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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). This interest from people around me encouraged me to do some research and thinking on the subject, which I have summarized in this article.( Why is that?

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Adopting Agile Practices Isn’t Agile Transformation

Leading Agile

Additionally, we need to consider how we organize teams in the presence of dependencies, how we orchestrate and govern those dependencies, and what we measure and control around the team. How are we orchestrating and governing those dependencies? Second, how are we building backlogs? How are we forming teams?

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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. Such interactions facilitate and establish a collaborative environment where teams can openly discuss policy alignment and governance integration.

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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. At the time, my assignments were based exclusively on system translations, and the prerequisite for this was that I knew the system inside and out.

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SoundNotes Live: Q&A Session w/ Mike Cottmeyer vol.2

Leading Agile

Some of the topics discussed were: Agile PMO, velocity, and governance just to name a few. For more of Mike’s latest thoughts on Agile Transformation, you can check out his latest white paper, here: Download Mike’s White Paper. Contacting Mike Cottmeyer.

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Understanding Scope Creep By Harold Kerzner, Ph.D.

International Institute for Learning

Scope change control will require collaboration with stakeholders and possibly government agencies. Scope changes will require project teams to become more active in solving problems and making decisions.