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. Beyond Scrum , several Agile frameworks were developed to address the unique needs and challenges of projects and teams. Agile methodologies offer a path to mastering these challenges.

Software Review 52

Software Review Technical Review Agile SCRUM 52

Scrum.org

JANUARY 17, 2023

TL; DR: ChatGPT Prompts for Scrum Practitioners. Last week, I ran an “interview” with ChatGPT as an applicant for a fictitious Scrum Master position based on questions from Scrum Master Interview Guide. Think twice if you still believe this technology is a fad or a toy. ChatGPT Prompt for Scrum Masters.

ChatGPT 171

ChatGPT Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Technical Review 171

Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2024

These striking innovations, which look like toys, are the facade of a profound shift in the industrial paradigm based on speed of change, open-source, decentralization, and composability. Like the manufacturer of the JAS 39E Saab Gripen fighter, a handful of players are relying on Scrum to radically improve their economic competitiveness.

Agile 146

Agile Technical Review Manufacturing Innovation 146

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 29, 2022

But there does seem to be a trend in accepting that agile approaches like Scrum can fit within a hybrid framework. Here are some considerations for future technology – project management style. I don’t know yet what this would look like in a project setting beyond the innovations we are seeing in AI, particularly in the PMO.

Artificial Inteligence 481

Artificial Inteligence 2023 Technical Review 2027 481

Scrum.org

JUNE 6, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Stakeholder Anti-Patterns. Learn how individual incentives and outdated organizational structures — fostering personal agendas and local optimization efforts — manifest themselves in Scrum stakeholder anti-patterns that easily impede any agile transformation to a product-led organization. ????

SCRUM 199

SCRUM Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Agile 199

Wrike

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving digital landscape, innovation is the driving force behind success. With advancements in technology, there has been a paradigm shift in the way organizations approach innovation. But how did the concept of citizen developers come into existence?

Innovation 36

Innovation Technical Review Software Review Artificial Inteligence 36

Scrum.org

JUNE 13, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Developer Anti-Patterns. After covering the anti-patterns of the Scrum Master, the Product Owner, and the stakeholders, this article addresses Scrum Developer anti-patterns, covering all Scrum Events and the Product Backlog artifact. The Role of the Developers in Scrum. Source : Scrum Guide 2020. .

Underperforming Technical Team 147

Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Technical Review Software Review 147

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 26, 2024

Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the demands of integrating new technologies and leading remote teams? Digital project management is a skill requiring competency in our technology-driven workplace. By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you struggling to manage complex projects in an increasingly fast-paced and digital environment?

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Software Review 2024 PMO 52

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 11, 2024

Dive into the world of Scrum, the Agile framework that is revolutionizing project management across industries. With its core values of commitment, courage, focus, openness, and respect, Scrum is not just a methodology— it is a pathway to creating highly effective, adaptive, and cohesive teams.

SCRUM 52

SCRUM Technical Review Software Review Lean 52

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

But there does seem to be a trend in accepting that agile approaches like Scrum can fit within a hybrid framework. I review a lot of PM software tools and I don’t see many companies taking massive leaps into new ways of doing old tasks. However, here are some considerations for future technology – project management style.

2020 522

2020 Technical Review 2027 2030 522

The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Companies innovate and develop new products. But customers validate those innovations by “voting with their wallets.” They learn from their customers and continually innovate. Their teams are more productive, creative, and innovative. They innovate and create. Great companies pivot without mercy or guilt.

Lean 165

Lean Agile Underperforming Technical Team Innovation 165

Wrike

JANUARY 12, 2024

Today, we’re going to discuss the ins and outs of the NPD process, an effective method that can accelerate innovation, bring new ideas and designs to market, and propel you to success. If you’re ready to accelerate innovation, follow these steps: Idea generation: What is the specific market need or problem that your business aims to solve?

Innovation 36

Innovation Process Technical Review Artificial Inteligence 36

Scrum.org

JULY 10, 2018

Often I hear people say that Scrum does not take care of risk: there is no risk log, risk is not on the agenda of the Sprint Review or Retrospective as a standard agenda-item. That's a risk right there! How is risk managed in Scrum? Scrum is all about risk management.

