Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2023

Technical failure: this creates a program integration risk as what you are building might not sit in the organization’s architecture any longer. Bring in technical specialists as required. Data about how far off the original estimates were is needed to make accurate forecasts.

Underperforming Technical Team 408

Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Sustainability Estimate 408

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2022

Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead. A project manager knows that these project fundamentals will guide decisions throughout the project, so their role in this initial phase is to support the team in forming a shared understanding and clear definitions of these fundamentals.

Technical Review 403

Technical Review Development Team Review Risk Management Agile 403

ProjectManager.com

JULY 24, 2024

Let’s start by digging deeper into the definition of organizational project management and the various components that make it up. It can also improve estimating, deliver projects closer to the planned deadlines and achieve better performance and results. They help select projects and deal with budgets, risk and reporting.

PMO 269

PMO Software Review Logistics Governance 269

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

A POC elicits feedback from everyone involved in a project, including those who might not have otherwise contributed, thereby mitigating unforeseen risk. In this context, it is about finding solutions to technical problems. There’s a lot of research and review that takes place. That’s not all a proof of concept does.

Technical Review 201

Technical Review Software Review Defining Software Developers 201

Scrum.org

MAY 15, 2023

Explain the benefits and drawbacks of different estimation techniques. Suggest how to help the Scrum team balance technical debt and new feature development. Create a Definition of Done. Create a Definition of Done considering the following [your criteria]. Compare [tech A] and [tech B]: performance, ease, scalability.

ChatGPT 188

ChatGPT Technical Review SCRUM Artificial Inteligence 188

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Cost overrun is not cost escalation; that term is used to describe an anticipated increase in a budgeted cost, say due to inflation. It’s an unexpected cost, due to an underestimation during the budgeting process or another reason. Political-economic – This is due to strategic misrepresentation of scope and budget.

Technical Review 236

Technical Review Software Review Budget Estimate 236

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Then we’ll learn about a project assumption log and how assumptions differ from constraints and risk. You’re estimating costs, duration and more. Analyzing assumptions is part of project risk management. This is a key piece of data for creating your project plan and reviewing it throughout the course of the project.

Software Review 324

Software Review Risk Management Technical Review Risk 324

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Information technology (IT) runs most businesses. This will include an accurate estimate of decentralized IT spending and shadow IT spending, the former being the distribution of functions, control and information, while the latter is IT-related hardware and software use without the knowledge of the IT department.

Budget 345

Budget Software Review Infrastructure Monitoring 345

Project Risk Coach

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Vague risk statements lead to poor risk response planning. When organizations or project teams fail to respond to significant risks (i.e., Risk management starts with identifying risks and writing clear risk statements. Why do people define risks poorly? Test Your Risk Statements.

Risk 191

Risk Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management Technical Review 191

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 21, 2021

Today I’m interviewing Rachel Mata , Lead Project Manager at Edu-tech company Instructor Brandon. We should be focusing on enhancing our ability to adapt, adjust to risks, and changes we were not expecting. That will bring you SOOO much internal gratification that will definitely be worth the hard work and effort.

Technical Review 468

Technical Review Logistics Innovation 2019 468

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2024

While definitions of quality vary between professional organizations, they all have “being fit for purpose” as a common theme. The ISO 9001 definition is very similar to APM’s, as is the definition in the PMI PMBOK ®. You can create your own definition if you want, but “fit for purpose” works for us.

Software Review 330

Software Review Technical Review Budget Defining 330

PM Basics

MARCH 5, 2019

How to select a Risk Response Strategy? Here you will find examples of risk responses for both threats and opportunities. But there’s a catch: You may have a limited mindset in regards to dealing with risks. So, I would suggest you review examples of dealing with different risks on a real project first.

Risk 84

Risk Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Risk Management 84

MPUG

JANUARY 8, 2024

By definition, there can be no data on exactly how long this unique effort will take. The solution, of course, is estimating. There is a whole science to estimation, and it would be possible to go very deeply into this. But before we start, let’s tackle the Estimation Elephant in the Room….

