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Escaping the Feature Factory

Scrum.org

Overemphasis on Utilization : Prioritizing keeping teams busy with feature work over allowing time for creativity, exploration, and addressing technical debt also contributes to a feature factory environment. All of these reasons are reflective of systemic issues within large organizations.

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5 Agile Methodologies for Project Managers that are not Scrum Framework

Project Pulse Journal

Understanding these top five Agile methodologies that are not Scrum Framework: Kanban, Extreme Programming (XP), Lean Software Development, Feature-Driven Development (FDD), and Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM) is crucial for any team or individual looking to implement Agile practices effectively.

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Streamlining Success: Lean Principles in Project Management

MPUG

First, our last article touched on waste in the context of lean. Second, I am the father of a recent engineering graduate who is now working as an engineer, and part of the onboarding was a class on lean. Training is only part of the solution; the work environment (culture) and methods will significantly influence it.

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Return On Investment Vs Lean Agile Metrics for Strategic PMs

The Strategic Project Manager

However, the speed of change has made these methods less reliable – and ushered in a more lean-agile approach to metrics. This post examines the difference between ROI and Lean-Agile metrics, It identifies the key metrics of each, and the drivers behind those metrics. Value is delivered in small increments over time.

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The Agile Transformation Coach: Understanding the Roles and Responsibilities

Leading Agile

This team of e Agile Transformation Coaches will consist of people focused on executive-level understanding and leadership, people that teach team-level technical practices, and everything in between. This role is, in effect, a high-influence peer to the executives who act as a trusted advisor. Lean/Agile Leader. Desired Traits.

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How To Make 2023 A Successful Year for Your Projects

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Whatever your level of commitment to this vital task, please review how you can do even better. This may be by adopting a new tool or approach, learning some new skills in listening, influence, or negotiation, or maybe simply allocating more time to it. XP, scrum, lean, etc.) Learning the different methodologies in Agile (e.g.

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The Ten Principles of Evidence-Based Leadership

Scrum.org

These principles are influenced by, but not directly related to, contemporary approaches to organizational management and work methodologies such as Agile, Lean Thinking, Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, Management 3.0, We embrace new ideas and technologies that allow us to adapt and innovate in an ever-evolving landscape.