Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Did you know, one survey found that the most common reason to adopt agile is to be able to deliver products more quickly? Yet the same survey found that 75% of people did not believe their organisation had a culture that supported agile ways of working. Discovering the recipe for team agility. This matches my experience.

Technical Review 474

Technical Review Agile Development Team Review Software Review 474

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Read on to find out how it could help your agile team set effective sprint goals through better planning and estimating. Summary review of Chpokify: If you struggle with planning poker and agile estimating in a virtual environment, Chpokify is the answer. Chpokify is your essential sprint planning kit. Product: Chpokify.

Technical Review 339

Technical Review Software Review SCRUM Estimate 339

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2022

Agile principles are the foundations of agile. Agile is a project management methodology that allows development teams to set up a dynamic work management framework. This method is based on 12 guiding principles, known as agile principles. What Are the 12 Agile Principles? Agile Core Values.

Software Review 448

Software Review Agile Technical Review Development Team Review 448

Scrum.org

MARCH 30, 2025

TL;DR: A Harvard Study of Procter & Gamble Shows the Way Recent research shows AI isnt just another toolits a cybernetic teammate that enhances agile work. For agile practitioners, the choice isnt between humans or AI but between being AI-augmented or falling behind those who are. A reason to embrace generative AI in Agile?

Generative AI 145

Generative AI Agile Technical Review 2025 145

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Summary review The IBM Project Manager Professional Certificate is a good CAPM® alternative or course to use towards your CAPM prep. If you are planning on a career in tech, do the IBM IT Project Manager Certificate instead. You’re in the right place. If you are aiming for an IT job, you’d be better off taking that course.

Technical Review 384

Technical Review Certification Software Review PMI 384

Scrum.org

MARCH 20, 2025

Typical IT/software projects are already very complex, and with new technology like AI, they have become more uncertain, experimental, and require flexibility. This blog explores why traditional project management methods fall short in AI initiatives and how adopting an Agile mindset can significantly enhance AI success.

Artificial Inteligence 155

Artificial Inteligence Agile Technical Review Software Review 155

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Agile Methodology. What It Is: In a nutshell, Agile project management is an evolving and collaborative way to self-organize across teams. The agile methodology offers project teams a very dynamic way to work and collaborate and that’s why it is a very popular project management methodology for product and software development.

Technical Review 505

Technical Review Prince2 Lean Manufacturing 505

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 498

Technical Review Planning Certification Risk Management 498

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 12, 2019

These days, it seems like everybody is all about doing things agile. So if a foundation of agile is working fast and changing rapidly and often, while continuing to iterate on the project, what’s the definition of done in agile? But first, let’s get some more background on agile and its methods.

Agile 388

Agile Software Review Technical Review 2001 388

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Technical debt mounts as they succumb to pressure to split their focus. Leaders wonder why agile transformations haven't delivered better results. The reason is that agility isn’t about managing projects with set scopes and timelines; it's about delivering continuous value through products that evolve based on customer needs.

Technical Review 195

Technical Review Infrastructure Manufacturing Initiating 195

Accidental PM

MARCH 30, 2025

Agile, Scrum, and traditional project management methods each offer unique benefits depending on the nature of the project and the industry. Understanding the Project Management Approaches Agile Methodology Agile is a flexible, iterative project management approach emphasizing adaptability and collaboration.

Certification 77

Certification SCRUM Technical Review Agile 77

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?

Agile 326

Agile SCRUM Technical Review Software Review 326

Scrum.org

AUGUST 1, 2024

Whilst a product strategy is not explicitly required in Scrum, operating without one makes the Product Owner’s job much more complicated and makes it less likely that a coherent and valuable product will be created A product strategy can be used to: Define and explain how your product creates value.

Technical Review 225

Technical Review SCRUM Certification Defining 225

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. By using incremental steps towards completing a project, agile teams can easily adjust their project plan or product development plan to better meet their customer requirements.

Agile 370

Agile Software Review Technical Review Development Team Review 370

NimbleWork

JANUARY 2, 2025

Agile is more than a methodologyits a mindset that has revolutionized how organizations deliver value, adapt to change, and foster collaboration. From Software development to enterprise-level transformations, Agile has become the cornerstone of modern work, empowering teams to be flexible, iterative, and customer-focused.

Lean 105

Lean Influencer Technical Review 2025 105

ProjectManager.com

MAY 29, 2020

Scrum is a flexible framework that’s designed to help self-organized teams execute projects quickly in an agile environment. Thus, successful agile sprints make use of scrum software and scrum artifacts to convey key information, deliver transparency and keep the project rolling on time. Product Backlog.

SCRUM 358

SCRUM Technical Review Software Review Estimate 358

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

A Scrum Master might sound like a character in a role-playing game, but it’s a serious job that’s rooted in leadership. The Scrum Master is responsible for ensuring a true Scrum process over the course of a project. Thanks to its many benefits, Scrum continues to grow in popularity. What Is a Scrum Master?

SCRUM 251

SCRUM Certification Technical Review Software Review 251

NimbleWork

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Continuous Innovation: From Agile methodologies to change management, these influencers are at the forefront of evolving project delivery practices. Christina Sookram Christina Sookram brings more than 15 years of corporate experience as a project leader and subject matter expert in both waterfall and agile methodologies.

