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Spain, Trains, and Incremental Delivery

Scrum.org

A very interesting (and sad) piece of news made headlines in Spain recently that provides some lessons about agile product development and incremental delivery. Through its national rail line Renfe, Spain paid €258 million to design 31 trains. In 2020, train manufacturer CAF secured the contract to build the stock.

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How to Plan to Quit Your Job

Rebel’s Guide to PM

How to quit your job and not feel bad about it You might be ready to move on for lots of reasons, and whether your workplace is a horrible place to be or full of your best friends, there is no need to feel bad about your decision to quit your job. You might be asked to train someone to do your role before you leave.

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Episode 180 –  Fuel Your Project with the Power of Dynamic Documentation

Velociteach

Will your project’s documentation pass the test of time once the project is done and the people are gone? Documentation is at the intersection of information management, organizational design, and personal productivity. Accurate documentation makes teams more efficient and effective. She’s based in Calgary, Alberta.

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What Is Organizational Strategy in Business? (Examples Included)

ProjectManager.com

It’s not only communicative but helps management develop strategic plans so the company can accomplish its goals. Differentiation: Here the company focuses on developing and marketing products that provide greater value rather than cheaper costs for the customer.

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5 Team Productivity Blockers and How to Overcome Them

ProjectManager.com

Team productivity is one of the most important ingredients in business, and it’s everyone’s responsibility to keep themselves on track. Without productivity, projects can fall behind deadlines, leaving teams scrambling to deal with the consequences. Poor Collaboration. Technology Issues.

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PRINCE2 and PMBOK: How They Compare

Rebel’s Guide to PM

There is a lot of documentation but you don’t have to do it all and what you do complete really helps people understand the project scope and get things right. And what are the weak points? Boards can also be overkill for small projects — as can a lot of PRINCE2 documentation. Where can we find those templates?

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How to Create a Team Charter (Example Included)

ProjectManager.com

Just as a project has a charter to define its scope, so too must your team have a charter to put their work in context. Teams need to know the who, what, why, when and how of the project, and a team charter is the perfect way to feed them that information. Let’s explore how to put a team charter together.