Function Point

MARCH 26, 2019

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 26, 2019

If you are involved in any kind of project, you’ll know that project sponsors want to see regular reports. Today I’ve got something for you to make your life a bit easier! It’s a free project status report template that is based on one I use myself for weekly updates to my manager and team. You can adapt it as you see fit to ensure it covers things your colleagues would like to hear about.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 26, 2019

What is Scrum Team Velocity? This is a tricky one, and you need to be answering it in the context of the organization you are interviewing with and its complementary practices. Let’s start with the basics. Velocity is mentioned quite a few times in connection with Scrum in various contexts. First thing you might hear is that the velocity is a measure of the team’s ability to deliver value to the customer.

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Leading Agile

MARCH 26, 2019

Everybody’s on board, so why isn’t Agile working as it should? Understand the top two reasons Agile fails and what you can do about it with our CEO, Mike Cottmeyer. Video Transcript. The challenge with dependencies is that dependencies reduce Agility. Period. Dependencies are going to reduce Agility, so you have two choices. You either manage dependencies, or you break dependencies.

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Planning

Scrum.org

MARCH 26, 2019

I have been fortunate enough to have a successful career as a change agent. I leverage my experience of navigating the world with Cerebral Palsy?—?a world that was not yet ready to deal with a person with a disability?—?to help companies deal with their disability: their inability to change from the status quo. My ted talk helping organizations deal with their disability?

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Susanne Madsen

MARCH 26, 2019

If you’ve followed my blog for a while you will know that I’m a big proponent of working with focus and making the most of the time we have available. Project managers and leaders are busy people who have decisions to make, teams to lead, risks to mitigate, reports to write and clients who need to be communicated with. To get it all done to a high standard, and without spending late nights in the office, it’s crucial to master the ability of working on the most important tasks

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Resource Guru

MARCH 26, 2019

I hate shopping. When it’s time to add to my wardrobe, I know I have a list of decisions to make, like which stores have clothes that work for my size, my style, or my taste? Hunting through several stores for just the right options may be some shopaholics’ idea of a great afternoon, but I am happiest when I find a place that offers me a one-stop shop.

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LiquidPlanner

MARCH 26, 2019

In my previous post, we looked at Deborah Tannen’s work on genderlect and why women and men often misunderstand each other. Here, I share more of her research and a few ideas on how we can become more aware of these differences—not only to improve teamwork but also to help women take charge of their rise to the top. As this is a vast, complex topic, the points below offer a basic starting point.

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