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Can you be agile if you release only once a year?

Scrum.org

( Japanese version・日本語版 ) When picturing an effective and truly agile product development team, one often imagines a software development team, pushing some software to production every day, maybe multiple times a day, ala Amazon. The problem with this way of thinking is that risk builds up over time.

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What is Stakeholder Analysis? (With Free Stakeholder Engagement Plan)

Planio

Unfortunately, too many project managers and development teams are eager to build and skip the stakeholder analysis stage. Stakeholder analysis involves identifying the people associated with your project, grouping them, assessing their needs, and planning how to manage them. It helps you mitigate your project risks.

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Extreme Programming in Agile – A Practical Guide for Project Managers and nTaskers

nTask

Extreme Programming (XP), an Agile software development framework, is specifically designed for improving the quality of the software, the work process for the development team and increased customer satisfaction. This can enable fully eliminating the risks you often face in software development. The Values.

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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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Mastering the PDCA Cycle for Effective Process Improvement

Wrike

In this article, we will explore the PDCA cycle in depth, discussing its importance, implementation strategies, successful case studies, and common challenges faced during the implementation process. Let’s explore two vital aspects – enhancing efficiency and risk management.

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The art of unshipping: How to deprioritize features, phase out projects and sunset products

Planio

But why would the world’s most valuable company risk upsetting their legions of fans? Evernote: A case study on how complexity kills products. Less pressure on your support team. Pressure on your support team. Evernote: A case study on how complexity kills products. Their answer? The real reason?

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Navigating the Realm of Products Management: A Comprehensive Guide

Wrike

The Role of a Product Manager A product manager serves as the bridge between the business, customers, and the development team. They also assess the competitive landscape, studying competitor products, pricing, and marketing strategies.