Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 16, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Embarking on project estimations can often feel complex - where the path forward is unclear, and the potential for missteps is high. This is where the concept of T-shirt sizing shines as a simple estimation technique. What is T-shirt Sizing?

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Planio

OCTOBER 19, 2021

And whether you’re a designer, developer, team lead, or administrator, your job requires many of the same skills that separate the best project managers: organization, effective collaboration, and being goal-oriented. Unfortunately, project management has become unnecessarily complicated over the years. What does a project manager do?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 8, 2021

There is always the potential to get new data, project or product updates, reviews or any number of last-minute requests. Ad-hoc projects and ad-hoc requests will occur in project management and you need to know how to deal with them. How to Manage Ad-Hoc Projects: 5 Best Practices. Don’t Neglect Risk. Learn More!

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Project Bliss

JULY 25, 2017

Perhaps you’re considering Project Management because it uses many skills you already have. Or maybe you’re already a Project Manager, and you’re wondering if a Scrum Master job might be a good move. Here I’ll explain the difference between a Project Manager and a Scrum Master. Manage vendors.

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nTask

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The Agile project management methodology is one of the most interesting and effective ways to manage your projects and get the most value out of them. They encompass everything from the software development process to construction management. The answer is Sprints. What is Sprint Planning? How is it so effective?

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

If you are looking to fill a position for a Product Owner in your organization, you may find the following 71 interview questions useful to identify the right candidate. So far, this Product Owner interview guide has been downloaded more than 6,000 times. Download the 71 Product Owner Interview Questions Ebook.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2023

Work (or sometimes even a transformation) is ongoing, and the organization wants a second opinion on risk or improvement factors. Example I was once called into an organization because a team had a sudden, catastrophic drop in ‘Velocity’, a container term used in Scrum to indicate how much work a Team can finish within a Sprint.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Marketing plans manage research, design and copywriting, digital and print production, plus so much more. Managing all those marketing assets is challenging. We have dozens of free project management templates to choose from. It helps you reduce risk and increase the chances that your marketing will be successful.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2023

They lead by example and they serve the Scrum team, the organization and the Product Owner. It’s a lot to manage and a lot to balance. Impediment Remover vs. Self-Management One of the key responsibilities of a Scrum Master is to remove impediments that hinder or obstruct the Scrum team's progress.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Our Business Lending product is being developed by more than 20 teams spread across 3 sites. In this configuration we are able to deliver valuable product increment to our customers every 2 weeks. The Product Owner of the Product Area related to all customer journeys. . We delivered our product in 6 month releases.

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Planio

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In the best-case scenario, Agile metrics like sprint burndown charts, velocity, and cumulative flow diagrams are used to reduce confusion and show team progress (or bottlenecks). How to make a sprint burndown chart (and every other agile report). Know how you measure effort: story points vs. time vs. issues.

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Scoro

MARCH 11, 2024

Looking for project management tools? In this guide, we’ll highlight a list of project management tools and software that help you manage tasks, collaborate with your team, and manage resources. Consider the specific needs of your team and projects when selecting a project management tool.

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Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Budget 98

Planio

APRIL 24, 2023

Creative features, successful product ideas, wild marketing stunts, full rebrands, or massive IT projects — none of them work without the project managers that tirelessly make sure everyone’s on the same page and making progress towards a shared goal. Assessing and mitigating project risks 7. But there’s a problem.

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Development Team Review 2030 Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management 78

MPUG

AUGUST 17, 2020

Work breakdown structure (WBS) is a key element for management planning, monitoring, and control of a project or a program scope. A WBS is important to further estimation—cost, duration, or resources, planning for resources, risk identification, schedule development, among others. Say you are writing a book on risk management.

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MPUG

AUGUST 17, 2020

Work breakdown structure (WBS) is a key element for management planning, monitoring, and control of a project or a program scope. A WBS is important to further estimation—cost, duration, or resources, planning for resources, risk identification, schedule development, among others. Say you are writing a book on risk management.

