Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Why does Agile focus on values and principles rather than a prescribed set of steps? Agile exists to address the idea that no predetermined set of steps will lead to a predefined outcome. It can solve every problem and develop every solution with almost 100% certainty before you even start the project. Problem solved.

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Scrum.org

JULY 21, 2020

TL; DR: Scrum’s Nature: It Is a Tool; It Is Not About Love or Hate. Regularly, we find articles from developers detailing why ‘Agile’ in general and Scrum’s nature, in particular, deserve our collective disdain. The question then is: Why would I “hate” a tool unsuited for the intended purpose or applied incompetently?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 2, 2022

A typical project portfolio in pharmaceuticals is made up typically of internal projects, presided by R&D, closely followed by IT and business development, while an engineering firm may have programs of external projects classified by the nature of the result delivered. Balance of internal vs. external projects.

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Technical Review Risk Management Governance Government 350

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

A well-implemented PMO can transform your project delivery process , ensuring that every project is set up for success from the start. A Project Management Office (PMO) is a centralized department within an organization that standardizes the governance of projects. Function - A directive PMO directly manages projects.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Whether you are just starting out, developing your project manager resume, or a seasoned professional, mastering the Project Management Buzzwords is non-negotiable. Agile A flexible and dynamic approach to project management that allows for iterative updates during defined time blocks, which allows for incremental value.

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Leading Agile

JUNE 17, 2022

Many large-scale Agile Transformations are struggling. It’s easy to blame the people, the process, and the culture. However, the underlying problem is that most large organizations weren’t built to be Agile. Organizational Barriers to Agile. Organizational Barriers to Agile. Beginning Your Agile Journey.

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Is an Agile Transformation Coach any different than being an Agile Coach? When most people think about Agile Coaches, they tend to think about a person who comes in and assists the teams with things like: Learning Scrum, SAFe, LeSS. If that’s your definition of an Agile Transformation Coach, you’d be right—but only partially.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 17, 2024

This concept is vital across methodologies like Agile and Waterfall , where its application significantly influences project outcomes. From individual coding tasks to large-scale releases, the DoD sets the bar for quality and completeness, ensuring everyone - from developers to stakeholders - is on the same page.

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MPUG

APRIL 2, 2024

It is a valuable tool for ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and effectively, and can help organizations achieve their goals and objectives. government began using it to manage complex defense projects. In order to deliver successful projects, one needs to implement various processes and follow best practices.

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Herding Cats

MAY 11, 2017

I started my career as a Software Engineer , writing Fortran 77 signal processing algorithms to find and track missile launchers in the middle eastern desert. This skill was an extension of the signal processing work I did as a grad student looking for information in the data stream of a particle accelerator. Good question.

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Agilemania

MARCH 10, 2022

Scaled Agile Framework is rising in popularity. And to further testify the benefits of SAFe, 37% of the organizations use SAFe as per the 15th State of Agile Report. The path to these SAFe jobs are the SAFe certifications offered by Scaled Agile. . Why and how business agility is the need of the hour for enterprises?

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 8, 2023

Techniques have been developed describing ways to recover all or part of the expected business value from a distressed project [Morais-Storz et al., The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory: A new tool for assessment of burnout. PMs must recognize the signs of stress and burnout as early as possible in the project’s life cycle. Maslach, C.,

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 3, 2018

It’s a lot to read, so here are some spoilers drawn from common themes I heard time and time again in the interviews: Agile – if you don’t know enough about it, you need to start learning. In 2018, it might seem like we could let our increasingly agile, multi-disciplinary, and highly collaborative teams just get on with it.

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Herding Cats

MARCH 17, 2019

Here are my collected works, presentations, briefings, journal papers, articles, white papers, and essays, used to increase the Probability of Project Success (PoPS) I've developed and applied over my career in the software-intensive system of systems domain. Managment Processes. Project Governance. Agile Project Management.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

Agile A methodology for project and product management, typically used to deliver software projects in an iterative way with short bursts of work called “sprints” Though initially designed as a process for IT and engineering projects, it has since been successfully applied to other industries like marketing.

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Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Lean Event Chain 392

Agilemania

AUGUST 28, 2022

Despite the growing popularity of the Scaled Agile Framework ® , demand for Scaled Agile Program Consultants (SPCs) remains high, the professionals who help companies govern their Agile workforce using tried and proven tools. As a result, there is a greater need for SPC Trainers (SPCTs), who train the SPCs.

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Planview

JULY 9, 2019

Traditional approaches, which are typically more lengthy and linear in fashion, may inhibit the flow of innovation and value through your organization, and as such, making it challenging to undergo a Lean-Agile transformation without transforming your organization’s approach to portfolio management. Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE).

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Leading Agile

MARCH 23, 2022

Mike Cottmeyer was recently a guest on the Agile to Agility podcast with Miljan Bajic where he discussed Transformation, Business Architecture, and Scaling. Agile to Agility Website. So, I’m the CEO of a company called Leading Agile, started about 11 years ago, I’m based in Atlanta, Georgia. Listen now.

