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From Predictive to Agile – How to Choose the Right Project Management MethodologyBy Harold Kerzner and Cyndi Snyder Dionisio

International Institute for Learning

The authors discuss the shortcomings of the waterfall approach in terms of project type, performance tracking, risk management, and governance. In summary, this white paper highlights the significance of choosing the right development approach and tailoring the methodology to suit the project’s requirements.

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Current State and Future Prospects of Scrum and Agile Development in Japan

Scrum.org

日本語版はこちら ) The state of Scrum and agile development In 1986, professors Takeuchi and Nonaka published the famous white paper entitled, "The New New Product Development Game" (¹). The first one is that the Japanese people are too risk-averse to ever dare embrace agility. We make small investments, and we keep our options open.

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Tailoring Your Project Management Approach: A Beginner’s Guide

Project Pulse Journal

This customization process involves a modification of methodologies and governance structures, transforming project management into a strategic asset as dynamic as the projects it aims to guide. Organizational Fit Tailoring enhances project management practices by aligning them with the organization's values , culture, and risk tolerance.

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Inspiring Women in Project Management: Sofia Hess

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I also had additional contracts, such as writing white papers, which, of course, were related to relevant topics in project management. I also use risk management and negotiation skills for planning our medium and long-term marketing initiatives. It’s become so automatic for me that I often do it unconsciously.

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A Compendium of Works to Increase the Probability of Project Success

Herding Cats

Here are my collected works, presentations, briefings, journal papers, articles, white papers, and essays, used to increase the Probability of Project Success (PoPS) I've developed and applied over my career in the software-intensive system of systems domain. Business, Technical, Systems, Risk, and Project Management.

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Increasing the Probability of Program Success

Herding Cats

We're working on a White Paper for the Joint Space Cost Council which is an organization composed of government (NRO, NASA, USAF, and others) and industry representatives with an interest in space. Our topic is Increasing the Probability of Program Success Thorugh Continuous Risk Management. . Risk-Adjusted Plans.

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Emerging Trends & Challenges in Information Technology

ProjectManager.com

The typical IT department is primarily responsible for three areas: IT governance, IT operations and hardware and infrastructure. This is dangerous for IT teams, as they are often managing risk on behalf of their companies. Poor Project Governance in IT Departments. What Is the Role of Information Technology? trillion in 2022.