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Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?

ProjectManager.com

The scrum methodology has been around since the mid-1980s and has been a core sub-methodology of agile since 2001 when Ken Schwaber and Mike Beedle wrote the book on it: Agile Software Development with Scrum. That hasn’t stopped practitioners from using scrum in varying industries, from retail logistics to event planning.

SCRUM 411
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SAFe Simply Explained (Part 1): Core Competencies and Principles

Inloox

What usually started in software development can now be extended to the entire company and thus, change the way people collaborate. It is up to the management to create the right environment to positively influence teams and individuals. So agility in itself is nothing new for many companies. But it’s not that easy.

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What does the Scrum Master do all day?

Scrum.org

I am influencing the CxOs at the moment. We apply the same thinking towards creative work like software development. The way to influence change in a complex system is by influencing the interaction amongst people. By observing, we will gain data to best influence the system through human interaction.

SCRUM 188
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PM, Strategy, and Key Resources – Business Model Canvas

The Strategic Project Manager

There are four general types of Key Resources that may be needed: Financial – Equity, debt, and line of credit financing required in order to support such things as customer financing, inventory, facilities, research and development, and required licenses. No two organizations are exactly alike.

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Playing in the Gray of Hybrid

Leading Answers

For example, a project I worked on to develop and roll out a custom GPS routing solution for truck drivers used an agile approach for the software development—and a largely predictive approach for scheduling the equipment install in the trucks and training the drivers. Does it include finance, HR and sales?

Agile 88
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How to identify stakeholders? (+Identification Cheatsheet)

PM Basics

They could be the HR department responsible for assigning executives to your team or the finance department issuing funds for your project. This question quickly opens up discussion and helps to identify stakeholders that can influence your project in a positive direction. Who might be interested in our project?

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How To Master Project Management Online

Wrike

It is also worth considering the qualifications and experience of the instructors delivering the course, as their expertise will greatly influence the quality of the learning experience. Accreditation means that the course meets specific quality standards and is recognized within the industry.