PM Basics

APRIL 24, 2018

Software Development Life Cycle is on every job description for a Project Manager. Everyone wants you to know how to develop software applications. But there is a real problem here: With so many different frameworks and project management approaches, life cycles are so confusing. Concept Development.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 4, 2022

The scrum methodology was developed as a response to rigid project management approaches such as the waterfall method, which didn’t adapt to the needs of agile product and software development teams. The scrum methodology emphasizes teamwork in project management. What Is the Scrum Methodology? Scrum Values.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Product Manager vs Project Manager. While both are leadership roles and the titles are similar, there’s a difference between a product manager and a project manager as Jennifer Bridges, PMP, explains. Here’s a screen shot of the whiteboard for your reference! What Is a Project Manager?

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Herding Cats

MARCH 11, 2018

If we look at the discipline of software engineering, we see that the microeconomics branch of economics deals more with the types of decisions we need to make as software engineers or managers. A recent survey of 600 firms indicated that 35% of them had at least one "runaway' software project. Now To Risk Management.

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Herding Cats

MARCH 30, 2019

Agile software development is framed by a manifesto , a set of 12 principles, several methods. These are all focused on developing software, delivering that software to those paying the developers. Systems Management is the Science of Systems Engineering. Systems Engineering.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Scope creep in project management is where additional requirements are added to the project, beyond what was originally agreed and these additions are not formally authorized. The term refers to how the project’s requirements or feature list grows over time without proper control. What is scope creep? What causes scope creep?

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Epicflow Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

This article is inspired by the webinar featuring Epicflow co-founder Jan Willem Tromp and professor Mario Vanhoucke based on his latest book “The Illusion of Control: Project Data, Computer Algorithms and Human Intuition for Project Management and Control”. So, what do you need for an efficient risk analysis?

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Furthermore, a short cycle is “a frequency that is short enough to reduce the risk of spending time on the wrong solution for too long (also known as a waste of money)”. Powerpoint presentations or RAG status reports to monitor the state of delivery are more to manage stakeholder expectations than dealing with reality. Yes, they are.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 25, 2022

It’s a common phrase used in software development where the developer has broad experience in their role but is also profoundly skilled in one specific area. If you are struggling to understand the visual reference, the image below may help. But can we apply the same principle to project management?

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Know the risks in your project! Risk management plays an enormously important role in project management. The task here is to identify, analyze, control and ultimately minimize risks. The better risk management is handled in your project, the greater the probability of success, all other things being equal.

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NimbleWork

MARCH 20, 2024

A fast-food restaurant, a Marines platoon, a customer support team, software development … there are many such possibilities. This benefit extends beyond software development, demonstrating that retrospectives can be valuable tools in various fields. Have you noticed a team that consistently delivers exceptional results?

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Planio

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

If you work in project management, your job isn’t done until your users are happy — but that isn’t always the case. As every project manager knows, it’s almost impossible to get from A to B on a project without something going wrong. Consider your risks and put controls in place Step 6. Absolutely not. Team accountability.

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PM Basics

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In this article, you’ll find the real-life project risk management plan example. It comes from my practical experience working on software development projects. Below the example, you’ll find all the required information and resources to create your Risk Management Plan quickly and for free.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

By Ruchi Gupta, PMP ® , PgMP ® , PMI-ACP ® , PMI-RMP ® , SAFe, DASSM, SIP, Jira CBAP ® The accelerating rise of Generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and others is rapidly reshaping the way project management operates. The Project Management Office (PMO) is no exception. Attach your project plan/schedule].

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Inloox

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Technical debt in the project context The concept of "technical debt" originally comes from the field of software development. The difference between the possible optimal solution and the solution actually implemented is referred to as technical debt. As a result, there are many types of debt in practice today.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 9, 2023

Executing projects to meet deadlines without overspending the budget requires a project manager to understand resource availability. It’s part of the larger process of resource management. Figuring out how to distribute and allocate resources is part of any effective resource management plan. What Is Resource Availability?

