Epicflow Blog

MARCH 19, 2024

This time, we’ve prepared updates that will prove useful for those who work in an Agile environment, use Jira + Epicflow integration as well as those dealing with manufacturing, machine building, and other complex phased projects. What is important is that you can reserve this budget for the team on a high level.

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Scrum.org

JULY 24, 2023

TL; DR: Product Discovery for Scrum Teams While Scrum excels at building and releasing Increments, it does not guarantee that those are valuable—garbage in, garbage out. 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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Agilemania

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Project management is a set of principles, tools, and techniques to plan, execute and manage projects. It helps project managers, and all the leaders to manage work while supporting team collaboration. There are a variety of project management methodologies. Agile Project Management. Scrum Framework.

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Technical Review Software Review Manufacturing Lean 98

Scrum.org

MARCH 7, 2023

Since I became a Professional Scrum Trainer in November, I have been asked a lot about the current state, and the future perspectives, for Scrum and agile development in Japan, where I’ve worked for the last six years. Yet, Scrum and the principles of agile development are not as common in Japan as they are in other parts of the world.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM The quest for methodologies that offer efficiency and agility has never been rockier. Agile methodologies stand at the forefront of this quest, providing the blueprint for rapid, responsive, and customer-centric project execution. Agile methodologies offer a path to mastering these challenges.

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NimbleWork

MAY 1, 2024

Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a lean management technique for process improvement that has its roots in the manufacturing sector. So, let’s get started: Background and Historical Perspective Value Stream Mapping (VSM) emerged as a fundamental component of Lean Manufacturing, a methodology pioneered by Toyota in the 20th century.

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Software Review Process Technical Review Development Team Review 52

Velociteach

MAY 10, 2023

The project management profession has had a similar quest—defining a methodology, set of practices, or principles that could successfully guide any project. Like physics and nature, project management is ubiquitous. A methodology refers to an approach, whereas a framework provides a broader structure or model for managing a project.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 8, 2022

. What is LeSS? Being open about what’s really going on, looking at what’s really happening, and it’s also based on empiricism. . Being open about what’s really going on, looking at what’s really happening, and it’s also based on empiricism. . What is a product? LeSS is a de-scaling framework. Empiricism.

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This article aims to provide an in-depth understanding of Jira and how adopting agile project management can significantly enhance team collaboration and performance. From Military Manufacturing to the World of Jira My introduction to Jira wasn’t conventional. Iterative Approach Why Agile?

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Software Review 2002 Manufacturing 52

ProProfs Project Management

AUGUST 7, 2020

Nokia is a vivid example in this context, as this mobile manufacturing company had refused to accept Android OS and decided to swim upstream. That being said, trends in the project management world change quite frequently. What Is Agile Planning? . What Is Agile Planning? . Change is the only constant.

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Leading Agile

DECEMBER 13, 2023

But what happens when those values aren’t aligned with what the business is trying to achieve? Those are cultural attributes that the people that I was talking to in the agile community were prioritizing for. We were doing a lot with traditional project management. Or does it start with the people?

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Project Bliss

APRIL 30, 2019

They’re used in TQM (total quality management) and other quality-improvement methods commonly used today. They’ve also been incorporated into scaled agile practices. But even if you’re not doing agile, you’ll find something valuable here. My background is strongly rooted in IT project management.

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Agilemania

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The agile philosophy is at the core of Product Management. Teams can build products faster and more efficiently by utilizing agile methodologies from the Product Management perspective. Many agile teams can benefit from SAFe®’s alignment, collaboration, and delivery strategies.

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Leading Agile

DECEMBER 13, 2023

But what happens when those values aren’t aligned with what the business is trying to achieve? Those are cultural attributes that the people that I was talking to in the agile community were prioritizing for. We were doing a lot with traditional project management. Or does it start with the people?

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Leading Agile

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Today, we’re exploring what it looks like to transform the way your company finances itself in a new, agile world. Annual funding, long wait times for approvals, and all the read tape that goes along with that, aren’t as agile as the teams are. Andy Fine’s been with us for what about four years now, Andy?

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International Institute for Learning

JULY 26, 2022

Thought Leadership News : What is SAFe 5.1, Franks: To quote Scaled Agile Inc., is a knowledge base of proven, integrated practices and principles for achieving Business Agility, but what does that really mean, and why do I care? and why is it important? Thought Leadership News : How essential are SAFe ‘skills’, and why?

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Leadership Lean Agile Sustainability 52

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

But what does it take to get there? I asked people two questions: What should people managing projects be aware of as we go into 2019 to make 2019 their most successful year ever? What will you be doing in 2019 to have your most successful year ever? Would you like to make 2019 a successful year for your projects?

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nTask

AUGUST 22, 2019

As an Agile project manager, I have seen my fair share of so-called “Scrum Masters” and “Agile Experts” claiming to be masters of their craft. The truth, however, is that they don’t know a lot of things about Scrum and Agile. Anyhow, this case study illustrates different real life examples of Scrum Project Management.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 3, 2018

This article, How To Make 2018 A Successful Year for Your Projects , first appeared on Girl's Guide to Project Management. But what does it take to get there? I asked people two questions: What should people managing projects be aware of as we go into 2018 to make 2018 their most successful year ever? Let’s jump in.

