organizations, Including Matrix Ones

Epicflow Blog

Beyond just time, buffers can cover finances, manpower, and more. Monitoring the Buffers In the context of managing uncertainties in multi-project environments, buffer monitoring is intricately linked with the “fever chart” of Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM).

2016 52
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The Complete Glossary of 614 Project Management Terms

Workamajig

Agile: A project management methodology that focuses on delivering work in an iterative fashion. The agile approach is usually used in software projects where the scope is not always known and adaptability is prioritized. Critical Chain Method: A method for scheduling projects with uncertain deadlines and limited resources.