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Agile Revolution in the Defense Industry

Scrum.org

These innovative agile practices are a departure from the Taylorist traditions of the defense industry, which is grappling with continuous inflation and delays, impacting national security and human lives. Agile contracts are effective but still constitute an additional layer of complexity that is generally best avoided.

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Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?

ProjectManager.com

Kanban and scrum are agile project management methodologies that can be used for similar purposes, but each has its unique pros and cons. While scrum has been scaled to apply to bigger projects and organizations, its roots are in agile software development and has come to work seamlessly in that smaller, nimble environment.

SCRUM 411
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9 Types of Artifacts in Project Management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

And yes, agile project management artifacts get a mention. The 9 types of artifacts are: Strategy Logs and registers Plans Hierarchy charts Baselines Visual data and information Reports Agreements and contracts Other – a bucket category for anything else. Strategy artifacts. Logs and registers. You can grab the set I use here.

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Secrets to Effective Supply Chain Planning

ProjectManager.com

The supply chain manager oversees the entire logistical aspects of the supply chain. This includes the supply chain plan (or strategy) supply chain management, the source of raw materials and services, manufacturing and boosting productivity, delivery and logistics and the return system for defective or unwanted products.

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All Method, No Madness: Guiding Agile Teams Through Research

Speaker: Amanda Stockwell, President of Stockwell Strategy

Many Product Managers feel quality user research can't keep up with the fast-paced culture of agile teams. However, if you're willing to adapt the right way, you don't have to sacrifice agility or user insights. Using the right strategy, your agile team will collect qualitative data, interpret it, and integrate it effectively.

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Use the OGSM Strategy Framework to Align Strategy and PM

The Strategic Project Manager

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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Project Artifacts and How to Use Them

Rebel’s Guide to PM

And yes, agile project management artifacts get a mention. Here’s the list: Strategy Logs and registers Plans Hierarchy charts Baselines Visual data and information Reports Agreements and contracts Other – a bucket category for anything else. OK, let’s get to it: here’s the list of project management artifacts.

Logistics 253