Risk Management 123

Risk Management Risk Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 123

Scrum.org

APRIL 28, 2019

have been doing Scrum trainings for a long time. During the last years, I have stressed even more the importance of understanding the nature and purpose of the Scrum Framework just at the begginning of the classes. This is, by no means, accepting distorted or flaccid applications of Scrum.

Technical Review 134

Technical Review SCRUM Software Review Defining 134

Scrum.org

JUNE 7, 2021

There are plenty of failure possibilities with Scrum. Given that Scrum is a framework with a reasonable yet short “manual,” this effect should not surprise anyone. Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! The Sprint Review is an excellent opportunity, for example.). Related Posts.

SCRUM 184

SCRUM Agile Technical Review Software Review 184

Planio

MAY 8, 2023

On average, IT projects come with more complexity and risk, and can quickly fall to pieces without proper due diligence, management, and leadership. with examples of IT projects) IT project management is the process of planning, organizing, running, and managing information technology projects. And that’s no simple job.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Development Team Review Infrastructure 78

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

We, as technical people, are relatively reluctant to change. As with the other events in Scrum, Sprint Planning serves to create transparency and provide opportunities to inspect and adapt Scrum artifacts. As per the Scrum Guide : Failure to operate any event as prescribed results in lost opportunities to inspect and adapt.

Technical Review 157

Technical Review Planning SCRUM Estimate 157

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 4, 2024

One of the secrets to unlocking your team's full potential lies in embracing the core values of the Scrum Framework. These are not just ideals but the foundation of Scrum that empowers teams to navigate the complexities of their projects with agility and integrity. What is the Scrum Framework?

SCRUM 40

SCRUM Software Review Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 40

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

They are derived from my fourteen years of practical experience with XP and Scrum, serving both as Product Owner and Scrum Master and interviewing dozens of Product Owner candidates on behalf of my clients. Scrum is not a methodology but a framework. The Product Owner is also the most vulnerable Scrum role.

SCRUM 195

SCRUM Lean Technical Review Agile 195

Scrum.org

MARCH 2, 2020

TL; DR: Scrum Stakeholder Anti-Patterns. Learn how individual incentives and outdated organizational structures — fostering personal agendas and local optimization efforts — manifest themselves in Scrum stakeholder anti-patterns which easily can impede any agile transition. Common Scrum Stakeholder Anti-Patterns. The Sprint.

SCRUM 216

SCRUM Development Team Review Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 216

Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2023

TL; DR: Jira Anti-Patterns If you ask people to come up with popular attributes for “Agile” or “agility,” Scrum and Jira will likely be among the top ten featured. Moreover, in any discussion about the topic, someone will mention that using Scrum running on top of Jira does not make an organization agile.

ChatGPT 181

ChatGPT Technical Review 2023 SCRUM 181

Scrum.org

MARCH 19, 2022

In 2010 I started my first assignment as a Scrum Master. Mostly intended to help myself reflect on my role, receive feedback from other Scrum practitioners, and make improvements accordingly. Over the years, the sum of these blog posts resulted in the paper “ The 8 Stances Of A Scrum Master ”. The 6 Scrum Master Stances.

SCRUM 213

SCRUM Leadership Influencer Agile 213

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Only people with a job title of programmer get invited to the coders community of practice, only testers go to the quality assurance community of practice, and only Scrum Masters attend the Agile community of practice. The risk is of excluding those outside of functionally defined boundaries. .

Technical Review 174

Technical Review Software Review Agile SCRUM 174

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 8, 2024

This domain facilitates strategic alignment, optimized delivery cadence, methodology customization, increased flexibility, and improved risk management. By embracing a clear, structured, and flexible framework, each phase of the project's life cycle can be optimized for efficiency, risk mitigation, and stakeholder contentment.

Underperforming Technical Team 52

Underperforming Technical Team Cadence Development Team Review Technical Review 52

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 21, 2024

Imagine leading projects where changes and uncertainties are not setbacks but stepping stones to innovation and success. Adaptive project management is particularly effective in dynamic industries where innovation, customer needs, and technologies continuously evolve.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Prince2 Lean Software Review 52

Scrum.org

JUNE 1, 2022

Do your Daily Scrums feel like a pointless ritual where everyone just lists what they’ve done yesterday, and what they do will do today? And does your Sprint Review consist of team members listing their individual accomplishments? In our work with Scrum teams, we’ve been part of teams that had it. Some developed it over time.

