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More Business Value

Scrum.org

If you like to explore how the 5 Scrum Values are directly tied to business value, please join me in this free online learning event on Monday FEB 24. In my last blog post, we looked at Focus as one of the 5 Scrum Values and explored how this Scrum Value is directly linked to business value. . Complimentary Scrum Poster Today we want to take a slightly different approach and look at it this topic from a little more pessimistic angle.

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Agile Methodology vs. Traditional Forms of Project Management for Software Developers

MPUG

Something of a revolution has occurred in the software development arena over the last few decades. Many companies, large and small, have converted to Agile project management methodology instead of the classic Waterfall type approaches that had dominated the development landscape some years ago. In my view, the reason for this is simple. The software development industry had one of the worst track records for delivering products on time and according to budget.

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How the Savvy PMO Does Demand Management

Planview

Could your work intake and demand management processes use some sprucing up? Have no fear, the Savvy PMO is here! This blog series is for you whether you are inundated with work requests, need a more streamlined process, require better scoring and prioritization, or have other challenges with demand management. Using a formalized demand management process, your organization can collect and evaluate work requests consistently and transparently.

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Keep the ducks in a row – scope management

ProProject Manager

If you’re not a project manager, you are probably unaware of scope management. I was wrapping up phase one of a complicated infrastructure project. We were installing a large Storage Area Network (SAN) to handle all the U.S. and Canadian Training Centers – 10 locations if I remember correctly – with around 75 training rooms. I was feeling good that we were almost done, and I was planning the close-out of this phase.

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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 Ensure Your Projects Don’t Go Over Budget

Wrike

One of the biggest issues professional service directors face in their careers is how to get a project back on track once it has gone over budget. But, perhaps the better question is, how do we prevent over-budget projects in the first place? In this guide, we’ll go over the best way to create a project budget plan, how to gracefully deal with a project behind schedule, and more. .

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Live Mini Course: Master RACI Charts in 30 Minutes

The Digital Project Manager

This content is exclusive to DPM Pro Members! DPM Pro Members get: Instant access to. The post Live Mini Course: Master RACI Charts in 30 Minutes appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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How Tiny Moments Of Creativity Can Make A Big Impact On Your Work

Trello

There are plenty of people in the world who seem to have an innate, creative talent. It’s like magic the moment their paintbrush hits the easel, their fingertips reach a keyboard, or their pen hits paper.

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Lean Portfolio Management w/ Tina Wang

Leading Agile

Listen to the SoundNotes Podcast on the go! Find and subscribe to SoundNotes on: Apple Podcasts. Google Play. Spotify. Soundcloud. RSS. This week in LeadingAgile’s SoundNotes, Tina Wang spends some time with Dave talking about Lean Portfolio Management. During the conversation, Tina and Dave cover exactly what Lean Portfolio Management is and how it differs from a more traditional approach to Portfolio Management.

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Sitetracker Named as One of the Best Places to Work

Sitetracker

Posted originally via PR Newswire The Business Intelligence Group today announced that it has recognized Sitetracker with a coveted Best Places to Work award. The Business Intelligence Group honors companies who help their employees accelerate their careers, knowledge and performance. “Building a great company starts with your team, that’s why we have always taken employee satisfaction, inclusion and diversity so seriously,” said Ethan Jayson, Senior Director of People Operatio

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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