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125 Project Management Buzzwords

The IIL Blog

Agile team A cross-functional group of individuals (e.g., Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development team members) who work collaboratively to deliver value in an Agile project. Backlog A list of tasks, features, or requirements to be addressed by an agile project manager or team and is often associated with Agile methodologies.

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7 Ways to Sell Agile to Project Stakeholders

LiquidPlanner

In certain cases, it’s possible to cling to legacy or home-rolled project management practices even when development teams have moved into some form of Agile development. I’m ecstatic about how our development teams are delivering to our customers. COO attention = budget. We don’t need to make any changes !,”

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SWOT analysis in project management: definition, instruction & example

Inloox

How to perform a SWOT analysis Once the SWOT analysis is completed: 5 key approaches for strategy development Concrete example: SWOT analysis in a software development project Conclusion 1. Assessment of threats It draws attention to potential external risks and threats that could negatively impact the project.

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Why collaboration is key in project management—A story by Ordonna Sargeant

Resource Guru

Last week, Brett Harned shared his story about the importance of assessing project scope and involving the right people. The misalignment was this: my management team expected me to personally confirm both functional and non-functional requirements of a product build. But now, the whole team had the opportunity to grow—together.

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Agile Management Anti-Patterns — An Introduction for Aspiring Servant Leaders

Scrum.org

Using the budgeting process as a Stage-Gate® to exercise control through the back door : The budgeting process is hard to align with agile requirements like the longevity of teams. Instead, move the QA engineers into the Scrum Teams and focus on test automation and other well-established CD practices.

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5 Agile Methodologies for Project Managers that are not Scrum Framework

Project Pulse Journal

Limit Work in Progress (WIP) – By limiting WIP, Kanban encourages teams to complete current tasks before taking on new ones, thus reducing multitasking and focusing on quality and efficiency. Feedback Loops – Incorporate regular meetings to review and adapt your workflow based on feedback.

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Digital Project Management Skills You Need Today

Project Pulse Journal

Real-Time Collaboration - Digital project management tools facilitate instant communication and information sharing among team members, even if they are across different time zones. Greater Reach and Impact - Digital project management enables teams to work globally, overcoming geographical barriers and accessing a wider talent pool.