20 Years of The Agile Manifesto
Rebel’s Guide to PM
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
The Agile Manifesto has probably had the greatest impact on how projects are done – even how non- agile projects are done.
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MPP File Extension: What Is It & How to Open It
ProjectManager.com
MARCH 18, 2021
MS Project 2010 can open Project 98, 2000-2003, 2007, and 2010 files. MS Project 2013 can open Project 2000-2003, 2007, 2010, and 2013 files. MS Project 2016 can open Project 2000-2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, and 2016 files. MS Project 2019 can open Project 2000-2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, and 2019 files.
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Managing Money on Projects: Training (June 2024)
Rebel’s Guide to PM
MAY 8, 2024
This is the first time I’ve run this standalone training on budgeting since Project Management in the Real World was published in 2010, as some of the material draws on that book. When will you be running this training again? I don’t know! If it goes well I’ll run it again without waiting another 14 years!
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7 Hidden dangers of project management (Or why even well-planned projects sometimes fail)
Rebel’s Guide to PM
APRIL 12, 2023
For example, in June 2010 Chrysler merged with Fiat. However, as much as we would like to keep everything on the same page, changes happen. Whether it’s the client who decided to change the scope of the work or the team faced some unforeseen difficulties, changes can kill a project. The merger was not a successful one.
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Why Great (Scrum) Teams Have A Mind Of Their Own
Scrum.org
JUNE 18, 2021
Butler et al, 2006, Tolin, 2010) are based on this approach (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT). De Chuch & Mesmer-Magnus (2010) further point out that team cognition provides both the structure that guides behavior in teams, but that team cognition also grows as a result of frequent interaction. “All DeChurch, L. Kearney, E.,
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How to Manage Fixed Date Projects
Rebel’s Guide to PM
OCTOBER 26, 2020
LeRoy Ward was first published in 2010. Hopefully you are no longer seriously at a loss now as to where to start with your fixed date project. Enjoy – sometimes the challenge of hitting the date is part of the fun of project management. A version of my interview with J.
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How to Run Microsoft Project on Mac (Updated Dec 2019)
ProjectManager.com
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Microsoft Project 2010. Fortunately, ProjectManager.com is compatible with every version of Microsoft Project, including: Microsoft Project 2016 (with Office 365 subscription). Microsoft Project 2013. Microsoft Project 2007. And, since ProjectManager.com is an online software, it’s always up to date.
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5 Ways To Use Visual Project Management
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JUNE 6, 2022
Buzzsumo reports that average shares for video content are trending up by almost double and as far back as 2010 Forbes was reporting that video is a critical information source for senior executives, highlighting an upward trend to watching business content in online video format. Screen capture from Alexa.com, 9 September 2021.
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The 7 Habits of Successful Project Managers
ProjectManager.com
AUGUST 9, 2018
It may be a myth that it takes 21 days to form a new habit (see research by Lally, van Jaarsveld, Potts, & Wardle , 2010) but habits do form. And they also reflect on how things turned out, looking for patterns and lessons to learn. Three weeks For Habit Formation.
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Commitments and forecasts when using Scrum
Scrum.org
JULY 20, 2022
Scrum Guide 2010. " A potentially interesting point around this is the fact that probably a lot of teams currently using Scrum today have never read this original 2010 version but yet still have a strong belief that all items selected must be done or else something has gone wrong.
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Scrum: A Brief History of a Long-Lived Hype
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 18, 2020
The first, official version of the Scrum Guide was released in February 2010. So, how was Scrum defined before 2010 then? How did its definition evolve before and after 2010 and become the framework that we know today? The Scrum Guide” by Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland (2009, 2010).
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Top PM 10 Articles of All Time
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JANUARY 24, 2022
My project alphabet was a popular post of 2010 and inspired Derek Huether to write a book about zombie project management. This was one of my favorites: about Pareto and the 80/20 rule and how some stuff just needs to get done. Don’t know what that is? Here’s the scoop on zombie projects and how to kill them ).
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In-Depth: How To Create Better Work Agreements For Your Team
Scrum.org
AUGUST 1, 2022
It has been linked to higher performance and motivation (Mathieu et al, 2000), increased effectiveness (Kearny, Gebert & Voelpel, 2009), and generally explains a substantial amount of the variance (~19%) in the effectiveness of teams (De Church & Mesmer-Magnus, 2010). You can read more about this here. How to coordinate the use of skills.
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Have you tried Gantter?
Rebel’s Guide to PM
JANUARY 28, 2020
Gantter was launched in 2010 and now has 3+ million users across the globe. Gantter was designed to give Google users the most natural Google Drive Editor-like experience for their online project management. It is easily compared to software like MS Project, along with all the advantages of being cloud-based.
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Does social media make projects more complex?
Rebel’s Guide to PM
FEBRUARY 19, 2022
A version of this article first appeared on this site in 2010. But we can help them navigate the complexities of this project environment by setting clear policies, building trust amongst the project team, and developing communication plans that embrace new communication and collaboration tools.
