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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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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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

APRIL 9, 2023

I have been working on agile projects for the past 10 years. A couple of years ago, I asked by an executive how he would know if the money they invested on setting up these agile release trains was working? He was essentially asking me to prove the “ROI” for agile and to measure delivery of value.

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International Institute for Learning

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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Inloox

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Know the risks in your project! Risk management plays an enormously important role in project management. The task here is to identify, analyze, control and ultimately minimize risks. Although some risks can be eliminated with a suitable solution strategy, certain risks can never be completely avoided in the project context.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Embraced across industries, Agile frameworks offer a flexible approach for delivering complex products. At the heart of successful Agile implementation lies a delicate equilibrium between autonomy and guidance - a balance that Agile leaders must master. Strategies for Striking the Balance 1.

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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. And then we say that we are agile and open to change, so it’s all good.

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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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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

JULY 17, 2023

Agile has become more than just a buzzword in our complex world. Agility is a mindset, a skillset, a culture, and a driving force behind successful, flexible, and responsive organisations. The Agile Leader's commitment goes beyond mere lip service to the Agile Manifesto. In the Agile world, this couldn't be truer.

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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. Assessment of threats It draws attention to potential external risks and threats that could negatively impact the project. What is a SWOT analysis?

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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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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

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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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 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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The Strategic Project Manager

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The Strategy Framework Canvas is useful in helping a strategist match the right strategic framework to the situation. It can also be useful to implementers, including project managers, to sharpen efforts in project scoping, risk management, managing the schedule, identifying and handling stakeholders, and using project metrics.

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Wrike

JANUARY 12, 2024

Today, we’re going to discuss the ins and outs of the NPD process, an effective method that can accelerate innovation, bring new ideas and designs to market, and propel you to success. If you’re ready to accelerate innovation, follow these steps: Idea generation: What is the specific market need or problem that your business aims to solve?

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NimbleWork

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

When the Agile methodology was first introduced, it was embraced as a welcome replacement to the rigid Waterfall approach. The community largely accepted Agile and Waterfall as mutually exclusive project management paradigms. Critics of Agile believed that Agile simply translates into fast failure.

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Teamweek

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

There is one skill that’s helpful in rapidly changing environments, though — learning agility. To prepare for the future of work, employees need to be agile learners. So, here are some tips for assessing learning agility when hiring top talent in 2024 and beyond. What is learning agility? Instead, they embrace it.

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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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Leading Agile

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Fortunately, there’s a way to weed out poor product assumptions early in the build process to mitigate risk, reduce waste, and save some dollars and heartache along the way. Aren’t we supposed to be innovative and inventive so that we might push the boundaries of the market to keep up with our competition? Glad you asked.

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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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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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Scrum.org

MAY 14, 2020

So online tooling doesn’t guarantee productivity, let alone innovation or creativity. Standard Waterfall strategies are not built for the high-speed world we live in today. Management Innovation. Agile has been around for a while now, but many firms still see agility as a software development solution.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

of organizations reporting that they are driving business innovation with data compared to 59.5% 54% believe it will change the way work is organized and 53% believe it will increase project team agility. 65% of experts see AI as a catalyst for implementing advanced project management strategies.

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Scrum.org

JULY 24, 2023

You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 48,000-plus subscribers. ? ? ?? This omission aligns with the Agile Manifesto’s principles that value “individuals and interactions over processes and tools” and “customer collaboration over contract negotiation.” Learn more : Get Started with Design Thinking.

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Inloox

MARCH 27, 2024

If not, the insights inform the next planning cycle to refine the strategy for better results in the next cycle. Advantages of the PDCA cycle in project management Adaptability: The iterative nature of the PDCA cycle allows teams to adjust their strategies based on practical, real-world feedback, increasing the project's resilience to change.

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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

APRIL 23, 2023

TL; DR: Self-Management Is self-management an essential building block on an organization’s path to business agility or a nice-to-have cultural twist to, for example, keep teams happy and attract new talent? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 46,000-plus subscribers. ? ? ? ??

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Planview

AUGUST 16, 2021

Fresh from achieving great strides in digital transformation and other endeavors in record time over the past year, executives and boards of directors want to inject even more speed and agility into their organization’s DNA. Portfolio Management Offices are in a prime position to deliver this business agility – with the right PMO roadmap.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Today, it is often imperative to be capable of innovating Business Models – to change and reconfigure value chains. This post provides a framework – far beyond just a product and service innovation – for Business Model Innovation. What Is a Business Model Innovation Definition? What Is a Business Model?

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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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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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The Strategic Project Manager

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

While businesses, organizations, and markets have evolved, the Experience Curve concept survives and can be very useful for informing decisions, shaping strategy, and guiding implementation. This is what happens with new and disruptive innovations. Using the Experience Curve in Strategy Formulation.

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