Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

The move from technical expert to leader is a big jump for many people. Many people get promoted – or think they get promoted – because they’re technically very good in a role. From Technical to Exceptional is a course designed to help you safely and successfully make the transition. From Technical to Exceptional.

Technical Review 248

Technical Review Prince2 PMI Leadership 248

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Product Owner must balance the demands of users against the need to ensure that the product remains up to date from a technical perspective. This often means that the Product Owner may need to choose between developing new features to satisfy customer requests and fixes for technical debt. What is technical debt?

Technical Review 170

Technical Review SCRUM Software Review Sustainability 170

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Welcome to my PMI Wicked Problem Solving review! In this independent review, I’ll share: Whether the course is really worth it (I think so) Why it’s good for experienced project and change management practitioners Who shouldn’t do the course? I had not heard of Tom before, but he is a tech pioneer, facilitator, and TED speaker.

PMI 425

PMI Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Risk Management 425

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Tech disruption is huge in our industry, so why not get ahead and show employers that you are ready to take the lead and can lead low-code app development projects? It’s a very light overview of what this tech trend is all about. It’s not a course about how to use a particular tech suite. Ideation 2.0: Who is it for?

PMI 372

PMI Software Review Technical Review Risk Management 372

Scrum.org

MAY 9, 2022

Technical Debt was introduced into the product. Technically, this team could go to production. Yet, due to the limited transparency from the outside, they were setting themselves up for a large amount of rework. That’s no different with technical debt. Sometimes it makes sense to introduce technical debt.

Technical Review 214

Technical Review SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Agile 214

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 23, 2023

I’ve put together this Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management course review to answer all your questions so you can save time deciding whether it is right for you. In the review, I’ll share: Why I think this is such a popular course for project managers Who it’s most suited for How to get the most out of the course.

Technical Review 458

Technical Review Planning Risk Management Certification 458

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

TL; DR: The Definition of Done: Business Agility & Technical Excellence Most of the time, stakeholders are not interested in how we solve their problems as long as we ethically play by the rules. If a Product Backlog item does not meet the Definition of Done, it cannot be released or even presented at the Sprint Review.

Technical Review 190

Technical Review Agile SCRUM Defining 190

Agilemania

JANUARY 22, 2021

One of the principles from a manifesto for agile software development states that – Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility. But how do we focus on technical excellence? Well, for that we need to explore a bunch of good and useful technical practices. What is TDD? A TDD Example.

Software Review 98

Software Review Technical Review Agile Executing 98

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 13, 2022

I use a lot of technical project management jargon that relates to our projects and industry, and I don’t have to do a lot of editing. I should embrace the AI tech and just go for it! Talk to your tech team to get the product reviewed and approved for use at your work. How does it work? And it’s pretty good.

Technical Review 368

Technical Review Software Review 2022 Planning 368

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 27, 2023

Category: Training for students preparing for Project Management Professional ( PMP )® and Certified Associates in Project Management ( CAPM )®: BrainBOK review. I’ve reviewed the product in depth so I can confidently recommend it. He kindly gave me access to the product for a short while so that I could review it for you.

Technical Review 340

Technical Review Software Review 2023 PMI 340

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Summary review of Runn: If you find managing resources a headache because you never know who is free when, then check out what Runn can do. It sits in the middle of your tech stack, integrating projects information from your CRM and financial systems. Hosting model: Cloud only. Languages: The interface is available in English only.

Software Review 363

Software Review Software Technical Review Planning 363

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Welcome to my Mplaza PRINCE2® Practitioner review! In this MPlaza PRINCE2 Practitioner course review for project managers, I’ll share: Whether the course is worth it (spoiler: it is). You don’t need any special tech as the lessons are available via the Mplaza website, and you can access them anywhere with a web browser.

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Prince2 Technical Review 2023 Certification 337

ProjectManager.com

MAY 7, 2019

This is often due to the various forces at play that impact decision-making, like those related to the project budget, schedule or resources. There’s a term to explain this idea: technical debt. If you’re about to embark on a new project, take a moment to read about what technical debt is and why you’ll want to avoid it at all costs.

