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Post-Construction Phase: How to Close a Construction Project

ProjectManager.com

For example, one construction document that we’ll define shortly is the punch list. Final Inspections The final inspection is done after the completion of the punch list (defined below in the post-construction documents section). We list and define them below. Here are some of the most important.

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How to Manage Project Environment from Initiation to Close

ProjectManager.com

When managing a project, it’s second nature to define its objectives, scope, budget and schedule—but often you neglect the project management environment. A project has five phases: initiation, planning, execution, monitor and control and close. Why Is Project Environment Important? Do this at your own peril.

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What Is a Project Sponsor? Defining This PM Role

ProjectManager.com

Defines the criteria for project success and how it fits with the overall business. Defines project roles and reporting structure. Closing Duties. During the closing phase, the project sponsor is part of the post-mortem evaluation on performance and other aspects of the project. Governance.

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Closing a Sprint with MS Project Agile

MPUG

Like every project has to be closed, a Sprint, also has to be closed. In this article, we will take a scenario for Sprint in a Scrum project and follow the steps needed to close a Sprint Project. Then, I will demonstrate the closing steps. Incomplete Daily Scrum events need to be closed. Our Project Scenario.

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A Simple Exercise To Define The Product Of Your Scrum Team

Scrum.org

How can I help my team define success criteria? What’s your take on the Product Goal, that recently got included in the new Scrum Guide? How to move from component-driven teams to feature-driven teams? What should product leadership look like? Check the video to learn how these questions were answered.

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DoD defines agility

Scrum.org

In this article we will use system diagrams to analyze the reasons why it happens and why DoD defines agility. . DoD defines frequency of releases. If the stabilization and the Undone work is close to zero, the Scrum Team can release the increment every Sprint or even more frequently without any delays to the customers.

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How You Define Success in Agile Matters

Leading Agile

Interestingly, these concepts are closely intertwined. Their backlog is well-defined. Getting team strategies right, synchronizing backlogs, and efficiently producing working software at scale are crucial. Without this alignment, even the best Agile practices and culture won’t suffice. Alignment takes precedence.