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Kanban History: Origin & Expansion Across Industries
ProjectManager.com
APRIL 25, 2024
Our site has over 100 free project management templates for Excel, Word and Google Sheets, all available for download right now.
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The Fascinating Origin of the Term 'Scrum Ceremony'
Scrum.org
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
The people most likely to use the term 'scrum ceremonies' were those that did a Scrum course before 2010. Scrum Training Before 2010. Between Scrum's formal introduction in 1995 and the publication of the first Scrum Guide in 2010, Ken Schwaber and Mike Cohn delivered most Scrum training courses. I followed the thread.
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How To Take A Sideways Step In The Job Market
Rebel’s Guide to PM
APRIL 8, 2022
A version of this article first appeared on this website in 2010. Talking to an experienced mentor can help. Why not book a call with me and together we can unpick what’s keeping you up at night! This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management.
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In-Depth: The Evidence-Based Business Case For Agile
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 19, 2022
2010) reviewed 28 scientific studies that investigated how Scrum is associated with overall business outcomes. Many studies have identified high autonomy as an important prerequisite for Agile teams ( Moe, Dingsøyr & Dybå, 2010 ; Donmez & Gudela, 2013 ; Tripp & Armstrong, 2018 ; Melo et. 2010, April). Cardozo et. References.
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How to improve cross-functionality within your team?
Scrum.org
MAY 25, 2023
2010) and Verwijs & Russo (2022) found that team effectiveness is inhibited when teams lack such cross-functionality. Cross-functionality in teams has been linked to shorter development time ( Eisenhardt & Tabrizi, 1995 ) and increased quality and improved performance ( Keller, 2001 ). For Scrum teams specifically, Moe et.
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5 Ways To Use Visual Project Management
Rebel’s Guide to PM
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Buzzsumo reports that average shares for video content are trending up by almost double and as far back as 2010 Forbes was reporting that video is a critical information source for senior executives, highlighting an upward trend to watching business content in online video format. Screen capture from Alexa.com, 17 September 2017.
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Luddites have no place in the modern organisation
Scrum.org
JULY 8, 2020
With the servent-leadership and strategic vision of Satya Nadella, it has evolved from a traditional organisational model 10 years ago (2010) towards independent delivery teams of today. Microsoft is the poster-child of what can be accomplished with the judicious application of leadership.
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How to Improve User Adoption of SharePoint for Project Management
Rebel’s Guide to PM
FEBRUARY 3, 2019
The BrightWork Free Template is a simple and intuitive tool that works on SharePoint 2010/2013/2016/2019. Project management templates overcome these challenges and can also provide you with the approach you need to convert and encourage user adoption.
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Zombie Projects and How to Kill Them
Rebel’s Guide to PM
OCTOBER 28, 2019
Zombie PM is a term I came up with in 2010 when I put together a project management alphabet. That doesn’t make you a project manager, it makes you an operational team leader – although you could find that there is a useful long-term product management role for you if you prefer this way of working. How to spot a zombie project.
How to improve shared learning within your team?
Scrum.org
APRIL 12, 2023
As DeCuyper, Dochy & Van den Bosche (2010) put it: "Teams can neither learn nor work effectively if they seize to share knowledge, competency, opinions or creative ideas across their boundaries with the different stakeholders in the learning process''. This also means that learning should never be contained in individual teams.
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What Is Cloud Storage, and How Are Innovative Companies Using It?
ProjectManager.com
OCTOBER 17, 2018
By 2010, they needed to find a solution that worked and saved them costs, so they could remain profitable. Its customer base grew exponentially. Through cloud infrastructure, they were able to meet this demand. The traditional server racks in a data center were not capable of handling their increased traffic.
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Scrum Methodology: Roles, Events & Artifacts
ProjectManager.com
MARCH 4, 2022
Since then, scrum has taken on a global role in project management with the first publication of the Scrum Guide in 2010, which has been updated in 2011 and 2013. Changes in the scrum community continued when in 2009 Schwaber left the Scrum Alliance to start up Scrum.org , which offers the Professional Scrum Series.
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The Must-Read Reading List for Project Communication and Collaboration
Rebel’s Guide to PM
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Larry & Meagan Johnson: Amacom, 2010. Lots of real-world advice on coping strategies, focusing really around thinking through what you are going to say and making it relevant. Generations, Inc.: From Boomers to Linksters – Managing the Friction Between Generations at Work. ISBN: 9780814415764.
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How to Add Projects in LinkedIn: A Step-by-Step Guide
Rebel’s Guide to PM
OCTOBER 4, 2021
In 2010 the amount under my direct control was £2.6m (capital). I managed a core central project team of 6 people, who were joined by business specialists and secondees as required throughout the lifecycle of the project. The overall budget for the 4-year program was about £10m. I took over budgetary responsibilities in 2009.
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Scrum: A Brief History of a Long-Lived Hype
Gunther Verheyen
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The first, official version of the Scrum Guide was released in February 2010. So, how was Scrum defined before 2010 then? How did its definition evolve before and after 2010 and become the framework that we know today? The Scrum Guide holds the definition of Scrum, they say.