Estimate 52

Estimate Technical Review Risk Management Closing 52

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 3, 2022

Project definition. The project definition is something I’d definitely include in a project plan. I use Vizzlo ( read my review of Vizzlo here ). Risk management plan. Here’s where you set out how you are going to manage risk. If your company has a standard risk management process, refer to that here.

Planning 326

Planning Software Review Risk Management Estimate 326

Scrum.org

JULY 10, 2018

Often I hear people say that Scrum does not take care of risk: there is no risk log, risk is not on the agenda of the Sprint Review or Retrospective as a standard agenda-item. That's a risk right there! How is risk managed in Scrum? Scrum is all about risk management. That's a very broad definition.

Risk Management 123

Risk Management Risk Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 123

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2024

Read next: My review of Who Gets Promoted, Who Doesn't and Why by Donald Asher. If you don't talk about problems then you risk hitting your manager with bad news. Not doing lessons learned Most post-implementation reviews end up with a list of lessons captured. People find out if you exaggerate the truth. So don't do it.

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Technical Review Leadership 261

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 2, 2020

Project managers are well aware of this and spend much of their time planning in order to avoid negative risk and its potential impact. There are many tools that can mitigate risk in a project, but it also takes skill in something called project controls. Cost estimates. Risk management. Methodology. General oversight.

Controlling 415

Controlling Underperforming Technical Team Estimate Risk Management 415

Scrum.org

MAY 8, 2023

Product Backlog refinement : The Product Owner and Developers collaborate to refine, estimate, and order the Product Backlog items based on value, risk, and dependencies. Technical decisions : Developers negotiate architectural choices, design patterns, and code practices to implement the best technical solutions.

SCRUM 168

SCRUM Agile Technical Review Software Review 168

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2019

Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead. A project manager knows that these project fundamentals will guide decisions throughout the project, so their role in this initial phase is to support the team in forming a shared understanding and clear definitions of these fundamentals.

Technical Review 394

Technical Review Development Team Review Risk Management Agile 394

Traxidy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Art of Mastering Project Surprises: Easy Strategies for Managing Unplanned Work By: Steve McBroom, Founder, Traxidy (Click to follow me on LinkedIn) In this post, we will review the importance of working through project issues and the associated unplanned project tasks, as they arise, and provide effective strategies to manage them.

Technical Review 109

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Controlling 109

PM Basics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Qualitative risk analysis boosts the chances for project success dramatically. I honestly believe that this risk analysis in more than enough for small and medium projects. Qualitative Risk Analysis is the process of prioritizing risks for further analysis or action by assessing and combining their probability of occurrence and impact.

Risk 59

Risk Risk Management Software Review Technical Review 59

Project Pulse Journal

MAY 8, 2024

It is an essential aspect of project management that involves defining, sequencing, estimating, and allocating resources for activities to ensure timely project completion. Based on the PMBOK Guide 7th Edition, it encompasses defining, sequencing, estimating, and allocating resources for activities to complete the project on time.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Software Review 2024 Estimate 52

PM Basics

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In this article, you’ll find the real-life project risk management plan example. Below the example, you’ll find all the required information and resources to create your Risk Management Plan quickly and for free. Risk Management Plan Definition. Risk Register, WBS). Risk Management Plan Template.

Risk Management 105

Risk Management Risk Planning Technical Review 105

Planio

APRIL 22, 2024

According to some estimates , PMs spend 90% of their time communicating with team members, sponsors, and stakeholders. Re-review and pull out the key elements 4. Current status: In the last four weeks, the project has progressed to plan, completing all the required technical analysis and formally completing the Design Phase (Gate 2).

Executing 88

Executing Fractional CTO Technical Review CTO Hire 88

Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2023

Risk aversion : Organizations may be risk-averse and believe tighter controls will help minimize risks and prevent project failures. For example, there is no elegant way to integrate a team’s Definition of Done. A desire for predictability and standardization across the organization can drive this.

