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. Critical Success Factor This project management term is an essential element or condition that is vital to project success.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

You’ll find everything you need for your product to reach a successful conclusion and it’ll guide the development team throughout the release process. There’s also room for user stories and, of course, requirements, features, release criteria, success metrics and more.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 23, 2022

Forecasting and estimating : What is realistic to take up this Sprint? Story telling : How to explain a use case and the value of an item to other team members? If you want to take a deeper dive into the core concepts we are covering in this blog series, then surely check out our Professional Scrum MasterY workshop.

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LiquidPlanner

MARCH 31, 2022

I am telling this story because a lot of the chaos of daily project management can sometimes feel like April Fools pranks. Something that seemed like a small detail was a massive liability to the success of this project! Project management software can make the process of time estimation and dependency tracking more manageable.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

How will you measure success? Story Mapping + MoSCoW. I’m sure you have already heard about User Story Mapping, maybe even used it with your team. I have also already talked about MoSCoW prioritization method here in ScrumMastered blog. Define the success criteria for the goal. Key Metrics. Cost Structure.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 16, 2023

Answering it in a bunch of short comments proved quite challenging, so I promised to share my thoughts in more detail in a blog post. Long story short; we had many bad experiences with spending months writing detailed proposals only to discover things always worked out differently. ? Estimate the Product Backlog together.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Other types of project reports which show how work is proceeding versus project plan estimations. Lessons learned libraries can also be a great tool to help build upon successes and avoid duplicating mistakes in future projects. Always be prepared is the moral of the story. This paperwork can include: Signed contracts.

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Wrike

JANUARY 17, 2024

Typically, these lists include a set of tasks or user stories that your team commits to completing during a specific sprint, which is a time-boxed period for doing work. Be sure to treat your sprint backlog as a roadmap to achieving your sprint goals, and you’ll be enjoying project success in no time!

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 12, 2020

In this blog post, we share many ideas on when & how to use it. A common reason Scrum Teams aren’t successful is the use of unnecessary practices. Story Points are used to estimate all work, User Stories to write requirements, and a burndown chart to track progress. When rebooting the Scrum Team. Do some research.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 16, 2022

What’s the story behind ProKanban? How do you estimate the impact on the throughput when adding new people to the team? In this blog post, we focus on one specific topic that emerged: “Can Scrum teams use Scrum and Kanban, simultaneously?”. How did it come into existence? Check the video! . So, What’s The Verdict?

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Agilemania

DECEMBER 12, 2022

As a product manager, you must understand how important is to learn to create user stories in Jira. User stories allow you to organize your product development and prioritize tasks, while also providing visibility into progress updates. What is a User Story in Jira? Understanding the Structure of User Stories in Jira.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 27, 2019

This ceremony helps to set up the entire team for the coming sprint, creating a smooth pathway for a successful sprint. The items on the list, which are also called user stories, are then discussed with the development team. Together, they estimate what it will take to complete the items on the list. Sprint Planning.

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Wrike

MAY 23, 2023

In this article, we will delve into the importance of Agile ceremonies, how they contribute to the successful implementation of Agile methodology, and best practices to make the most of them. The Product Owner presents the product backlog, while the team estimates the amount of work that can be completed during the sprint.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Supports the team estimation process. Guides the team in establishing normalized estimates and helps the team understand how to estimate Features and Capabilities. Ensure the entire team participates in unbiased estimation and commits as a team. Assists the team before and during the PI Planning.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2018

Project design is a major first step towards a successful project. The project design also estimates the budget and outlines how to monitor and evaluate progress. So, paint a picture of the project’s success, and place it in a larger context. It isn’t a long, detailed document. What’s the Problem? What’s the Contingency Plan?

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nTask

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Thus, here are the 6 stages of the Agile System Development Lifecycle we are going to discuss in this blog. Estimated budget spending. The project manager gathers user stories – a list of requirements to be implemented in the project and shares them with the development team. Strategy and Vision. Implementation and Deployment.

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Agilemania

AUGUST 21, 2022

In this blog post, we’ll be taking a look at exactly what sprints are and why you should implement them within your organization. We also have some great tips on how you can create a successful sprint process in Jira so that you can start seeing results quickly and efficiently. Team members know the story, not just the process.

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Agilemania

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Prioritize Features They are maintaining the product backlog , establishing user stories, and determining what to create and when are all part of agile product management. Customer engagement (such as time in product and returning users), conversion rates, customer turnover, and the frequency of new releases are all indicators of success.

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Wrike

AUGUST 7, 2020

Agile backlog grooming, also commonly referred to as backlog refinement, is the process by which product owners review their team’s backlog to ensure that it is up-to-date with the latest items and user stories. Additionally, Agile backlog grooming is used to refine user stories and prioritize them for the next development sprint. .

