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. What Is Six Sigma?

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Scrum.org

JULY 24, 2023

However, Scrum does not elaborate on how the Product Owner identifies Product Backlog-worthy work items. Scrum teams can equally make things no one is interested in using at all. The critical artifact to create value is the Product Backlog, “an emergent, ordered list of what is needed to improve the product.” ( Source.)

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

The last 15 years has seen huge changes in business models. However, in real life, I have never known a project manager to work any of that stuff out with a pen and paper. Project management software can work out the critical path efficiently, and keep it up to date when tasks change. Critical Path Analysis.

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Scrum.org

JULY 5, 2021

If you’ve ever wondered whether Scrum can work for hard deadlines, the answer is – yes! Not only can Scrum work in these situations, but in my experience, using this agile framework increases the probability of meeting challenging deadlines. In a nutshell, e mpiricism is making decisions based on what is known. Empiricism.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 21, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Adaptive project management is a vital strategy in a world where project landscapes are shifting. This method is essential for anyone who aims to navigate the complexities of projects where changes occur at lightning speed. Are you overwhelmed by your projects' rapid changes and unpredictability?

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Scrum.org

JULY 27, 2023

It baffles me how some agile teams, who claim to be the pioneers of modernity, are living in archaic times where usable working products are as rare as unicorns! Just a heads-up, my dear agile practitioners: the linchpin of Agile is a Usable Working Product. Yes, you read it right! Let’s get down to brass tacks. Just fix the Bugs FFS!

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

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. It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 23, 2022

Work would be taken to teams and hand-offs would be tightly managed. The pandemic taught us that the problems, technology, and people are always changing. But keeping teams as lean as possible reduces the number of hand-offs, communication overhead, and complexity. . Of course, the word productivity is an emotive one.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 7, 2023

These problems, like climate change, require collaborative and adaptive solutions. The video also touches upon the role of agile communities in driving change. Joanne shares her experiences with the Agility Impact Community, a group dedicated to using agile principles to make a positive impact on the world. Watch the full video.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 7, 2023

These problems, like climate change, require collaborative and adaptive solutions. The video also touches upon the role of agile communities in driving change. Joanne shares her experiences with the Agility Impact Community, a group dedicated to using agile principles to make a positive impact on the world. Watch the full video.

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Agile Sustainability Consulting Lean 160

Planio

MARCH 25, 2024

You can build the best product in the world, but without a solid customer acquisition strategy (and the right team to pull it off), no one will ever use it. But customer acquisition isn’t just about getting users for your product — it can be life or death for your company as a whole. Jump to a section: What is customer acquisition?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Completing those training programs and getting a project management certification has many benefits for your career, such as staying current with a discipline that’s always changing, keeping up with the newest technology and techniques and a higher project manager salary. The best choice depends on your particular needs.

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Planview

AUGUST 16, 2021

First, here’s a quick overview of key points from the webinar: (8:25): “The world of the status quo doesn’t exist,” said Peter. Businesses must build speed and agility into their operations if they want to survive and thrive in a world of constant disruptions, evolving priorities, changing customer demands, and more. (34:15):

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PMO Agile Lean Governance 158

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Management sought to deconstruct work into repeatable tasks optimized through measurement and refinement. Workers were seen as cogs in the machinery of production, with little autonomy or need for understanding the broader context of their work. Moreover, I point to the advantages gained from leadership engaging directly with teams.

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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. We took each of these elements into consideration when developing our list of the 18 most influential people in project management.

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Consulting Lean 2019 Leadership 419

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

Let’s dive into the Agile world and discover the methodology that best aligns with your goals, team, and projects. By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM The quest for methodologies that offer efficiency and agility has never been rockier. Agile methodologies offer a path to mastering these challenges. What are the Top 5 Agile Methodologies?

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Software Review Technical Review Agile SCRUM 52

Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2024

TL; DR: The Rise of the Scrum GPT Fewer Jobs for Scrum Masters, and now we see the universal Scrum GPT entering the competition: Will Scrum Masters change from essential practitioners to a niche role? The job market is currently challenging for many agile practitioners, particularly Scrum Masters.

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ChatGPT SCRUM Artificial Inteligence Agile 175

Scrum.org

JANUARY 6, 2022

As of today the top 10 most valuable companies in the world as defined by market capitalization are Apple, Microsoft, Saudi Oil Company, Amazon, Alphabet, Facebook, Tencent Holdings, Tesla, Alibaba, and Berkshire Hathaway. Of course, this list changes with the markets, but if you compare that to 2011, the list is 60% different.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 15, 2022

How do we communicate that effectively in a continuous world? In this energizing 43rd Hands-on Agile session on outcome-based product planning, Jeff Gothelf clarified one thing: “Roadmapping is a flawed concept in the age of Agile. Maps, by their definition, are linear, and we don’t build linear products and services anymore.

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Agile Planning Software Review 2022 202

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

You never know the answer to ‘when can we start a new piece of work?’. And if you can’t simply lean over the desk to ask Fred if he’s free next week to do something new, it’s hard. It will totally change the way you forecast and assign resources so you can focus on profitability and keeping people off the bench. Product: Runn.

