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How to write a terms of reference with template & examples

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Why use a Terms of Reference document? A Terms of Reference document is a really versatile document. What is a Terms of Reference document? A Terms of Reference is a short document that sets out the scope, boundaries, resources, objectives and constraints for a particular activity. I’m glad you asked.

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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. Scrum is a simple project management framework that facilitates team collaboration on complex product and software development projects.

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Build, Excite, Equip: How to Simplify Change Adoption in Your Projects

Rebel’s Guide to PM

BEE is formed of 3 phases, each split into 3 areas, so you’ve only got 9 steps to review and implement. The book talks about each section of the method, with QR codes that link out to case studies and online tools (smart!). They are: Build: Organization, People, Project. Excite: Create, Inform, Market.

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

Scrum.org

If we don’t have a straightforward answer about a batch of cookies, imagine how much more grey area there might be in something as complex as software development. Without a clear agreement about a Definition of Done, some developers may think they are done after the code is complete. Adds transparency for stakeholders.

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10 Data Protection Questions to Ask Before Starting a New Project

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Yes, you'll have a data protection officer or some other similar role on the team, but you also need to have some basic understanding for what it means for changing your process or building your new software or feature. The simplest example is if your business builds new software. GDPR confers various rights on data subjects (i.e.

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Test First approach sounds simply enough, right?

Scrum.org

As the name "Test First" suggests, you write a test first before the actual code and keep them running all the time. validate the code). Then we have all these practices you hear about residing under this Test First banner - TDD, BDD, and ATDD. Test Driven Development (TDD). Write the code. Refactor Code.

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How to handle production support when using Scrum

Scrum.org

Scrum is a popular framework agile teams use to deliver high-quality software products collaboratively and iteratively. Scrum is often used for software product development. Many Scrum Teams responsible for developing new features for software are also responsible for their production support.

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