ActiveCollab

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

What are cross-functional teams? The most basic definition of a cross-functional team is that it presents a group made up of people coming from different functional areas within a company. They can either be a primary form of organizational structure within a company or exist in addition to the company's main organizational structure. Cross-functional teams have become more prevalent recently for three primary reasons: they improve coordination and integration, expand organizational boundaries,

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

I was recently asked. What should each role be doing during the Sprint? So, I took a copy of the latest Scrum Guide (November 2017), read it (again) and broke it down for them and now for you! . The items below are taken directly from the Scrum Guide Novermber 2017 and so may see vague or less prescriptive than you're expecting. As Scrum is framework, your teams may be doing additional things in the events - which is fine,as long as they're getting value from doing the actions.

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Teamweek

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Microsoft Excel is a popular tool to create data-driven charts. However, it does not come with Gantt charts. If you’re looking for a step-by-step tutorial on how to make a Gantt chart in Excel, this article is for you. In this article you’ll learn: What is a Gantt chart? What are the important elements of a Gantt chart? Advantages and disadvantages of creating Gantt charts in Excel Step-by-step process to create a Gantt chart using Excel Free Excel Gantt chart templates A simpler and free altern

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

As I look back at 10+ years I of being a guide for organizations on the path to Agility, I have come to the dreadful realization that I have failed more than I have succeeded. And as I look back at some of my more cringe-worthy failures, I am trying to reassure and forgive myself with this quote from Maya Angelou -. “Do the best you can until you know better.

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

A job interview for both an employer and a hiring candidate can be a stressful and time-consuming activity. A recent CareerBuilder survey reported that three out of four employers felt that they had hired wrongly for a position. Of course, this wrong hire comes with a cost. On average, companies spend $14,900.00 annually each time they make a mismatched hire.

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Velociteach

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

We know you have a lot of choices when it comes to how you earn your PDUs and maintain your PMI® certifications. Thousands of PMs put their trust in our online courses, and we don’t take that lightly. As a way to ensure you get an accurate description of the online course(s) you might buy, […] The post Experience a Free Trial appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.

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Trello

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

As you sip your morning coffee and reflect on the days that have passed and the ones still to come, ask yourself this: how motivated and engaged is your team? How are you supporting them to work collaboratively and productively?

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Teamweek

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Hey Togglers, Things do look different around here, don’t they? On the 7th of September we updated our public web and all of our apps with a fresh new look, including a bold new color scheme. It took a huge amount of time and effort from our wonderful teams and we’re really proud of our new brand! However–. We received some user feedback that our new palette was making our product less accessible, particularly to those who experience color blindness.

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