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Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management: UVA Darden Course Review

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I’ve put together this Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management course review to answer all your questions so you can save time deciding whether it is right for you. In the review, I’ll share: Why I think this is such a popular course for project managers Who it’s most suited for How to get the most out of the course.

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Virtual Leadership [Book Review]

Rebel’s Guide to PM

So, in the normal style of my book reviews, let me tell you more about what’s in the book and what else I thought about it. Penny says that it’s important to define virtual work before you understand what virtual teams are. Virtual work is supported by communications technology that helps people to connect when far apart.

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What is a technical project manager? (And why you should think about becoming one)

Planio

As products become more complex, technical project managers have quickly become the holy grail for growing businesses. Technical project managers (TPM) bridge the gap between understanding what’s technically possible in a project and managing the resources, timelines, and expectations to get it done. First, learn the basics.

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A Simple Exercise To Define The Product Of Your Scrum Team

Scrum.org

How can I help my team define success criteria? Check the video to learn how these questions were answered. What if the product is a feature, a platform, or a technical component? Due to the many dependencies, the team has with other teams, departments, and suppliers, it’s not possible to ship fast.

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The 12 Agile Principles: Definitions & How to Use Them

ProjectManager.com

The agile principles are statements that define the agile methodology and also act as best practices for agile teams. The agile principles and core values are documented in the agile manifesto , a brief document that defines agile. The writers of the agile manifesto agreed on 12 principles that define how to run an agile project.

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How You Define Success in Agile Matters

Leading Agile

Watch this video to find out. Video Transcript Maybe it’s just the callers, but I notice a frequent occurrence: many individuals avoid mentioning Agile nowadays. We even created a response video. Perhaps we can include a link to it below this video. They possess some autonomy regarding their technical framework.

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7 Hidden dangers of project management (Or why even well-planned projects sometimes fail)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Despite your efforts to clearly define the scope, time and resources necessary to successfully complete the projects, things simply don’t always go according to plan. Scope creep It’s imperative to clearly define: What the project will deliver When it will be complete How much it will cost Who will do the work How the project will be done.

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