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Software Review Agile Underperforming Technical Team PMI 101

Planio

MAY 8, 2023

If you’re used to shipping features and new products, IT project management (ITPM) probably isn’t on your radar. In fact, the digital transformation market was estimated at a whopping $731.1 IT project managers play a critical role in ensuring their company’s IT capability is dependable, up-to-date, and secure.

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Leading Agile

MARCH 15, 2023

We compared what we explored in a blog 12 years ago vs. what we think now to find out. And then if you also wanted to be more plan driven and you wanted to drive transparency and to be able to unambiguously measure progress against a known backlog, you could use Agile for that as well.

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nTask

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Agile project management is an iterative approach to delivering requirements throughout the project life cycle. Given below is a comprehensive guide for managers on how to lead their remote teams with Agile Project Management strategies for maximum productivity. . Agile Project Management for Distributed Teams.

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Planio

AUGUST 9, 2021

The most productive people all follow a simple rule – if it’s not on their calendar, it won’t happen. Determine your launch date (aka your deadline) or sprint cycle. Move onto task management and list out milestones and steps. Estimate task time and effort. The same goes for your team. Define your project goals.

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Software Review Technical Review Estimate Agile 78

Appfluence

MARCH 8, 2021

Learn everything you need to know about Agile Project Management: its cornerstones, pros and cons, and how to implement it. What is Agile Project Management? They’ve allowed us to be more productive by assigning tasks to computers and machines that do it for us. What is Agile Project Management?

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nTask

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Project tasks, in their entirety, can be daunting, if they are not managed properly. A project task, in a project, is a smaller, manageable component of a project. The following paras highlight various project management methodologies that can help you to breakdown your project and manage your tasks efficiently.

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Proofhub

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

What is Agile project management? The main principle of Agile project management is breaking a large project into a number of small tasks that can be accomplished within a relatively short period of time. However, Agile project management is much more than just dividing the project into quickly executable tasks.

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Digite

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

They are attempting to advance the state of the art in work management predominately (but not only) in the area of knowledge work. Incremental delivery of software also mitigates risk and maximizes the opportunity to learn from a business, process, and technical perspective. Sprint is just another name for the resulting timebox.

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PM Basics

DECEMBER 10, 2019

(I removed the names of products and clients). So, don’t overcomplicate scope management. In-Depth Guide on Project Scope Management. Below is the step-by-step guide on Project Scope Management. Requirements vs. Project Scope. How to Create a Scope Management Plan That Works. What does that mean?

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Agilemania

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Product Owner is a misunderstood job in many organizations, yet there’s a soaring demand year after year. If you’re keen on becoming a Product Owner , then here’s an interview prep guide containing the product owner question and answers that will help you become more confident. What are the responsibilities of a Product Owner?

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Sudipta Lahiri

MARCH 16, 2014

Result : The team, working independently, had identified 18 positives vs 14 negatives in adapting Lean/Kanban/Agile principles to fixed scope, fixed budget projects with a short duration That a very positive reinforcement of their suitability. Estimate upfront (high level) and understand the feasibility of delivering. Small Cycles.

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Agilemania

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Its guidelines aim to increase the agility of large teams and organizations so they can produce high-quality products quickly. Each risk is addressed, and each team is accountable for identifying blockers. Prioritizing the planned features for the increment is a task for product managers. Evaluate Draft and Program Risks.

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Teamweek

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Whether you’re a small team of freelancers or a large agency, your company needs a project management tool that fits your processes like a glove. Before choosing a specific tool though, you need to decide on the type of project management software you need. Types of project management software based on the use case.

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Teamweek

OCTOBER 20, 2022

After all, Agile projects deliver proven value in software projects: Higher profit More meaningful projects and client relationships Greater productivity Clearer communication. An Agile agency uses the Agile methodology to plan, manage, and deliver projects in collaboration with clients. What is an Agile agency? Contract negotiation ?

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