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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. I find a ToR is helpful when there’s a technical stream of work being led by someone, and then other strands being picked up by other people. What is a Terms of Reference document? I’m glad you asked.

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How to Use An Action Log (& Free Template)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I like a spreadsheet as it's easy to filter, and everyone can access it and refer to it. It doesn't matter what tech you use (or none) as long as it is a single repository for all your project's To Dos, and preferably sortable so you can see owners and due dates. Personally, I would keep your columns to the minimum.

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Virtual Leadership [Book Review]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

So, in the normal style of my book reviews, let me tell you more about what’s in the book and what else I thought about it. Virtual work is supported by communications technology that helps people to connect when far apart. What Is A Virtual Team? A virtual team, then, is any team that works like that. Easy Retrospectives.

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Service Management and The Post Office Scandal

The IIL Blog

Why Governance is Important By Sophie Hussey Picture yourself on a stage in a massive room at a conference at the ExCeL in London, about to take part in a panel discussion about The Post Office scandal and the links to service management. This could be nothing further from the truth. Is it working for you? If not, why not? Does it add value?

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Getting the Outcomes You Want From Technical Spikes

Leading Agile

She had just taken over this part of the organization, and I was the technical consultant tasked making her dreams come true: working-tested product in the demo. The sole outcome of a technical spike is to learn if we can accomplish building working-tested product using the proposed methodology within a time-box. What is the time-box?

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The Role of Values-Based Leadership in the Digital Age

The IIL Blog

A study by the Harvard Business Review shows that teams utilizing collective intelligence outperform their peers by 66%. Upholding Digital Ethics : As technology advances, ethical dilemmas related to automation, AI, and data privacy are coming to the fore. Register here. MQ Learning is a top-tier Swiss EduQua-certified L&D Academy.

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

Scrum.org

Others may think a code review is needed before the work can be considered done. At the Sprint Review event, progress towards the Product Goal is discussed. Prevents the accumulation of additional technical debt. Technical Debt refers to Developers' decisions to trade quality for speed. Improves product quality.