Scrum.org

JANUARY 12, 2023

Scrum Guide 2020 replaced the word "estimation" with "sizing" to include different practices teams use to plan their work. Estimation can mean different things, such as story points or time-based estimates, which can limit and create the illusion that story points are an essential part of Scrum. Sizing, on the other hand, refers to the size of a product backlog item and allows for more flexibility in terms of practices, such as counting cards or using flow-based metrics.

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The Digital Project Manager

JANUARY 12, 2023

If you recall from the previous email management article, we covered Microsoft Outlook. While most email applications offer similar tools to manage the inbox, often they are named or presented differently. In this article I want to go over the Gmail interface and how it differs from Outlook. A primary difference from the Outlook version […]. The post How To Really Organize & Automate Your Email Tasks In Gmail appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 12, 2023

Goal setting is an essential tool supporting agility in complex environments. Various A-B-C formulas lead us to believe it’s a straightforward process, but setting and using goals effectively is challenging. Common pitfalls include not going deep enough with what we aim to achieve and bringing a success-or-failure perspective to the process rather than an empirical mindset.

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nTask

JANUARY 12, 2023

A leader might employ a variety of leadership approaches to be more productive at work. You may have met a leader or manager who explains things to you, helps you, and progresses you during your PM profession. This management style might well have improved your productivity and professional advancement when you lacked experience. Different skill […].

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 12, 2023

What's good this week awesome people. In the previous video we have seen a map you can use to start the journey towards agility at your company. If your company has chosen Scrum as the starting point, the Product Owner has an important role in this journey towards agility. However, I kept seeing companies not investing time to select the right person to be the Product Owner.

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Scoro

JANUARY 12, 2023

Over two-fifths of knowledge workers ( 43% ) believes they have to switch between too many apps just to get basic work done. Regardless of sector, it would be an understatement to say that software plays a key role in productivity, collaboration, and communication. We rely on it every day to make our lives easier. But it can also make our lives harder if we’re not mindful of how we use it.

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nTask

JANUARY 12, 2023

Project managers are responsible for the success of their projects. And, as such, it’s important that they have the right leadership traits. In this article, we’ll take a look at five of the most important leadership traits that define good project managers. By understanding and embracing these traits, you’ll be well on your way to […].

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Management Yogi

JANUARY 12, 2023

Hybrid-Agile management, monitoring, tracking and reporting are complex, even for a seasoned management practitioner. With some key and important tips, you can manage such project quickly and easily. In this post, you will learn five more tips on Agile and Hybrid-Agile Management. This is in continuation of the post I’ve had earlier:CHAMP Certification: 5 Tips for Agile and Hybrid-Agile.

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nTask

JANUARY 12, 2023

Procurement management is an integral part of any company, large or small. It involves the processes and systems used to acquire goods and services from external vendors. It also covers the tasks associated with selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships. For those who are new to procurement management, understanding the fundamentals can be […].

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Project Accelerator News

JANUARY 12, 2023

Communication is one of those vital life skills; it involves information being transmitted between a sender and a receiver. It is the sender who gives the message – by whatever means – and the receiver who either gets the message verbally or in written form. The success of communication relies on the words themselves but also tone and body language and a good balance is necessary for the right message to be imparted and understood by sender and receiver.

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nTask

JANUARY 12, 2023

If you’ve ever felt like your career development has been a little stagnant, then professional development goals are something you should definitely aim to set. Have you ever found yourself wondering what professional development goals are and why they’re so important? If you have, then congratulations! You’re in the right place. Well, this blog is […].

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Scoro

JANUARY 12, 2023

Over two-fifths of knowledge workers ( 43% ) believe they have to switch between too many apps just to get basic work done. Regardless of sector, it would be an understatement to say that software plays a key role in productivity, collaboration, and communication. We rely on it every day to make our lives easier. But it can also make our lives harder if we’re not mindful of how we use it.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

JANUARY 12, 2023

Why do you want a PMO? That’s a hell of a question to ask when you’re the consultant asking a client why they want to start a Project Management Office (PMO). But, it’s one I felt necessary because thus far their reasoning wasn’t sound. Responses had been between “I read somewhere that…” and “Someone told me we should…” Those aren’t good reasons to start a PMO.

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ActiveCollab

JANUARY 12, 2023

In a business context, the term agile is often linked to project management or, more specifically, software development. However, this concept quickly spread through various industries and made companies quick, responsive, and adaptive to new data. But how are agile [[link] and marketing connected? They have merged into agile marketing, which helps departments design and implement new campaigns, boost sales, and build their market presence.

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Leading Agile

JANUARY 12, 2023

There were 12 Agile principles included in the Agile Manifesto when it was first written. Some still hold up today, but some were written in a context that doesn’t apply to business today. In this video, Mike explores which Agile principles still apply today. He connects which ones succeed in large complex organizations typically undergoing a Transformation.

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The Digital Project Manager

JANUARY 12, 2023

If you’re looking for new ways to manage your projects that improve alignment, accountability, and execution, you might consider portfolio management vs. project management. In this article, we’ll discuss the key differences between portfolio management and project management so that you can decide which approach is best for you. I’ll cover: What Is Project Portfolio […].

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 12, 2023

Scrum is founded on empirical process control, and transparency is one of the three pillars. During each of the Scrum Events, and throughout the Sprint itself, the Scrum Team and the stakeholders need transparency so there is a common understanding. Transparency as such is way more than bringing “visibility”. It is about reaching ”a common understanding”.

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nTask

JANUARY 12, 2023

Are you looking for ways to boost your team’s productivity? If so, you’re in luck! In this article, we’ll discuss seven team-building skills that can help. By incorporating these skills into your team’s routine, you’ll be able to improve communication, coordination, and collaboration. Not only that, but you’ll also create a more positive work environment […].

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Sitetracker

JANUARY 12, 2023

Heading into 2023, the wireless industry’s thought leaders expect a continued focus on fixed wireless access, further development of the network edge and increasing use cutting-edge technologies like robotics and artificial intelligence. The post Wireless leaders look ahead to 2023 appeared first on Sitetracker.

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LiquidPlanner

JANUARY 12, 2023

The traditional method for estimating project work using single-point (or fixed) estimates has a few drawbacks: It’s hard to provide a single accurate estimate, especially for something new. People tend to provide estimates that are too optimistic because they don’t want to let you down. As a project manager, you’re probably familiar with the result: you can’t see or manage uncertainty in your project schedules, so you end up missing the deadlines you thought were realist

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Sitetracker

JANUARY 12, 2023

Sitetracker announced its Quickstart implementation for residential solar companies. This process gets residential solar companies implemented with Sitetracker’s set of industry-proven workflows in just a matter of weeks so they can realize operational efficiencies sooner and deploy assets faster. The post Sitetracker announces Residential Solar Quickstart to speed adoption appeared first on Sitetracker.

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Epicflow Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Efficient resource management is at the heart of efficient delivery of projects and business performance in general. But in a multi-project environment, it can be incredibly challenging to allocate and manage employees in such a way that they have a balanced workload, are productive, and ensure seamless delivery of all projects. . What resource management challenges are typical for a multi-project setting?

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Teamweek

JANUARY 12, 2023

Your team or company is growing, and you have a critical hiring decision to make — choosing a specialist vs generalist employee. Whether your organization is a startup or a larger corporation, making the right choice can create the synergy your business needs to save costs, work more efficiently, and improve resilience. So… a swiss-knife or a bread knife?

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