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Useless Agile Metrics

Scrum.org

Unplanned Work: While tracking and managing unplanned work is essential, an overemphasis on this metric can discourage teams from responding to new opportunities or addressing emerging risks. When their rewards or promotions are tied to these measures, they naturally lean towards using them.

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2022 Online and In-Person Events for Project/Resource Managers and Industry Professionals

Epicflow Blog

April 13, Chicago, the USA — Project Delivery Conference is the event for construction industry professionals, including project managers, where leading experts meet to explore innovative solutions that help builders operate more efficiently as well as manage risks associated with project safety, schedules, quality, and costs.

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Risk Management Resources

Herding Cats

Risk Management is essential for development and production programs. Risk issues that can be identified early in the program, which will potentially impact the program later, termed Known Unknowns and can be alleviated with good risk management. Effective Risk Management 2 nd Edition , Edmund Conrow, AIAA, 2003.

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Effective Project Communications Management to Avoid Misunderstandings and Delays

Project Pulse Journal

By prioritizing clear and consistent communication, project managers can significantly reduce the risks associated with miscommunication and ensure that all stakeholders have the information they need to make informed decisions and take appropriate actions. Distribute Updates: Share updates through the established communication channels.

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How to Conduct Project Planning: An Overview Guide

Project Pulse Journal

Risk Management is Integral: Within the project planning process, proactive identification and management of potential risks can save significant time, costs, and headaches down the line. Avoiding Pitfalls : Proper project planning helps foresee potential challenges and risks, ensuring proactive measures are in place.

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A Compendium of Risk Management Resources

Herding Cats

This blog page is dedicated to the resources used to manage the risk encountered on software-intensive systems using traditional and agile development methods. Let's start with a critical understanding of the purpose of managing risk on software development projects. Risk Management is essential for development and production programs.

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Best 2020 Online Courses, Events, and Resources for Project Managers

Epicflow Blog

You can choose one of the following seminars: Disciplined Agile Lean Scrum Master: For Professionals New to Agile, Aligning the Organization Through Portfolio Management , Team Member Engagement: Alignment Up, Down, and Across the Organization, Program Management Master Class with Michel Thiry.

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