article thumbnail

Product Manager vs Project Manager: The Main Differences

Techno-PM

If your career goals are focused in the software industry, there are several Scrum certifications that would enhance both your knowledge and expertise in that profession. The Scrum credential can also help you advance as a product manager – a somewhat different career path that has much in common with being a project manager.

article thumbnail

Innovation: Running Experiments and Learning

Leading Answers

The New Yorker  magazine [3] describes numerous studies that show how brainstorming groups think of fewer, lower-quality ideas than the same number of people who work alone and later pool their ideas. Monitoring and reflecting. Planning and executing.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Why do most projects fail?

Binfire

Forbes magazine also opined about the high rate of project failures recently. . In the Agile method, the project manager is replaced by an experienced Scrum master is needed. The job of the project manager or Scrum leader is not just to plan but lead the team effectively to achieving the goals of the project.

article thumbnail

Project Management Software Comparison: A Strategic View

The Strategic Project Manager

The Approach: Think About Key Features Project management software encompasses a variety of features to help teams plan, execute, monitor, and control projects effectively. Note that scope and quality need to be monitored in tandem via accurate reporting also. Jira: Agile boards and scrum boards for iterative planning.

article thumbnail

Estimating is a Learned Skill

Herding Cats

And the same process is applied to the Scrum development processes on those projects. . An Analysis of XP, TDD, Pair Programming, and Scrum (Using Real Options),” Dr. David Rico, [link] davidfrico.com/rico08b.pdf. Planning, Estimating, and Monitoring Progress in Agile Systems Development Environments,” Suzette S. 400-407, 2009.

article thumbnail

Software Estimating Resources

Herding Cats

A Review of Analytical Models, Approaches and Decision Support Tools in Project Monitoring and Control,” Oncu Hazir, International Journal of Project Management 33(4), September 2014. ko, Software Quality Analysis, Monitoring, Improvement, and Applications, August 29?31, Can Functional Size Measures Improve Effort Estimation in SCRUM?”