ProjectManager.com

MARCH 27, 2019

A critical success factor for a software development project is how it is funded. In this blog I’ll explore several common options for funding software development projects. An important business agility principle is that context counts. This will drive many aspects of the team’s behavior throughout the project.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Can you believe the Agile Manifesto has been around 20 years? The Agile Manifesto has probably had the greatest impact on how projects are done – even how non- agile projects are done. The concept of iterating, developing and focusing on value are principles that even predictive projects benefit from.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

They were looking for a way to accelerate their development while leaving the option of switching to development alternatives based on updated or future research. They contacted me because they felt Scrum could help them increase their agility to the level they were looking for.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

But if you’re working in an agile environment, the Gantt chart isn’t the right tool for your iterative approach to project management. A burn up chart is a tool used in agile project management to measure progress. Scrum teams working in an agile environment use a burn up chart to help them measure progress.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Sometimes the whole picture isn’t clear when you’re planning a project. Others still prefer forms of agile software development where they have room to adjust their project plan. Others still prefer forms of agile software development where they have room to adjust their project plan.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 31, 2019

More along the lines of project management, though, is the Agile Manifesto. Agile is a bit of a controversial topic in the field. Either way, agile offers a fast and nimble way to work that first benefited software development before expanding its reach to almost every industry. What Is Agile?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 7, 2020

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. There are those who are almost rigid in their adherence to the agile framework. What Is an Agile Workflow?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 12, 2019

These days, it seems like everybody is all about doing things agile. When it comes to project planning , this fluctuating environment can make things tricky: hard deadlines and a predetermined set of deliverables are nearly nonexistent. But first, let’s get some more background on agile and its methods. Finishing Iterations.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 25, 2022

What Is Agile Project Management? Agile project management is an iterative approach to delivering a project through short planning cycles called sprints. Agile project management allows teams to gather customer feedback as the project progresses. That flexibility must be evident in agile software, too.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2022

Rolling wave planning, also known as progressive elaboration, is an iterative planning technique to use when it’s difficult (or pointless) to schedule too far ahead. The APM Planning, Scheduling, Monitoring and Control Guide (2015) defines rolling wave planning as ‘the planning density that is achieved at different moments in time.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 9, 2019

“How much detail do we need for our release plan?”. 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 short, agilists aim for just enough planning.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Agile is a way of working that comes from software development. While the roots of incremental development methods of working stem back to the 1950s and into the 1970s, it wasn’t until 2001 that a group of software developers published the Manifesto for Agile Software Development.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Every project is different, of course, but the differences when managing software development projects are especially so, due to its distinct life-cycle processes. What Is Software Project Management? Software project management is the planning, managing and tracking of software development projects.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

When a project or product manager is in the planning stage, theyre scheduling tasks to meet a schedule and not exceed the budget. Those plans are then shared across the software allowing teams to manage their backlog and do sprint planning on kanban boards or task lists, which product owners can stay updated on the calendar view.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

A project management methodology is a set of principles, tools and techniques that are used to plan, execute and manage projects. We’ll go through some of the most popular project management methodologies, which are applied in many sectors such as software development, R&D and product development. Agile Methodology.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2019

Yes, they do enjoy profits, but those come when markets are consistent, where managers can plan accurately for a future that is clearly laid out before them. To do so requires business agility. What Is Business Agility? Therefore, the given in any strategic business plan is that things are going to change.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Our software is SOC 2 compliant, providing users with data protection. Many open-source Microsoft Project alternatives can’t handle traditional, agile and hybrid methodologies, but we can. Microsoft Project isn’t only expensive, but its pricing plans are confusing. Users have to pay for multiple licenses, which adds up.

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MPUG

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Over the past decade, the landscape of project management has been significantly influenced by the rise of Agile methodologies and the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Core Components of Project Controls Schedule Management : Detailed planning and scheduling are critical for the successful execution of any project.

