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What’s the big deal about the Definition of Done in Scrum?

Scrum.org

People may not see the point when they hear about the Definition of Done in Scrum. They may say, "We are so sick of talking about the Definition of Done," or “Why does this matter?” First and foremost, what is a Definition of Done? The Definition of Done is a document that clarifies these questions.

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Everything You Need to Know About Release Managers

Rebel’s Guide to PM

You’ll need an understanding of the software development lifecycle and analytical skills will help you stay on top of how changes are impacting the different environments. Release managers play an important role in managing risk during the software development process – because no one wants buggy software in prod.

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Scrum Methodology: Roles, Events & Artifacts

ProjectManager.com

The scrum methodology was developed as a response to rigid project management approaches such as the waterfall method, which didn’t adapt to the needs of agile product and software development teams. We’ll explore the scrum methodology in-depth, but before that, let’s start with a simple scrum definition. Scrum Values.

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What Does Being a Cross-Functional Team in Scrum Mean?

Scrum.org

Let's explore this topic in an agile software development context. You have developers who write code, testers who ensure quality, designers who create user interfaces, etc. They work together autonomously, leveraging their varied expertise to deliver high-quality software increments.

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How Is Artificial Intelligence Being Used in Project Management?

The IIL Blog

And so, we were not at all surprised to see that at IIL’s November International Project Management Day Virtual Conference , the most attendance in any one session was at the panel discussion on, you guessed it: AI. To start with, this article will provide you with some key definitions in the world of AI. Scenario-Based Prompts.

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Risk Breakdown Structure for Projects: A Complete Guide to RBS

ProjectManager.com

A risk breakdown structure is a simple grid, with a broad definition of the risk at the top, with more specific definitions as you move down the grid. For example, software development might have product engineering, development environment and program constraints. An example of a software development RBS.

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How Is Artificial Intelligence Being Used in Project Management?

The IIL Blog

And so, we were not at all surprised to see that at IIL’s November International Project Management Day Virtual Conference , the most attendance in any one session was at the panel discussion on, you guessed it: AI. To start with, this article will provide you with some key definitions in the world of AI. Scenario-Based Prompts.