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How We Reduced Cycle Time from 164 Days to 8 Days in 6 Months

Scrum.org

BACKGROUND. In December 2020, my friend Adrian Galarza and I delivered a Scrum.org Scrum Pulse Webinar - A Cycle Time Journey: 164 to 8 Days in 6 Months that summarized the journey of Adrian’s Scrum Team. Some key topics that we covered in the webinar were…. How do we define “cycle time” in our context? Why should a business care about reducing cycle time?

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7 Best JotForm Alternatives to Use in 2021

nTask

When you talk about form building through an application, it is very hard to ignore one of the best forms of building software in the market right now and that is JotForm. The application is an incredible tool that allows you to create different forms on all of the mobile devices that you use every day. Despite being a sleeker and more robust application than all of its previous versions, the application is not for everybody, and that is why, in this article, we are going to talk about 7 of the

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Scrum Guide 2020: True leadership is an attitude

Scrum.org

The path towards true leadership. The readers going through this piece more or less know the definition of a Scrum Master. Co-Creators Ken & Jeff, in their Scrum Guide 2020, having introduced exclusively the framework for Scrum, have put it as: “Scrum Masters are true leaders who serve the Scrum Team and the larger organisation.”. The article’s objective is introducing the shift in the mindset or attitude.

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Virtual Learning in 2021: The 7 Trends to Look out for

International Institute for Learning

By Pamela S. Hogle. Digital learning took the spotlight in 2020, as schools, corporations, and organizations of all types abruptly moved to remote learning and working. With hope for rosier days ahead, what does 2021 hold for learning and development (L&D) professionals and online training? These 7 notable trends may influence our lives as L&D pros, learners, and employees: 1.

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Understand Digital Debt, Form a Team, Set Goals, and Plan Roadmap for Transformation

Understanding digital debt is crucial before digital transformation. Assemble a team to assess internal operations, market pressures, and digital debt's impact. Define future digital vision with measurable goals. Refine hypotheses and conduct market analysis. Develop a roadmap for transformation with defined projects, cost estimates, and governance.

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25 Top Enterprise Project Management Software Solutions for 2021

Workzone

Not all enterprise project management solutions are created equal. Some project management software works great for small teams, but will not scale for larger businesses and enterprises. Even if they have most of the functions you need, they don’t have the scope for working with bigger teams and more projects. They’re just not built for it. You wouldn’t try to put out a forest fire with a water pistol after all.

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20 Most Powerful Project Management Software & Tools for 2021

Celoxis

If you own a company, or work for a small business, managing and keeping track of numerous projects at once can be a tedious task. Project management software is a boon for users that work on multiple projects. Finding the right software amongst all available becomes difficult and takes a lot of time into consideration.

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A Simple Example Of A Definition Of Done

Scrum.org

At a recent class, a new Scrum Master asked me for a simple example of a Definition of Done. They also wanted to understand how it differed from the concept of acceptance criteria. This post captures my answer to them and I hope it will help simplify this concept for you. First some explanations of what these terms mean. Acceptance criteria are an optional but commonly used complementary practice to Scrum.

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5 Remote Work Myths to Leave Behind in 2020

PM Times

Written by: CROOW Staff As remote work becomes more and more prevalent across businesses globally, people have formed opinions about what, exactly, it means to be a remote worker.

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How to Pass the Professional Scrum Master (PSM II) Assessment

Agilemania

Advanced Scrum Master with PSM II certification has become one of the essential certification programs for the role of Scrum Master in many organizations. I regularly see people posting the PSM II certificate copy on social media such as LinkedIn and Facebook. They also share the list of books and blogs they have gone through while preparing for the exam.… The post How to Pass the Professional Scrum Master (PSM II) Assessment appeared first on Agilemania.

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Strategic Project Finance Essentials: A Project Manager’s Guide to Financial Metrics

Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar - Sopheon’s Director of Product Management

Empower yourself as a project manager with insights that directly influence the financial landscape and strategic direction of your organization! Join us for a deep dive into the world of financial strategy, as we dissect key metrics that drive CFOs and business leaders’ investment decisions. This session will equip you with the necessary tools to craft compelling business cases as well as a comprehensive understanding of the crucial distinction between capital expenditure and operational expend

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PMP Success Story: Study Consistently and Read the Most Recommended Book by PMs in My Circle – ‘I Want To Be A PMP’

Management Yogi

By Sarayu Gajendra, PMP, CAPM IntroductionI wanted to be Project Management Professional (PMP®) certified to get a job of my choice, earn respect, safety, knowledge, promotion and stability. As soon as I cleared the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exam, I knew my next goal was PMP and then I didn’t know what books to refer to, where I’ll find the materials and what I need to.

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