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Software Development & Management

Alan Parker Blog

Introduction to Software Development and Management Purpose The fundamental purpose of software development and management practice is to ensure that software applications meet the diverse needs of internal and external stakeholders.

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Transitioning from Waterfall to Agile: Strategies for Success

NimbleWork

This is followed closely by 29% of the organizations that are unable to align their organizational culture with the values and key principles behind the Agile framework. Organizational Culture: The influence of organizational culture and mindset is another key component of your Agile transformation strategy.

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Product Manager vs Project Manager – What’s the Difference?

ProjectManager.com

For example, manufacturing product managers are responsible for tangible products, while software development product managers will have different teams and agile workflows to assist in the software product launch. Project management process groups : Project initiation, planning, scheduling, tracking and closing.

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Agile Scrum Roles, Ceremonies, Strategy and Projects

The Strategic Project Manager

The concepts of scrum are powerful in business, not only in software development but also in other areas. This post reviews the basics of agile scrum roles, ceremonies, and their impact on developing strategy and managing projects. The developers perform the work. Agile Scrum and Strategy. Agile Scrum Roles.

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Closing Matters: Overcoming Common Challenges in Project Closeout

Wrike

It involves completing the remaining work, conducting a thorough review of project performance, and formally closing the project by satisfying all contractual obligations. These unresolved issues can impact the project’s success and need to be addressed before the project is closed.

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22 Creative Sourcing Strategies to Attract Passive Candidates

Teamweek

In this article, we’ll be looking at some of the more creative sourcing strategies you could try to help unblock your hiring pipeline and get those passive candidates flowing in. One of the most commonly asked questions when discussing passive candidate sourcing strategies is this: why bother? What went wrong?

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Billable vs Non-Billable Hours: Difference, Strategies & More

Teamweek

Resistance to change Not everyone embraces new time-tracking tools and strategies. Cost implication Small companies and start-ups, in particular, must keep a close eye on their bottom lines. Many think investing in advanced time-tracking software systems might pose a cost-related challenge. But that doesn’t have to be the case.