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.

Software Review 332

Software Review Technical Review Budget Defining 332

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

We’ll go through some of the most popular project management methodologies, which are applied in many sectors such as software development, R&D and product development. The name is apt, as the waterfall methodology is a process in which the phases of the project flow downward. Top 10 Project Management Methodologies.

Technical Review 483

Technical Review Prince2 Manufacturing Lean 483

Wrike

JULY 28, 2023

Process mapping is a powerful tool that can help businesses streamline their operations, improve efficiency, and identify areas for improvement. By visualizing and analyzing the steps involved in a process, organizations can gain valuable insights and make informed decisions to enhance their workflow.

Software Review 36

Software Review Process Healthcare Manufacturing 36

Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Software development is an integral part of the modern world. In today’s digital age, software is used in virtually every industry, from healthcare to finance to entertainment. However, for those outside of the field, software development can seem like a complex and mysterious process.

Software Developers 36

Software Developers Software Development Software Review Software 36

Scoro

JULY 13, 2021

In this article, we explore the features of the Gantt chart, as well as three specific use cases in different sectors, illustrating just how versatile it is. To learn more about the history, features and benefits of the Gantt chart, read our article: The Gantt Chart: What is It and Why Does It Matter ? Gantt chart examples.

Software Review 94

Software Review Construction Software Developers Software Development 94

MPUG

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

I got introduced to formal project management processes through Rational Unified Process (RUP) in the year 2000. RUP was developed by Rational Corporation which was later acquired by IBM. While learning RUP, I learned about project management processes, project lifecycle, and phases. In figure 1.5

Project Life Cycle 103

Project Life Cycle Process Construction Closing 103

PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

I’ve been managing software development projects for more than 11 years. Therefore, I spent lots of time and effort creating a practical risk management process. Risk management process is a structured approach to identifying, assessing, addressing, and controlling risks. What are the 7 Risk Management Processes.

Risk Management 104

Risk Management Risk Process Underperforming Technical Team 104

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 19, 2023

In this article we’ll look at two things: The different roles you’ll find in an Agile team The team structures you can set up to help make your agile team a success. Developers/ Team member In an agile development project, this role would normally be someone in a programming or software development role.

Agile 281

Agile SCRUM Software Developers Software Development 281

PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

I’ve seen different requirements gathering processes throughout my 11+ years as a software project manager. I’ll show you an example. . Requirements gathering is a process of identifying detailed requirements for the product, service, or results that the project team needs to create.

Software Review 98

Software Review Software Technical Review Executing 98

Scrum.org

JANUARY 12, 2024

An unusual article featured in the latest edition of the Harvard Business Review titled "Case Study: Should I Pitch a New Project-Management System?" The piece created a false dilemma between "Scrum" and a hypothetical "Flow" process, essentially referring to Kanban.

2024 145

2024 SCRUM Software Review Software Developers 145

Scrum.org

JANUARY 29, 2024

Instead, Developers deliver something of value every Sprint. See our article What is Iterative, Incremental Delivery? The Hunt for the Perfect Example for more about how to explain Incremental delivery to your team.) In this article, we'll explore - and debunk! - ten common objections to incremental delivery.

Software 166

Software Estimate SCRUM Risk Management 166

PM Basics

APRIL 24, 2018

Software Development Life Cycle is on every job description for a Project Manager. Everyone wants you to know how to develop software applications. Understanding of SDLC can make the whole process more efficient. So, I will bring more clarity to this topic and will show examples of SDLC below. Development.

Software Developers 67

Software Developers Software Development Software Review Software 67

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 25, 2022

Have you ever heard of a T-shaped developer? It’s a common phrase used in software development where the developer has broad experience in their role but is also profoundly skilled in one specific area. An extreme example could be Jeff Sutherland. I’m not particularly a fan of this approach.

Prince2 420

Prince2 Construction SCRUM Risk Management 420

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 15, 2022

We did a fair amount of off-the-shelf software deployments, and we frequently made the point that we were a healthcare company, not a software development firm. We did have a team of developers who built some in-house apps, and web front ends to databases, but we were not, at heart, a company that built software.

Underperforming Technical Team 358

Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Innovation Leadership 358

MPUG

APRIL 22, 2024

Looking for a way to enhance your control over crucial aspects of your projects, empowering you to streamline processes, optimize performance, and ensure consistent success? With proper implementation, SPICE not only identifies weaknesses but maximizes strengths and development potential. Then you should consider SPICE.

Underperforming Technical Team 52

Underperforming Technical Team Aerospace Software Developers Software Development 52

Proofhub

JUNE 11, 2019

Say Hello To These Gantt Chart Examples Finishing a project on time and on budget is every manager’s goal. Whether you’re building a new home or starting a new product development process, every project starts with a good plan. And so far, there’s no better way to plan and schedule projects than using a Gantt chart software.

Underperforming Technical Team 60

Underperforming Technical Team Critical Chain Software Developers Software Development 60

Epicflow Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

In this article, we’d like to dwell upon the phase-gate process. What is a phase-gate process? A phase-gate process (also known as a stage-gate process) is an approach to managing projects and developing products, which breaks the whole procedure down into phases separated by gates. 1] Ideation.

Process 52

Process Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Technical Review 52

Scrum.org

MAY 19, 2023

Image Source: [link] Although Scrum is a well-known framework for agile software development, implementing Scrum alone won’t guarantee success. Deliver working software more frequently and reliably, reducing the time-to-market and increasing customer satisfaction. Corbin and Tiffanie Newton with the help of ChatGTP.

