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Lack of Education is a Root Cause of Poor Agile Performance

Scrum.org

The first paper was a 2012 study on the tensions with remote (off-shoring) teams (Ramesh et al Ambidexterity in Agile Development ISR2012). Of course, it is only a very small part of the educational program I am experiencing, but still… The themes covered here on Scrum and Agile are not current in daily practice.

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How to Recover A Troubled Program

Rebel’s Guide to PM

There’s only one thing worse than being told bad news, and that is being told about bad news late. He warns that if you make large changes you push the project off course and it can take a while before you see what you have done. Using an outside assessment team creates objectivity.

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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. Understanding these strengths allows the project team to target them in order to maximize the project's chances of success.

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Episode 185 – Redefining Project Success through Sustainable Project Management

Velociteach

Projects are instrumental in defining an organization’s vision for a more sustainable future. Dr. Joel Carboni talks about Sustainable Project Management, and the goal to achieve a stated objective while considering the project outcome’s entire lifecycle to ensure a net positive environmental, social, and economic impact.

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10 Common Management Challenges Solved by Scrum

Scrum.org

As a manager, tackling team and project challenges effectively can often seem like navigating a complex labyrinth. Unclear Priorities Challenge : Teams often struggle with prioritizing tasks effectively. Lack of Accountability Challenge : Team members are unclear about their responsibilities.

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How to help Scrum Teams embrace self-management

Scrum.org

Embracing self-management can be challenging for teams transitioning to Scrum. Taking direction from a manager or team leader is easier in some ways—just do what you’re told to do. Most often, though, teams moving to self-management find it infinitely more satisfying. Developing the team’s sense of purpose is also essential.

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Resource Forecasting Guide for Project Managers

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Managing resources in professional services firms is crucial for maintaining sustainability and achieving anticipated employee performance goals. Suppose a project manager has an upcoming project for website development and design. Let’s consider an example of resource forecasting in project management.