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How to Manage Project Scope Without Scope Creep (with examples)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

One of the reasons for that is scope creep – and that’s what this article is all about. The term refers to how the project’s requirements or feature list grows over time without proper control. Scope creep is the more common term but you might hear both, especially if you are working in software development.

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Project Management Guidelines (Part 1) - What We Can Learn From Project Failures

Inloox

Another reason can be the influence of the project environment or a high number of stakeholders. A good project manager knows that some developments are out of their control. The only way to relieve that stress is to remain calm about the situation and take action to keep the situation under control.

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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. Or when the kitchen is clean?

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Economics of Software Development

Herding Cats

Macroeconomics is the study of how people make decisions influenced by tax rates, interest rates foreign policy, and trade policy. For example, about which software to buy, which Features in the development backlog should be implemented next, what prices to charge for products and services. Related articles.

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How To Base Your Beliefs About Agile On Evidence

Scrum.org

This post is for anyone who wants to inspire, change or influence others through their efforts as professionals, with emphasis on the latter. I think you should read this post, and take it to heart when you write content that is aimed at influencing others. What is the optimal size of a team? Is scaling always a bad idea?

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5 Agile Methodologies for Project Managers that are not Scrum Framework

Project Pulse Journal

This Article allows you to explore these methodologies in-depth, tailor them to fit your unique project needs, and wield them to achieve unparalleled project outcomes. Ready to transform your approach to project management and software development? Agile methodologies offer a path to mastering these challenges.

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Project Delivery through the Definition of Done

Project Pulse Journal

This concept is vital across methodologies like Agile and Waterfall , where its application significantly influences project outcomes. From individual coding tasks to large-scale releases, the DoD sets the bar for quality and completeness, ensuring everyone - from developers to stakeholders - is on the same page.