Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2022

As project managers, it’s important that we know how to best support our development teams (and vice versa), especially in Agile environments. At White October we continuously reflect on our process to refine the way we work. Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead.

Technical Review 394

Technical Review Development Team Review Risk Management Agile 394

Planio

MAY 8, 2023

On average, IT projects come with more complexity and risk, and can quickly fall to pieces without proper due diligence, management, and leadership. with examples of IT projects) IT project management is the process of planning, organizing, running, and managing information technology projects. And that’s no simple job.

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Technical Review Software Review Development Team Review Infrastructure 78

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The name is apt, as the waterfall methodology is a process in which the phases of the project flow downward. Agile Methodology. What It Is: In a nutshell, Agile project management is an evolving and collaborative way to self-organize across teams. How do you know if agile is for you? Scrum Methodology.

Technical Review 483

Technical Review Prince2 Manufacturing Lean 483

NimbleWork

MAY 1, 2024

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a lean management technique for process improvement that has its roots in the manufacturing sector. Value stream mapping can typically be used to improve any process where there are repeatable steps. Process symbols evolved to represent the various stages of a project or task.

Software Review 52

Software Review Process Technical Review Development Team Review 52

Planio

JUNE 8, 2022

As products become more complex, technical project managers have quickly become the holy grail for growing businesses. Technical project managers (TPM) bridge the gap between understanding what’s technically possible in a project and managing the resources, timelines, and expectations to get it done. First, learn the basics.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Development Team Review Underperforming Technical Team 78

Teamweek

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Since 2000, agile product development and project management have been on the rise, with 60% of companies claiming to experience profit growth after adopting an agile approach. But, interviewing for technical positions like Product Owner can be challenging. This article will cover the trending Product Owner role.

Development Team Review 52

Development Team Review Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team 52

MPUG

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In this article, we’re addressing a common question in modern project management: Do we need risk management in agile projects? Do agile projects have risks associated with them? So, yes, of course, we need risk management in agile projects. Why is Risk Management in Agile Projects Even a Question? Of course not.

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Risk Management Risk Agile Technical Review 98

Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

Assessment of threats It draws attention to potential external risks and threats that could negatively impact the project. This knowledge enables the project team to develop and implement risk management strategies to avoid potential obstacles or mitigate their impact. Which of our processes could we optimize?

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Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Development Team Review 100

Leading Agile

JULY 3, 2023

But as companies scale, as the market shifts and more parts of the business become software-focused, there’s been an increase in demand for an end-to-end solution to help large organizations build infrastructure around sound technical practices. Career incentives may discourage people from being agile, and then we ask them to be agile.

Software Review 124

Software Review Fractional CTO Technical Review Agile 124

Teamweek

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Since 2000, agile product development and project management have been on the rise, with 60% of companies claiming to experience profit growth after adopting an agile approach. But, interviewing for technical positions like Product Owner can be challenging. This article will cover the trending Product Owner role.

Development Team Review 52

Development Team Review Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team 52

Scrum.org

JANUARY 17, 2020

The use of the terms Showcase, Show & Tell or Sprint Review. It will likely include permanent staff from at least one of the big Technology Consultancies, System Integrators or a range of short term contract staff engaged directly or through one of the other suppliers. The Sprint Review. So which event is best to use?

Technical Review 147

Technical Review Development Team Review SCRUM Consulting 147

Moira Alexander

JANUARY 12, 2017

If you're new to project management and the agile methodology, the answers to these 10 questions will arm you with the information you need to get started. And if you're a project management veteran, these frequently asked agile questions are a good refresher. What is agile? How long as agile been around?

Software Review 100

Software Review Technical Review Development Team Review Agile 100

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2022

TL; DR: Business Agility, Scrum and Generative AI’s Take on Getting There. I thought it might be fun to ask ChatGPT a few questions about business agility in general and Scrum in particular. . ???? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 36,000-plus other subscribers. ??

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ChatGPT Generative AI SCRUM Agile 175

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.,

Development Team Review 148

Development Team Review Project Life Cycle Underperforming Technical Team Estimate 148

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2019

As project managers, it’s important that we know how to best support our development teams (and vice versa), especially in Agile environments. At White October we continuously reflect on our process to refine the way we work. Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead.

Technical Review 394

Technical Review Development Team Review Risk Management Agile 394

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

On June 30th Christopher Handscomb and I presented a webinar based on our joint research on the topic of the value of enterprise agility. You can never build the perfect process and everything changes over time, so by focusing on delivering the value today you get an immediate return. This blog is our attempt to answer some of them.

Agile 254

Agile Technical Review Development Team Review SCRUM 254

Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2023

Product Owners are a critical role in the Agile methodology, but what does a Product Owner do? By understanding more about what it takes to be an effective Product Owner, IT Professionals, Quant Professionals, Financial IT professionals and those working in WealthTech or FinTech can benefit from having one on their team. Conclusion.

Technical Review 190

Technical Review Software Review Agile SCRUM 190

Planio

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Every great piece of software starts with a plan and a clear process in place. Luckily, there are numerous software development processes you can choose from when you’re starting your next project. But which software development process is right for you? Software Development. Agile and Scrum.

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Software Developers Software Development Software Review Process 152

Scrum.org

MARCH 31, 2019

One of the most important things we can do to help individuals and teams improve is coach them to embrace the agile mindset. The Manifesto for Agile Software Development provides values and principles to help guide teams in navigating the complexities of product delivery. product training video).

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Agile Software Review Development Team Review Technical Review 145

Scrum.org

AUGUST 14, 2023

In the Oxford Diary, the word agility is defined as the ability to move quickly and easily. It is therefore understandable that many people relate agility to speed. The term “agility” is often used to describe “a change of direction of speed”. Agility involves the ability to react in unpredictable environments.

