ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 20, 2021

While agile is relatively new, it has made a big splash in the work of project management. It started in software development, but has since been adopted by other industries that have seen the benefit of agile’s iterative approach. Agile is more of an approach, and could almost be defined as a philosophy.

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Scrum.org

MAY 8, 2023

So let’s have a look at some typical agile negotiation scenarios. ?? Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: Agile Verhandlungen – Das Leben ist Verhandlungssache; warum sollte Scrum anders sein? Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: Agile Verhandlungen – Das Leben ist Verhandlungssache; warum sollte Scrum anders sein? ?

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Whether you are just starting out, developing your project manager resume, or a seasoned professional, mastering the Project Management Buzzwords is non-negotiable. Agile A flexible and dynamic approach to project management that allows for iterative updates during defined time blocks, which allows for incremental value.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2023

Product Owners are a critical role in the Agile methodology, but what does a Product Owner do? We’ll also look at some of the benefits and challenges that come with being a Product Owner. So if you’re curious as to what exactly does a product owner do – read on! Table of Contents: What is a Product Owner?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 7, 2020

What can a team leader do that doesn’t micromanage their team to death, but inspires them to greater heights of productivity? An agile workflow can help. For a long time the agile framework influenced teams outside of the software development sector from which it originated. People are evangelical about agile.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 19, 2023

By introducing varied and customized Retrospective techniques, the Scrum Master can unlock new avenues for exploration, encourage diverse perspectives, and empower the team to think outside their usual patterns of thought. Each Sprint, the team would go through the motions of the same old format, resulting in diminishing returns.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

TL; DR: Overcoming Common Product Backlog Management Traps w/ David Pereira How teams manage their Product Backlog often makes or breaks their value creation chances. During the 54th Hands-on Agile meetup, David Pereira shared tried and tested practices to avoid the feature factory fate. ? Hands-on Agile. ? One backlog?

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Scrum.org

JULY 26, 2023

4 Ways the User Experience Is the Cornerstone of Scrum Product Success Just as a hearty meal satisfies hunger, a product that offers a top-tier user experience (UX) satisfies the users' needs. In the realm of Scrum, a methodological framework popular in Agile product development, the significance of UX is often overlooked.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 16, 2021

In this book, you’ll learn how to build psychological flexibility, question the industrialist mindset and create a working timetable that prioritizes what is important to you. Part One looks at developing inclinations, habits and actions by building curiosity and taking an ‘outsider approach’ to changing how you think about work.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 5, 2023

You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 47,000-plus subscribers. ? The most popular discussion on LinkedIn this week was : Agile Metrics — The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. ? ?? Your goal is to identify knowledgeable candidates among applicants who know about Scrum or agile product development.

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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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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Lean portfolio management is a process by which strategy is aligned with execution using a lean approach and agile portfolio operations and governance. Lean project management is part of an agile methodology that aims to increase customer value by removing project waste. Having many projects to manage in a portfolio can be daunting.

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Scrum.org

MAY 23, 2022

In this article, we'll explore the scrum master's accountabilities beyond the team in the service of the overall organizational agility and bust this myth once and for all. In addition to serving the Team and the Product Owner, the Scrum Master also "serves the organization in several ways”. Nothing could be further from the truth.

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Scrum.org

JULY 25, 2023

As Scrum.org trainers, we often come across common misconceptions from course attendees about Agile and Scrum. We tend to hear red flags of misalignment when we explore folk's current definitions and understanding of Agile and Scrum at the start of our courses. Agile eliminates the need for planning or documentation.

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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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Scrum.org

APRIL 11, 2023

Agile coaches have long recognized that busyness does not necessarily equal success. According to a recent article in the Harvard Business Review titled " The Busyness Trap ," many organizations prioritize how busy employees are over their actual value creation. It may feel right, but it’s not the most effective technique.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 5, 2023

In the fast-paced world of product development, delivering value to customers is the ultimate measure of success. Agile frameworks, such as Scrum , have become increasingly popular due to their ability to promote efficiency, collaboration, and most importantly, value delivery.