ChatGPT 181

ChatGPT Technical Review 2023 SCRUM 181

Teamweek

JUNE 3, 2024

When there is little room for error due to poor planning, the overall quality of a project can be compromised and may need to be redone, further increasing overall costs. Be more specific in your estimates Detailed, accurate estimates help identify the resources, time, and budget needed for each project to minimize unexpected costs.

Project Cost 59

Project Cost Technical Review Estimate Budget 59

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Bottom-up Estimating A project estimation technique that leverages tactical-level team members/subject matter experts (SMEs) to break down tasks into smaller components to create a more accurate estimate. The consideration is toward a potential project’s technical, economic, legal, operational, and scheduling factors.

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Development Team Review Project Life Cycle Underperforming Technical Team Estimate 148

Wrike

JULY 29, 2021

With about 28% of projects failing due to imprecise cost estimates, it’s clear that your project plan deserves time and attention. Inaccurate forecasts about costs, resources, benefits, and estimated durations can bring project risks that could impact your organization’s profitability and growth opportunities.

Technical Review 36

Technical Review Software Review Estimate Budget 36

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

I like to think of the Daily Scrum as an important opportunity for the Development Team to collectively step back from the technical detail of *what* they are doing and focus for a few minutes about *why* they are doing it. FIX: Try directing stakeholders to the Sprint Review or at least ensuring that they don't disrupt the meeting!

SCRUM 183

SCRUM Development Team Review Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 183

Planio

MARCH 28, 2022

The truth is that ignoring proper project closure opens you up to additional risks , prevents you from implementing lessons learned , and can undermine your credibility as a project leader. The risks of ignoring a dedicated project closure plan. Stage 1: Tie up technical loose ends. Stage 2: Review and document lessons learned.

Closing 78

Closing Software Review Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 78

Scrum.org

JANUARY 15, 2019

Clarity over the amount of work which is thought to remain for a product is one example of transparency, and it is essential to have a definitive Product Backlog which provides it. Unless technical debt is kept under careful control, for example, a product is likely to become unstable and its defect rate will escalate.

SCRUM 153

SCRUM Technical Review Estimate Agile 153

Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2024

Any change forces teams to wait for each other, while generating risks on the overall product quality. The case where interfaces belong to third parties adds another layer of risk to product quality. We have a psychological need to feel competent, and questioning a technology or way of working can generate discomfort.

Agile 146

Agile Technical Review Manufacturing Innovation 146

Herding Cats

MAY 16, 2019

For any system, estimates of future life-cycle costs are subject to varying degrees of uncertainty. The overall uncertainty is not only due to uncertainty in cost estimating methods, but also due to uncertainties in program or system definition or in technical performance. Am I getting. For the planned cost?

Performance Measurement 33

Performance Measurement Technical Review Estimate Risk Management 33

Herding Cats

MARCH 5, 2017

The common definition of the Definition of Done in agile software development is (mostly from the Scrum Alliance and other official Scrum sites): A simple list of activities (coding, comments, unit testing, integration, release notes, design documents, etc.) The Agile Definition of Done is a coders view of the project.

Software Review 28

Software Review Technical Review Performance Measurement Estimate 28

International Institute for Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2022

As technology increases within the next two decades, AI is expected to replace humans in many of the simple and mundane tasks that are part of project and program management activities (Grace et al., The growth of AI can be attributed to several factors, especially: Advances in technology. Risk Management.

Artificial Inteligence 97

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review 2022 2020 97

MPUG

MARCH 8, 2021

Many project managers utilize a Lean-Agile approach when there is high change or churn in project requirements, significant lack of clarity in scope, high complexity to their projects, and/or a larger number of risks associated with such. When you fire a gun in the dark, it’s difficult to aim due to the lack of light.

Lean 64

Lean Software Review Technical Review Agile 64

Planio

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Data from the Harvard Business Review shows that a meager 35% of projects worldwide are deemed successful by the people who build and use them. Identify tasks, estimate timings, and map a timeline Step 4. Consider your risks and put controls in place Step 6. Tasks, due dates, and timelines. Risk approach.

Planning 88

Planning Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Software Developers 88