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

Ready to transform your approach to project management and software development? Exploring Agile methodologies provides teams with flexible, efficient, and collaborative approaches to software development and project management. It helps in managing workload effectively and ensures quality output.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By APMG International September 6, 2023 Agile project management is a flexible approach to managing projects which involves taking incremental steps referred to as sprints or iterations. Here is a brief overview of its evolution: Before Agile, Waterfall was the dominant project management approach.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Project managers know the critical path. It’s the longest sequence of tasks that must be completed to deliver the project, and these tasks are referred to as critical activities. Using a CPM schedule gives project managers valuable insights into the planning phase of their projects. But not all software has that feature.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 1, 2022

Project management is methodical, but change is not. If changes are requested, the change control board shows how those changes are managed with the least amount of disruption to the project’s plan. A change control board is sometimes referred to as a change review board. This is why projects have a change control board.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 7, 2023

Adoption of different methods and practices in Japan ( "DX White-Paper Executive Summary" Information-Technology Promotion Agency p11 ) Japanese culture Japanese businesses have a strong desire to avoid risk and minimize unexpected events. This is important because agile teams are self-managed.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 29, 2020

It’s a common phrase used in software development where the developer has broad experience in their role but is also profoundly skilled in one specific area. If you are struggling to understand the visual reference, this image may help. But can we apply the same principle to Project Management?

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International Institute for Learning

APRIL 5, 2021

Project Management Consultant, Coach & PMI Authorized Instructor. Since seventeen people met in February 2001 at Wasatch mountains of Utah to discuss and draft the Agile Manifesto, software projects have been the main focus of Agile. By Mohamed Khalifa. PfMP, PgMP, PMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP, PMI-PBA, PMI-ACP, OPM3, CDA.

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Productivity Land

APRIL 4, 2023

Effective project management is essential for the success of any software development or web design project, and as a complex and rapidly evolving field it requires a project manager to possess a unique combination of technical and leadership skills.

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Kiron Bondale

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

In 2015 I wrote an article intending to debunk some common myths about project management. However, as I would still like to help, writing an article on five of the most common agile myths will give me a reference to provide to folks in the future. Agile projects and agile methodologies. There’s no such thing. Context counts.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 15, 2021

Marc Andreessen’s adage that “Software is eating the world” is becoming the differentiator for Industries that were previously thought to be more manual. . A company known for developing “Agile” products surveyed more 18,000 customers and Software development professionals, which is what they discovered. .

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MPUG

APRIL 2, 2024

Project Management is a systematic and organized approach to planning, coordinating, and overseeing the work of a team to achieve a specific goal. Key to understanding Project Management, is to understand what a project is. Likewise, the project manager can set milestones, dates by which important aspects of the project need to be met.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 9, 2019

This is an important question to ask at the beginning of a software development project, or in the case of a long-standing product team, before the development of a major release of a system. In Figure 1 you see the process goal diagram for how a team may plan the initial release of a software-based solution.

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Scrum.org

JULY 12, 2021

Scrum has proven time and again to be the most popular framework for software development. Given that software is eating the world , a seasoned Scrum Master is nowadays in high demand. Referring to the Stacey Matrix, applying Scrum to the areas “Chaos” and “Simple” is a waste. Scrum is best used in the “Complex” area.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 2, 2023

Information technology (IT) is what keeps the modern world running, which is why IT management is so crucial to business. For too many, IT is a mystery and IT management isn’t even in their vocabulary. We’ll explain these two terms, explore the various aspects of IT management and why it’s so important to businesses.

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Scrum.org

MAY 21, 2021

This year was the 20th anniversary of the Agile Manifesto for Software Development, and in many sectors, agile ways of working have long since become the standard. Agility is not an innate talent but a skill that anyone can learn and develop. Controlling complex risk. Why We Need to Redefine Agility.

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Herding Cats

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Agile Program Management contains practices found in traditional program management, delivered through the principles of agile. For the traditional program manager, this description is likely meaningless. Where Does the Problem Start with Traditional Program Management? There are several official descriptions of agile.

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 7, 2019

The concept of technical debt comes from software development where it refers to the costs of having to go back and resolve problems that arise because of an earlier decision to take the easy route, instead of the best one. Related: The Risk Management Process in Project Management. What Is Technical Debt?

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Epicflow Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Let’s say, your company has expanded, and now you have to manage your globally distributed resources. Or your projects are accompanied with numerous risks and uncertainties, and you’d like to make your decision-making process more informed by means of analyzing possible consequences. . Jira for Managing Projects.

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Planio

MAY 8, 2023

If you’re used to shipping features and new products, IT project management (ITPM) probably isn’t on your radar. IT project managers play a critical role in ensuring their company’s IT capability is dependable, up-to-date, and secure. Jump to a section: What is IT project management? The 5 phases of IT project management 1.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This often means that the Product Owner may need to choose between developing new features to satisfy customer requests and fixes for technical debt. Left unattended, technical debt can hinder development speed, increase the risk of errors, and hinder scalability. What is technical debt?

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NimbleWork

MARCH 20, 2024

This benefit extends beyond software development, demonstrating that retrospectives can be valuable tools in various fields. Psychological safety refers to the shared belief that team members feel safe to take risks, express their ideas, and voice their concerns without fear of judgment or reprisal.

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