Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

These past few years have seen an incredible evolution in the way software is built. In these next years, we’re going to see a new wave of what software can do with the growing capabilities of machine learning, artificial intelligence and data pipelines across enterprises. XP, scrum, lean, etc.)

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Project Accelerator News

APRIL 18, 2024

It IS tempting to make a grand, headline grabbing move to justify your organisation’s faith in you, investing in a new portfolio software application or churning your talent, for instance. Integration of new portfolio management software with existing applications across the organisation can be difficult.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Finally, we show how project management software can help with manufacturing. People may confuse cycle time with takt time and lead time, which we’ll define and differentiate a bit later, but all are key metrics in manufacturing, especially lean manufacturing. Unlike lightweight tools, there’s no time-consuming setup.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In the realm of project management methodologies, Lean and Agile have emerged as powerful approaches that support organizations in achieving efficiency and delivering high-quality products and services. Understanding the nuances of Lean and Agile is crucial for project managers and teams seeking to optimize their processes.

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Wrike

AUGUST 28, 2023

Lean Manufacturing is a methodology that aims to streamline business operations and eliminate waste in order to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity. In this article, we will dive deep into the principles, benefits, and challenges of implementing Lean Manufacturing.

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The Strategic Project Manager

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Agile and lean are not the same thing but are closely related. This post looks at the idea of ‘lean agile’ and its application to project management and strategy. What Is Lean Agile Project Management? Apply Lean to Agile Projects. A good approach is to apply lean thinking to your agile process.

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Project Bliss

MAY 10, 2017

Everybody’s talking about agile software development these days: project managers, software developers, IT directors, small startups and big corporations. What is Agile Software Development? Agile software development is an approach that promotes delivering value quickly to the customer.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2018

There has been some backlash against Six Sigma over the recent years, some of which is warranted and will be discussed, but overall the process proves a valuable tool in reducing defects in product manufacturing, especially when paired with Agile thinking, lean manufacturing and capable project management tools. Lean Six Sigma.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

One powerful tool that organizations can leverage to drive this transformation is process innovation. In this article, we will explore the concept of process innovation and its importance in business, the role it plays in driving transformation, the steps to implement it, overcoming challenges, and measuring its impact.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Promote Software Craftsmanship . Team Coaching Tools. Cultivate Innovation. Business Coaching Tools. Lean Analytics. Venkatesh Rajamani has more than 17 years of experience delivering working software in short, feedback-driven cycles. Team Coaching Competencies. Promote Self-Management . Business Coaching.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

Each methodology is relevant in its own right, unlocking potential, driving innovation, and ensuring that your projects meet expectations. Ready to transform your approach to project management and software development? Each methodology offers a distinct set of practices and focus areas, providing teams with the tools to succeed.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Thought leaders in project management have strong social media followings, are published authors, and are working as leaders for innovative companies and enterprises in the project management industry. Jason Westland is the founder and CEO of ProjectManager.com , an award-winning, industry leader in project management software solutions.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Software Development is not just a systematic process but a dynamic interplay of critical work that shapes the progress of your product. With its robust mechanisms, Azure DevOps is an excellent tool to help visualise without pulling all those backlog items that are not yet "ready" into the Sprint.

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Project Portfolio Management (PPM) software is a critical tool for teams who need help managing complex projects and priorities across their organization. This software isn’t just critical for enterprise organizations, but any company that manages shared resources and has complex projects with succession planning components.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Servant leaders encourage collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to continuous process improvement. We’ve taken many different and evolving approaches to driving lean into our processes. Our team leans into this philosophy, strives to innovate, and reduce waste, while delivering more value to business partners of the PMO team.

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Planio

MARCH 9, 2021

A lean product team strikes the perfect balance. Balancing innovation with execution and expectations. The ideal lean product team structure at every stage (according to teams that scaled quickly). Keeping your growing product team on track: The best tools, processes, and workflows. The right project management tool.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 4, 2022

Finally, we’ll describe some of the more popular construction delivery methods and how construction project management software can help deliver success no matter which construction delivery method you choose. Naturally, software costs will be part of the budget. Is the plan more innovative than functional? Next, is design.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 31, 2023

I have seen tool vendors come and go. This was frustrating to the people I was talking to because it was hard to focus on innovation and value, and instead, they felt forced to concentrate on work and dependency management. Empirical approaches must run through the whole enterprise, not just when building software.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2019

The history of business agility as a concept begins with software development. The outcomes of software teams in such complex adaptive systems is unpredictable but does eventually form a recognizable pattern. Taking the agile framework and applying it to business agility creates a tool that can serve business of all sizes and types.

