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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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2018

There has been some backlash against Six Sigma over the recent years, some of which is warranted and will be discussed, but overall the process proves a valuable tool in reducing defects in product manufacturing, especially when paired with Agile thinking, lean manufacturing and capable project management tools. Lean Six Sigma.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

Project managers are the point person in charge of a specific project or projects within an organization. We regularly feature project management resources to help train PMs to land jobs in the industry or develop better skills in their current role. What Does a Project Manager Do?

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

Today, continuously enhancing your project management skills is beneficial and expected. 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. What is Continuous Improvement?

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

So, picture this: you are transitioning from your current position into a project management career. The industry didn’t matter; it was about translating my work experience into specific project management industry-recognized terms and managing projects. What are the Essential Project Management Buzzwords?

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Planview

JANUARY 2, 2020

We facilitated a roundtable discussion of our customers at the 2019 Planview Horizons Customer Conference where enterprise agility in financial services organizations was discussed. Challenges arise when senior leadership has yet to adopt an Agile mindset, even if their teams have. Agile teams are largely self-governing.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The need for a business case is that it collects the proposal, outline, strategy and marketing plan in one document and offers a full look at how the project will benefit the organization. Compile the data and present your strategies, goals and options. Marketing strategy. This will lead to your project deliverables.

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LiquidPlanner

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Lean manufacturing has become a popular way to eliminate waste, reduce costs and improve efficiencies. The challenge with lean is that, despite its attraction to many executives who want to cut costs and increase productivity , a lean process doesn’t happen overnight. The intersection point: a vast opportunity!

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In the world of project management, a methodology stands out like a sore thumb, and that’s the notorious ad hoc project management. Suppose you’ve ever had the misfortune of encountering a project managed in this haphazard manner. Disclaimers We do not counsel or advise any one method of conducting projects.

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Scrum.org

MAY 8, 2023

Product Owners own Product at the Agile Team level. Product Managers own Product at the teams of agile teams level (Agile Release Trains). SAFe takes the perspective of learning from experience in the trenches and what patterns organizations are using and applying lean/agile principles as needed to help organizations evolve.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 27, 2020

We started this series on remote agile with looking into practices and tools; we explored virtual Liberating Structures, and how to master Zoom. We had a look at common remote agile anti-patterns, and we analyzed remote Retrospectives and Sprint Plannings based on Liberating Structures. Supporting Liberating Structures.

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 1, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you a project manager facing the relentless pressures of deadlines, unforeseen issues, and changing project scopes? Imagine possessing skills that transform every challenge into an opportunity, enabling you to manage and lead projects efficiently. What is Problem Solving?

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Wrike

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Agile methodologies have revolutionized the software development industry, enabling teams to deliver high-quality products in shorter timeframes. However, as businesses grow and projects become more complex, companies are faced with the challenge of scaling Agile practices to maintain the same level of efficiency and effectiveness.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 36,000-plus other subscribers. ? You are well familiar with Scrum and other agile product development practices. Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: ChatGPT Product Owner Jobinterview — Werden wir künftig mit einem statistischem Modell wetteifern? ?

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Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

DECEMBER 5, 2019

As the Agile Project Management approach becomes more mainstream, organisations considering its implementation are deluged with questions. Is agile project management right for us? But simply designating an Agile Project Manager (PM) is not enough. Re-thinking Project Metrics.

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Wrike

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

When it comes to managing teams and projects effectively, managers can choose from many project management frameworks and methodologies. What is the Scaled Agile Framework? The Scaled Agile Framework is an Agile framework methodology designed to manage and execute large, complex projects.

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Planview

JULY 15, 2022

However, our discussion with Dr. Cooper mainly focuses on three of those six practices: Effective Portfolio Management Lean Development Agile Stage-Gate. Addressing Agile-Stage-Gate PPM Implementation Challenges Resource Allocation, Capacity, Planning Best Practices. Addressing Agile-Stage-Gate PPM Implementation Challenges.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In the realm of software development, the Agile methodology has garnered widespread acceptance for its ability to deliver results quickly and adapt to changing requirements. However, when it comes to large-scale projects, a different approach is needed – enter Less Agile.

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ProProfs Project Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

Project management is one of those things that appears to be a relatively easy thing to accomplish — until you get started it. . As organizations grow, their ability to consistently manage and deliver projects starts to play a much bigger role. . Meeting project deadlines in time, budget, and scope. .

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are there projects missing deadlines, going over budget, or failing to meet expectations within your organization? Imagine having a centralized hub in your organization that keeps your projects on track and aligns them perfectly with your strategic goals. What is a Project Management Office?

