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The unbreakable bond: How outstanding service = brand loyalty

Rebel’s Guide to PM

In addition, 89% of consumers moved to rivals after having a bad customer experience [ii]. User stories can help project teams put customer needs at the heart of what they build. Check out more project management trends shaping how we deliver projects successfully this year for other ideas of how to empower teams.

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What’s the big deal about the Definition of Done in Scrum?

Scrum.org

If we don’t have a straightforward answer about a batch of cookies, imagine how much more grey area there might be in something as complex as software development. Without a clear agreement about a Definition of Done, some developers may think they are done after the code is complete. Prevents misunderstandings among Developers.

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Henry Gantt’s Biography & Role in Gantt Chart History

ProjectManager.com

He’s best remembered for the tool that bears his name and his works in the development of what’s called scientific management. It was an early attempt to merge the science of engineering processes with management. This was both a laborious and complicated process, which led to Gantt charts having a bad reputation.

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Strategies for Balancing Deadlines and Team Management in Q4

The IIL Blog

Instead of worrying about meeting deadlines and checking on the team, it’s just wiser to create an order that naturally ensures everything falls into place. 1. Maximize Efficiency for Higher Quality Work Ensure the tasks assigned among team members align with their strengths and expertise. How To Manage Team Duties?

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The Truth about Bullying in Project Management

Rebel’s Guide to PM

This is a guest article by Paul Pelletier, LL.B., The most obvious are impacts on project success, team performance, budgets and timelines. Read Next: Check out the 6 principles of stakeholder engagement for a better way to work with a team than the bullying behaviour described here. What is the complaints process?

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Career Development in Overdrive

Leading Answers

Using our own skills, insights and decision-making process is more rewarding than blindly following instructions. Beyond “Drive” Enablers – Into “Overdrive” A recent  Entrepreneur article about seven basic human needs provides great insights into a holistic set of motivational/satisfaction ideas we can bring to teams.

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PRINCE2 and PMBOK: How They Compare

Rebel’s Guide to PM

PRINCE2 is process based, with processes covering starting a project, directing a project, initiating a project, managing stage boundaries (sign off and moving between stages), controlling a stage, managing product delivery (there is an emphasis on product based planning) and closing a project. And what are the weak points?

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