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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. Kanban Pros One advantage is that kanban doesn’t require the training and experience of scrum.

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Why is it a project manager’s job to fix companies?

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Projects are the future, a good portfolio office can influence and shape strategy and project management is the only way to holistically deliver improvements. What about the business development team? That’s not what we are trained for. Or the CEO and the board? So who is responsible for the strategic direction of our companies?

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Agile and Current Technology: Are We Adapting or Missing the Mark?

Leading Agile

When the Agile Manifesto was created 21 years ago, software development, technology, and the world, in general, were different. Because of this small scope of software development, it was easy for small teams to operate with autonomy. This leads to the following: Teams can’t encapsulate software development.

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SWOT analysis in project management: definition, instruction & example

Inloox

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. Address weaknesses Develop targeted measures to address internal deficits. What is a SWOT analysis?

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The 18 Most Influential People in Project Management

ProjectManager.com

We took each of these elements into consideration when developing our list of the 18 most influential people in project management. These 18 project management professionals, in particular, have established themselves as thought leaders and influencers. Who to Follow in Project Management. Lindsay Scott. He also has over 4.8K

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“Agile Is Just for Software” and other Scrum Myths

Scrum.org

PI Planning serves as the cornerstone of the Agile Release Train within SAFe, establishing a synchronized cadence for multiple teams to work together towards a common goal. While Agile frameworks have their roots in software development, Agile principles can be applied effectively to a wide range of complex problems.

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Project management degrees: Do you need one and what you can do with it

Rebel’s Guide to PM

She wrote: I have been advised that you have to do a degree in a particular subject e.g. engineering, do project management training e.g. PMI®, PRINCE2® etc and work your way up in order to become a project manager. These training courses are good options for improving your skills. Free training! Is this true? That’s about 2.3