SCRUM 169

SCRUM Agile Software Developers Software Development 169

LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Whether you’re making the move to Agile project management in your development group or creating an Agile process for your in-house project management methodology, chances are you’re going to have to sell this change to executives in your organization. And, they’re going to be business people too.

Agile 755

Agile Executing Development Team Review Technical Review 755

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Understanding the differences in right sizing and same sizing and how they can affect your organization is the topic of today’s article. Real-World Example of Right Sizing: Take a software development project. This approach simplifies the estimation process and fosters a sense of uniformity. What Is Right-Sizing?

Cadence 227

Cadence Estimate Agile Software Developers 227

Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

One powerful tool that organizations can leverage to drive this transformation is process innovation. In this article, we will explore the concept of process innovation and its importance in business, the role it plays in driving transformation, the steps to implement it, overcoming challenges, and measuring its impact.

Innovation 36

Innovation Artificial Inteligence Process Technical Review 36

PM Basics

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In this article, you’ll find the real-life project risk management plan example. It comes from my practical experience working on software development projects. Below the example, you’ll find all the required information and resources to create your Risk Management Plan quickly and for free.

Risk Management 105

Risk Management Risk Planning Technical Review 105

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? That understanding would allow for asking the right questions at a later stage, for example, during an initial job interview. For example, the query “scrum master” site:age-of-product.com will return all articles on Age-of-Product.com that include the term “scrum master.”

SCRUM 149

SCRUM Agile 2024 Engineering 149

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

There are workflow features that serve finance, project management, marketing, creative and design processes, IT, operations, sales, construction and HR. It’s generally a more robust software than Asana. For example, large corporations, such as Time Warner, Discovery Communications and Rockstar Games.

Software Review 351

Software Review Software 2024 2008 351

Kiron Bondale

MAY 8, 2023

I have never had the opportunity to lead a megaproject (the term is typically used for those with a budget in excess of $1 billion), but over the last fifteen years I have read a number of the articles published by Prof. Flyvbjerg on the subject and always learned lessons which were applicable to the projects I was involved with.

Aerospace 177

Aerospace Construction Leadership Risk Management 177

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2022

The exact project tasks required might depend on the outcome of the design phase, or may change once you’ve carried out customer focus groups, for example. The next step in the planning process is to create a project schedule for the first wave, in conjunction with the team. Helping stakeholders see the whole picture.

Planning 402

Planning Governance Government 2015 402

Teamweek

AUGUST 23, 2023

In this article, we’ll dig into the concept of power skills, show you why they matter during the hiring process, and give you eight real-life examples to help you spot these valuable skills in candidates. Evaluate candidates ‘ power skills to find the most qualified talent during the hiring process.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Healthcare Leadership Software Review 52

Kiron Bondale

MARCH 27, 2016

I wrote an article in October 2015 describing how the eight forms of waste (a foundational lean tool) can affect project teams. Let’s do a deeper dive into the waste of over-processing. So what are the impacts of over-processing on the project manager’s part?

Process 120

Process Software Review 2015 Lean 120

The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

To start with, this article will provide you with some key definitions in the world of AI. While there are more ways to work with AI than can possibly be described in a simple article, we want to provide you with some ideas on how Chatbots, like ChatGPT and Bard, can help you with project origination and planning.

Artificial Inteligence 167

Artificial Inteligence Generative AI ChatGPT Software Review 167

The IIL Blog

JANUARY 3, 2024

To start with, this article will provide you with some key definitions in the world of AI. While there are more ways to work with AI than can possibly be described in a simple article, we want to provide you with some ideas on how Chatbots, like ChatGPT and Bard, can help you with project origination and planning.

Artificial Inteligence 154

Artificial Inteligence Generative AI ChatGPT Software Review 154

Wrike

JANUARY 12, 2024

This is a prime example of successful new product development (NPD). Today, we’re going to discuss the ins and outs of the NPD process, an effective method that can accelerate innovation, bring new ideas and designs to market, and propel you to success. Try Wrike for free What is the NPD process?

Innovation 36

Innovation Process Technical Review Artificial Inteligence 36

Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Process modeling is a crucial aspect of project management. In this article, we will explore the basics of process modeling, the steps to create a successful process model, the tools and techniques that can aid in effective process modeling, and showcase case studies where process modeling has proven to be invaluable.

Process 36

Process Software Review Manufacturing Software Developers 36

Scrum.org

JANUARY 2, 2024

In the previous article ‘Benefits Of Smaller Product Backlog Items’, we explored why it is important to slice PBIs into smaller value units. In this article, we will explore How to achieve that. For example, we are building some E-commerce-related products and a product capability, we are focusing on ‘Shopping Basket’.

Development Team Review 182

Development Team Review Software Review Software Developers Software Development 182

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 31, 2023

I have pre-registered to take the course, so I’ll update this article later with my experiences. Project managers who are yet to take a professional certificate but don’t meet the requirements for the course they are looking at, for example, not meeting the eligibility criteria for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam.

Certification 338

Certification Technical Review Software Review 2023 338

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Visual Project Management is a process that uses the visualization of the project delivery process to drive team behaviors: to collaborate and effectively manage projects to deliver on time. VPM treats project execution as a process, with principles and practices to create repeatable, scalable results. Few teams are there yet.

Underperforming Technical Team 362

Underperforming Technical Team Critical Chain 2015 Controlling 362

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 1, 2020

I’ve learned a lot during the research for this article! The Scrum Master is the person whose role is similar to that of project manager: someone who leads and manages the Scrum process. Scrum teams have awesome change management processes. These show the tasks and what stage they are in the process of getting done.

Agile 315

Agile SCRUM Technical Review Software Review 315

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. What is a workflow? “A But there’s a catch.

Process 52

Process Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team 52