Leading Agile

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Their backlog is well-defined. So, what I’m really trying to say with this tweet and with this article is that we have to pay attention to both, or we’re going to continue to marginalize ourselves in many of these organizations. Consider an Agile team , composed of 6 to 8 individuals.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 15, 2018

In this article we will use system diagrams to analyze the reasons why it happens and why DoD defines agility. . DoD defines frequency of releases. DoD defines agility. And here, we have a reinforcing loop: DoD defines the quality of feedback during Sprint Review. The Scrum Team should strive for enhancing DoD.

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Resource Guru

JANUARY 17, 2023

As project managers, defining and planning projects is what we do. This article covers project scopes (rather than product scopes). Simply put, a project scope defines all the work and considerations required to deliver a specific outcome. How to define project scope . But sometimes, complacency can creep in.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 6, 2024

Martin, former dean at Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, gives an example of how work is a series of projects in an article in the Harvard Business Review: Think of a freshly hired assistant brand manager for Olay at P&G. Additionally, some 20% of respondents defined themselves as ‘accidental’ project managers.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

In this article, we’ll go through what they mean and what you can expect to do in one of those roles. Project managers work on things that have a beginning, a middle and an end, with a defined end result. However, in this article, we’re focusing on people who predominately manage projects.

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Techno-PM

JUNE 20, 2023

To ensure clarity and alignment throughout the project lifecycle, defining project success criteria becomes paramount. In this article, we will explore examples of project success criteria and outline the steps involved in effectively defining them. Defining project success criteria – Why is it important?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2024

Project strategy is the plan that defines a project, which is why project management strategy is so important. Project Management Office (PMO): A PMO is responsible for defining and maintaining the standards for an organization’s project management. The next step is to clearly define those goals. Every project is different.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 5, 2022

You go from strategy document to project portfolio like this: Identify strategic themes Define leading indicators Choose the measures Set the targets Define the projects Join the projects up into a portfolio. Define the leading indicators. You have defined measures, now we need something to aim for. Define the projects.

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nTask

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

In this article, we explore the four types of productivity styles and how to find your own productivity style. We hope this article can help you identify your personality style. The post Defining Your Productivity Style and Using It for Smarter Working appeared first on nTask. Without further ado, let us dive straight into it!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 30, 2023

We decided to round them all up in an article so that everyone can access them on their own time. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management Recently we sent out a 5-day productivity challenge to our newsletter subscribers, and it was very well received. Want to make sure you receive future challenges?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2023

When a program is failing, you should define the problem and potential solutions, and alert stakeholders at the first sign of trouble, according to LeRoy Ward, Executive VP at ESI. Assessment Phase Step 1: Define Charter Duration: 1-2 days This formally sanctions the existence of an assessment and project recovery effort.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 10, 2023

“Some projects work well without initial planning or organization,” he writes, citing Wikipedia as an example because “there is no planning involved in specifying the articles submitted.” This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management However, this section is less than a page, so Moore is forgiven.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 1, 2024

This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. A product development effort can significantly benefit from defining the 'why' and 'what' and involving developers in understanding and defining business outcomes. © 2024 wowefy.com

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 14, 2022

This is a guest article by Joel “Thor” Neeb from Afterburner. Impeccable means that you operate within the clearly defined constraints of mission success. A version of this article first appeared in 2017. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management. In fact, it’s an “F”.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 10, 2022

In this article we’ll look at what Power Skills PDUs are and how many you need, and what activities count towards your PDU total in the Power Skills category. The PMI website defines Power Skills like this: These interpersonal skills include collaborative leadership, communication, an innovative mindset, for-purpose orientation, and empathy.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

I thought it was time to look back and see what the stand-out articles were over the years. Here are the top 10 articles year by year. It touched on the classic reasons for project failures – poor sponsorship and so on – but also focused on how we define failure on projects. And also the massive shopping centre.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

The basics: defining quality Knowing how you are going to manage quality feeds into your quality plan (obviously). The APM BOK defines project quality as: “The fitness for purpose of the degree of conformance of the outputs of a process, or the process itself to requirements.” The options are: Once (i.e.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You get to address the planning basics, such as defining your project scope, identifying milestones and breaking the project down into manageable phases and tasks. Using our free project charter template for Word will define the project vision and scope for everyone involved. That’s why it’s an important project planning template.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2023

Despite your efforts to clearly define the scope, time and resources necessary to successfully complete the projects, things simply don’t always go according to plan. Scope creep It’s imperative to clearly define: What the project will deliver When it will be complete How much it will cost Who will do the work How the project will be done.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Mike Clayton defines risk as “uncertain events that can affect outcomes,” in his book, Risk Happens!: Clayton defines it as 3 things: Processes to make the project more predictable Tools to deal with the real world as it happens Behaviors and attitudes that allow us to cope when change does happen. Mike Clayton.

