article thumbnail

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. Scrum allows you to create flexible project plans that can be adjusted at any point without impacting your project or budget.

SCRUM 412
article thumbnail

Cost and Value Management for Software Development

Herding Cats

we focus on Value and don't need to worry about Cost. This, of course, is a violation of the principles of Managerial Finance and Microeconomics of software development in the presence of uncertainty and scarce resources. Software Project Cost Estimation . Overlooking key project risks.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

SWOT analysis in project management: definition, instruction & example

Inloox

SWOT analysis in the project management context Why should I conduct a SWOT analysis? 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. What is a SWOT analysis?

article thumbnail

What is Project Management

MPUG

In this way, the construction of the pyramids was a complex project that required careful management in order to be successful. Project Management as a Profession As a Profession , it has its roots in the 1950s and 1960s when the U.S. government began using it to manage complex defense projects.

article thumbnail

How to Create a Project Assumptions List: Examples and Template Included

Project Bliss

Schedule: tasks, durations, and dependencies needed to complete the project. Methodology – the approach you’ll take to completing the project. Technology – this could cover software development, platforms, environments, and infrastructure. Delivery: Project servers arrive configured as expected.

article thumbnail

125 Project Management Buzzwords

The IIL Blog

Continuous Improvement The ongoing effort to improve a project process, product, or service to achieve better results. Cost Estimation The process of estimating project costs is done by leveraging historical data, expert judgment, or quantitative models. Also known as continuous process improvement.

article thumbnail

Time and Materials Contracts: The Definitive Guide [w/ Template]

Teamweek

Similar past projects can help you here as a reference. Apply your hourly rate : Total up all hours needed to complete the project and multiply by your hourly rate. Calculate project costs: Work out other costs for the project. and add that to your cost estimate. Such as licensing fees, etc.,