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Organizational Process Assets: What does that even mean?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

One key tool to success is understanding how to use organizational process assets effectively. But what is an organizational process asset (OPA)? OPAs and the PMP exam Let’s face it: I first came across the term OPA while reviewing PMP exam training material. What are Organizational Process Assets? What is not an OPA?

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SWOT analysis in project management: definition, instruction & example

Inloox

How to perform a SWOT analysis Once the SWOT analysis is completed: 5 key approaches for strategy development Concrete example: SWOT analysis in a software development project Conclusion 1. Strategic planning The SWOT analysis supports strategic planning by providing a structured overview of the most important influencing factors.

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Chpokify Scrum Poker Review

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Summary review of Chpokify: If you struggle with planning poker and agile estimating in a virtual environment, Chpokify is the answer. As estimation can be done at every step of the planning process, you can choose different card decks for different points. Reviewing the session. Hosting model: Cloud only. Website: Chpokify.com.

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Escaping the Feature Factory

Scrum.org

Overemphasis on Utilization : Prioritizing keeping teams busy with feature work over allowing time for creativity, exploration, and addressing technical debt also contributes to a feature factory environment. The disconnect leads to a lack of valuable feedback that would help steer the product in the right direction by validating hypotheses.

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How to Become a Project Manager in 2022: 3 Ways to Get A Job (with examples)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Look for jobs advertised as project coordinators, project office assistants or junior or trainee project management roles within technical functions. It’s important to review the available certifications and choose one that employers in your industry and country value. This is the route I took.

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11 project risk examples: Watch out for these common pitfalls

Planio

Whether you’re launching a new product, migrating an IT server, or remodeling an operational process, project uncertainty contributes to 66% of projects failing (or partially failing) every year. In this guide, we’ll cover the importance of risk management, how to recognize risks early on, and 11 examples of common risks to look out for.

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On Technical Debt And Code Smells: Surprising insights from scientific studies

Scrum.org

So I was pleasantly surprised when Carsten Grønbejrg Lützen pointed at a peer-reviewed academic paper by Michele Tufano and his colleagues (2015), called “When and Why Your Code Starts To Smell Bad”. This post is ideal for developers with some experience, and for people who support developers in the development of their technical skills.