ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 23, 2019

The same can be said for the field of project management, where every constraint usually impacts another constraint, and every missed deadline puts the project off the delivery date by just a little bit longer. The waterfall methodology is a process where project activities are broken down into linear phases.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 26, 2023

TL; DR: Useless Agile Metrics Ideally, a metric is a leading indicator for a pattern change, allowing your Scrum team to analyze the cause in time and take countermeasures. What if these useless agile metrics lead you in the wrong direction while providing you with the illusion that you know where your team is heading?

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Agile Software Review 2021 Estimate 176

Scrum.org

JANUARY 13, 2024

Are Special Sprints in Agile Truly Beneficial? In my journey with Agile, I've often encountered teams embroiled in what I term 'special sprints' – Sprint zeros, refactoring sprints, and bugfix sprints. At first glance, these sprints appear as a savvy adaptation of Agile.

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PM Basics

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Scrum Master vs. Project Manager vs. Product Owner? However, in real life, project managers lead scrum teams. Scrum Masters do need project management tools and techniques. Who is a Project Manager? Scope Management. Schedule Management. Costs Management.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 1, 2022

As a project manager, I have delivered many complex initiatives, from re-platforming a consumer products website to doubling the size of a line of business. My most successful projects have one thing in common; I used an agile approach to deliver them. creates a unique product , service or result. .

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Binfire

JANUARY 19, 2018

There is too much confusion when it comes to understanding the roles of product manager and project manager. The product manager is responsible for every stage of a product like development, sales and marketing and customer support after the sale. Product manager. Project Manager .

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Budget Monitoring Controlling Agile 92

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 1, 2020

Regular readers will know that I’m not at all experienced in formal Agile project management, but I know it is something that I need to know more about. Today I’m partnering with Eylean to give you an overview of three agile methodologies: Scrum, Kanban and Scrumban. Agile Methods: The Basics. Let’s dive in.

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nTask

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Get ready to witness the epic clash between Product Manager and Project Manager – the titans of business and tech! In one corner, we have visionary product managers, armed with boundless creativity and market expertise. In the other corner, we have masterful […]

Innovation 88

Innovation Agile 88

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 2, 2024

Jira is project management software designed for agile software development teams. It has tools that allow you to plan sprints, track the completion of tasks, balance your team member’s workload and create product roadmaps. Does Jira Have a Kanban Board? Get started with ProjectManager today for free.

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Review 2024 Software Developers 332

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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Leadership Agile Sustainability Innovation 158

Techno-PM

AUGUST 25, 2020

Product Manager vs Project Manager The essence of being an effective project manager or product manager can be summed up in four words: “The buck stops here!” This can be a confidence builder, whether you’re pursuing a career as a project manager or a product manager.

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Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Certification Software Review 61

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 28, 2024

Notion is work management software that helps teams from across industries such as product development, engineering or marketing to facilitate team communication, manage tasks and create simple project timelines. While Notion has project management features, is there a Notion Gantt chart?

Software Review 348

Software Review Estimate Monitoring Project Cost 348

Scrum.org

JULY 25, 2023

As Scrum.org trainers, we often come across common misconceptions from course attendees about Agile and Scrum. We tend to hear red flags of misalignment when we explore folk's current definitions and understanding of Agile and Scrum at the start of our courses. Agile eliminates the need for planning or documentation.

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SCRUM Agile Software Review 2001 154

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 21, 2023

Are you wondering whether you should take the IBM project management certificate or the Google project management course? They are both excellent, credible training providers, and both courses are aimed at beginner-level project managers. The Google Project Management training The Google course is fantastic.

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Certification Technical Review PMI Agile 287

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 27, 2024

Kanban in manufacturing and production has many uses, which we detail below, as well as how it relates to lean and just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing. Kanban is a visual method for managing workflow and production. The kanban cards move across the kanban board as they go from one production stage to the next.

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Manufacturing Software Review Lean Software 353

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 4, 2024

Yes, Trello is software by Atlassian that offers five project management tools: kanban boards, project timelines, calendars, dashboards and tables. Trello’s tools and features are mainly geared towards marketing, product development and creative teams, but can also be used to manage tasks and workflows in other industries.

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Software Review 2024 Estimate Software 361

Scrum.org

JANUARY 20, 2022

Scrum defines three specific accountabilities within the Scrum Team: the Developers, the Product Owner, and the Scrum Master. A Scrum project still needs to be managed; work still needs to be analysed; teams, people and organisations still need to be coached etc. It’s just managed differently in Scrum. Scrum Guide 2020.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

What Is a Project Management Methodology? A project management methodology is a set of principles, tools and techniques that are used to plan, execute and manage projects. Project management methodologies help project managers lead team members and manage work, while facilitating team collaboration.

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Technical Review Prince2 Manufacturing Lean 487

Leading Answers

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

We intuitively know that a successful agile adoption requires more than copying agile practices. You may have seen the “agile iceberg” model that shows the visible practices agile teams perform as the tip of an enormous iceberg supported by a mindset, values and principles. Belief in the core agile mindset and values.

