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Current State and Future Prospects of Scrum and Agile Development in Japan

Scrum.org

Since I became a Professional Scrum Trainer in November, I have been asked a lot about the current state, and the future perspectives, for Scrum and agile development in Japan, where I’ve worked for the last six years. Yet, Scrum and the principles of agile development are not as common in Japan as they are in other parts of the world.

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Why do projects fail? (Includes examples!)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Here are some high-profile failed projects: Following an internal review, Multiplex, the Australian development company responsible for the reconstruction of the Wembley Stadium, became aware that costs for the project were escalating to the point that the company would make a loss of £750 million on the project. billion to £10.9

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Burnout in Project Management

The IIL Blog

Techniques have been developed describing ways to recover all or part of the expected business value from a distressed project [Morais-Storz et al., This requires identification of potential causes of poor performance and preventing them from reoccurring during recovery. 2014), and Jugdev et al.,

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6 Effective Strategies for Employees to Stay Ahead in the Corporate World

Productivity Land

Continuous Learning and Skill Development The importance of acquiring new knowledge and honing existing skills cannot be overstated. Online MBA programs allow employees to expand their business acumen, leadership skills, and strategic thinking abilities. times more likely to achieve superior outcomes.

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The Crucial Role Of Product Ownership In Challenging Times

Scrum.org

A clear vision provides direction, helping teams prioritise their activities and focus their energies where it matters the most. Incremental Development: A focus on delivering small but significant changes allows the team to constantly add value while being nimble. A Series of Missed Opportunities Yahoo!

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Project Management Worker Engagement

The IIL Blog

In the past, engaging team members effectively in project assignments was not given the attention it is receiving today. Projects were often short term and team members were seen as a project expense and to be removed as quickly as possible after the work was completed. How much authority will the worker have?

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Project Management Artifacts: Essential Tools to Enhance Project Management

Project Pulse Journal

Possessing a toolkit that makes complex project management easier to handle and raises the success rate of the project and its leadership is undoubtedly advantageous. These strategies enhance team dynamics and facilitate time and budget management as the project progresses, whether for leading small teams or managing large-scale projects.