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“Agile Is Just for Software” and other Scrum Myths

Scrum.org

PI Planning serves as the cornerstone of the Agile Release Train within SAFe, establishing a synchronized cadence for multiple teams to work together towards a common goal. Myth 5: Agile Is Just for Software The graph above compares the 2020 and 2021 “State of Agile” reports.

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Everything You Need to Know About Release Managers

Rebel’s Guide to PM

My software projects needed releasing, so we had to follow the formal process and engage with the release manager to make sure that the bug fixes and new features got pushed to the production environment in a controlled way. The role of a release manager is crucial in ensuring that software projects are completed on time and within budget.

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All technical debt is a risk to the product and to your business

Scrum.org

So why is so much of software opaque to the business? I hear the phrase “but not all debt is bad” a lot, usually coupled with “some level of debt is manageable” and, as a software developer, it makes me cringe. This commercial product was built using traditional project management practices and delivered on a two-yearly cadence.

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Construction Equipment Management Software: Paving the Way for Operational Excellence in Construction

Productivity Land

The advent of construction equipment management software has undeniably emerged as a transformative force, seamlessly marrying technology and management to elevate operational prowess. This software, meticulously crafted to streamline the orchestration of diverse construction equipment, has become nothing short of an industry metamorphosis.

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Questions to ask a project management mentor

Rebel’s Guide to PM

At regular meetings You’ll find a regular cadence and probably settle into a regular agenda or routine with the check in sessions. Where can I find the user guides/crib sheets for the project management software (or any software) so I can use it more effectively? Can I tell you what’s happened since we last spoke?

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The Power of Product Ownership: A Tale from Microsoft's Journey

Scrum.org

In the vast realm of software development, the role of a product owner is pivotal. He recognised the limitations of a two-yearly release cadence. Their efforts laid the groundwork for Microsoft's season-based model, a cadence that allowed for more frequent releases and quicker incorporation of user feedback.

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How Do you Make a Retrospective an Interesting Session?

NimbleWork

So we want to include agile retros in the general cadence of the project lifecycle for iterative projects, whether you meet in person or virtually – but that regular cadence brings its own challenges. You can avoid that and keep the pace of the meeting high if you use software, even if you are all in the same room.

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