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Escaping the Feature Factory

Scrum.org

In many large organizations, Scrum teams fall into the ‘feature factory’ trap, focusing more on churning out features than creating real value. It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation.

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Risk-aware Product Development (a.k.a. Scrum)

Scrum.org

Over the years I've heard my share of these kinds of statements from various levels of executives: "When my guys run a product development release I really want to know what I will get at the end so I can make business plans accordingly". "In Types of Uncertainty in Product Development. Let's make it clear up front.

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Top Project Management Conferences of 2020

ProjectManager.com

It’s not a bad practice, but why save it for once a year? One of the largest series of conferences for project managers in North America, the Project Summit has industry innovators who help professionals be more productive, and learn best practices, skills and strategies to succeed. Multiple Dates & Locations. The Project Summit.

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The 10 Commitments Of An Agile Leader

Scrum.org

It's about creating a conducive environment for teams to innovate, collaborate, learn, and grow. Fractal Systems is an Agile consultancy with a difference; we’ve worked with hundreds of managers, leaders and teams, helping them successfully implement Agility in their organisations. In the Agile world, this couldn't be truer.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Backlog Management and Everything it Contains in 2022

nTask

This backlog contains many different elements like enhancements, bug fixes that the development team has to perform, new features that have to be introduced, and the technology upgrades that are needed in the current product. Maintaining the costs of the product development process. Product Backlog Grooming.

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Project Management Artifacts: Essential Tools to Enhance Project Management

Project Pulse Journal

These strategies enhance team dynamics and facilitate time and budget management as the project progresses, whether for leading small teams or managing large-scale projects. Among these resources are models, methods, and artifacts that each play a unique role in aiding project managers and their teams to achieve project goals.

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Overcoming Cognitive Overload for Improved Productivity

Wrike

It can lead to decreased efficiency, poor decision-making, and a higher likelihood of errors and mistakes. Lastly, cognitive overload can impair our ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions. Short breaks allow our brains to rest, recharge, and process the information we’ve already absorbed.