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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Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Scrum Master's accountability is to guide and support the team in adopting the Scrum framework, empowering them to address challenges independently. Encouraging self-management and promoting a culture of collective problem-solving can lead to a more independent, motivated, and innovative team.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

It’s a lot to read, so here are some spoilers drawn from common themes I heard time and time again in the interviews: Agile : if you don’t know enough about it, you need to start learning. Especially as the last few years haven’t been exactly stellar years for many of us! But what does it take to get there?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The Three Categories of Work: Tasks Exclusive to Humans, Human Machine Collaboration, and machine-based Tasks To comprehend how AI and Scrum Masters interact, it is vital to acknowledge three types of work: tasks performed solely by humans, accomplished through collaboration between humans and machines, and tasks executed by machines.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 13, 2023

Dealing with common business challenges through agility I’ve been helping companies improve their operations for over a decade. Some examples of the challenges I’m called in to help with: Losing the Ability to Innovate You often see companies that grow successfully to the point where it seems their ability to innovate stalls.

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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). It promotes a methodical approach to problem solving and process improvement, making it a versatile tool that can be used in different industries and project types.

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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 represents the ongoing effort to enhance products, services, or processes through incremental and breakthrough improvements.

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Leading Agile

JULY 3, 2023

Today, Agilists must have a plan for incorporating DevOps practices into the early stages of Agile Transformation. But what if we told you there’s a whole class of DevOps considerations that no one is talking about that’s secretly killing your ability to unleash the potential of Agile? We’ll also discuss the lack of automation.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 21, 2024

This method uses iterative processes to ensure continuous alignment with your project goals and market demands, allowing for frequent adjustments and fine-tuning. Imagine leading projects where changes and uncertainties are not setbacks but stepping stones to innovation and success.

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Resource Guru

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The problem is that when there’s no agency processes in place, and your team isn’t organized properly, the latter tends to take up a lot of time, and may make up more of your day than is spent on your client-facing projects. Enter the realm of agency processes — an essential way that you can win back your time.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

In the previous article, Agile Transformation – Success Factors part 1 , there was a strong focus on key levels that should be taken first into consideration. Agile Transformation efforts might be difficult. Top-management is actively involved in the process, decisions are being made according to evidence.

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Agilemania

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Scaled Agile Framework has taken the corporate world by storm. 37% of the respondents reported that their organizations used SAFe to scale agile. 37% of the respondents reported that their organizations used SAFe to scale agile. Source: 15th State of Agile Survey. It’s now time to delve into SAFe as a framework.

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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.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

A well-implemented PMO can transform your project delivery process , ensuring that every project is set up for success from the start. It is a focal point for project oversight, resource management, and decision support, providing the organizational structure used to manage people, processes, and tools in project execution.

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International Institute for Learning

MAY 24, 2023

and Cynthia Snyder Dionisio, MBA, PMP Abstract “From Predictive to Agile: How to Choose the Right Project Management Methodology” highlights the shift from traditional predictive project management methodologies to agile and hybrid approaches. The authors, Harold Kerzner, Ph.D.,

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Henny Portman

DECEMBER 10, 2022

Agile by Rini van Solingen and Maarten Kossen was originally published in Dutch. The book starts with a warning that agile is more than a mindset, it is a philosophy, followed by 22 chapters, in which the authors show that it is easy to understand, but very difficult to apply at first. Scrum or agile? Scrum or agile?

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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. Agile Principles.

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International Institute for Learning

JUNE 22, 2022

Is there a dark side to agility? The approach many Agile “purists” will expound on is that you must do things a certain way, or if that way of working does not work, you have failed, and it’s your fault. The opposite of agile, thus agilists impose anti-agility practices termed, “agile fragility.”

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Interdependence and collaboration are central to Scrum, but these practices don’t always come naturally to those new to the framework. In this type of setting, no one can “know it all,” and finding effective solutions depends on the team's collective knowledge, creativity, and skills.

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In addition, risk management in the project should not be a one-time task, but rather an iterative process must be established to continuously identify and appropriately handle emerging risks. This type of risk is easier to control, since the project team can exert a direct influence on the project environment.

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Agile Coach

JUNE 4, 2016

This year at Agile and Beyond was the first Agile event I attended since I presented with Declan Whelan at Agile 2015. Then this year at Agile and Beyond, I had a conversation with someone who self-admittedly is new to the Agile world, more or less. What’s Happened to Agile?

