Leading Agile
MARCH 15, 2021
Although there is not a written rule on the difference between an Agile or Transformation coach, in my experience there is a distinct difference. . Agile Coaching. Agile coaching is the outcome of successful Transformation coaching. . In essence, the outcome of Transformation coaching is to establish a structure to change behavior so that Agile coaching can enhance the System of Delivery.
Kiron Bondale
MARCH 14, 2021
The happy path for a project manager is shepherding their project’s delivery from start to finish. Just like raising one’s own child to the point where they have become an independent adult, there is a sense of accomplishment which you only get from having been there at the beginning and witnessing the successes at the end. But as with all journeys, there are exceptions.
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Rebel’s Guide to PM
MARCH 18, 2021
In this article we’ll look at the types of artifacts in project management, typical documents for each type. There’s also a checklist of project artifacts by phase at the end, which you can use as an aide-memoire for creating your own documentation. What is an artifact? An artifact is something you create. In project management, artifacts relate to documents: the project documentation you produce that defines and supports the work you are doing.
ProjectManager.com
MARCH 19, 2021
Construction projects can be big, complex and often unruly, with regulatory issues, safety concerns, equipment rentals, multiple teams and more. If you want to keep a construction project on track and meet your deadlines, you want construction scheduling software that is robust and dynamic. There are many construction scheduling software products on the market that sell themselves as the go-to tool for the construction project manager.
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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.
Scrum.org
MARCH 17, 2021
One continuing problem we see with many of today’s business leaders is that they rarely adopt Agile at the leadership level. It’s not that they are resistant to the idea of creating an Agile organisation. Most understand the value of agility at the level of the project/delivery teams, but all too often they don’t see how it applies to them or feel that they are exempt.
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Henny Portman
MARCH 17, 2021
Xebia published an interactive e-magazine Agile NXT ‘ 12.5 years AGILE in the Netherlands – more than a decade of agile captured in compelling stories and next steps for the future’. In total seven interviews and five articles. The first interview and 5-minute video is with Jeff Sutherland talking about the future of agile organizations, the importance of leadership and the use and impact of Scrum and Scrum at Scale (“ It’s all common sense with an uncommon level of discipline ” – Je
ProjectManager.com
MARCH 17, 2021
Gantt charts are the glue that holds projects together. They’re probably the most referred to document when managing a project. Project managers use them, teams are directed by them and stakeholders stay updated when they’re shared. Since it’s such a staple of project management, there is no shortage of options out there to help you build a Gantt chart , such as an Excel sheet or a project management software tool.
Scrum.org
MARCH 18, 2021
On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Where Does Quality Assurance (QA) Fit on a Scrum Team? We get this question pretty often, especially when speaking at conferences: "I'm a tester or quality assurance (QA) specialist at a company that just adopted Scrum. Am I now out of a job?" The quick answer is: Of course not, but there are likely some changes coming your way.
Agilemania
MARCH 19, 2021
Scrum vs. Kanban is one of the most trending comparisons in the world of agile methodology! We often use these terms while talking about the agile way of solving problems. However, while Scrum and Kanban both have differences, their principles are the same. Both Kanban and Scrum will help you to build high-quality products and provide better services with less hassle.
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
nTask
MARCH 19, 2021
Transparency in remote working is one of the keys to success. Having visibility into the performance of your team is one of the firsts for maintaining a smooth and steady workflow. Remote work empowers employees to be as creative as they can be, work the way they want, and utilize their time without any restrictions. On one hand, remote work has liberated workers by offering more freedom and more flexibility but, on the other hand, it has challenged managers’ ability to efficiently manage their
ProjectManager.com
MARCH 16, 2021
Periodically, you’re going to need to report on the progress of your project. Not a status report, but a picture of the project and its movement over the course of a specific amount of time. Whether that’s a week or a month, you’re going to need a template to capture the pertinent information. Use our free progress report template to make that job easier.
Scrum.org
MARCH 16, 2021
On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Should a Scrum Team Estimate Bugs and Defects? Today's question is about how a Scrum Team should handle bugs and defects. Todd and Ryan break down their past experiences handling the unexpected work that can happen when bugs and defects emerge. The big lesson here: don't turn into bug managers and work on your definition of done!
Leading Answers
MARCH 17, 2021
The next Supported Self-Study Group starts on April 10th. Sign-up now at the early-bird price of $99 if you would like to attend. Email Mike@LeadingAnswers.com for more details. Part book-club, part study-group, these sessions feature weekly live Zoom calls with me, Mike Griffiths and exclusive study materials. This small group, seven-week program is a cost-effective alternative to full-blown training courses for people able to work through my book independently.
