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Applying Professional Scrum is Scrum 101 and beyond!

Scrum.org

The Applying Professional Scrum class is frequently overlooked when it comes to public classes. People tend to go for the Professional Scrum Master class or the Professional Scrum Product Owner class instead. And those are really great classes. That is… they’re great for those who already have an understanding of the Scrum framework. . What is the Applying Professional Scrum class?

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7 Habits of Highly Effective Agile Transformation: Synergize

Leading Agile

Habit 6 – Synergize, in our exploration of Stephen R. Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”, is quite significant when it comes to effective agile transformation. This habit, considered the “principles of creative cooperation” by Covey, is the culmination of all the prior Habits 1 through 5. As we’ve seen, each habit builds upon the last, and now with Habit 6, we are at the peak of what it takes to be highly effective.

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How can Developers support Inspection? Back to the foundations of the Scrum framework (21)

Scrum.org

Scrum is founded on empirical process control, and inspection is one of the three pillars. Each of the Scrum accountabilities participates in one or more inspections. If you feel that there are undesired variances for any aspect of your initiative, think about who could best initiate an inspection. Inspection is about detecting undesirable variances in progressing towards agreed goals.

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Weighted Shorted Job First (WSJF) – The Prioritization Technique used in SAFe®

Agilemania

Prioritization is the activity that organizes a set of items or work in order of importance relative to each other. While prioritization is crucial in all aspects of life, it is a vital capability required in complex product development for ensuring the best possible economic outcomes. Given the fixed capacity available and the multitude of constantly changing requirements, prioritization helps focus energies on what needs to get done now versus what can be done later.

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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 Pass the PSM I Assessment (Updated for Scrum Guide 2020)

Scrum.org

In June 2012, I wrote the world's first ever article that advised readers on how to pass the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment from Scrum.org. It was hugely popular and I'm flattered that it's been copied so many times. In the meantime, the world has changed, Scrum has evolved and the PSM I assessment has been changed. I reasoned that it was about time to update my first article.

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Your 2021 Best Guide to Hybrid Teams in Workplace

nTask

Before we embark on the journey of exploring hybrid teams in the workplace, let us explain what is meant by the term hybrid team. A hybrid team is an amalgamation of employees working in the office and remotely. Basically, this adaptive workspace is taken up to provide a flexible working environment to the employees. In return, the business will improve its productivity because the employees will choose to work according to their ease and comfort.

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How to Manage Project Delays: 10 Really Working Tips for Efficient Managers

GanttPRO Project Management

If everything goes according to a plan, it means that you are living in an ideal world. However, we plan, God laughs. Let’s notice: collapses and failures occur. Project delays […]. The post How to Manage Project Delays: 10 Really Working Tips for Efficient Managers first appeared on GanttPRO.

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A Quick Guide to Contractor Risk & Contractor Risk Management

ProjectManager.com

Risk is always present in construction projects. By definition, construction risk feels unpredictable and damaging, but you can identify and manage them. You may feel you can control risk in your organization and construction management team—but what happens when you’re working with independent contractors? Suddenly, the success of the construction project rests on the shoulders of those are less accountable to you.

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How to Manage Project Delays: 10 Really Working Tips for Efficient Managers

GanttPRO Project Management

If everything goes according to a plan, it means that you are living in an ideal world. However, we plan, God laughs. Let’s notice: collapses and failures occur. Project delays […]. The post How to Manage Project Delays: 10 Really Working Tips for Efficient Managers first appeared on GanttPRO.

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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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Why and How You Should be Creating Your Project’s Risk Management Plan?

nTask

Preparing for the unexpected is a part and parcel of all of our lives. It is the concept of uncertain events and occurrences that insurance is based on. Project management is no different. Being prepared for what might happen in a project ensures that you are well equipped to lead your team to a successful outcome. A risk management plan is how you can get your team on the same page.

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How To Balance Team Workloads Before Resourcing Becomes A Problem

Trello

You just received the news that no manager wants to hear: One of your best employees is hitting the road. The reason? They’re burnt out.

