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The 12 Agile Principles: Definitions & How to Use Them

ProjectManager.com

Agile is a project management methodology that allows development teams to set up a dynamic work management framework. If you did the due diligence beforehand, then you can trust them to do the work. Of course you’ll monitor that work, and step in as needed, but stay out of their way. Fix them now.

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SWOT analysis in project management: definition, instruction & example

Inloox

Assessment of threats It draws attention to potential external risks and threats that could negatively impact the project. This knowledge enables the project team to develop and implement risk management strategies to avoid potential obstacles or mitigate their impact.

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When Done is Too Hard

Scrum.org

"The Development Team consists of professionals who do the work of delivering a potentially releasable Increment of "Done" product at the end of each Sprint." - The Scrum Guide. The Scrum Guide is markedly ambitious in the standard of professionalism it demands of a team. Review Ready.

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Is it professional to finish the Sprint at 9pm?

Scrum.org

It is planned by the Product Owner that the increment that will be inspected tomorrow will be released at the end of the Sprint Review. The Scrum Master says, "The team stays until 9:00 p.m. Is this behavior really aligned with the sustainable pace advocated by the Agile Manifesto and Scrum's values ? Are you certain?

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Embrace a Scrum Revolution: Your New Year's Resolution Guide

Scrum.org

The switch from 'how many points' to 'how many items' can be a game-changer in simplifying estimation setting realistic expectations, and achieving consistent, sustainable progress. In the pursuit of continuous improvement, Scrum teams can find inspiration and enhanced practices by incorporating elements from Kanban. 4) Try Scrum.

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Why Agile Engineering Practices in Software Development Are Essential to Achieve Agility

Scrum.org

Compare this to an athlete running in a zig-zag through a course of pre-positioned cones and the reactive component is missing. Sticking with the sports analogy, the athlete running through the cones tries to reach each one as quickly as possible, and then run in the direction of the next until the end of the course. Sheppard & W.

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Agile Portfolio Management Framework for the Strategic PM

The Strategic Project Manager

The portfolio is constantly reviewed and adjusted based on the changing business needs and market conditions. Agile Portfolio Management utilizes several key Agile principles, including embracing change, delivering value frequently, involving the customer throughout the development process, and encouraging simplicity.

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