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Software Review Technical Review Software Consulting 370

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 11, 2024

Dive into the world of Scrum, the Agile framework that is revolutionizing project management across industries. Whether you are a seasoned Project Manager, an aspiring Scrum Master, or a team member eager to contribute meaningfully to your projects, understanding and living these Scrum values can elevate your work to new heights.

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SCRUM Technical Review Software Review Lean 52

Velociteach

MARCH 13, 2024

An example is the Ocean Cleanup Project , and the laudable work performed by these engineers, project managers, and world-changers who aim to remove plastic from our oceans. Project managers can enhance efficiency by: Adopting agile methodologies to allow for flexibility and rapid response to changes.

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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. So, what is different about how we work today? Project Performance Affects the Bottom Line.

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Underperforming Technical Team Artificial Inteligence Lean Technical Review 273

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 13, 2022

It hopefully helps leaders of such companies and PE professionals focused on the operations side expand their perspective on what “Agile” and "Agility" mean in their world and how they can help them improve returns realized in their investments. . . Some examples of the challenges I’m called in to help with: .

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Technical Review Software Review Agile Innovation 205

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

These are the tools that I used myself to set up goals for ScrumMastered in the past year, but also tools that I often use when working with Scrum Teams. Lean Canvas. Lean Canvas is adapted from The Business Model Canvas and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Un-ported License. Revenue Streams.

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Lean Defining SCRUM Estimate 222

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 12, 2019

That’s largely due to agile’s ability to adapt to change and incorporate customer feedback, both of which are essential in today’s world where technology is constantly evolving, and swathes of information are just a few clicks away—including public customer reviews. How Work is Done in Agile.

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Software Review Agile Technical Review 2001 321

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Let’s start with what the Scrum Guide says about empiricism: “Scrum is founded on empiricism and lean thinking. Lean thinking reduces waste and focuses on the essentials.”. Lean thinking reduces waste and focuses on the essentials.”. TL; DR: Elements of Empiricism. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Empiricism.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 26, 2023

TL; DR: Useless Agile Metrics Ideally, a metric is a leading indicator for a pattern change, allowing your Scrum team to analyze the cause in time and take countermeasures. Estimation Accuracy: Agile practices value delivering working software over comprehensive documentation. However, what if you picked the wrong metrics?

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Agile Software Review 2021 Estimate 191

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The striking parallels remind us that while times have changed, the essence of human challenges remains consistent. This journey involves identifying these pitfalls in the agile world and drawing wisdom from ancient Greek insights to navigate and overcome them.

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Software Developers Software Development Software Review Agile 180

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In this blog, I’ll delve into how servant leadership can revolutionize PMO management by attracting and developing top talent, refining processes to world-class standards, and leveraging technology for unparalleled efficiency and effectiveness. High morale in a positive work climate led to higher productivity and better project outcomes.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Kaizen can be translated as improvement, but more precisely it means change for the better (kai is change and zen is for the better). The kaizen methodology works at constant improvements through the elimination of waste. We all want to improve, or we should. Don’t be left behind. The question is how can one improve?

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Manufacturing Lean Healthcare Software Review 303

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 15, 2022

I work with project managers around the world, and increasingly there’s one success trait that I find could use a tune-up. Some people view assertiveness at work as aggression, and that can hold them back. Here are 3 of her points on the theme of how to be more assertive at work. Andy Kaufman. Edit ourselves down.

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Scrum.org

JULY 2, 2020

These Sirens take advantage of the lack of understanding of what business agility is trying to change and lures unsuspecting C-suite executives into parting with their cash for what is effectively someone else’s business process. They are changing their entire organisation, not because of a business challenge, but because they are told to.

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Lean Agile Innovation Software Developers 216

MPUG

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Efficiency, Quality, and Simplicity for Project Success Let’s Start With a Story If you write, you probably use the circumstances you encounter in your life as fodder for your work. First, our last article touched on waste in the context of lean. This article originates from a combination of events. The overarching goal?

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Lean Transportation Engineering Software Review 64

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Other helpful practices are stakeholder retrospectives or the equivalent of lean manufacturing’s Gemba walks. Change : Not everyone in the organization will be excited to become agile. Lean Change Management can help understand why that is and how to make progress anyway. . TL; DR: Scrum Tools, Part 1.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2019

Of course, the world doesn’t work that way. Things change; markets are notoriously volatile. Like the wise adage about the blade of grass that bends in the wind, a successful business knows when to bend, pivot and change to accommodate forces more powerful than itself. To do so requires business agility.

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Agile Innovation Lean Leadership 281

Agilemania

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Scaled Agile Framework has taken the corporate world by storm. A decade ago, when Dean Leffingwell introduced SAFe to the world, little did he know that he would be creating a phenomenon. 42% gave the reason that general organizational resistance to change. 42% gave the reason that general organizational resistance to change.

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