Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 13, 2022

It can be helpful to compare estimates back to actuals to review how accurate the estimates were and inform future task planning. Using communications technology and tactics will also help you to achieve your goals. This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management.

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Scrum.org

MAY 15, 2023

The following article offers a primer to creating ChatGPT prompts for Scrum practitioners to get you started running. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Explain the benefits and drawbacks of different estimation techniques. Suggest how to help the Scrum team balance technical debt and new feature development.

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Epicflow Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

And in this publication, we discuss the role of industry, product, and technical knowledge in the work of a project manager. . Industry knowledge implies the understanding of the sector’s specificity, processes, regulations, job responsibilities, market trends, and things alike. . Production Processes. Risk Management.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Accurate construction cost estimates are crucial for successful project planning and execution. Understanding the Basics of Construction Budgeting Accurate cost estimation is the cornerstone of construction budgeting. Moreover, accurate cost estimates play a crucial role in financial planning and control.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

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.” Good” could be: The buttons are green The process takes less than 3 seconds Latency is 0.1 Good” then becomes your success criteria or quality measures.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 1, 2021

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Finding this answer is a process and not a destination. The role of the Product Owner itself is making the hiring process difficult to handle. Your Scrum Team, at least that is your impression, regularly estimates work items at the upper end of the possible range.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 29, 2021

In this article we’ll look at common project risks so you can start filling up your risk log and making the right plans. It’s our job to facilitate the discussion and extract those risks so they can be actively managed: that’s the risk management process. Poor estimating. Sometimes the estimates are just rubbish.

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MPUG

JANUARY 8, 2024

The solution, of course, is estimating. There is a whole science to estimation, and it would be possible to go very deeply into this. But before we start, let’s tackle the Estimation Elephant in the Room…. The estimation techniques they use are a deliberate trade-off between speed and accuracy.

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Planio

APRIL 22, 2024

According to some estimates , PMs spend 90% of their time communicating with team members, sponsors, and stakeholders. Re-review and pull out the key elements 4. Current status: In the last four weeks, the project has progressed to plan, completing all the required technical analysis and formally completing the Design Phase (Gate 2).

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Scrum.org

MAY 8, 2023

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Product Backlog refinement : The Product Owner and Developers collaborate to refine, estimate, and order the Product Backlog items based on value, risk, and dependencies. So let’s have a look at some typical agile negotiation scenarios. ??

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2023

This article explores the challenges faced by Scrum Masters in their balancing act and how they navigate through it to ensure effective team performance and continuous improvement. Each team operates within a unique context, encompassing factors like team size, domain, technology, culture, and the nature of the products they develop.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 28, 2023

In this article, we will explore some complimentary practices which the Product Owner might use to as an input when deciding how to order the Product Backlog. The complimentary practices below can help bring clarity to your thought process and can be used to potentially involve stakeholders in the process as well.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 3, 2022

In this article, you’ll learn about 20 things to include in a project plan. Talk briefly about your approach to delivery, what project life cycle you are going to follow, and the project planning process. I use Vizzlo ( read my review of Vizzlo here ). If your company has a standard risk management process, refer to that here.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Use your technology Technology can be a great tool for increasing productivity in the office, as long as you know how to use it! Automating processes is one way to save time and energy, and works for many different job roles. Work collaboratively Book meetings that are working sessions, not review sessions.

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Resource Guru

JULY 19, 2023

You’ll see their advice and tips throughout the article as we attempt to create more context and practical tips. It refers to the systematic process and sequence of activities that an advertising agency follows to execute advertising campaigns and deliver services to clients. Unsurprisingly, that starts with your processes.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2023

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Some reasons include the following: Control and oversight : Management might want to maintain control and supervision over a Scrum team’s work, ensuring that the team follows established processes and guidelines.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2024

Firehawk’s Terran 1 rocket engines and 3D-printed fuel Which components or processes could benefit from composability? We outsource what is highly controllable, and take back control over what is complex, technological, experiential, and key to achieving our objectives. Sovereignty over the value chain is a competitive advantage.

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NimbleWork

JANUARY 9, 2024

Generative AI and robotic processing and automation make it easier than ever to incorporate new ways of working into how projects are led. In this article, we’ll talk briefly about the impacts of AI in the workplace generally and then specifically about how it is changing the way projects are managed. Not really.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 30, 2021

It happens in Sprint Review, after Daily Scrum, in Sprint Planning, and as part of development. estimating the work in size and value. estimating the work in size and value. Estimating Product Backlog items. Customers change their minds, and technologies are changing. Estimating Product Backlog items.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 28, 2019

Most of us know that Scrum is oftenly understood in the IT industry as a process-oriented framework and that is one of the original sins that spoils the goal of obtaining what it was designed for, helping people to address complex problems. The Stacey Matrix of development complexity . Tailoring Scrum to the context of requirements.