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Agile Construction SCRUM Initiating 148

Scrum.org

AUGUST 18, 2023

Organizations have been taking their efforts toward Agility for many years. This question is often asked when I discuss the results or ongoing endeavors of the Agile Transformation with Management in organizations. The second reason is a poor understanding of what Agility is all about. Why is that? Adaptiveness.

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Agile SCRUM Innovation Leadership 139

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

There are many things that are needed when managing a project. These organizational process assets are critical to a project’s success and its operations. An organizational process asset is a tangible resource that’s used to guide the management of an organization’s projects and operations.

Process 369

Process Executing Controlling Defining 369

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 6, 2024

Project management has wrought much change. From plotting Gantt charts by hand to the modern day explosion of project management software solutions, everything is different – including the nature of work itself. Then all is quiet until the boss approaches her desk with yet another project. To illustrate, Roger L.

Manufacturing 315

Manufacturing Defining Initiating Software Review 315

Scrum.org

APRIL 15, 2024

Transitioning from a traditional project manager to a Scrum Master requires a shift in mindset, especially in how you engage with stakeholders. Stakeholder "Performance", while traditionally viewed through a project management lens, offers valuable insights for this journey.

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SCRUM Construction Controlling Closing 181

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Teamhood is a Kanban project management system for teams. It’s a visual, flexible tool that is perfect for small and medium businesses who want to improve how they manage projects. Product: Teamhood. The software is aimed at firms who want to add agility to improve time to market. Let me show you how!

Software Review 391

Software Review Software Agile Estimate 391

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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Agile Software Review Development Team Review Software Engineering 71

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 24, 2020

Why would you launch a new project management software tool when the market is so crowded already? And why focus on improving agile retrospectives? Jordan, what’s happening with the Agile world at the moment? The Agile Manifesto was written in 2001—which was the same year Rally Software was founded. Jordan Husney.

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Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Agile Software 294

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2024

Every project is different. Project strategy is the plan that defines a project, which is why project management strategy is so important. To better manage projects, one must clearly understand project strategy, who’s responsible for it in the organization and the steps to create a project strategy.

Budget 378

Budget PMO Defining Estimate 378

The Strategic Project Manager

APRIL 30, 2024

There are well-established ways to evaluate investments – and potential projects – for an organization. However, the speed of change has made these methods less reliable – and ushered in a more lean-agile approach to metrics. Traditional financial metrics like ROI (and others to be explored below) are still relevant!

Lean 40

Lean Agile Risk Management Technical Review 40

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Since my book Collaboration Tools for Project Managers came out, one of the things I’m asked frequently is ‘how do I choose the right collaboration tool for my team?’. I’m delighted to be partnering with Genius Project today to bring you The 5 Step Expert Guide To Choosing Project Management Collaboration Tools.

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Software Review Software Technical Review 2016 395

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 4, 2022

When you’re making a product, how do you ensure that all the desired capabilities are included in the final deliverable? That’s why a project requirements document (PRD) is so important. It communicates this information to everyone on the product team. What Is a Product Requirements Document (PRD)? Learn more.

Engineering 290

Engineering Software Review Defining Risk Management 290

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 21, 2022

So, we must be aware of them, as we establish our seven priorities for project managers in 2023. And I certainly don’t think that the majority of leaders are prioritizing the needs of their stakeholders when managing projects , nor are they making the hard decisions that they need to. Agility and Certainty.

2023 297

2023 Underperforming Technical Team Leadership 2022 297

Leading Agile

MAY 26, 2020

Questions of how does Agile apply to infrastructure and what does TBM have to do with Agile were in my mind. A simple google search reveals just a slim number of articles and these are mainly based on the theory of how these concepts come together vs. real-life learnings. A shift to a product focus. Product Focus.

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Infrastructure CTO Hire Agile Risk Management 143

The Strategic Project Manager

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This post reviews the basics of agile scrum roles, ceremonies, and their impact on developing strategy and managing projects. Agile Scrum Roles. Here are the key roles that make up the scrum team: Product Owner – This key role is the team’s interface with the stakeholders. Agile Scrum Ceremonies.

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SCRUM Agile Lean Cadence 98

Scrum.org

JUNE 16, 2021

Can the Product Owner and Scrum Master be the Same Person? Scrum is an agile project management framework that enables teams to deliver value in 30 days or less. The two most notable roles in Scrum are the Scrum Master and Product Owners. Managing Risks and Impediments. Product Owner Activities.

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SCRUM Engineering Estimate Risk Management 243

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Sometimes the whole picture isn’t clear when you’re planning a project. But with a traditional project management methodology, such as waterfall, you set everything up first and then you’re stuck with it. But the waterfall methodology is only one way to manage a project. What Is Rolling Wave Planning?

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Planning Software Developers Software Development Monitoring 351

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

Would you like to make 2023 a successful year for your projects? A while back, I asked project management experts w hat we should be aware of as we go into the new year to achieve their most successful year ever? I’m sure you take away tips and ideas for making this your best year yet managing projects at work.

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2023 Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team 402

nTask

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The Agile project management methodology is one of the most interesting and effective ways to manage your projects and get the most value out of them. They encompass everything from the software development process to construction management. But how does methodology work? How is it so effective?

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Planning Agile Development Team Review 2022 78