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Epicflow Blog

JANUARY 20, 2021

This opinion is behind the times, and your personality type can’t define your social role and lifestyle. The post Define Your Personality Type: Tips for Introverted Project Managers appeared first on Epicflow. Some people still think extroverts are the greatest leaders, while introverts can’t hold management positions.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In this article, you’ll learn how to develop a leadership philosophy for your projects and what skills are useful to underpin your chosen ways of working. Define your values. The first step to developing a philosophy of personal leadership is to define your values. Define your vision. Define your goals.

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Project Risk Coach

JANUARY 4, 2021

In this articles, let's look at 7 steps to better problem solving. 7 Steps to Problem Solving 1 Define the problem. Work with your team and key stakeholders to define the specific problem. Vague and loosely defined problems lead to poor solutions. 2 Define the causes of the problem. 3 Define the decision criteria.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 24, 2023

From examples of project activities in a business versus operational activities to strategies for balancing projects and operations simultaneously — this article will help you understand the differences and consider the similarities. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 4, 2023

If you’re looking for how to define success criteria, how to document and measure them and what to do after a project finishes, then read on! Organizations don’t define failure. If you want project success, you have to define what success looks like for your project. OK, I’m glad we got that sorted.

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Project Risk Coach

MARCH 5, 2023

In this article, let's explore the benefits of clear risk statements. Improve Risk Evaluations How can an individual or a team evaluate a poorly defined risk? I've looked at many risk registers through the years, and I've had difficulty understanding the risks many times. The risk statements were vague and lacked consistency.

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Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

In this article, we will explore why this happens and what it takes for PMOs to become strategic enablers. Based on the SWOT analysis, define clear, results-oriented goals. Additionally, define the roles of the PMO. The PMO can define programs and projects to support the strategic initiatives.

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Wrike

JULY 29, 2023

Companies must define a strong and unique identity to stand out from the crowd, and one effective way to achieve this is by using a value proposition template. A value proposition template provides a structured framework to help you define and refine your business’s unique value proposition.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 29, 2023

If you are struggling with a poorly defined project, read this article on the 3 most important things that define your project. There are some simple, not very expensive or free suggestions in my article on 15 ways to celebrate team success. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management

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Project Risk Coach

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In this article, let’s see how the PMBOK® Guide, Seventh and Sixth Editions differ, explore the Risk Principle in the Seventh Edition, and look at how risk management methods relate to principles. Franklin Covey Wise project sponsors and project managers engage their key stakeholders and define a clear vision for their projects.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 20, 2024

In a preconstruction meeting, project exceptions are defined, roles are clarified and risk mitigation strategies are discussed. All parties must have a shared understanding of the project’s goals and objectives and communication between these people must be clear and well-defined. What Is a Preconstruction Meeting?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Clearly defined reporting is an important governance element because it’s reports that tell the steering group what is going on. An older version of this article first appeared on the 2080 blog in 2016. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management. We recommend: Project Management Plan Template.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at the causes of team conflict on projects, how to identify conflict and resolution strategies so you can all get back to work. If you prefer to watch videos instead of read, skip on to the videos in each section that summarize the article. What is team conflict?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 26, 2022

Beyond training in how to define and execute a project and how to form a team, there are a number of other skills that contribute to success as a project manager. It’s a way of defining and achieving goals by tightly controlled structure and delivery. A version of this article first appeared on this site in 2012.

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Epicflow Blog

MAY 17, 2019

We’ve analyzed this spring’s leadership articles in top business publications including MIT Sloan Management Review, Inc., Define your natural leadership style, then adjust it in accordance with the needs of your team, the expectations of your boss, your current style of leadership, and the things you want to change.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Step 2: Involve Users In Defining Requirements. Define the users based on what data you want in your tool,” says Maxime. Think about the business problem you defined in Step 1 and the data you need to manage it. It’s important to measure the change management impact when defining the first rollout objectives,” says Maxime.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 2, 2022

In this article, you’ll learn the top 5 key considerations and knowledge areas under which the main criteria for managing a project portfolio can be grouped. Beyond the overarching goals and the main objectives, it’s recommended to also define intermediate objectives that function as enablers and success criteria.

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