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The Math is Simple: 18+3=21

Velociteach

Yes. The mathematics are simple when it comes to Agile, Scrum, XP, Lean, Kanban, and the exam for certification as a PMI-ACP, PMI’s Agile Certified Practitioner. For example, what’s the optimum Scrum team size? Jeff Sutherland and Ken Schwaber state, in The Scrum Guide (July 2011), that the team should be no less than 5 […] The post The Math is Simple: 18+3=21 appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.

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Conduct Lessons Learned Throughout the Engagement

Wrike

A June 2010 survey that I personally conducted of project managers and project personnel showed that 57% of responders indicated that they conducted lessons learned sessions either not at all or less than 10% of the time. Now consider that more than 50% of all projects fail (as much as 76% fail as noted in one PMI survey discussed on LinkedIn) and that’s a lot of lessons that could be learned and shared.

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Public Speaking, Hurling, and Naked Snakes

Velociteach

Think of this post as “Part 2” – a continuation of the lessons I learned last week – valuable reminders about public speaking. (If you just landed here and have no clue about the reference to hurling and naked snakes, you may want to check out the prior post.) To recap, the 1st Lesson in […] The post Public Speaking, Hurling, and Naked Snakes appeared first on PMP Certification Exam Prep & Training - Velociteach.

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Does Public Speaking make you want to HURL?

Velociteach

If the very mention of “Public Speaking” causes you to hurl, that’s OK. It’s a perfectly natural response. A Gallup poll ranks our fear of speaking in front of people as 2nd only to our fear of SNAKES. You’ve all heard the tip: overcome your fear of speaking by picturing the audience naked. Yikes. That […] The post Does Public Speaking make you want to HURL?

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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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The Foundation of Good Choices: Measure Thrice and Cut Once

Wrike

How do you know that the option you’re going to choose is the best one? In such big decisions, you can’t rely on flipping a coin. Here is a well-known solution valued by millions of decision-makers: Compare different alternatives. Even if you have a favorite variant, it doesn’t hurt to take a look at other options just to confirm your decision. So for your convenience, we’ve prepared a list of Wrike’s competitors with a feature-by-feature comparison table.