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SWOT analysis in project management: definition, instruction & example

Inloox

How to perform a SWOT analysis Once the SWOT analysis is completed: 5 key approaches for strategy development Concrete example: SWOT analysis in a software development project Conclusion 1. Control risks Develop prevention and reaction strategies for known and potential risks. What is a SWOT analysis?

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How to Manage Project Scope Without Scope Creep (with examples)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

The term refers to how the project’s requirements or feature list grows over time without proper control. Scope creep is the more common term but you might hear both, especially if you are working in software development. What is change control and why is it important? Example of scope creep in software development.

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Navigating the Human Element in Agile: A Deep Dive into Team Dynamics and Collaboration

NimbleWork

These factors include the skills (and upskill) requirements on individuals, changing and dynamic roles and responsibilities among team members, levels of autonomy, control and empowerment available to individuals and teams. So how do you navigate the human element in Agile transformation?

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Agile and Current Technology: Are We Adapting or Missing the Mark?

Leading Agile

When the Agile Manifesto was created 21 years ago, software development, technology, and the world, in general, were different. Because of this small scope of software development, it was easy for small teams to operate with autonomy. This leads to the following: Teams can’t encapsulate software development.

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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. Or when the kitchen is clean?

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Risks in the project: an overview

Inloox

The task here is to identify, analyze, control and ultimately minimize risks. This type of risk is easier to control, since the project team can exert a direct influence on the project environment. External risks, on the other hand, originate outside the sphere of influence of the project team.

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Project Management Guidelines (Part 1) - What We Can Learn From Project Failures

Inloox

Another reason can be the influence of the project environment or a high number of stakeholders. A good project manager knows that some developments are out of their control. The only way to relieve that stress is to remain calm about the situation and take action to keep the situation under control.