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Methodologies: more than one way to do it

Musings on Project Management

Did everyone catch Glen Alleman's posting on LinkedIn about the 'Waterfall Myth'? If not, here are a few value-adds from that posting. First up: Glen's definition of sundry methodologies for developing software systems, whether stand-alone, as it were, or embedded with hardware development: Waterfall Approach: Development activities are performed in order, with possibly minor overlap, but with.

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A Guide to Project Closure: 12 Essential Things To Do

Rebel’s Guide to PM

It’s project completion time. That’s the last step of the ‘traditional’ predictive (waterfall) project lifecycle, but even agile projects close. This is the time that project managers wrap up the work. You’re at the end of your project. Your timesheet has a few solitary hours left to book against this work. It feels like the end of an era, but it isn’t over just yet.

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Facilitation tips for Daily Scrum

Scrum.org

So you recently started using Scrum and are struggling to get the most out of the Scrum events? Or, maybe your journey with Scrum has been going on for some time and you still feel that something is missing in your meetings. I hear you! It might be challenging to switch from well known and understood habits and practices, and introduce changes to your process of complex problem solving.

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Agile Governance Demystified

Leading Agile

What is Agile governance? Simply put, Agile governance is a way to maximize the flow of value within an organization in the fastest way possible. Seems straightforward, and it is when you’re applying it inside a relatively new and small organization. In small, lean startups, there aren’t a lot of legacy processes and systems in place to overcome, and your teams are small and conducive to an Agile governance model.

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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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10 Thesen zur Definition of Done

Scrum.org

In Kürze: Prinzipien der Definition of Done. Angesichts der Bedeutung einer praktikablen Definition of Done für den Erfolg eines Scrum-Teams hat es mich immer wieder verwundert, wie nachlässig oder unwissend viele Scrum-Teams in Bezug auf ihre Definition of Done sind. Lassen Sie mich daher erste Prinzipien dieses kritischen Scrum-Erfolgsfaktors mit Ihnen diskutieren, die Ihnen helfen werden, die Effektivität, den Teamgeist und die Reputation Ihres Scrum Teams zu verbessern. ??

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How Do Agile And DevOps Interrelate?

Agilemania

Is DevOps a subset of Agile? Do they complete one another? Can these two be exclusive? Let us explore. There is a common myth that Agile and DevOps cannot work together. But both these approaches work hand in hand to make sure that software products cater to the demands of the market successfully. These two approaches are different, but they can complement each other to ensure that the software industry remains strong.

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Your Guide to the 10 Incredibly Effective Business Analysis Techniques in 2022

nTask

Today's market is data-driven. No matter what type of business you are running, you need data and statistics to check what everyone is doing and ensure that the business strategy you are using will bring in more value. Many businesses face every day because they have too many choices in front of them. So, without […].

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7 Tools That Will Help Developers Make Their Jobs Easier

Tactical Project Management

As a developer, you always look for ways to make your job easier. Whether it is automating tasks, managing projects more efficiently, or finding ways to improve your code quality, there are always tools that can help. This article will look at seven different tools that can help developers make their jobs easier. These tools […]. The post 7 Tools That Will Help Developers Make Their Jobs Easier appeared first on Tactical Project Management.

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Manufacturing Cycle: A Quick Guide

ProjectManager.com

By the time a product shows up on the shelf, it’s been through a much longer journey called the manufacturing cycle. Each product is manufactured from raw materials that need to be procured before the product hits the market. The manufacturing cycle is an essential part of all types of manufacturing. Let’s define the manufacturing cycle, chart its steps and look into related terms such as manufacturing cycle time.

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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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It’s not a challenge; it’s an opportunity!

PM Times

The study of leadership theory can seem daunting to the new leader. The vast amount of material can make it difficult for the student of leadership to determine where to start. One suggestion is to start with the question of why we study leadership theory by considering in what ways leadership can be practically applied, […]. The post It’s not a challenge; it’s an opportunity!

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What Are Projects & How Are They Different From Operations?

PM by PM

As per the PMBOK Guide, a project can be defined as a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. The main difference between projects and operations is that operations are not projects i.e., they are neither temporary nor do they produce unique results. I have written this post to delve into… Read More » What Are Projects & How Are They Different From Operations?

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Workation – productivity killer or performance enhancer?

Resource Guru

I’m sure you’ve seen your fair share of “today’s office” pics across social. Typically it’s a “for the gram” type photo. Perhaps it’s working from a hammock, the beach, a camper van, or even something more “mundane” like a rooftop terrace. Both work locations and home office setups have turned into somewhat of a flex since the rise in remote work, as more and more people are discovering the freedom and flexibility of working not just from home – but from anywhere.