Scrum.org

APRIL 1, 2022

This article is based on the talk/mini-workshop I held with an enthusiastic group of participants at Agile with Ukraine. I would translate fittest in the case as organizations that are able to achieve a maximum outcome with minimal output: the corporate equivalent of a very fit, lean athlete. Transparency, inspection, and adaption.

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Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Innovation Leadership 211

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 28, 2022

This article is based on the talk/mini-workshop I held with an enthusiastic group of participants at Agile with Ukraine. I would translate fittest in the case as organizations that are able to achieve a maximum outcome with minimal output: the corporate equivalent of a very fit, lean athlete. Transparency, inspection, and adaption.

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Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Innovation Leadership 163

Velociteach

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Assign the Project Manager Assign the project manager as early as possible- the sooner, the better. Skilled project managers possess process and domain expertise that can inform and guide the project’s direction. Without knowing the backstory, the project manager is operating at a disadvantage.

Technical Review 74

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Construction 74

Velociteach

AUGUST 3, 2023

Project managers tend to focus their attention on delivering the application. In my consulting practice, I see development teams struggle with their users. Organizational change management (OCM) is the domain intended to support the adoption of new ways of working. The responsibility often falls to the project manager.

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Development Team Review 2023 80

The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

These changes can make you, as project managers, feel like you are on a tiny boat lost at sea, trying to navigate your project through the waves and changing winds. Lean into it. His experience and knowledge come from over 20 years of managing critical project initiatives and delivery teams.

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2023 Technical Review Lean PMI 78

The IIL Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Some frameworks discuss how roles like product owner, product manager, and scrum master contribute to making that happen by ensuring the cross-functional team is aligned with the product/project vision and team members work cooperatively to advance in the right direction. Will the project manager no longer be required? And if so, how?”

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Logistics Agile 2030 PMI 88

Scrum.org

MAY 2, 2022

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Join 230-plus peers on May 30, 2022: HoA #42: The Skinny on Lean Roadmapping and OKRs w/ Janna Bastow. The primary way to achieve this goal as a PO is to manage the Product Backlog effectively. Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! ??

Technical Review 243

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review SCRUM 243

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 23, 2016

A RACI chart is a project management tool that helps you do exactly that. At the end of this article there’s a link to download my free roles and responsibilities document template. In this article I’ll give you everything you need to know about producing a RACI chart for your project. Scroll to the bottom to get it.

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Prince2 Consulting Software Review Defining 260

Scrum.org

MARCH 1, 2021

Like the Scrum Guide 2020 Reordered, its audiobook version is based on about 95 percent of the text of the Scrum Guide 2020, extending its original structure by adding additional categories, for example, on self-management, commitments, or accountability. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Coaching, Consulting.

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2020 SCRUM 2021 Lean 128

The IIL Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

Project managers tend to focus their attention on delivering the application. In my consulting practice, I see development teams struggling with their users. Organizational change management (OCM) is the domain intended to support the adoption of new ways of working. The responsibility often falls to project managers.

Underperforming Technical Team 78

Underperforming Technical Team 2023 Software Review Leadership 78

International Institute for Learning

APRIL 19, 2023

They build on lean-agile thinking, and standard Scrum, Kanban, and DevOps practices. The Project Management Institute acquired DA in 2019 to extend its agile capabilities. Each has a “big picture” (see: DA , SAFe ) describing its components with links to detailed knowledge articles. Interestingly, Dean also worked at Rational.

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Agile Cadence Certification Lean 59

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

I asked people two questions: What should people managing projects be aware of as we go into 2019 to make 2019 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. Mark Phillips runs a consultancy focused on high performing projects. I’m sure you do.

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2019 Technical Review PMO Consulting 291

Velociteach

JULY 6, 2023

This article explores some of the complexities of “going agile” in a traditional enterprise environment. Creating an empowered and collaborative environment shifts decision-making and accountability from management to the delivery team. They are not project managers or functional managers. And always strive to get better.”

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Agile Underperforming Technical Team Telecoms Governance 77

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 30, 2020

I’ve seen project managers and other colleagues crash and burn. Lots of senior managers. There is a reason that project management has a code of ethics. However, you should also make it clear that this is not your project anymore and they are responsible, otherwise they’ll lean on you for a long time.

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Technical Review Leadership 341

The Strategic Project Manager

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The Advantage Matrix is an old Boston Consulting Group classic strategic framework. The BCG Advantage Matrix, also sometimes known as the Competitive Advantage Matrix, is a decades old but still relevant strategic framework developed by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). History and Basics of the BCG Advantage Matrix.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

They will need to work with the extended Scrum Master community, including Release Train Engineers and Solution Train Engineers, to increase the effectiveness of SAFe across the enterprise Embraces SAFe Lean-Agile Principles. SAFe embraces Lean and Agile principles making them very explicit. Supports the Product Owner.

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SCRUM Software Review Technical Review Lean 98

Paymo App

APRIL 2, 2018

People are gradually becoming more interested in project management as an independent topic and as a possible career. Project management blogs and resources can be a primary source of knowledge, especially if project management (PM) experts contribute to them. And if you’re not yet familiar with project management, don’t worry!

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Influencer Prince2 Software Review SCRUM 112

nTask

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In order to make the team exceedingly productive while making sure that every single member of the team knows what they have to do, the project managers create to-do lists in correlation with the scrum team. 7 Best Product Backlog Management Tools. Best Product Backlog Management Software For 2022 . Let’s begin. Key Features.

