Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Customer Representative Stance Being the voice of the customer is essential in Agile. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify potential risks and plan strategies to mitigate them effectively. The Experimenter Stance Experimentation promotes innovation and learning.

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JULY 7, 2022

This family of methods are now commonly known as Agile , and it has been through the formation of the Agile Alliance and the publication of the Agile Manifesto (Fowler and Highsmith 2001). We can say the Agile methods have well-interpreted the so-called Copernican Revolution in management.

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The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 11, 2024

This post explains what the Strategy Canvas tool is, and how to create a basic Strategy Canvas. Finally, it details the use and benefits of the tool for practicing strategy and project management. What is the Strategy Canvas Tool? The Strategy Canvas tool is a management tool introduced by W.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2024

In times of organizational challenges, the temptation to cut costs often leads some to view Agile frameworks as a luxury rather than a necessity. However, dismissing Agile as a luxury is a mistake that comes from underestimating the transformative power of Agile frameworks for solving complex problems.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 31, 2024

In Kürze: Agile Gesetze & verteilte Teams Bei vielen Gelegenheiten hat die Arbeit mit agilen Teams die bestehenden organisatorischen, technischen und kulturellen Herausforderungen in vielen Organisationen verschärft. Sie können sich hier für den Newsletter „Food for Agile Thought“ anmelden und sich über 42.000 Abonnenten anschließen.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 5, 2024

Agility is supposed to be about enabling people to do their best and most creative work. And yet, we often see so-called agile practices and frameworks being used in ways that are more about trying to control outcomes and people. You might hear things like, “we need to keep showing progress on these initiatives.”

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This transformation signifies a need for adaptive strategies and mindsets to navigate the evolving project management landscape effectively. These innovative tools are poised to revolutionize project processes, augment decision-making capabilities, and optimize resource utilization.

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Scrum.org

JULY 30, 2023

Now, they must discover innovative ways to deliver enhanced value to customers while differentiating themselves from competitors. The key difference lies in the scarcity of resources such as money, talent, and feedback from end-users combined with the pressure from customers and competitors to continuously innovate.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This principle, rooted in systems thinking, is crucial in understanding and managing the complex, interdependent nature of Scrum initiatives. This holistic view is essential for fostering agility and responsiveness in a constantly evolving landscape. Next Steps Begin by reassessing your current initiatives with a systems thinking lens.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

This method has driven companies to new heights of efficiency and innovation, enriching every facet of project execution - from planning to evaluation - and boosting effectiveness and adaptability. It enables organizations to remain agile, responsive, and competitive by fostering regular assessment and refinement.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

TL; DR: Adapt How You Lead for Agile Success w/ Johanna Rothman — ACB21. Too many people say, “With agile, we don’t need no stinkin’ managers.” However, because managers create and refine the culture, modern managers create and refine the agile culture. Without modern management, any agile initiative will die.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation. This approach stifles agility and innovation, leading to a feature factory mindset that focuses on executing predefined plans rather than adapting to change.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

As organizations strive for efficiency, productivity, and innovation, project managers must adapt to this new reality. In this article, we will explore the rise of the AI-powered PMO and provide actionable strategies for project managers to thrive in an AI-augmented environment. The Project Management Office (PMO) is no exception.

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Binfire

MARCH 11, 2024

As a result, marketplace platforms have witnessed exponential growth in recent years, disrupting traditional business models and creating new opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship. Leveraging data analytics to track user behavior and preferences allows for targeted marketing strategies and personalized experiences.

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Scrum.org

JULY 20, 2023

As the software development landscape evolves, evaluating the time-tested traditional project management strategies alongside the burgeoning agile methodologies is essential. TL;DR: Agile's emphasis on incremental development with working software mitigates risks efficiently by validating real-world use early and continuously.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

However, navigating the intricacies of virtual collaboration requires a unique set of strategies and approaches to ensure seamless communication, productivity, and alignment among all the team members. By implementing these strategies, you can empower your team members to thrive and deliver value to your organization.

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MPUG

MAY 6, 2024

Furthermore, AI doesn’t just stop at identifying risks; it also plays a crucial role in recommending mitigation strategies and risk response actions. By analyzing data from similar past projects and outcomes of various risk response strategies, AI models can suggest the most effective measures for dealing with identified risks.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 1, 2021

Recently, I have been discussing some reasons why Agile Transformation may fail or go slowly. In this blog, I am presenting some success factors that might help your organization move toward Agility. . As before , we need to emphasize that Agile Transformation is a process that never ends. There is no end state. OPERATIONAL.