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Teamweek

JULY 29, 2022

Inaccurate time estimation is the cause of 25% of failed projects. Learning how to estimate time for a project is tricky, but critical to its success. In this guide we’ll go over: What is time estimating in project management? Why is estimating time for tasks important? What is time estimating in project management?

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Bottom-up Estimating A project estimation technique that leverages tactical-level team members/subject matter experts (SMEs) to break down tasks into smaller components to create a more accurate estimate. process, policy, practices, perceptions, etc.) Also known as continuous process improvement.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 18, 2021

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? I suggest that before going all-in (the application process), you should consider analyzing the job description for Scrum Master anti-patterns first. Technical PO : The Scrum Master is also supposed to act as a (technical) Product Owner.

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Epicflow Blog

JUNE 10, 2022

Let’s figure it out in the article. . missing important milestones, unavailability of a critical employee), Estimating (e.g., unrealistic or inaccurate estimates), Communicating (miscommunication between the project participants). [1]. Apart from numerous benefits, this process is accompanied with certain risks, too. .

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MPUG

APRIL 10, 2023

In this article, we will explore the importance of project initiation, cover best practices, and share 6 key steps for how project managers can get their projects started on the right foot. Focus on business aspects rather than getting into the nitty-gritty technical details. What is Project Initiation?

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Scrum.org

JUNE 26, 2023

Learn more about useless agile metrics, from individual velocity to estimation accuracy to utilization rates. ? Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Comparing velocities may lead to unhealthy competition and encourage teams to inflate estimates, also known as cooking the agile books.

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LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Which is why so many projects—especially large technology projects—run into trouble. When teams have a good project risk management process in place, then you can identify and deal with all the project’s risks in an appropriate and thorough manner. an estimate of three or more on the scale mentioned in No. Estimation.

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In this article, we’re addressing a common question in modern project management: Do we need risk management in agile projects? However, its biggest practical impact will be the risk management processes and infrastructure the organization imposes on its projects. Let’s expand that simple answer. Yes, of course, they do. Of course not.

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Planio

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

If you’re a founder, product strategist, or team leader looking to beat the competition and deliver for your customers, this article is for you! In the process of developing a competitive analysis, you’ll gather and analyze data on your ideal customer base, competition, distribution channels, and pricing and marketing strategies.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Gartner estimated that AI may replace 80% of project management activities by 2030. A recent article in Harvard Business Review described “How AI Will Transform Project Management”. AI and related technologies offer the opportunity to shape-shift the profession. Testing could benefit the most AI and related technologies.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

TL; DR: The Illusion of Velocity In this article, I explore the pitfalls of ‘The Illusion of Velocity’ in agile contexts, peeling back the layers of traditional metrics as leadership tools. Inflexible Structures Hinder Adaptability : Traditional management often has rigid hierarchies and processes designed for stability. Collins, T.,

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Resource Guru

JUNE 27, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at: What do we mean by agency efficiency? Time to complete projects (N-F): The speed at which your agency can complete projects, particularly when compared to initial estimates, can be a good indicator of operational efficiency. Lower CPAs can indicate more efficient sales and marketing processes.

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The IIL Blog

JUNE 28, 2023

This includes all the customer-facing features and technical updates required to enhance or maintain the product. Story Sizing We use story points to estimate work size and complexity instead of hours. Relative sizing tools, like t-shirt sizing, are generally reasonable and more accurate than duration estimates.

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Epicflow Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Are you looking for ways to improve the IT resource management process? To make the IT resource management process as effective as possible and bring the team to achieving perfect results, you should be aware of the most significant hurdles on this way and know how to overcome them. Specifics of Information Technology Projects.

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Function Point

APRIL 13, 2023

Here at Function Point (FP), we are constantly working with creative firms, advertising agencies and digital agencies to define internal processes and workflow management better using our agency software. This includes setting a schedule of deadlines for the completion of a job and assigning workers to each necessary step in the process.

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International Institute for Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2022

In the past five years, there have been numerous articles discussing how Artificial Intelligence (AI), can and will benefit the field of project management. The growth of AI can be attributed to several factors, especially: Advances in technology. Recognizing the need for AI applications has been discussed in numerous journal articles.

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Velociteach

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Gartner estimated that AI may replace 80% of project management activities by 2030. A recent article in the Harvard Business Review described “ How AI Will Transform Project Management.” AI and related technologies offer the opportunity to shape-shift the profession. I say, “Bring it on!”

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