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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.
Epicflow Blog
MARCH 16, 2021
There’s probably no industry in the world that hasn’t been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The defence industry has undergone some changes, though not as negative as other industries have. In any case, it will take some time for it to get back to the pre-pandemic level. That’s crucial for the European countries’ economy as it’s one of the main contributors with a turnover of €100 billion/year and more than 360,000 highly skilled jobs.
nTask
MARCH 17, 2021
If you are considering HR solutions and are searching for the best employee management system for your organization you have come to the right place. In this article, we have researched and gathered the best of the best and put together our top picks for which software you can choose. So, let’s get to it! What is an Employee Management System? An employee management system is aimed at helping you and your organization to manage admin activities easily and efficiently.
Scrum.org
MARCH 19, 2021
On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Should a Scrum Team Context Switch and Work on Multiple Projects? Today's question is all about the dangers of context switching. Todd and Ryan take a look at what happens when a Scrum Team isn't able to focus on their work and has to take on multiple projects. Spoiler Alert!!!! Context switching causes a lot of headaches and anti-patterns.
Henny Portman
MARCH 17, 2021
Awesome to see that Kakutani Shintaro translated my QRC Team Topologies into Japanese. ??????????????. Published on [link]. For a review of the Team Topologies book and English QRC see: [link].
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Outdated or absent analytics won’t cut it in today’s data-driven applications – not for your end users, your development team, or your business. That’s what drove the five companies in this e-book to change their approach to analytics. Download this e-book to learn about the unique problems each company faced and how they achieved huge returns beyond expectation by embedding analytics into applications.
PM Times
MARCH 16, 2021
Written by: Staff Since the early 2000s, Agile has been gaining in popularity and becoming the go-to approach to project management in companies of all sizes and backgrounds.
Teamweek
MARCH 15, 2021
Project management can quickly become a nightmare. It’s easy to lose your way in the creepy, dark micro-management alley. And end up wasting your time and making your team miserable. And, while modern tools can help, in most cases, they only add to the burden. Many of these tools have a steep learning curve. Months in, most of your team doesn’t know how to use the tool the right way.
Scrum.org
MARCH 15, 2021
On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: How does a Scrum Team Use a Project Status Report? Today's question is about how a Scrum Team should handle a request for a project status report. Todd and Ryan break down their past experiences handling this situation and what we can do use a status report as a way to encourage agile behaviors. Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller are the author of Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems.
MPUG
MARCH 18, 2021
Please find below a transcription of the audio portion of Jeff Bongiovani’s session, SIPOC Workshop Facilitation – Part 1, 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. There may be exclusions, such as those steps included in product demonstrations.
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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.
ProProfs Project Management
MARCH 18, 2021
Project resource management is an incredibly complex field. Not only do those new to the industry have to learn “resource planning” and “resource risks” but they also have to understand how to better manage a team to deliver projects on time, on budget, and with quality. Effective project resource management requires a thorough understanding of your business objectives and capacity.
Teamweek
MARCH 19, 2021
Are you looking for free resource planning templates? If, like most small teams, you use spreadsheets to manage projects, ready-made templates are a huge time-saver. Instead of starting from scratch, you can get quickly off the blocks using templates. In this article, you’ll learn about the five templates that make resource planning and management relatively easy.
Scrum.org
MARCH 17, 2021
On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Should a Scrum Team Have Multiple Sprint Goals? Today's question is about how a Scrum Team should handle multiple sprint goals. Todd and Ryan break down their past experiences with teams who insist on having multiple sprint goals and the issues that come with this anti-pattern. The big lesson here: FOCUS! and get something done.
ActiveCollab
MARCH 19, 2021
It rarely happens that you have all the resources available to complete a project. Even if that's the case, any risk might take away that freedom during the project execution, and you could get stuck with fewer resources than you intentionally planned. If you possess the necessary recourses, you must use them efficiently and save the company money as a project manager.
Speaker: Ketan Jahagirdar - Sopheon’s Director of Product Management
70% of most digital transformation projects fail. Learn how you can quickly improve that success rate. To be successful, digital transformation involves the strategic application of digitalization to improve a business’ entire system of production, procurement, sales, operations, human resources, and financial management. In short, to basically transform the way a company makes money and delivers value to customers.
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