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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. Understanding these strengths allows the project team to target them in order to maximize the project's chances of success.

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Definition Of Done (DOD) Explanation and Example

Scrum.org

This article will review a few different thoughts on the DOD, relate the DOD to acceptance criteria, and show an example of a DOD. I've seen Scrum Teams that don't have DODs and Scrum Teams that have such poor DODs that they are not actionable. During this article, we’ll look at some basics about the DOD.

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Cost of Quality (COQ): A Quick Guide

ProjectManager.com

But we’ll also discuss the cost of good quality vs. the cost of poor quality and show you how to measure COQ. Whether you’re manufacturing products or delivering a service, project management software can help you with the cost of quality. How COQ does this, especially in project management, is what we’ll define.

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Trello vs. Asana: Side-by-Side Comparison

ProjectManager.com

Trello vs. Asana is a likely matchup for anyone looking for the right project management software. Yes, Trello has project management features and Asana has a timeline and other tools to help manage tasks and teams. Both are popular work and project management software products, but only one will come out on top. What Is Trello?

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How to Manage Project Scope Without Scope Creep (with examples)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Scope creep is the more common term but you might hear both, especially if you are working in software development. Ultimately, it isn’t the project manager coming up with new requirements and asking the team to “just do it”. What’s so bad about scope creep anyway? It takes its toll on team morale.

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Why do projects fail? (Includes examples!)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

It’s easy to find examples of high-profile projects that fail. This was largely due to the unforeseen increase in the cost of steel. The Airbus A380 was due to take to the skies in 2006. The international team did not use compatible design software which led to snowballing problems. billion to £10.9

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How to Create a Team Charter (Example Included)

ProjectManager.com

Just as a project has a charter to define its scope, so too must your team have a charter to put their work in context. Teams need to know the who, what, why, when and how of the project, and a team charter is the perfect way to feed them that information. Let’s explore how to put a team charter together.