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Moira Alexander

APRIL 24, 2017

Agile Software Development - goes over fundamental agile concepts to enhance your software development skills. Evidence-Based Project Management - a self-paced course that covers which project management strategies, tools and techniques are most effective by analyzing evidence-based research. Related Video.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 21, 2024

Imagine leading projects where changes and uncertainties are not setbacks but stepping stones to innovation and success. Whether developing new software or launching a marketing campaign, this approach ensures that your projects are as adaptive as the project environment.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2019

It’s not solely about the decisions of executives though, it’s also about great project leaders learning to run fast and lean while developing high performing teams that can deliver value to their organization. Many of these tools in the chart below can benefit teams that are local, distributed, remote and virtual.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2022

Once, we consulted a product company building a portal with an innovative fintech system that processed payments among hundreds of countries. For example, the teams need to have the skills to work across all product domains, technical components, applications, and tools. There are three main concerns to address: 1.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 11, 2021

Its critical then, that you as a new Product Owner should be immersed in solid Product Ownership ideas and tools. The Lean Startup: How Constant Innovation Creates Radically Successful Businesses. Lean Analytics: Use Data to Build a Better Startup Faster. A Product Owner is an absolute professional at what they do.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 17, 2023

I will focus on two selectively chosen business units that have already gone through the agile transformation: ETAS (Bosch’s Software Development Subsidiary) and Bosch Power Tools. To accomplish this, Bosch follows the goal “we drive innovation” and we strive to deliver state-of-the-art software solutions to our clients.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 17, 2023

ProjectManager is more than great project management software, it’s a depository of dozens of free Word and Excel templates for business that you can download right now. From this visual tool, you can make a viable strategic plan for your business. Businesses run lean and mean if they want to stay in business. SWOT Analysis.

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Teamweek

JUNE 27, 2018

Lean project management sounds like a brand-new concept when in actuality it’s been around for over 40 years. Now, fortunately for project managers across all sectors, the lean philosophy is more widespread and making a difference in all sectors that value customer service. Origin of the Lean Philosophy. The Many Faces of Lean.

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The TL partners with and works alongside the C-Suite to create innovative and customized solutions to meet the business’ needs. Lean/Agile Leader. This person is also responsible for establishing tooling and utilizing metrics to demonstrate progress and improve delivery performance. Lean/Agile Leadership Practitioner.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

In the last decade, we have realized that we cannot plan all up front in a linear process to develop software. We are solving complex problems, which require us to use an empirical process, lean UX practices, and a supporting technology platform that allows us to build, measure, learn and apply the learning in a repeatable fashion.

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The VRIO framework is a strategic management tool used to analyze the competitive advantage of a firm’s resources and capabilities. The VRIO framework has similarities to SWOT analysis and other tools and frameworks. For example, a software company may hold a patent for a groundbreaking algorithm that powers its flagship product.

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Teamweek

MAY 23, 2022

How To Create a Talent Assessment Strategy That Scales With Your Company The Right Tool for Effective Talent Assessments. More and more, these tests are becoming automated using digital software. Using innovative talent assessment techniques helps you attract and engage more candidates. Definition – What are Talent Assessments?

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International Institute for Learning

JUNE 22, 2022

When anyone tries to sell a tool or a prescribed method that claims to be “one size fits all” or “immutable” — these can be red flags that whatever they are “selling” is probably not going to be the right fit for you. Discovery through Experimentation and Innovation. Is there a dark side to agility? By Brent Reed.

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Wrike

JANUARY 30, 2024

Consider a manufacturing firm that implements Lean manufacturing principles to streamline its production processes. Implementing innovation Invest in research and development to foster innovation. Six Sigma Six Sigma is a data-driven methodology that uses certain tools to reduce process variations and defects.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Instead, you would probably get more use out of investing your reading time in User Stories Applied: For Agile Software Development (Mike Cohn). I would suggest it’s User Stories Applied: For Agile Software Development by Mike Cohn. Agile Project Management: Creating Innovative Products by Jim Highsmith. Short on time?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 2, 2019

Fortunately, there are ways to create a more efficient process by decreasing the number of sign-offs when possible by establishing metrics, thresholds and using tools. Hindrance to innovation. This can be by first looking over the process you’re using and deciding on which side of the scale you’re more heavily leaning.

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Whether you’re tailoring your resume with project management skills , preparing for an interview, seeking to earn a certification , or simply seeking clarity in meetings, this list of top project management buzzwords should prove to be an invaluable tool. Projects are generally a mechanism for change and may leverage innovation.

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Velociteach

MARCH 13, 2024

Implementing lean principles to minimize waste and focus on value-adding activities. Using project management software for better tracking and optimization of resources. Seeking out innovative solutions and partnerships that can help overcome technical and financial barriers. Christelle Kwizera knows all about those challenges.

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