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Planview

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

PMOs are quickly realizing that in today’s changing world of work, it’s not really about what methodologies are used to get work done that impacts results, but it’s about taking a hybrid approach to portfolios—empowering teams to use the methods and processes that will help accelerate strategic delivery.

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PMO Lean Governance Government 60

Leading Agile

MAY 3, 2023

If you could magically create a new world where large organizations had overcome the barriers to Business Agility and Agile came naturally, what would have to be true about that world, the organizations, and the people working there? And how would we know that this new Agile world was any good? What other conceptual gaps?

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

In today’s digital age, businesses rely heavily on technology to drive growth, streamline processes, and enhance customer experiences. It involves managing processes, people, tools, and technologies to deliver reliable and efficient IT services. Here are several key best practices that organizations should consider.

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Wrike

JULY 25, 2023

What’s more, data-driven decision making guarantees that businesses are proactive, agile, and responsive to changing market conditions. It facilitates the identification of trends, optimization of processes, identification of bottlenecks, and improvement of overall efficiency.

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Agilemania

MARCH 25, 2021

SAFe defines the role of the Scrum Master is a servant-leader for the agile team who helps educate the team on various frameworks and methods, including Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming, and SAFe , ensuring that the agreed-upon agile process is duly get followed. Understanding of Lean and Agile. Focus on Quality.

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SCRUM Software Review 2020 Lean 52

The IIL Blog

JULY 19, 2023

The wage and salary activities for the assigned workers were the responsibility of their functional managers and project managers often had very little input if any in the performance review processes. Engagement activities do not end at the completion of the staffing process or shortly thereafter.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Understanding Product Lifecycle Management At its core, product lifecycle management (PLM) refers to the process of managing a product from its conception to its retirement. It encompasses various disciplines, including product development, supply chain management, marketing, and customer service.

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Velociteach

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

in sustainable development and environment, and he has over 25 years of experience in various areas of project management including government, finance, consulting, manufacturing, and education. And he’s a contributor to the development of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Our guest is Dr. Joel Carboni.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Companies need to develop long-term plans and strategies that align with their values and goals. Invest in research and development to create innovative products and services that meet the needs of environmentally conscious consumers. Reduce the ecological footprint to save costs in the long run.

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MPUG

APRIL 15, 2022

Melanie: Jeff is currently the Lead Course Developer for Edwards Performance Solutions, as such he oversees the production and maintenance of courses on project management, systems engineering, software development, business process improvement, and cybersecurity. 49 processes that you could follow.

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Wrike

MAY 20, 2023

By utilizing these technologies, businesses can gain a competitive advantage thanks to a sharpened ability to analyze data, automate processes, and provide personalized experiences to their customers. Automation: Automating manual processes reduces the need for human intervention and increases efficiency.

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Binfire

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

In this article I lay down the processes that you need to follow for selecting the right project management software for your business. Is the tool I choose will be for personal or group projects? Do we need the PM tool we choose to be integrated with other software which we use? Collaborative project management tools.

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Online PM Courses

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

You want to embrace Agile as part (or maybe all) of your Project Management practice. Which Agile Certification program should you follow? Classifying the Agile Certification Providers. I have also included the Axelos PRINCE2 Agile qualifications here. Tier 1: Principle Promotors of Agile Project Management.

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Herding Cats

APRIL 14, 2018

There's a popular phrase in some parts of the agile community that goes like this. Software development is a Value Creaton activity, but Value cannot be determined unless we know the cost to produce that value and when that value will be available for use by those who of paid for that Value. Software development is Micro, not Macro.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 42,000-plus subscribers. ? The Idea of a Scrum GPT Exploring Scrum in the real world often uncovers a tangle of anti-patterns—those practices that, despite best intentions, stray from agile principles and hinder progress.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 6, 2023

By identifying and categorizing project risks, developing effective strategies for navigating uncertainty, and harnessing the power of leadership, project managers can mitigate risks and increase the likelihood of project success. This uncertainty can impact project timelines and deliverables. changes in leadership or stakeholder priorities).

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Herding Cats

OCTOBER 24, 2018

AND to learn how to detect the bogus approaches to solving problems we see everywhere in software development. Root Cause is the fundamental initiating cause on a causal chain leading to a failure of a process which results in a recurrence of the problem. A Correction fixed the immediate non-conformance. All for the want of a nail.

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Herding Cats

MARCH 11, 2017

This quote demonstrates a lack of understanding of making decisions in the presence of uncertainty and the processes and events that create uncertainty. There is naturally occurring variability from uncontrolled processes. Aleatory uncertainty is expressed as a process variability. First, let's establish a principle.

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Herding Cats

MAY 10, 2019

Risk Management is essential for development and production programs. This blog page is dedicated to the resources used to assess risks, their impacts, and handling strategies for software-intensive systems using traditional and agile development methods. IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering , Vol. De Meyer, C.

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