SCRUM 212

SCRUM 2007 2003 2006 212

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In most cases, the technology needed to support the requirements was also known and available. These smaller strategic projects, such as those involving creativity, R&D, and innovation, were usually assigned to functional managers who were allowed to use any tools they desired and any leadership style they were comfortable with.

Technical Review 89

Technical Review Risk Management Executing Governance 89

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Most of the project managers were engineers with advanced degrees in a technical discipline. The two criteria most often considered at that time when selecting someone to be a project manager were a command of technology and writing skills. This freed up the PMs for more involvement with the technical and business community.

Technical Review 89

Technical Review Aerospace Engineering Manufacturing 89

The IIL Blog

MAY 17, 2023

When the Department of Defense (DoD) decided to expand the need for more technical projects following World War II, pressure was placed upon the aerospace and defense community to develop expertise in project management. First, the PM was expected to possess a command of technology rather than merely an understanding of technology.

Aerospace 147

Aerospace Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Governance 147

Henny Portman

AUGUST 10, 2023

Experimenter Here we get what it means to drive inside-out, outside-in product innovation or business model innovation. Involve your scrum master. Don’t be the carrier pigion between the scrum team and the stakeholders. Stances are attitudes and behaviors that product owners display at times. Don’t forget the customer.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Influencer Governance Government 52

Scrum.org

APRIL 30, 2021

Scrum Teams do it all the time. It happens in Sprint Review, after Daily Scrum, in Sprint Planning, and as part of development. ordering the work in the Product Backlog so that the goals of the Scrum Team and the organization are best achieved. This gives the Product Backlog a level of transparency that reduces the risk.

Technical Review 223

Technical Review Estimate SCRUM Risk Management 223

Scrum.org

MARCH 18, 2020

On November 22nd, 2019, I gave the closing keynote at Scrum Deutschland, a talk called ‘The Four Things You Do To Prevent Value Delivery.’ Such a study is holistic; it involves looking at the organizational design, technical capabilities, culture and knowledge, and type of control and metrics used to define success. Background.

Technical Review 142

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Development Team Review 142

NimbleWork

MARCH 7, 2024

Source: simform.com This is typical for large enterprises and institutions running mission-critical apps and services on legacy technologies. Organizations can employ a migration framework depending on their readiness to transition, incorporate change, manage risks and enable a culture of a truly Agile enterprise.

Agile 114

Agile Software Review Technical Review Leadership 114

The IIL Blog

JUNE 28, 2018

Companies are recognizing that brand loyalty accompanied by a higher level of quality does not always equate to customer retention unless supported by some innovations. According to management guru Peter Drucker, there are only two sources for growth: marketing and innovation [Drucker, 2008]. INNOVATION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT.

Innovation 106

Innovation 2008 2011 2010 106

International Institute for Learning

MAY 24, 2023

While a hybrid approach may seem appealing due to its combination of structure and flexibility, the decision ultimately hinges on understanding the broader stakeholder needs and the organization’s ability to be responsive to multiple frameworks.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Agile 2009 Certification 52

Scrum.org

JUNE 15, 2020

We are used to saying the Scrum is a perfect probe for organizations, as it will reliably discover all dysfunctionalities. The process continues to be ruled by (annual) budgets, and risk-mitigation by committee is still the norm, becoming even more counter-productive during a remote agile transition. TL; DR: Remote Agile Transitions.

Agile 170

Agile Technical Review SCRUM Software Review 170

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 7, 2020

TL;DR: The Scrum Product Owner in 58 Theses. The Product Owner theses also address the Product Owner’s part in Scrum events from Sprint Planning to Sprint Review to Sprint Retrospective, and the Daily Scrum. The Product Owner is also the most vulnerable Scrum role. Do you want to get this article in your inbox?

Technical Review 209

Technical Review SCRUM Cadence Estimate 209