Technical Review 238

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Risk Management 238

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 4, 2019

Recently I reviewed Andrew Zeitoun’s training course, From Technical to Exceptional. It is about transitioning from a technical expert to a team leader or project manager. I found his course very grounded in reality and I recommend you check out my review. Andrew Zeitoun. You can enter the giveaway below.

Technical Review 249

Technical Review 249

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 11, 2020

In this review of Office Timeline Pro, I’ll share the pros and cons of the PowerPoint plugin. Summary review of Office Timeline: Office Timeline is a simple way of creating timelines for anything from inside PowerPoint or your browser. In this review of Office Timeline Pro, I’ll share the pros and cons of the PowerPoint plugin.

Software Review 512

Software Review Technical Review 2020 Software 512

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 23, 2021

So I was pleasantly surprised when Carsten Grønbejrg Lützen pointed at a peer-reviewed academic paper by Michele Tufano and his colleagues (2015), called “When and Why Your Code Starts To Smell Bad”. This post is ideal for developers with some experience, and for people who support developers in the development of their technical skills.

Software Review 181

Software Review Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM 181

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

In this review of Unito, I’ll share the pros and cons of this automated sync tool that is the answer to all your too-many-tools problems. Summary review of Unito: Unito is simple to use and deceptively powerful. Unito makes data flows and system syncs easy for people who aren’t technical and flawless in terms of efficiency.

Software Review 476

Software Review Technical Review 2020 Agile 476

Productivity Land

AUGUST 28, 2023

Here, restaurant technology has emerged as the transformative remedy, promoting growth opportunities. With the right tech tools in place, these establishments can now overcome barriers that once seemed insurmountable. With the right tech tools in place, these establishments can now overcome barriers that once seemed insurmountable.

Technical Review 74

Technical Review Software Review Software Controlling 74

Agilemania

JANUARY 22, 2021

One of the principles from a manifesto for agile software development states that – Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility. But how do we focus on technical excellence? Well, for that we need to explore a bunch of good and useful technical practices. What is TDD? A TDD Example.

Software Review 52

Software Review Technical Review Agile Executing 52

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Question] Are technical skills required to be a Scrum Master? As per the Scrum Guide, there are no requirement for a Scrum Master to have technical skills. For example, they should be able to tell if TDD is appropriate for this team, what does it look like, and if so, are they doing it well. Watch here: [link].

Technical Review 133

Technical Review SCRUM Software Review Engineering 133

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Summary review of Chpokify: If you struggle with planning poker and agile estimating in a virtual environment, Chpokify is the answer. Reviewing the session. For me, the best thing about the tool is that the tech doesn’t interfere with the process. Starts at $11pm for 3 teams/15 users billed annually. Hosting model: Cloud only.

SCRUM 306

SCRUM Software Review Technical Review Estimate 306

Zen Project Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Guest post by Dr. Mik Kersten While “technical debt” is a term that’s frequently used by technologists, the implication and understanding of it tends to be opaque to the business until it’s too late - just look at how Nokia lost the mobile market that it helped create. What’s technical debt?

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Budget Underperforming Technical Team Software Review 100

Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview Questions on the Sprint Review. It is the Sprint Review. Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: Das Scrum Master Interview: Der Sprint Review. ?? The Sprint Review According to the Scrum Guide. Scrum has repeatedly proven to be the most popular framework for software development.

SCRUM 210

SCRUM Software Review Technical Review Agile 210

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 14, 2021

I’ve read a lot of productivity and time management books recently – there seems to be a glut of them, maybe as a result of COVID-19 and the move to more virtual working where tech seems to be both a help and a hindrance due to the culture in some places of being ‘always on’. This one is a pleasant read.

