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Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?

ProjectManager.com

Kanban and scrum are agile project management methodologies that can be used for similar purposes, but each has its unique pros and cons. As a project manager, it’s important to understand the difference between kanban and scrum so you can determine the best approach for your team. What Is Scrum?

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125 Project Management Buzzwords

The IIL Blog

Agile Manifesto The fundamental document that outlines the values and principles of Agile project management. Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development team members) who work collaboratively to deliver value in an Agile project. Projects are generally a mechanism for change and may leverage innovation. of a project.

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Do We Need Risk Management in Agile Projects?

MPUG

Project Level Risk Management in Agile Projects We can describe the core project risk management process in many ways. They are stories (or tasks) that the team creates for the sole purpose of exploring an issue to increase their understanding, reduce uncertainty, and improve estimation and decision-making.

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Agile Project Management With Scrum or Kanban (2018 Guide)

PM Basics

What is Agile Project Management? Scrum or Kanban on its own is not an Agile Project Management approach. Scrum and Kanban are separate and self-sufficient frameworks. Ideally, you can run a project with one of them alone. Main execution phase is done with Scrum. Why do you mix Agile with Project Management?

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What is Project Management

MPUG

The PMI also notes that a project is typically different from ongoing operations or business as usual and that it requires the coordination of various resources and activities in order to achieve its objectives. From start to finish, a project usually goes through 5 phases, called the Project Life Cycle.

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What Do Companies like Apple, Amazon and Google Look for in Project Managers?

Epicflow Blog

It’s a great plus for a project manager to have a formal qualification and receive a certificate demonstrating their proficiency. Project Management Institute suggests the following variants of certifications for PMs: . This certification course covers Scrum, Kanban, Lean, extreme programming (XP) and test-driven development (TDD).

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Agile Project Management for Distributed Teams

nTask

Agile project management is an iterative approach to delivering requirements throughout the project life cycle. Conduct Daily Scrum Meetings. The team leader can use project management tools to conduct efficient scrum meetings. Scrum Scaling. Burndown Chart. Tracking the Sprint Progress.