Epicflow Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

This article is inspired by the webinar featuring Epicflow co-founder Jan Willem Tromp and professor Mario Vanhoucke based on his latest book “The Illusion of Control: Project Data, Computer Algorithms and Human Intuition for Project Management and Control”.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 28, 2024

TL; DR: Agile Laws in Software Development On many occasions, working with agile teams has amplified existing organizational, technical, and cultural challenges in many organizations. Exercising more command & control to counter complexity does not work, as any experienced leader will note.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 5, 2024

Agile project management, particularly in the context of software development, has long been seen as a dynamic, flexible approach to handling the complexities and uncertainties of modern projects. It's not just about acquiring knowledge, but applying it to foster growth and innovation. Just ask!

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Software development is an integral part of the modern world. In today’s digital age, software is used in virtually every industry, from healthcare to finance to entertainment. However, for those outside of the field, software development can seem like a complex and mysterious process.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

You probably already know that you need a quality management plan , and that management, assurance and control are the pillars of doing it right. The basics: defining quality Knowing how you are going to manage quality feeds into your quality plan (obviously). What does it mean to “do” project quality? Tip: Avoid scope creep!

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving digital landscape, innovation is the driving force behind success. With advancements in technology, there has been a paradigm shift in the way organizations approach innovation. But how did the concept of citizen developers come into existence?

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

These innovative tools are poised to revolutionize project processes, augment decision-making capabilities, and optimize resource utilization. Project managers are increasingly tasked with incorporating ESG principles into project planning and execution, aligning project outcomes with broader societal goals.

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Wrike

JANUARY 12, 2024

Today, we’re going to discuss the ins and outs of the NPD process, an effective method that can accelerate innovation, bring new ideas and designs to market, and propel you to success. The NPD process is a systematic approach to developing and launching new products or services. Try Wrike for free What is the NPD process?

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 2, 2023

While fixed deadlines may seem like a weapon that allows us to stay in control, they frequently underestimate the dynamic nature of complex environments and create obstacles that can damage the project’s performance. This approach acknowledges constant change, and plans must be agile enough to accommodate it.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 14, 2023

When requirements are set in stone at the beginning of a project or initiative, the team can miss out on valuable learning opportunities that arise during the development process. These insights might lead to more innovative solutions, improved functionality, or a clearer understanding of user needs.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Last week I was invited to give a lecture at the Free University of Amsterdam at the faculty for Digital Business Innovation. It confirmed my preconception that regular education struggles to keep up with developments in our field. Studying the software development industry through the lens of scientific papers is a history lesson.

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nTask

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

As you know that coming up with a brilliant and innovative idea is hard but it is still easier than actually executing that idea. For that, you need a Project Execution Plan (PEP). Project Execution Plan (PEP). But what if they just stay as words and are not put into action by the company?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 9, 2024

Scrum Solution : Scrum’s Product Backlog, guided by a clear Product Vision and Product Goal, establishes a strategic direction for the development initiative. Sprint Planning then breaks this down into actionable objectives via the Sprint Goal, which acts as a beacon during each Sprint, focusing efforts on high-value tasks.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

As organizations strive for efficiency, productivity, and innovation, project managers must adapt to this new reality. Consider a software development project where an AI tool reads and analyzes code repositories and development timelines. Attach your project plan/schedule].

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The task here is to identify, analyze, control and ultimately minimize risks. For example, the nature of the project or the planning also play a major role here. This type of risk is easier to control, since the project team can exert a direct influence on the project environment. Know the risks in your project!

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

Each methodology is relevant in its own right, unlocking potential, driving innovation, and ensuring that your projects meet expectations. Ready to transform your approach to project management and software development? Columns include "Reported," "Confirmed," "In Development," "Testing," and "Deployed."

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2018

These characteristics can be analyzed to control and improve them. Again, you’ll use a data collection plan until you discover the root causes of the problem. Then create an implementation plan, and execute improvements. Be sure to update that plan as needed. What Are the Features of Six Sigma? Six Sigma and Agile.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 8, 2023

A quality plan is an integral part of any business strategy. By developing a comprehensive quality plan, businesses can ensure excellence in execution, improve customer satisfaction, and drive overall success. Understanding the Importance of a Quality Plan Quality is a fundamental aspect of business execution.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 31, 2021

From that, we can create Velocity and Burndown to help the Product Owner plan and the Development Team deliver. It improves an organization’s ability to compete on its software capabilities by using evidence to focus investments on areas that will create the highest value for the entire organization. Ability to Innovate Metrics.

