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Is Software Development Art or Engineering

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Signal processing is a domain of software development well suited to the paradigm of engineered systems. This domain has turned into the S oftware Intensive System of Systems (SISoS) paradigm that dominates software development activities today. Software-intensive systems include: .

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Six Sigma: A Simple Guide for Project Managers

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Test those solutions, and figure out what risks are inherent. Lean focuses on eliminating eight areas of waste: defects, overproduction, waiting, non-utilized talent, transportation, inventory, motion and extra-processing. This is done with various brainstorming techniques and other problem-solving methods. Six Sigma and Agile.

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Achieving Operational Agility in a Rapidly Evolving Marketplace

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Operational agility enables businesses to seize opportunities, mitigate risks, and maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving marketplace. Operational agility also plays a significant role in risk management. By being agile, companies can identify and address potential risks before they escalate into major issues.

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Where Did All the Project Managers Go?

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Software is becoming omnipresent, it is embedded and integral to all industries. Not just technology companies (like Google, Apple) but every sector is being disrupted by software including retail (Amazon), banking (PayPal, cryptocurrencies), transportation (Tesla, Uber), and travel (Airbnb).   New Tools and Approaches.

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Biases in Project Management and How to Remove Them

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Optimism bias - a cognitive bias that causes a person to believe that they are at a lesser risk of experiencing a negative event compared to others. With these business principles of software development and projects in general, we can ask and answer five principles of project success. Buhl, Transport Reviews, 24, 1, 3-18.

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Creating a Comprehensive Project Budget Plan for Financial Control

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A project budget plan provides a comprehensive overview of the financial aspects of the project, including the estimated costs, resources required, and potential risks. Additionally, a well-designed budget plan helps identify potential risks and uncertainties associated with the project.

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Biases in Project Management and How to Remove Them

Herding Cats

Optimism bias - a cognitive bias that causes a person to believe that they are at a lesser risk of experiencing a negative event compared to others. With these business principles of software development and projects in general, we can ask and answer five principles of project success. Buhl, Transport Reviews, 24, 1, 3-18.