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Binfire

AUGUST 27, 2017

The Agile project management methodology has been used by software engineers and IT professionals for the past sixteen years. The reason for this surge in popularity is quite understandable, the majority of projects benefit when managed using lean concepts promoted by Agile project management methodology.

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In this article, we are going to explore Earned Value Management (EVM), a widely used traditional management technique, but we are going to look at it within the context of an Agile domain. At the start of each iteration, he may be unsure about the applicability of earned value analysis, measurement, and management within Agile.

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Techno-PM

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Project Management Methodologies Business leaders are always on the lookout for the most effective project management methodologies. 5 Most Popular Project Management Methodologies So how should you choose a methodology that helps achieve the goals and aspirations of your company?

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Lean Manufacturing Software Review Technical Review 53

Binfire

APRIL 7, 2017

The Agile project management methodology has been used in the software development and IT industry for the past sixteen years, but recently it has gained wide acceptance by many number of industries and organizations. But the tide is turning and Agile is gaining wide acceptance as a valid process for many projects.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 4, 2024

These are not just ideals but the foundation of Scrum that empowers teams to navigate the complexities of their projects with agility and integrity. Dive deeper into understanding and applying Scrum's lightweight, agile framework in your leadership practice. What is the Scrum Framework?

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

Agile PPM & Project. One of the key investment areas was Agile. Even Team Foundation Server (TFS) has grown into the new Azure DevOps (Visual Studio) for developers, proving better alignment for Epics, User Stories, Sprints, Requirements, and connecting source code directly to Agile constructs. Understanding Agile.

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LiquidPlanner

JANUARY 2, 2018

As we move into the New Year, it’s the time for reflecting on what’s happened and what is to come. And yet, we had some significant shifts this year, most notably PMI releasing the sixth edition of “A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge” ( PMBOK® Guide ), alongside the Agile Practice Guide.

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The Strategic Project Manager

APRIL 30, 2024

However, the speed of change has made these methods less reliable – and ushered in a more lean-agile approach to metrics. This post examines the difference between ROI and Lean-Agile metrics, It identifies the key metrics of each, and the drivers behind those metrics. Value is delivered in small increments over time.

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nTask

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Multiple efficient project management frameworks and methodologies have been introduced over the years to ensure effective team management and collaboration in a workplace. In this article, we attempt to clarify the basic concepts behind Scrum, Kanban, Agile and Waterfall. Let’s begin. One is a sub-category of the other.

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Hub Planner

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Reading Time: 6 minutes Hub Planner release new User Access Permissions & Role Rights Settings. The new user access Permissions and Roles feature allows you to really dig deep into resource teams and projects to completely customize and configure what teams, projects, groups they have access to and what they can do.

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Wrike

AUGUST 25, 2023

Product management plays a crucial role in the success of any business. By understanding and implementing effective methodologies, product managers can optimize their strategies and drive growth. Product management is a multifaceted discipline that requires a diverse skill set.

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Development Team Review Software Review Lean Technical Review 36

ProProfs Project Management

DECEMBER 5, 2019

There are many approaches to project management, especially in software development. Among these, waterfall project management is one of the more interesting ones, seeing as it stems from the old days of the construction and manufacturing industries; it was not specifically designed with software development in mind.

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TrustRadius Project Management

JULY 29, 2022

One likely contributor: lack of standardized project management practices. Only 21% of businesses have put standardized project management (PM) practices and systems in place. Enter project management software. While these tools can help you manage all aspects of a project lifecycle—they often come with a large price tag.

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Software Review Software Technical Review Application Development 62

ProProfs Project Management

JANUARY 9, 2020

Project management is one of those things that appears to be a relatively easy thing to accomplish — until you get started it. . As organizations grow, their ability to consistently manage and deliver projects starts to play a much bigger role. . Developing a similar vision of what’s needed to stay on track.

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Today I’m going to introduce you to leading Agile’s new Chief Operating Officer, a gentleman by the name of Philippe Bonneton. So what we’re going to talk about a little bit over the last leading Agile’s been around for about 13 years and really what we’re known for is Agile.

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Technical Review Software Review Engineering Infrastructure 62

Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Today I’m going to introduce you to leading Agile’s new Chief Operating Officer, a gentleman by the name of Philippe Bonneton. So what we’re going to talk about a little bit over the last leading Agile’s been around for about 13 years and really what we’re known for is Agile.

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Technical Review Software Review Engineering Infrastructure 62

Planio

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The best project management tools do more than track issues, shoot out reports, and keep your team organized. Because if you’re here looking for a new project management tool, you know all-too-well how chaotic building products can be. And if you’re looking for a new project management tool, this is a pretty damn good place to start.

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Leading Agile

AUGUST 19, 2020

Agile isn’t ever really about Agile. In our Business Drivers of Agility webinar series hosted by LeadingAgile CEO, Mike Cottmeyer, Mike dives deep into six key business drivers to uncover how Agile can enable organizations to connect these drivers to better business outcomes. It’s about creating business outcomes.

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