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Proofhub

MAY 2, 2023

Why do some pros are more successful than others and have more time to do things than others? Yes, it all boils down to an individual’s skills and core competencies, but smart time management is one common trait that all successful people have. Set time estimates for tasks.

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Resource Guru

MARCH 15, 2023

Last week, author Elizabeth Harrin shared her story about the importance of visibility and workload planning. You can read all the stories in our latest eBook, Confessions of a Project Manager. So I asked her to help me to estimate the effort. Does this story resonate with you? Or at least I thought I did.

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Proofhub

JANUARY 4, 2021

Getting your project off on the right foot is a critical factor that helps determine its success. As you start your project, you need to take the initiative on the preparatory work, from preparing the scope, estimating the costs, assigning resources, and creating a project timeline, to getting sign-off on the key performance indicators.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Crafting an impressive project proposal is a crucial step towards achieving success in any endeavor. A well-crafted proposal provides comprehensive details about the project, including its purpose, deliverables, timeline, and estimated costs. It serves as a formal request for approval, funding, or collaboration.

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Agilemania

MAY 5, 2021

Burndown chart is a visual representation of a graph that assesses how much work a development team has done through a user story. That’s why you can update the chart only after the completion of a user story. This line estimates the team members’ performance by measuring their past performance.

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Herding Cats

MAY 8, 2016

ways to make decisions with No Estimates. can we make a decision in the presence of Uncertainty without making an estimate of the impact or outcome of that decision? What would be the evidence that we could make decisions in the presence of uncertanty without estimating the impacts and outcomes of those decisions? . Start here.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2019

In a recent article by Real World Group, these five success principles were identified to aid in the engagement, collaboration, and success of a high performing team: Identify what unites us. If the team’s stories are larger than about a day in duration, ask the team to visualize its cycle time and see where the work takes time.

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Agilemania

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Scrum encourages teams to improve by reflecting on their success and losses. . The scrum master is a servant leader or a project manager who ensures that the execution of the scrum framework is successful. The developers help the product owner in estimating the items in the backlog. User Story. The Scrum Master.

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Agilemania

MAY 5, 2021

Burndown chart is a visual representation of a graph that assesses how much work a development team has done through a user story. That’s why you can update the chart only after the completion of a user story. This line estimates the team members’ performance by measuring their past performance.

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Teamweek

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In this post, you’ll learn how to create a project progress report that tells the true story of each project (template included). They also helped to show the team exactly how projects were progressing compared to time and cost estimations. It’s challenging for PMs to keep on top of everything. Let’s get started!

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 2, 2019

The truth is that teamwork is the shoulder on which all major successes rest. He believed success was due not to individuals excelling as much as everyone on the team carrying their own weight and having a strong work ethic. According to NASA, there were an estimated 400,000 people involved in making the moon landing possible.

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Proofhub

JULY 19, 2022

If it takes you less than 1 hour to decide on a project, the success rate is 68%. If the average decision time goes above 5 hours, the success rate may fall to 18%. Like those for budget estimation, cost management, payroll, etc.? 17% of IT projects went so badly that they threatened the existence of the company. If you have?—?great!

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Proofhub

JUNE 12, 2023

Exceptional project leadership is the key that empowers leaders and managers to navigate challenges, ignite creativity, and achieve remarkable project success! As a project leader, mastering this art empowers you to inspire your team, navigate complex challenges, and drive projects to triumphant success.

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Proofhub

JANUARY 20, 2020

We’re talking about the in-build Gantt chart software that lets you visualize your project timeline, estimate how long each task/subtask/milestone would take, create a realistic schedule, and get everything done. Source: [link] This is probably the most familiar part of the story. What does project management activities include?

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Wrike

DECEMBER 3, 2020

“The role of the PM is first and foremost to create an environment in which the PM’s team can be successful — nothing more, nothing less,” explains Chris Field , Global PMO Manager. To make a velocity calculation you need to add up the sum of all story points from a previous sprint or sprints.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 1, 2016

Being able to manage and respond productively to risk is such an important part of projects and successful deliveries. They spent a year creating a scheduling engine that was based on ranged estimates and best case/worst case scenarios. Here’s what this means: For every task you create, you enter a best case and worst case estimate.

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Proofhub

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

It can also be used to estimate each component’s timeframe and the entire project as a whole. Best Practices for Successful Deadline Negotiations as a Project Leader For you to succeed at negotiating deadlines, certain factors must be in place. That’s why, as a project leader, you must know how to negotiate deadlines. all in one place.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Components of an Agile Project Plan An Agile project plan consists of several key components that help ensure the success of the project. This backlog can include features, user stories, bug fixes, and enhancements. Accurately estimating effort and duration is essential for effective planning.

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