2022 122

2022 Development Team Review Software Review SCRUM 122

International Institute for Learning

MARCH 29, 2022

In this article, we’ll preview what you can expect to take away from this unique learning event. Agile has become one of the hottest topics in the project management world, mainly due to its proven success in software projects and its ability to deliver quick and real value to customers. View full event and registration details here.

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2021 Fractional CTO Agile SCRUM 98

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? The ChatGPT Job Interview for a Product Owner Position Initial Prompt of the ChatGPT Product Owner job interview I used the following initial prompt to start the ChatGPT Product Owner job interview: I want you to act as a professional product manager and Product Owner.

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ChatGPT Development Team Review Technical Review SCRUM 150

Velociteach

JUNE 7, 2023

This is the classic project management challenge. Progressive Elaboration Progressive elaboration is a standard project management practice. Breaking up the work makes it more manageable and more likely to be accomplished. Imagine it is Thursday evening. Your family is planning the upcoming weekend.

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Agile Technical Review Estimate 2023 79

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

The project and portfolio management (PPM) software market is changing. In this article we look at emerging software in the PPM space and discuss how its selection and implementation needs to be done in line with an overarching digital strategy. Digitalization and Collaboration. Researching What PPM Tools Can Do.

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Software Review Software Technical Review PMI 150

Digite

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Continuing our theme of helping Agile teams understand the Kanban Method, so they can effectively adopt it for their improvement efforts, I am again honored to publish a guest article by another great friend of ours – Dave White. You will enjoy this excellent article. Cheers, Mahesh Singh. Value-system Influences. Increments.

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Cadence SCRUM Lean Underperforming Technical Team 94

The Strategic Project Manager

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Stable industries require a well-defined, largely predictive approach to managing projects. Less stable environments, by contrast, require a more adaptive approach – to both strategy and project management. Lean Innovation – discover and build a business around the hotpots for customers and markets.

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Executing Planning 2012 Lean 97

International Institute for Learning

MAY 4, 2021

In this article, we’ll preview key themes that will be discussed at this unique learning event. Agile has become one of the hottest topics in the project management world, mainly due to its proven success in software projects and its ability to deliver quick and real value to customers. View full event and registration details here.

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2021 Fractional CTO Agile SCRUM 86

The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Boston Consulting Group has identified six components that typically comprise a Business Model, depicted in the chart at right. For more perspective, see my prior post on strategic business models and project management. Boston Consulting Group has outlined four approaches to Business Model Innovation. What Is a Business Model?

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Innovation Sustainability 2009 Consulting 52

Agilemania

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Previously, leaders were viewed as bosses or managers who followed a reward and punishment system. Visionary leaders are confident to succeed or take chances because they perceive failure and risk as possibilities for development and growth. The post Top 8 Importance Of Leadership In Management appeared first on Agilemania.

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Leadership Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Lean 59

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.

Software Review 88

Software Review 2022 Software Planning 88

International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As project managers, we’re there to leverage the expertise of our team to move our initiatives forward successfully. We need to be mindful of not formulating a response in our minds before they have completed providing their input, or else we risk losing the ability to actively listen. . 4) Document the Discussion Accurately.

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Retail Monitoring Initiating 2021 97

Scrum.org

JANUARY 27, 2021

For many people, the traditional project management methodologies (see PMI / PRINCE2) are the root of the problems that birthed Waterfall. Frederick Winslow Taylor is a controversial figure in management history. Traditional management practices were born out of the disengagement of the workforce. Vincenzo Sandrone.

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2001 Software Review Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 211

Leading Answers

JUNE 19, 2019

Product managers, project managers and team leaders all play an important role in keeping the maze-solving teams motivated and moving in the right direction. These 30-minute exercises don’t even require expensive equipment or management consultants. Also, no one will know if you make notes about positive experiences.

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Innovation Underperforming Technical Team Lean Consulting 88

Leading Answers

MARCH 7, 2019

I wrote this article about the choices of approach we have and ways for new PMs to navigate them.). These days, new project managers are exposed to conflicting guidance. Consultants will say,  “Oh, it depends…”  and start a lengthy (aka expensive) conversation.

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Software Review Technical Review Risk Management Software Developers 101

Teamweek

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Just a year ago, if you were to ask someone about their proficiency in ChatGPT, they’d stare at you much like I stared at a blank Google Doc when starting this article. However, as a recruiter or hiring manager, being able to spot that in a candidate can be difficult.

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Agile 2024 2025 Underperforming Technical Team 52

Agilemania

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

When it comes to product management, we tend to hear a lot more about things like road mapping, requirements gathering, and wireframing because the mechanics of the job are easier to explain. What are Metrics For Product Management? Metrics are what product managers use to measure the overall health of their product and its features.

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Project Pulse Journal

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

By: Dr. Michael Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Are you a project manager or team member tired of projects that get out of control, consume resources, and seem to go far beyond their original scope? In this article, we provide step-by-step tactics for " Initiating a Project " the right way. What is Project Initiation?

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Initiating Technical Review Prince2 Risk Management 40

Project Management Essentials

MAY 1, 2019

In last month’s article, ”Road Trippin’ Organizational Change: The Beginning” , I recommending using adaptive-agile planning practices and treating the effort like a road trip: Set the direction, not the destination. In this article, I present additional recommendations to address challenges along the way. Learn from experience.

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Underperforming Technical Team Lean Consulting Risk Management 40

Wrike

JUNE 15, 2023

A well-laid plan can go a long way in project management , as you have a clear roadmap that you and your team can follow. In the case that you can’t create a plan from scratch, having pre-made project management templates on hand can be a useful safety net. Project management can also be useful on the ground level.

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Energy Budget Cadence Lean 36