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Who said 'hybrid Agile'?

Musings on Project Management

What's the hybrid thing? It's agile coexisting in the same project with a traditional methodology, presumably for the swim lanes that are not software. Some call hybrid agile as: agile in the waterfall Are hybrids practical? After all, the traditional is top down planned, most requirements up front, much system testing at the end, etc. Agile is the not-traditional.

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What challenges do distributed teams pose to others?

Kiron Bondale

Face-to-face communication around a shared modeling surface such as a whiteboard is considered to be a highly effective method of creating shared understanding. When team members are distributed, collaboration tools can help with reducing misunderstandings and miscommunications between team members but can’t fully eliminate those. But what about the impacts of distribution on other roles such as agile leads or senior stakeholders?

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7 Tips on How to Manage a Remote Team

nTask

Productivity embodies a lot of things. Most of which come from self-motivation and dedication. If you want to know how to manage a remote team and increase productivity, this post might help you to become a better version of yourself. A lot of times, it is not so easy to work at optimal levels. Especially, if that sort of “productivity” involves working remotely.

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How to Format a Memo so People Will Read It

Teamweek

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen people react with shock when they’re told about an important departmental meeting or a new company policy. “Didn’t you get the memo?” I would ask. Naturally, they said no. But I know that a review of the company email logs would confirm that they did get it. They just didn’t read it. In this blog, I explain how to write a business memo that they will read and act on.

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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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How to Evolve from Being a Boss to a Leader | TeamGantt

TeamGantt

See 5 characteristics every good leader has in common so you can take your leadership beyond boss status and earn your team’s trust and respect.

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Webinar Recap: Microsoft Teams – The Hub for Information in Office 365

MPUG

Please find below a transcription of the audio portion of Ivor Davies’ Microsoft Teams – The Hub for Information in Office 365 webinar being provided by MPUG for the convenience of our members. You may wish to use this transcript for the purposes of self-paced learning, searching for specific information, and/or performing a quick review of webinar content.