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Inloox

MAY 6, 2021

In recent years, “agile” has become an increasingly important topic in the corporate world. Driven by the need for better performance, efficiency and results, companies are using various agile management methods. For many teams , this agile management method has become an indispensable tool for effective collaboration.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Stick with me, and we’ll explore what project requirements are, why they’re important, and some tips for developing good ones. They are the product specifications. Requirements can be prioritized. By taking the time to develop clear and concise requirements, you can set your project up for success.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

There are traditional methods such as waterfall methodology, and more flexible, agile approaches. Developers might be engineering a new software product, while marketing figures out how to advertise it to their target market. The model lets teams stay productive by taking techniques from different methodologies.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 16, 2020

This is a guest contribution from Monica Georgieff, Agile Coach and Trainer at AgileSherpas. Brought on by the struggle to respond and adapt to these times of VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity), marketers have increasingly begun to embrace an Agile approach to their project management. Does Agile work for marketing?

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 1, 2023

In assisting several Product Owners in a number of larger organizations, we've noticed a recurring challenge that we've called 'Escaping the Product Owner's Trap'! Many Product Owners find themselves operating more as component owners than embracing the ownership of a Product.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 26, 2023

The World’s Leading Framework and Certification for Agile Project Management By APMG International July 26, 2023 Agile’s influence on the project management industry continues to rise at pace. Since its introduction in 2010, AgilePM has fast established itself as the leading framework and certification for agile project management.

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It reviews each of the key offerings, from the globally acclaimed Project Management Professional (PMP®) and PRINCE2®, to the more agile -minded certifications like ScrumMaster and Product Owner. Some practitioners find the methodology complex, and rigid compared to more flexible approaches like Agile (not including PRINCE2® Agile).

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Exclusively on my Substack Newsletter : The Importance of Quality for Agility — An Excerpt from the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide (7). ? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 49,000-plus subscribers. ? Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2023

They lead by example and they serve the Scrum team, the organization and the Product Owner. By being too hands-on and "babying" the team, the Scrum Master risks stunting their development and preventing them from learning how to overcome obstacles effectively. It’s a lot to manage and a lot to balance.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 4, 2022

When you’re making a product, how do you ensure that all the desired capabilities are included in the final deliverable? It communicates this information to everyone on the product team. But what exactly is a product requirements document and what needs to be included in one for it to be effective? Learn more.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

TL; DR: The Illusion of Velocity In this article, I explore the pitfalls of ‘The Illusion of Velocity’ in agile contexts, peeling back the layers of traditional metrics as leadership tools. Moreover, get an idea of how to start flipping outdated hierarchies and embrace the natural rhythm of productivity and innovation. ?

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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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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2022

TL; DR: Business Agility, Scrum and Generative AI’s Take on Getting There. I thought it might be fun to ask ChatGPT a few questions about business agility in general and Scrum in particular. . ???? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 36,000-plus other subscribers. ??

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Scrum.org

MAY 15, 2023

TL; DR: 60 ChatGPT Prompts for Agile Practitioners ChatGPT can be an excellent tool for those who know how to create prompts. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 46,000-plus subscribers. Please [insert your task here.]” Recommend activities to make Sprint Retrospectives engaging and productive.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

But the common thread tying this diverse discipline together are the techniques that project managers use to get the job done. Project management techniques make managing projects easier and more effective. There are many project management techniques to choose from. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). There’s so much to do.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 21, 2024

Adaptive project management equips you with the agility to meet evolving demands and enhances stakeholder satisfaction through timely and relevant deliverables. Whether developing new software or launching a marketing campaign, this approach ensures that your projects are as adaptive as the project environment.

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Agilemania

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The term “ agile product management ” means precisely what it sounds like. The goal is to develop product strategies and roadmaps in an elegant setting. It promotes an adaptable approach to product development and deployment, allowing firms to adjust swiftly to input and create products that consumers enjoy.

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nTask

JULY 27, 2021

As an Agile professional, you must bring the same orderliness to your work. One way of doing that is to prioritize your tasks , but how? MoSCoW method is a prioritization technique that helps you organize your tasks into the order of priority. MoSCoW method is a technique of prioritizing your tasks.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 12, 2019

These days, it seems like everybody is all about doing things agile. Responding and incorporating customer feedback into products and processes requires self-organizing teams that are constantly tweaking what they do to be more efficient, where they can change regularly to meet new needs that pop up daily. How Work is Done in Agile.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 7, 2020

Scrum is a great framework for helping teams work more productively together. It’s a visual system for managing work as it goes through a production cycle or process. It’s a cost-effective way to gain productivity. Scrumban: An Agile Hybrid. Scrumban is part of an agile framework, a hybrid of scrum and kanban.

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