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Agilemania

MARCH 22, 2021

Project management has become an essential part of our fast-paced world. From small and medium to large scale, every business size depends on project management to successfully deliver their products and service. In recent times, there are multiple project management approaches available all around the world.

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Ganttic

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

TLDR: Kanban planning is popular amongst project management offices (PMOs) because it’s easily integrated with various project management methodologies. It is the features and principles of Kanban boards and Gantt charts which also make them a perfect project management pairing. While also staying flexible and agile.

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Project Portfolio Management (PPM) software is a critical tool for teams who need help managing complex projects and priorities across their organization. This software isn’t just critical for enterprise organizations, but any company that manages shared resources and has complex projects with succession planning components.

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Resource Guru

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Workload planning ( or “ workload management ”) is your fast track to meeting project goals without causing team burnout. Dive into your project head first without a solid plan? The first phase involves breaking down big projects into smaller, more manageable tasks. Get this stage right? The result?

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Planview

MARCH 9, 2021

It became clear to me, and many others, that creating strategic plans in standalone tools such as PowerPoint or Excel don’t keep an organization aligned in purpose, don’t help it adapt to change, and can’t foster agility. Planning can’t be dictated by the calendar, because change isn’t on a timeline.

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Have you ever initiated a project with tremendous enthusiasm, only to find the feeling fleeting amidst confusion, misunderstanding, and being overwhelmed? While project planning is the backbone of successful project management, it can often feel like it overburdens a team if it is not executed effectively.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

A PRD is useful when it is updated and clear to all people inclined toward the project. It is prepared alongside other necessary agile documentations. Similarly, the purpose section of PRD helps investors to determine the value of the project. Timelines to all tasks are listed here. Let’s dive into details.

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Wrike

MAY 20, 2023

In order to remain competitive, companies need to be agile and efficient. By implementing lean principles, embracing automation and technology, and enhancing communication and collaboration, you can optimize your operations and maximize productivity. One key aspect of this is streamlining your strategic operations process.

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Wrike

JULY 29, 2023

Gantt charts are widely used in project management to visually represent the scheduling of tasks and activities. They provide a clear and comprehensive overview of a project’s timeline, showing the start and end dates of each task, as well as their dependencies and progress.

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Planio

APRIL 24, 2023

Creative features, successful product ideas, wild marketing stunts, full rebrands, or massive IT projects — none of them work without the project managers that tirelessly make sure everyone’s on the same page and making progress towards a shared goal. Researching and validating project ideas 2. But there’s a problem.

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MPUG

OCTOBER 11, 2021

I’ve been a Microsoft Project user, teacher, and consultant for the last 27 years. As a 17+ year Project MVP, I have come to learn about and work with the Microsoft Engineering and Marketing teams for many MSP releases, and I am a constant champion for improvements. Misconception #1: “Project is Not for Agile or An Agile Tool”.

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Workzone

JANUARY 18, 2023

Maybe you need fresh start with a similar tool or maybe it’s time to move to a full-fledged project management solution. But sometimes cards lack the details, comments and subtasks that make or break a project. Brightpod They call it “gracious” project management software. Just don’t gamble all your projects away.

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Resource Guru

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This guide is designed to walk you through the key elements that go into growing an agency —from laying out your agency growth strategy to making it work in the real world. When you’re growing, you’re gaining more clients, hiring more staff, and possibly taking on more projects. That’s scaling.

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Teamweek

JULY 28, 2022

Stepping into a marketing project manager role? After all, a marketing project manager oversees all the things related to marketing. With an in-depth understanding of the role and right processes and marketing project management software you should excel at it. Read this article to learn: What is a marketing project manager?

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Planio

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Despite all of your hard work, the honest truth is that 70% of all projects will fail to meet their goals. But while there are countless reasons why projects fail — scope creep , budget overrun, lack of stakeholder support — there’s one roadblock that’s easily avoided. Planning is one of the first skills every project manager learns.

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Leading Answers

DECEMBER 17, 2018

I have just returned from the 2018 Dubai International Project Management Forum ( DIPMF ). It was my second year presenting there and this year I hosted a session called “Agile: Not New, but Now Necessary”. During the conference, I mainly attended the agile and artificial intelligence (AI) sessions.

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Meisterplan

JUNE 22, 2018

Agile processes and fixed deadlines can easily conflict with each other. I wrote about that in the article “ Product Management and Agile – Agile Misunderstood “ In terms of product management for Meisterplan, our software development is completely agile. The product owner is the project manager.

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