Technical Review 473

Technical Review 2021 Defining Controlling 473

Planio

JUNE 8, 2022

As products become more complex, technical project managers have quickly become the holy grail for growing businesses. Technical project managers (TPM) bridge the gap between understanding what’s technically possible in a project and managing the resources, timelines, and expectations to get it done. First, learn the basics.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Development Team Review Underperforming Technical Team 78

LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 2, 2022

Why the partnership of technology and people bring more than one benefit. Technology isn’t just a tool anymore. It is no longer a case of ignoring the ‘tech’ component of your team. As technology continues to evolve so rapidly, it is no longer an ‘add-on’ but instead has now become a true team member of value.

Technical Review 158

Technical Review PMO Software Review Risk Management 158

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 1, 2022

So, in the normal style of my book reviews, let me tell you more about what’s in the book and what else I thought about it. Virtual work is supported by communications technology that helps people to connect when far apart. What Is A Virtual Team? A virtual team, then, is any team that works like that. Easy Retrospectives.

Leadership 273

Leadership Technical Review PMI Defining 273

Scrum.org

AUGUST 27, 2021

For this second session, my goal was to build on the first session and seek to improve the use of technology. Previous Review: Free Workshop: Introduction to Agility and Building Awesome Teams [Review & Retrospective]. I was very happy with all of the technology used. Iteration Summary. Live Recording! What's Next?

SCRUM 210

SCRUM Technical Review Agile 2021 210

Planio

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

For as long as we’ve had tools we need help using (and language to talk to each other), we’ve had technical documentation. The first example of technical writing in English dates back to the Middle Ages when Chaucer wrote a guide to the astrolabe—a device used for measuring the distance of stars). Get peer reviews and make revisions.

Technical Review 159

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Planning 159

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

This workshop was delivered on 16th September 2021 and focused on introducing the core concepts of the Sprint Review and its empirical nature. This session went really well however we had some technical issues on the live stream! Introduction to Sprint Reviews [Review]. I was very happy with all of the technology used.

Technical Review 161

Technical Review Agile Lean SCRUM 161

Scrum.org

JUNE 17, 2019

TL;DR: Technical Debt & Scrum. If technical debt is the plague of our industry, why isn’t the Scrum Guide addressing the question of who is responsibly dealing with it? What Is Technical Debt? Technical Debt & Scrum — The Scrum Guide. First of all, the Scrum Guide does not mention technical debt.

SCRUM 152

SCRUM Technical Review Software Review Development Team Review 152

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 31, 2023

And many of the professional bodies offer certificates and credentials that require pre-requisites – difficult to get if you are just starting out in technical project management. I’ve spent many hours reviewing the materials and going through the lessons so you can save time in your own course evaluation. And you know what?

Certification 332

Certification Technical Review Software Review SCRUM 332

Scrum.org

APRIL 21, 2021

TL; DR: A Sprint Review without Stakeholders? A Sprint Review without stakeholders may create an unhealthy bubble for the Scrum Team due to the disconnect, thus resulting in lower effectiveness. Why a Sprint Review without Stakeholders Is the Path to Mediocrity. Scrum’s Sprint Review is a critical Scrum event.

SCRUM 177

SCRUM Technical Review Agile 2021 177

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Technical debt seems like a topic that resides completely in the domain of a Development Team. you are a non-technical person. you are a non-technical person. What is technical debt? It will get harder and harder to work on valuable new features (green) over time because you have accumulated so much technical debt (red).

Technical Review 214

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Development Team Review SCRUM 214

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 28, 2022

Normally I take lots of notes when I’m reading books for review. Berkun’s Microsoft background means a lot of the book is aimed towards software development projects, but that’s no bad thing – if you don’t work on software projects just ignore then 10% that is specific to that, like how to plan a code review. It’s all brilliant.

Software Review 195

Software Review Technical Review Prince2 Underperforming Technical Team 195

Scrum.org

AUGUST 25, 2022

How often have you thought: "This Sprint Review is useless and boring!" or "We are just reviewing. How can you avoid poor Sprint Reviews? Interestingly, the fundamental objective and outcome from the Sprint Review are often omitted or. The purpose of the Sprint Review is to gather feedback on the. Let's skip.

Software Review 208

Software Review Technical Review SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team 208