Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Managing an international team does take slightly different skills, and you can definitely learn how to do it better! How can technology help you achieve the same thing if you can’t physically move the people? Where employees fit in the process of making decisions can influence their behavior. Workplace design. Your next steps.

Technical Review 89

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 2, 2020

That means, having the right project manager, team, data and review and change management in place. Project controls are a set of tools, processes and people skills that are used together to help project managers have the right information, at the right time, to make the right decision.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 16, 2024

They adhere to the Definition of Done and strive for net improvement. In the Scrum Team, the Developers do the work and have all the skills needed to meet the Definition of Done. The Definition of Done is a commitment for the Increment. It typically includes both technical standards and product qualities. Self-managing.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 29, 2021

The PMI definition of risk is: “an uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs, has a positive or negative effect on a project’s objectives.”. The project type you are working on will affect the kinds of risks you see, so pick and choose and by no means consider the list below a definitive list! We have the solution!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

I’ve read, I’m guessing, over 150 management books in my career, and you can read my book reviews if you want to trawl through the archives. Books that cover ways of working, technical project management, leadership , power skills, soft skills for the workplace, business acumen and also strategic and business management topics count.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

External factors around projects are constantly changing at a breakneck speed which makes it challenging to definitively control the outcome without frequent course correction. Whatever your level of commitment to this vital task, please review how you can do even better. That’s not even remotely true!

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MPUG

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

One might conclude that agile approaches to project management, such as Scrum, mean there is no need for gate reviews. We say the same thing if one adopts gate reviews for every product development project. Let’s explore a typical product development project’s phases, goals, and metrics reviewed at each gate.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Other parts of the organization looked from afar and were only involved when their department interfaced with the technology part of the organization. Many of the people in those departments looked bemused when they were told to start using terms like Sprint, Product Owner, Sprint Review, and Retrospective. That is a good thing, right?

Technical Review 221

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Scrum.org

MARCH 13, 2024

People may not see the point when they hear about the Definition of Done in Scrum. They may say, "We are so sick of talking about the Definition of Done," or “Why does this matter?” First and foremost, what is a Definition of Done? Others may think a code review is needed before the work can be considered done.

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Review SCRUM Technical Review 194

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The scrum team discusses what can be done based on the definition of done and crafts the Sprint Goal and forecast their work. The team can avoid by widening the definition of a product or shortening sprint duration. . 3rd – Refer Definition of Done . 4th – Review Team capacity . 2nd – Don’t create skills-based tasks.

Planning 254

Planning Technical Review Development Team Review Software Review 254

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 2, 2023

I do think that having a degree (of any kind, in any subject) is beneficial for securing a job, especially as project managers are expected to influence and lead, and many employers want to see evidence of the ability to operate at that level and use a degree as a benchmark for it. That’s about 2.3 million new jobs a year. That’s about 2.3

Technical Review 358

Technical Review Prince2 PMI Certification 358

Scrum.org

AUGUST 19, 2021

And what about the socio-technical skills of Developers? In this post, I summarize the findings from an academic peer-reviewed publication by Daniel Russo (2021), a professor at the University of Aalborg. management support, technical skills) while everything else is kept equal. What do we already know? From Daniel Russo.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 6, 2022

A project management individual module is definitely worth considering because even if you don’t end up in a ‘full’ project management role, you can guarantee that most jobs these days will require you to be able to plan and organize your own work and possibly the work of other people as well. This is the route I took.

Technical Review 284

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Overemphasis on Utilization : Prioritizing keeping teams busy with feature work over allowing time for creativity, exploration, and addressing technical debt also contributes to a feature factory environment. All of these reasons are reflective of systemic issues within large organizations.

Technical Review 213

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability 213

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

External factors around projects are constantly changing at a breakneck speed which makes it challenging to definitively control the outcome without frequent course correction. Whatever your level of commitment to this vital task, please review how you can do even better. That’s not even remotely true! Robin Burk. Robin Burk.

2019 294

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Henny Portman

DECEMBER 12, 2020

Stakeholder engagement is the systematic identification, analysis, planning and implementation of actions designed to influence stakeholders. Be aware that stakeholder influence, interest and power are transitory and only as relevant as the day it was produced and that you must keep your analysis confidential.

Technical Review 126

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 17, 2023

Think twice if you still believe this technology is a fad or a toy. Dying in beauty by sticking to the Definition of Done? The technology your Scrum team has built over time is increasingly less reliable, and technical debt is notably increasing. Lo and behold, it worked very well. ChatGPT Prompt for Scrum Masters.

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Scrum.org

MAY 21, 2021

That is why we are expanding our definition of agility. As a starting point, we are using our previous explanation and the definition of sustainable development: "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" [2]. A Broader Definition of Agility.

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Scrum.org

MAY 9, 2020

Their technical excellence is top-notch, they use the most advanced tools, they have a great team identity. There might be intentional ‘organisational conventions’ to comply with some legal requirements, or due to nature of the business. Constraint 3: Ambiguous Product Definition & Measuring What Doesn’t Matter.