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NimbleWork

MARCH 7, 2024

Improving on the plan based on feedback, knowledge of internal processes and changing external dynamics that may impact organizational behavior becomes an ongoing process. Naturally, the time spent executing may be longer than expected and planned. Execute actionable guidelines based on a proven framework to realize these goals.

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Ganttic

APRIL 11, 2024

Croatian-based Q agency knows a thing or two about software development. Dedicated to resource planning “When an agency is smaller than 300 people, then the many departments can work together to figure out how to allocate resources. And keep all of Q’s teams on track to complete these projects most efficiently.

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Wrike

JANUARY 11, 2022

For managers who prefer adjusting their project plan as work progresses, Agile project management is a great option. When managers focus on planning and execution in shorter-term time waves, it is known as rolling wave planning or wave planning. What is rolling wave planning? Benefits of rolling wave planning.

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Scrum.org

JULY 25, 2023

Agile eliminates the need for planning or documentation. Scrum is applicable for software development only. These misconceptions underscore the importance of developing a comprehensive understanding of Agile and Scrum beyond superficial practices. Neglect on customer collaboration and feedback.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 27, 2021

His innovations in industrial engineering, particularly in time and motion studies, paid off in dramatic improvements in productivity. With the outcome controlled and repeatable, management focuses on best practices and incentivising people to work faster and harder. Output was the only control and correlated directly to profitability.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 7, 2023

The Japanese also value and take pride in careful planning and flawless execution. Teams that have the right degree of peer-pressure to keep each other accountable are less likely to suffer from collective under performance, and to fall back to top-down control later. This pressure instead must come from within.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

Project teams must be educated in data and information confidentiality and security issues when using AI material for product development. People such as authors, musicians, photographers, software development professionals, and others create intellectual property from which they expect to receive royalties and other forms of compensation.

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Moira Alexander

APRIL 24, 2017

Agile Software Development - goes over fundamental agile concepts to enhance your software development skills. Managing Projects with Microsoft Project - a course on how to successfully plan and design your own projects using Microsoft Project, the go-to app for project managers. Related Video.

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TechEmpower - Project Management

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

That’s why we’re planning on building most of our sites this way in the future. This gives Mark more control over the process, without requiring him to write much, and gives the LLM more to work with. Share an anecdote that showcases your innovative teaching methods. cto , infotech , innovation , product , project , saas

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

This gap occurs when you’re trying to plan, but often only manifests when you are trying to execute the plan. So, instead of accepting that we may never know everything we’ll need to know up front, we double down on detailed plans and estimates. Instead, we think we just didn’t have enough controls. So, what now then?

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Productivity Land

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

And despite all remote work challenges , software developers have much to offer. This popular collaboration software offers multiple features and free and paid plans. If you are a small business owner looking for an affordable team collaboration tool, explore these top five alternatives to Slack software.

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Agilemania

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Be it monitoring and control, collaboration, stakeholders onboarding, change management, and governance methods, the problems only keep increasing. Software and IT teams delivering in an agile way alone isn’t enough. They are open to innovation and help the team in defining goals and perceptions to communicate strategic vision clearly.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2021

A good starting point would be working with the “Manifesto of Agile Software Development,” particularly ensuring that stakeholders understand that adapting to change over following a plan is paramount for the organization’s future success. Proven examples are user story mapping or product roadmap planning workshops. (It

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 8, 2024

This customization allows more predictable and controlled project outcomes and effectively bridges the gap between project planning and execution. Evaluating Your Project Environment: Consider the project's context and analyze regulatory, technological, and market variables that could influence your development approach.

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Leading Agile

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Innovation. You can’t innovate if you aren’t freed up to explore what works.Ultimately software development slows down as soon as you’re afraid of change. So to make Agile and DevOps work, we start by orchestrating and putting in compensating controls to start managing the dependencies until we can break them.

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Planio

MAY 8, 2023

Planning 3. Monitoring and controlling 5. with examples of IT projects) IT project management is the process of planning, organizing, running, and managing information technology projects. ⚔️ Same situation: They’ll lead experts such as Software Developers, Business Analysts, Product Owners, or Infrastructure Managers.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 25, 2021

The reasons for this are apparent, with software eating the world and the pace of innovation accelerating as the market-entry barriers of the technology sector are continuously lowered. Venture capital is also widely available, and startups are gaining an innovative advantage over established organizations.

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Planio

MAY 18, 2021

Agile planning is a process for reconciling your long-term product vision with the inevitable near-term iterations that will influence its development. What is long-term Agile Planning (and why is it so hard to get right?). Planning a long-term Agile roadmap: Themes, outcomes, and best guesses. Plan long-term!

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