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Business Process Management (BPM) is a crucial concept in today’s fast-paced business landscape. In this article, we will delve into the basics of BPM, exploring its definition, importance, components, types, and life cycle. It encompasses various components that work together to drive process improvement and innovation.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 19, 2022

As Johannes Schartau , Christiaan Verwijs , and I describe in our Scrum paper , it’s up to the Scrum Master to include the perspective of empirical process control and the quality by which transparency, inspection, and adaptation are taking shape in and around the Scrum team. It’s good to be aware of them though.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 9, 2018

By now, most organisations are using Scrum, however, many of them feel like the agility of their organisation has degraded, and they might be right! Whereas low agility Scrum might actually hurt your agility. Three symptoms that indicate low-agility Scrum. By Chris Lukassen & Sjoerd Kranendonk. Sounds familiar?

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Leading Agile

MAY 3, 2023

If you could magically create a new world where large organizations had overcome the barriers to Business Agility and Agile came naturally, what would have to be true about that world, the organizations, and the people working there? And how would we know that this new Agile world was any good?

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The IIL Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

Historically, most of the changes appeared in the methodology, processes, tools, and techniques. The landscape for project management changes almost every year. Some changes are relatively small or incremental, whereas other changes can be significant. Now, many of the changes are behavioral changes.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps people, teams, and organizations generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems. This is the essence of agility - the combination of awareness of the situation with the flexibility to respond. Let's continuously inspect and adap our processes and policies.

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Planio

MARCH 14, 2022

Agile UX: How to fit user research into Agile software development. So how do you bring Agile and UX teams together? The 6 steps to running an Agile user research project. Even if your company doesn’t have dedicated user researchers, this guide will help you learn how to integrate agile and UX properly.

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The Strategic Project Manager

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Agile is a broad term, and there are many ways to look at it. From a strategic project management perspective, this post examines some key agile methods and there impact of strategy and project management. An Agile Methods List Overview. Are there more agile methods? Applicability of Each Agile Method.

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Leading Agile

AUGUST 19, 2020

Agile isn’t ever really about Agile. In our Business Drivers of Agility webinar series hosted by LeadingAgile CEO, Mike Cottmeyer, Mike dives deep into six key business drivers to uncover how Agile can enable organizations to connect these drivers to better business outcomes. It’s about creating business outcomes.

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ProProfs Project Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

Creating a winning formula for efficiently implementing business processes. A methodology is a framework of processes, methods, and practices that project managers employ for the design, planning, implementation and achievement of their project objectives. Define a smooth and structured process for project execution.

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Planview

DECEMBER 13, 2019

These include realizing Agile-at-scale, embracing the changing world of work, and creating an innovation culture. Then there is the pressure to innovate and deliver the right products and services to BCBS members quickly. How do you align to the different types of work required?”. We want to be one of those leaders.”

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The Strategic Project Manager

JUNE 6, 2023

The steps of the process are: Pick a task – Select the specific task or project that you want to work on. Repeat the process – After the break, start another pomodoro – same process – and continue working on the task, or start a new one if the first is complete. This can be a complicated and crucial step.

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Planview

JULY 9, 2019

Traditional approaches, which are typically more lengthy and linear in fashion, may inhibit the flow of innovation and value through your organization, and as such, making it challenging to undergo a Lean-Agile transformation without transforming your organization’s approach to portfolio management.

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Project Accelerator News

APRIL 18, 2024

Capturing diverse data types across various locations with varied access levels can be complex. Stoneseed’s innovative P3MO Platform can help: Optimise cutting-edge technologies for unprecedented efficiency and innovation. “A new broom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners.” Less broom, more polish!

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International Institute for Learning

MARCH 8, 2023

By Gabor Stramb Nowadays, in Project Management you can only hear the following: Be more Agile – Agility is key – Running projects based on Waterfall is “dead”, “you are not open minded”. We cannot “blindly” run and be agile. On Agile, we shall utilize Scrum.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Given the various frameworks available, multimodal is going to be the norm, not the exception. To navigate these waters, start with identifying where the challenges are by analyzing the groups involved and processes they use. Business Agility Culture Before Agile Process Implementation. Ask ChatGTP.”

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