Software Review 202

Software Review Technical Review Leadership Influencer 202

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Generally, the stakeholders had a significant influence on where the Scrum Team was heading, impeding the team on more than one occasion in the process. T-1 : Run the Sprint Review. Ask the team whether the scope of work provides the capacity to tackle technical debt and bugs. Avoid the 95-plus percent utilization trap.

Planning 211

Planning Technical Review Software Review SCRUM 211

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

First we should start with a definition of program management. You’ll need to be able to review work allocations across multiple teams and check people are working efficiently – and on the right tasks. The technical skills are straightforward. What is a program? Resource Management. Data Analysis and Synthesis.

PMO 335

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

These anti-patterns can emerge due to a variety of reasons, such as resistance to change, lack of understanding of Scrum principles, or misalignment of organizational practices with Scrum values.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The Product Owner theses also address the Product Owner’s part in Scrum events from Sprint Planning to Sprint Review to Sprint Retrospective, and the Daily Scrum. The Product Owner owns the “why” and influences the “what” and “who,” but never the “how.” Product definition: “A product is a vehicle to deliver value.

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Scrum.org

JULY 14, 2021

This post is a non-technical version of an academic paper about Scrum teams that I wrote with Daniel Russo. Please note that our paper is currently reviewed by academic peers. . Please note that our paper is currently reviewed by academic peers. . How can you make a Scrum team more effective? What about Sprint Goals?

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

If that’s your definition of an Agile Transformation Coach, you’d be right—but only partially. This team of e Agile Transformation Coaches will consist of people focused on executive-level understanding and leadership, people that teach team-level technical practices, and everything in between. Technical Coach. Storyboarding.

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Leading Agile

APRIL 11, 2024

It meets all acceptance criteria and satisfies the definition of done as per the backlog. But a shift in mindset isn’t going to address the real organizational issues, business architecture issues, technology architecture issues, HR issues, and technical debt that reside within your organization.

Technical Review 139

Technical Review Agile Influencer SCRUM 139

Scrum.org

APRIL 11, 2022

The Product Owner may influence the Developers by helping them understand and select trade-offs. However, all Product Backlog items need to meet the Definition of Done and—probably—specific requirements at the work item level. Due to a lack of refinement, it is likely to leave a lot of value on the table. What technical debt?

Technical Review 252

Technical Review SCRUM Lean Agile 252

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Definition: Understanding transformation as a strategic approach to rethinking and reshaping organizational processes, culture, and goals. This definition underscores its importance as a plan of action and as a complete overhaul of how an organization functions and thinks. What Is Transformation Strategy? Why a Learning Perspective?

Technical Review 201

Technical Review Sustainability Agile Influencer 201

Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

The SWOT analysis is a strategic planning tool and provides a framework for evaluating internal and external factors influencing the success of a company or project. Strategic planning The SWOT analysis supports strategic planning by providing a structured overview of the most important influencing factors. What is a SWOT analysis?

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Scrum.org

JULY 19, 2022

Acting as a change agent for the rest of the organization, removing impediments that are beyond the control and influence of the teams or teams of teams. So you understand the technical risks that that were sitting on top of, particularly if people’s health or lives are at risk or the organizational health is at risk.

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SCRUM Agile Software Review Technical Review 222

Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2020

Scrum, in its more general definition, is a simple framework to help us address complex challenges. One aspect of ‘complexity’ are the parameters, variables and events that influence an activity and its course. Teams definitely need a dedicated team space to get the most out of their collaboration, conversations and interactions.

Cadence 245

Cadence SCRUM Software Review Technical Review 245

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

First we should start with a definition of program management. You’ll need to be able to review work allocations across multiple teams and check people are working efficiently – and on the right tasks. The technical skills are straightforward. What is a program? Resource Management. Data Analysis and Synthesis.

PMO 284

PMO Technical Review Leadership Risk Management 284

Scrum.org

JANUARY 18, 2022

Invite users to Sprint Reviews. Include the governance people as early as possible in the Scrum team’s work, for example, regarding creating a Definition of Done. Know your (governance) stakeholder: The best tech is not necessarily the best solution from a compliance perspective. (In

Government 231

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Scrum.org

MARCH 31, 2020

Many people around the globe are working from home right now, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Especially development teams and technology firms in general have many years of experience with allowing their workforce to do their jobs from wherever and whenever they like. Mass actions are influenced by the actions of the masses.

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The Strategic Project Manager

JULY 15, 2024

The concept is particularly useful in the context of technology companies but can be applied more broadly. The framework has bee applied most notably to high tech firms becasue it it there that digital influences, and thus rapid change, are most pronounced.

Technical Review 52

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

This post is for anyone who wants to inspire, change or influence others through their efforts as professionals, with emphasis on the latter. I think you should read this post, and take it to heart when you write content that is aimed at influencing others. What is the optimal size of a team? Is scaling always a bad idea?

Agile 218

Agile Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Technical Review 218

Scrum.org

MAY 21, 2021

That is why we are expanding our definition of agility. As a starting point, we are using our previous explanation and the definition of sustainable development: "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" [2]. A Broader Definition of Agility.

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Agile Sustainability 2021 2020 172