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021: CLINT PADGETT ON CONSISTENT AND SUCCESSFUL PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Clint Padgett – Project Success

021: CLINT PADGETT ON CONSISTENT AND SUCCESSFUL PROJECT MANAGEMENT. The post 021: CLINT PADGETT ON CONSISTENT AND SUCCESSFUL PROJECT MANAGEMENT appeared first on Project Success.

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What Should You Know about the PMP Exam Changes in 2021 and Beyond? (Part 1)

Management Yogi

The Project Management Professional (PMP®) examination offered by Project Management Institute (PMI) has changed this year on 2nd January. PMI first made this announcement earlier and has made the new Examination Content Outline (ECO) available for aspiring PMPs.Many PMP aspirants don't know on these changes.

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Acclaim Projects Helps Deliver Innovation Projects on Time and on Budget

This large intercity transportation company for people and freight employs 100+ IT employees and contractors across North America and Europe and spends $10MM annually for approximately 50 inflight projects. The company needed the right financial tools to budget for innovation initiatives and real-time information on spending and forecasting. This transportation company turned to Acclaim Projects by Sopheon to help deliver projects on time and within budget.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT…STARTS WITH RELATIONSHIPS WITH CLINT PADGETT

Clint Padgett – Project Success

PROJECT MANAGEMENT…STARTS WITH RELATIONSHIPS WITH CLINT PADGETT. The post PROJECT MANAGEMENT…STARTS WITH RELATIONSHIPS WITH CLINT PADGETT appeared first on Project Success.

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5 Easy Steps to Create a Product Backlog

Scrum.org

The Scrum Guide has a lot to say about the Product Backlog, and rightly so. It's pivotal to everything a Scrum Team does. But one thing the Scrum Guide doesn't tell you, is how you create a Product Backlog. So, here's one way you can do exactly that. . The Product Backlog and the Scrum Guide. As you may know, the Product Backlog is: An ordered list of everything needed to create a product.

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CLINT PADGETT: CONVERSATIONS FOR TEAM AND PROJECT SUCCESS

Clint Padgett – Project Success

CLINT PADGETT: CONVERSATIONS FOR TEAM AND PROJECT SUCCESS. The post CLINT PADGETT: CONVERSATIONS FOR TEAM AND PROJECT SUCCESS appeared first on Project Success.

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Exploring VBA Part III: Using VBA to Integrate Microsoft Project with other Microsoft Tools – Transcription

MPUG

Please find below a transcription of the audio portion of Ira Brown’s session, Exploring VBA: Microsoft Project’s Macro Language Part III, 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.

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20 Common Mistakes Made by Inexperienced Project Managers

You’ve read the PMBOK® Guide several times, taken the certification exam for project managers, passed, and you are now a PMP®. So why do you keep making rookie mistakes? This whitepaper shows 20 of the most common mistakes that young or inexperienced project managers make, issues that can cost significant time and money. It's a good starting point for understanding how and why many PMs get themsleves into trouble, and provides guidance on the types of issues that PMs need to understand.

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31. How To Lead A Successful Project With Clint Padgett

Clint Padgett – Project Success

31. How To Lead A Successful Project With Clint Padgett. The post 31. How To Lead A Successful Project With Clint Padgett appeared first on Project Success.

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Creating Successful Cultures Through Conversation” – An Interview with Clint Padgett | The Transformative Leader Podcast 113

Clint Padgett – Project Success

“Creating Successful Cultures Through Conversation” – An Interview with Clint Padgett | The Transformative Leader Podcast 113. The post Creating Successful Cultures Through Conversation” – An Interview with Clint Padgett | The Transformative Leader Podcast 113 appeared first on Project Success.

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Ep: 147 Clint Padgett

Clint Padgett – Project Success

Ep: 147 Clint Padgett. The post Ep: 147 Clint Padgett appeared first on Project Success.

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