Influencer 111

Influencer 2025 Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 111

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. Instead, they are interested in the regular delivery of valuable Increments as these pave the road to business agility.

Technical Review 209

Technical Review Agile SCRUM Sustainability 209

Scrum.org

AUGUST 27, 2021

This workshop was delivered on 19th August 2021 and focused on introducing the core concepts of Scrum & Empiricism. Topic(s): Agility. This workshop will introduce the Scrum Framework, dispel myths, and bring the core purpose of the Scrum Events, rather than the mechanics to the forefront. Audience: Teams.

Technical Review 227

Technical Review SCRUM 2021 Agile 227

Scrum.org

APRIL 21, 2021

TL; DR: A Sprint Review without Stakeholders? There are plenty of failure possibilities with Scrum. Given that Scrum is a framework with a reasonable yet short “manual,” this effect should not surprise anyone. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 30,000-plus other subscribers.

Technical Review 225

Technical Review SCRUM 2021 Agile 225

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 16, 2018

In Review – How to Become an IT Project Manager: If you want to become an IT project manager, Jennifer said she’s happy to hear that because that means you are motivated and have a specific goal. Technical understanding including hardware, software, network, infrastructure, security, etc. IT Project Management Job Plan.

Technical Review 375

Technical Review Infrastructure Information Technology Software Review 375

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Scrum celebrated its 25 year anniversary last year with an update to the Scrum Guide and lots of socially distanced parties. Over that quarter of a century, Scrum has gone from a niche method used by software developers to mainstream adoption with many millions of people using Scrum or at least parts of Scrum every day.

Technical Review 221

Technical Review Agile Software Review SCRUM 221

Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview Questions on the Sprint Review. Scrum has repeatedly proven 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. Which makes any Scrum Master interview a challenging task.

Technical Review 222

Technical Review Software Review SCRUM Agile 222

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Hybrid Project Management: The Next Step for Agile. But there does seem to be a trend in accepting that agile approaches like Scrum can fit within a hybrid framework. The future of project management needs to be more agile. The future of project management needs to be more agile. Arup, Future of Project Management.

2020 523

2020 Technical Review 2027 2030 523

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. Scrum teams can manage their backlog and collaborate when planning sprints. Scrum Scrum is a management framework that’s done in an agile environment.

Software Review 457

Software Review Software Software Development Software Developers 457

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2022

As project managers, it’s important that we know how to best support our development teams (and vice versa), especially in Agile environments. Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead. Approaches you might consider in an Agile environment are Scrum, Kanban or Scrumban , but there are others.

Technical Review 441

Technical Review Development Team Review Risk Management Agile 441

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

When it comes to Scrum Sprint reviews, one fundamental question often emerges: What do my stakeholders care about? This alignment is not just about ticking off tasks or discussing technical details like API changes or database trigger updates. Remember, you need more than just agility; you need Naked Agility.

Technical Review 214

Technical Review SCRUM Lean Consulting 214

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The Sprint Review meeting is one of the Product Owner’s most important events. As discussed in a recent article Making the Most of the Sprint Review , it’s an opportunity for the Scrum Team and stakeholders to inspect what was delivered, discuss the progress made towards the Product Goal, and adapt accordingly. Audience polls.

Technical Review 222

Technical Review SCRUM Estimate Agile 222

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 230

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Agile 230

Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Hybrid Project Management: The Next Step for Agile. But there does seem to be a trend in accepting that agile approaches like Scrum can fit within a hybrid framework. The future of project management needs to be more agile. The future of project management needs to be more agile. Arup, Future of Project Management.

Artificial Inteligence 496

Artificial Inteligence 2023 Technical Review 2027 496

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 12, 2022

Technical Project Management Conference. Project management at its core is a technical discipline, and the Technical Project Management conference, produced by the American Management Association, is a great place for those in the IT and technology space. Agile & Beyond. Agile is not new. When: June 5-8.

2022 369

2022 Technical Review PMO Underperforming Technical Team 369

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2023

The project kickoff meeting begins with introductions, reviewing the client’s background and talking about the scope of the project. The project status report meeting is when team members provide data that the project manager uses to review where the project is over a specific period of time. Project Review Meeting.

Software Review 545

Software Review Technical Review SCRUM Risk Management 545

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

TL; DR: Scrum Anti-Patterns GPT Can a Custom Scrum Anti-Patterns GPT align teams with Scrum principles? Dive into how leveraging custom GPTs might offer a novel path through Scrum’s common hurdles, focusing on creating actual customer value in the face of organizational and team-level challenges. ?

SCRUM 226

SCRUM ChatGPT Technical Review Development Team Review 226

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Scrum is a framework, not a set of work instructions. The Scrum framework guides the way individuals interact and work together to deliver complex products. The flexibility of Scrum is its strength. The true power of Scrum lies in its simplicity and flexibility.

Technical Review 214

Technical Review SCRUM Agile Defining 214

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2019

As project managers, it’s important that we know how to best support our development teams (and vice versa), especially in Agile environments. Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead. Approaches you might consider in an Agile environment are Scrum, Kanban or Scrumban , but there are others.

Technical Review 406

Technical Review Development Team Review Agile Risk Management 406

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Each post discusses scientific research that is relevant to our work with Scrum and Agile teams. 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”. Technical Debt and Code Smells.

Software Review 226

Software Review Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 2015 226