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Everything You Need to Know About Release Managers

Rebel’s Guide to PM

My software projects needed releasing, so we had to follow the formal process and engage with the release manager to make sure that the bug fixes and new features got pushed to the production environment in a controlled way. The role of a release manager is crucial in ensuring that software projects are completed on time and within budget.

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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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Crossing divides

Scrum.org

However, in my experience (which has mainly been within the software development industry) many of these teams appear to be thought of and treated as a delivery capability. Conferences and meetups are another great way for people to broaden knowledge. It is common to see teams now made up of people from different disciplines.

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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. Generative AI (Gen AI): a type of AI that can create new content such as images, audio, music, video, code, and text.

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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. Generative AI (Gen AI): a type of AI that can create new content such as images, audio, music, video, code, and text.

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Collaboration with Structure

Scrum.org

In the fast-paced world of software development, agile methodologies have revolutionized the way teams work. Among the various frameworks, Scrum has emerged as a popular choice for its focus on flexibility and iterative, incremental development.

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False Dichotomy

Scrum.org

An unusual article featured in the latest edition of the Harvard Business Review titled "Case Study: Should I Pitch a New Project-Management System?" For example, the protagonist's frustration stemmed from developers handing off work to testers at the end of each Sprint.

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