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In-Depth: Stable Or Fluid Teams? What Does The Science Say?
Scrum.org
APRIL 7, 2022
Research has linked team cognition to higher performance and motivation (Mathieu et al, 2000), increased effectiveness (Kearny, Gebert & Voelpel, 2009), and generally explains a substantial amount of the variance (~19%) in the effectiveness of teams (De Church & Mesmer-Magnus, 2010). J., & McLendon, C. Bonebright, D. Bradley, B. worker teams.
¿La integración continua está muerta?
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 15, 2022
Esto me lo pidieron como el 2010. Cuando empecé a trabajar, unas de las primeras cosas que me pidieron fue profesionalizar la construcción de software. Siempre pensé que pasaria de moda, que las máquinas montarían el software solas. Pues esta semana del 2022, me han pedido volver a definir una integración continua para una organización.
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Is risk management really that effective?
Ron Rosenhead
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
Now the interesting thing to pint out is that the blog posting where’s my whistle was written in August 2010 almost 6½ years ago. People have described risk management as weak, not owned by the project sponsor or project board and generally not good enough. Are we really managing risks or playing at it? No is how I answered.
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Back to Basics: What is Microsoft Project?
MPUG
JUNE 30, 2019
Microsoft Project 2010. Microsoft Project Standard 2010: A single-user edition of the software. Microsoft Project Professional 2010: Includes all the capabilities in Project Standard 2010 as well as collaborative features that allow users to work together when the organization is also using Microsoft Project Server 2010.
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Lessons in agility from wine tasting…
Kiron Bondale
JUNE 25, 2017
After enjoying a glass of their 2010 Reserve Meritage I came to the conclusion that wine tasting and agile have more in common than you might think. A few past colleagues of mine got together for a morning round of golf and followed that up with a wine tasting and a hearty lunch at Ridgepoint Wines ( thanks for the recommendation, Brendan! ).
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Why Agile Transformations sometimes fail
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 18, 2020
Based on my experience working in agile environments since 2010, I did some research and had general observations on the topic. Regardless of the business domains or product area, there are some common rules that may devastate your efforts toward agility. . First of all, we need to underline that the Agile Transformation never ends.
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ProjectManager.com
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
There is a new 2019 version of Microsoft Project, as well as ones from 2016, 2013, 2010 and 2007. These are available as 32 or 64 bit options. There is also the aforementioned cloud and desktop version. Which is the right one for you can be like finding a needle in a haystack.
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How to Make a Company Retreat Unforgettable (with Location Examples)
ProjectManager.com
JUNE 25, 2019
Accommodations give visitors an authentic Kentucky experience of staying on a working horse farm, built in 1835 and fully renovated by its new owners in 2010, with modern amenities. It’s open to the public for events. The Ranch at Rock Creek, Philipsburg, Mont. Montana is some of the most majestic landscape in the Americas.
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How I ended up becoming a (Professional) Scrum trainer
Gunther Verheyen
JANUARY 27, 2021
Fast forward >> In December 2010 I traveled to Zurich (Switzerland) to attend a PSM class (“Professional Scrum Master”) by Ken Schwaber. In April 2010, at an event of the Agile Consortium Belgium in Brussels, I asked Jeff Sutherland about this new organization founded by his former companion. It’s about creating it yourself.
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Scrum necesita un evento de Planificación de la Meta de Producto
Scrum.org
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Evolución de Scrum y la Meta de Producto En los orígenes de Scrum , previos a la primera Guía Scrum de 2010, se hablaba de la «planificación de la release» como un evento formal que ayudaba a definir un plan de trabajo de la versión, basado en un número estimado de Sprints.
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I may be a “Crazy Fool” but I consider the A-Team to be agile!
Kiron Bondale
NOVEMBER 3, 2019
If your only exposure to The A-Team was the horrible 2010 movie starring Liam Neeson, you owe it to yourself to watch a few episodes of the original series. , they are far from being agile. The example I most frequently provide is that quintessential 1980’s TV show, The A-Team.
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Microsoft Project Alternatives for 2020
Binfire
FEBRUARY 8, 2020
Binfire- Established in 2010, Binfire is a provider work management app for both traditional and remote teams. Support for freelancers and small teams . List of Microsoft project alternatives. We have selected 6 of the leading project management apps in the market for this comparison study. .
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Kiron Bondale
JULY 3, 2016
If only we had the confidence of Dilbert in Scott Adams’ 2010 cartoon below to stick to what we know is right! We can assign terms such as Rough Order of Magnitude or SWAG to these estimates but what we should really be calling them is pure guesses.
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PMI Are some more equal than others?
The Lazy Project Manager
MAY 5, 2016
Based on my ideas and this feedback I checked out the PMI congresses in EMEA and NA and APAC since 2010 and guess what? But those of you who know me will realise that once I start I have to finish and so we must continue our journey my fellow conference attendees. There is no escape from reality now.
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