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Engineering Software Developers Software Development Agile 150

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Scrum is a popular Agile project management framework that has been adopted by organizations worldwide. A scrum master is a critical member of a scrum team, responsible for facilitating the process and ensuring the team follows scrum practices. A scrum master is a facilitator and coach for a scrum team.

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SCRUM Development Team Review Technical Review Certification 130

Planio

JULY 4, 2022

Agile ceremonies are the fuel that keeps your development team moving forward. But what if you’re not entirely comfortable managing and running Agile ceremonies? Agile ceremonies get abandoned when teams stop seeing the value in them. What are Agile ceremonies? Sprint review ceremony.

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Agile Technical Review Development Team Review Software Review 88

Leading Agile

JULY 28, 2022

The goal of adopting Agile is always about achieving the desired business outcome unique to the organization that is pursuing it. And whether you are producing software or some other product, the process can be applied to many different contexts. The Agile mindset can be adapted to fit many industries or businesses.

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Agile Technical Review Cadence Software Review 125

Agilemania

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Recognized as one of the world’s foremost authorities on Lean-Agile best practices, Dean Leffingwell took it on himself to do something about it. He introduced the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). SAFe is based on following 10 Lean-Agile principles-. Most Common Reasons to Use Scaled Agile Framework. What is SAFe?

Technical Review 98

Technical Review Agile Software Review Lean 98

Scrum.org

MAY 4, 2020

TL; DR: A Remote Daily Scrum with a Distributed Team. We started this series on remote agile with looking into practices and tools; we explored virtual Liberating Structures, and how to master Zoom. This eighth article now looks into supporting a distributed Development Team organizing a remote Daily Scrum.

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SCRUM Agile Technical Review Development Team Review 166

Techno-PM

MARCH 15, 2022

The agile scrum master certification provides a way for people to get trained in the latest project management techniques. The Agile Scrum Master certification is the first step to becoming a certified agile coach. It's a project management methodology that can manage software development projects. What is scrum?

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SCRUM Agile Technical Review Software Review 68

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 17, 2024

This concept is vital across methodologies like Agile and Waterfall , where its application significantly influences project outcomes. From individual coding tasks to large-scale releases, the DoD sets the bar for quality and completeness, ensuring everyone - from developers to stakeholders - is on the same page.

Software Review 52

Software Review Development Team Review Technical Review 2024 52

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 8, 2024

This domain, as established by the Project Management Institute in the PMBOK 7th edition, addresses the underlying apprehension many face: the potential overcomplication of project management processes. Your pursuit of streamlining and enhancing project management processes led you to a pivotal crossroads.

Underperforming Technical Team 52

Underperforming Technical Team Cadence Development Team Review Technical Review 52

Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2021

This attitude is precisely why the 47 Scrum Master Interview Guide exists: Prevent imposters from slipping through the hiring process and causing damage. If you are looking to fill a position for a Scrum Master (or agile coach) in your organization, you may find the following 47 interview questions useful to identify the right candidate.

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SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Development Team Review Technical Review 221

Agilemania

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

To get such negative reviews after putting so much effort into writing an entire article. This is where the Agile feedback loop becomes a crucial factor. Let’s learn more about why fast feedback is a crucial aspect of Agile and how you can improve its usefulness. Scrum feedback loop such as sprint review, is an in-house process.

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Agile Technical Review Development Team Review SCRUM 59

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 2, 2020

It must have over 100 positive reviews online, averaging 4 stars or greater. But it’s also a popular project management software for smaller companies in IT, marketing, construction, engineering, operations, and tech. Commonly used in the software development industry, Trello is a popular collaboration tool.

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2020 Software Review Software Technical Review 196

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 21, 2019

He achieves this with a mixture of agile, lean and lead, UX design and design thinking startup frameworks. For example, a user story might be written like this, “As a project manager, I want to print out my Gantt chart, so I can review it regularly on my office wall.” What does that all mean? It sounds nice enough.

Technical Review 284

Technical Review 2005 Software Review Development Team Review 284

Wrike

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business environment, agility has become a fundamental principle for success. To truly excel in this field, product managers must master the art of agile product management. In this article, we will explore the key concepts, challenges, and strategies involved in becoming a skilled agile product manager.

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Agile Technical Review Software Review Development Team Review 36

Scrum.org

JUNE 23, 2020

The practice of describing requirements with user stories is widely accepted in agile community. User stories motivate developers to solving user problems, not just performing technical tasks. User stories motivate developers to solving user problems, not just performing technical tasks.

Technical Review 227

Technical Review Development Team Review SCRUM Consulting 227

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

It must have over 100 positive reviews online, averaging 4 stars or greater. But it’s also a popular project management software for smaller companies in IT, marketing, construction, engineering, operations, and tech. . Commonly used in the software development industry, Trello is a popular collaboration tool.

2019 215

2019 Software Review Software Technical Review 215

Leading Answers

JULY 10, 2020

How does work from home impact our use of agile approaches? If co-location is no longer possible, can we still be agile? Yes, of course we can, and in many ways, now we need to be more agile than ever as we try new approaches, learn and adapt how we work. The Agile Manifesto and Agile Principles do not mention co-location.

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Agile Software Review 2003 Technical Review 145

Project Bliss

MAY 10, 2017

Everybody’s talking about agile software development these days: project managers, software developers, IT directors, small startups and big corporations. What is Agile Software Development? Agile software development is an approach that promotes delivering value quickly to the customer.

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Software Developers Software Development Software Review Agile 191