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Leading Agile

JULY 18, 2023

Agile needs to be tied to business-driven results. If not, then we start measuring things like people trained, teams doing Scrum, or the organization’s sentiment toward Agile to tell us if we’re succeeding. If your Agile isn’t helping you do that, then it’s not really Agile at all. First, how are we forming teams?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It often involves rethinking business models, embracing innovative solutions, and disrupting traditional industry norms. Beyond the technology itself, it requires a shift in mindset, fostering an environment where continuous learning, adaptation, and innovation are at the heart of every decision.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

One powerful tool that organizations can leverage to drive this transformation is process innovation. In this article, we will explore the concept of process innovation and its importance in business, the role it plays in driving transformation, the steps to implement it, overcoming challenges, and measuring its impact.

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Scrum.org

MAY 29, 2024

The power of LLMs and Generative AI amplifies this reach, offering innovative ways to access information, generate content, and structure it according to the customer's needs. Yet, customer-centricity is not a uniform strategy. For years, agile has focused on increased speed rather than value.

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The Strategic Project Manager

JULY 25, 2023

This post examines an interesting strategy implementation model, the OGSM framework – composed of Objectives, Goals, Strategies, and Measures. What Is the OGSM Strategy Framework? What Is the OGSM Strategy Framework? Hence, it’s a great framework for tying together elements of strategy and implementation.

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UPQODE

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

For businesses engaging in B2B transactions, the distinction and appeal of your brand are primarily driven by your branding strategy. This underscores the importance of a solid B2B branding strategy for the prosperity of your small business. In this piece, we delve into the subtleties of an effective B2B branding strategy.

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Proofhub

DECEMBER 22, 2020

As such, you need to come up with ways to overcome such challenges and also to have the right methods of implementing digital transformation strategies. So, what impacts does the digital transformation have on leadership strategies? We find the answer to this and more in this post. What exactly is digital transformation?

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Agilemania

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The term “ agile product management ” means precisely what it sounds like. The goal is to develop product strategies and roadmaps in an elegant setting. At its foundation, agile product management is a reaction to the widespread usage of agile software development approaches such as scrum or kanban.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 14, 2023

In the realm of agile methodologies, Scrum stands as a guiding beacon, promoting flexibility, collaboration, and incremental progress. Embracing Change and Learning Agile frameworks, including Scrum, are built on the premise that change is inevitable and that the best solutions often emerge from an iterative and adaptive approach.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Then it looks at how the framework can be applied in devising strategy, and managing project, programs, and portfolios. The Four Actions Framework, also known as the ERRC framework, is a ‘blue ocean’ strategic management tool introduced in the book “Blue Ocean Strategy” by W. What Is the Four Actions Framework?

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Inloox

MARCH 27, 2024

Definition of the PDCA cycle The initial letters PDCA stand for the four steps in a continuous improvement process (CIP, Kaizen): Plan-Do-Check-Act (Plan-Do-Check-Act). If not, the insights inform the next planning cycle to refine the strategy for better results in the next cycle. What is the PDCA cycle?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 16, 2024

It allows for broader organisational influence, fostering agile principles across different organisational layers and business units. This involves staying focused on emerging trends in agile and engineering practices, sharing knowledge with teams, and fostering a culture of learning and adaptation. © 2024 wowefy.com

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Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

How to perform a SWOT analysis Once the SWOT analysis is completed: 5 key approaches for strategy development Concrete example: SWOT analysis in a software development project Conclusion 1. This knowledge enables the project team to develop and implement risk management strategies to avoid potential obstacles or mitigate their impact.

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The Strategic Project Manager

APRIL 30, 2024

However, the speed of change has made these methods less reliable – and ushered in a more lean-agile approach to metrics. This post examines the difference between ROI and Lean-Agile metrics, It identifies the key metrics of each, and the drivers behind those metrics. Value is delivered in small increments over time.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Then it focuses on strategy and project management as careers that can lead to CIO – but with a careful strategic approach. Specializing can distinguish you and provide valuable expertise for addressing organizational challenges and driving innovation. Finally, the post discusses whether and how a CIO role might even lead to CEO.

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The Strategic Project Manager

JANUARY 3, 2024

This post looks in depth at the piece parts of agile portfolio management. After defining agile portfolio management, it delves into some of the specific agile principles at work. Then it looks at the role of strategy in agile portfolio management. What is Agile Portfolio Management?

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Scrum.org

MAY 31, 2023

How to Problem Solve with a Professional Scrum Master In today's rapidly changing and complex business environment, the need for an evidence-based, flexible strategy is paramount. Scrum is a widely-used Agile framework that assists teams in managing and delivering complex projects effectively. What Is Scrum?

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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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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM The quest for methodologies that offer efficiency and agility has never been rockier. Agile methodologies stand at the forefront of this quest, providing the blueprint for rapid, responsive, and customer-centric project execution. Agile methodologies offer a path to mastering these challenges.

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