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Online PM Courses

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

By Chuck Cobb Agile Project Management Agile , Agile Project Management Share 0 Tweet 0 Share 0 Agile Project Management now feels like a part of the landscape of the project profession. It’s 7 years since the PMI introduced Agile into the 6th Edition of its Project Management Body of Knowledge.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 25, 2024

Kanban history has informed everything from manufacturing to software development. For those unsure what kanban is, we’ll first explain the kanban system and then go into kanban history from its development to its uses in manufacturing, project management and software development.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A couple of days ago Gojko Adjic made an awesome comment about Agile. He says, Before complaining that Agile/Scrum/whatever is dead, consider instead that it's become a norm. Now this was in response to the posts/articles that he was seeing with captions like “agile is dead”. It's just in the background.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 19, 2024

Unveiling the Agile Burndown Trap: A Fresh Perspective on Sprint Planning Agile teams often rely on burndown charts to monitor progress throughout a sprint. In essence, it forces teams into a rigid, plan-driven approach, which is paradoxical to the Agile principles of flexibility and adaptation to change.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Here are a few examples: Scrum is only for software development: While Scrum was initially developed for software development, it is now used in various industries, including finance, healthcare, marketing, and education. See our full range of Ultimate Scrum & Agile eLearning courses.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 1, 2020

Regular readers will know that I’m not at all experienced in formal Agile project management, but I know it is something that I need to know more about. Today I’m partnering with Eylean to give you an overview of three agile methodologies: Scrum, Kanban and Scrumban. Agile Methods: The Basics. Agile is agile is agile?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 19, 2023

Agile methods need Agile teams — teams that think differently and work in ways that support responsive delivery. An agile mindset, and a set of shared values, principles, and often Agile tools, help Agile teams succeed. So why are agile teams different to other types of ‘classic’ project team?

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Accidental PM

MARCH 30, 2025

Whether you’re working in software development, construction, or product design, managing projects effectively and delivering results on time is crucial. Agile, Scrum, and traditional project management methods each offer unique benefits depending on the nature of the project and the industry.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2022

. Can scrum be used outside software development? A lot of agile coaches, and scrum masters think when people are resisting some of the ideas that we’re presenting, they think that we’re presenting a fake wall that there really is no barrier that, the person they’re thinking hasn’t been opened or not. Absolutely. . Absolutely.

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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. Scrum is part of agile software development and teams practicing agile. Scrum Values.

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Epicflow Blog

JULY 5, 2024

Capacity planning is a crucial practice for organizations aiming to optimize resources, adapt to changing business needs, and deliver projects on time and within budget. However, with an increasing number of projects and limited resources engaged in other projects, effective capacity planning becomes a significant challenge.

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Scrum.org

JULY 30, 2024

I will probably plan a series for those learnings. The Product Owner needs to understand that software development happens in the complex environment and should be able to take advantage of empirical process to base decisions related to product. Can I put all that stuff from my experiences in one blog post, nope.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As a release manager, there are three key areas of responsibility: planning, scheduling, and coordination. The role involves planning the release scope (the contents of what’s going in). They also make sure that there is a rollback plan in case something goes wrong. Software changes can be packaged and deployed remotely too.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 18, 2023

ProjectManager, an award-winning project management software company, is thrilled to announce its newest integration with Jira, a leading software development tool. Unite the agile world of Jira with ProjectManager’s planning and reporting tools. You get a static copy of your work at a point in time.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 26, 2023

A test case is an essential part of software development to make sure a product or a feature is working properly. But there’s not just one test case in software development so we’ll also define the different types to give you a full understanding of this value software development process.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 19, 2024

Kanban and scrum are agile project management methodologies that can be used for similar purposes, but each has its unique pros and cons. ProjectManager’s kanban boards offer advanced planning, scheduling and tracking features to help you manage your team’s workload and track their performance. Get started for free today.

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Project Bliss

JANUARY 6, 2020

Agile has been a buzzword for many organizations in the last few years. And while many organizations are “adopting” an agile methodology, many are not fully embracing it. Effective implementation of agile requires a cultural shift. Read on to learn how to use agile metrics to improve your work processes. What Is Agile?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Scope creep is the more common term but you might hear both, especially if you are working in software development. However, an ineffective project manager will say yes to every change without considering the impact on the original plan, the team, the budget and the project schedule. What causes scope creep?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 2, 2024

Jira is project management software designed for agile software development teams. It has tools that allow you to plan sprints, track the completion of tasks, balance your team member’s workload and create product roadmaps. Does Jira Have a Kanban Board? Here are some of the key features of a Jira kanban board.

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