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. XP, scrum, lean, etc.) Speak up a little more often.

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2023 Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team 424

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

In Scrum Teams Definition of Done enables transparency around quality and releasability of the Increment. However, more often than not the Definition of Done stops at meeting acceptance criteria and completing a few levels of testing. In Scrum Teams, Definition of Done determines the quality and relesability of a product increment.

Software Review 118

Software Review Technical Review SCRUM Lean 118

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 19, 2022

To avoid bias, lean on research and real data to guide you. The project manager is usually the one to make a ROM estimate, but they should seek guidance from experts and technical leads depending on the type of project. Another equation is used in PERT, which stands for program evaluation and review technique.

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Estimate Software Review Budget Project Cost 435

Planio

OCTOBER 28, 2024

With factors including new stakeholders, technology systems, organizational politics, turbulent economics, and changing sponsor priorities, it’s easy to see why 41% of projects are classed as being highly complex. Thus, the problem of culture is most definitely wicked. Jump to a section: What is a “wicked problem”?

Technical Review 97

Technical Review Risk Management Lean Risk 97

Scrum.org

JANUARY 10, 2021

Much like the lean movement in manufacturing, companies that embraced it wholeheartedly were the ones that ultimately see the competitive edge that it provides. In lean manufacturing, we can optimise the production of pre-developed products through the nature of its predictable production. Why is software so unpredictable.

Software Review 230

Software Review Technical Review Planning Manufacturing 230

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 13, 2022

When you look deeper, you see them struggling to cope with growing technical complexity, coordination costs across teams, and leadership bottlenecks. You might also call these OKRs, Distributed Leadership, Nimble, DevOps, Lean Startup, or Scrum. . These opportunities are identified and validated via a Due Diligence (DD) process.

Technical Review 214

Technical Review Software Review Agile Innovation 214

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. Present a case to management on how these metrics correlate with business success.

Technical Review 213

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability 213

Inloox

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Although agility is on everyone's lips these days and has many advantages, classic approaches also definitely have their raison d'être. In the opposite case, we are again talking about a technically complicated project. In the opposite case, one speaks again of a technically complicated project.

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Agile Technical Review Construction Lean 264

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. XP, scrum, lean, etc.) Helena Lui. Helena Lui.

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2019 Technical Review PMO Consulting 294

Scrum.org

APRIL 11, 2022

Join 150-plus peers on May 30, 2022: HoA #42: The Skinny on Lean Roadmapping and OKRs w/ Janna Bastow. There are ample opportunities to deal with the left part of the process, for example, Lean Startup, Design Thinking, Design Sprint, Lean UX, Dual-Track Agile , just to name a few. . What technical debt?

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Technical Review SCRUM Lean Agile 252

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. Suitable frameworks and practices for this kind of product discovery process are, for example, Lean Startup, Lean UX, Design Thinking, Design Sprints, or the Business Model Canvas.

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Technical Review SCRUM 2020 Cadence 247

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 18, 2023

While they’re related, the two have distinct definitions. From this, it creates an actionable production plan that provides guidance but is also reviewed and revised to adjust to changes that impact the cost, scope, time and delivery of finished products. Production and manufacturing are often seen as the same thing.

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Manufacturing Software Review Retail Controlling 396

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For creating outline designs, I'll often advise the use of the Lean Canvas and possibly the Value Proposition canvas as great starting points. The definition of done. A definition of value within the context of our product. Do we need any technical training? A working agreement. We're almost ready to go now.

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2008 Technical Review SCRUM Infrastructure 208

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 30, 2020

However, you should also make it clear that this is not your project anymore and they are responsible, otherwise they’ll lean on you for a long time. Most post-implementation reviews end up with a list of lessons captured. However, not working with a sponsor is definitely career-limiting. Not doing lessons learned.

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Technical Review Leadership 357

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 ChatGPT Technical Review Development Team Review 223

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. Lean/Agile Leader. Storyboarding.

Technical Review 118

Technical Review Software Review Agile Lean 118

Scrum.org

MARCH 15, 2021

Join us from May 27-29, 2021 , for the Virtual Agile Camp Berlin 2021, a live virtual Barcamp using open space technology principles and practices. Q : “How to create a [Product] Backlog that covers a migration of an “app” to new technology? Q : “I do agree that the definition of “Ready” for the PBIs could turn into a stage-gate.

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Technical Review 2021 SCRUM Agile 218

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

That is a reason for having, for example, the Sprint Review with stakeholders and customers.) ????. These decisions are visible in the content and ordering of the Product Backlog, and through the inspectable Increment at the Sprint Review.” They do so by merely meeting the criteria of the Definition of Done.

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Technical Review 2020 SCRUM Development Team Review 209

Project Bliss

MAY 10, 2017

Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility. Today both technology and the marketplace can change quickly. For instance, regular planning sessions, daily scrum meetings, sprint reviews and retrospectives, and the use of the product backlog are terms you may have heard before. Eliminate Waste.

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Software Development Software Developers Software Review Agile 191

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

SAFe uses their “principle 9” to claim that UX can be “decentralized” and anybody can do UX work, yet their own definitions of what can be decentralized would show that UX CAN’T be decentralized… they must not understand UX at all. Saddest is that given decades of UCD and HCD as our key processes, SAFe picked “Lean UX” to add to their model.

Lean 213

Lean Software Review 2022 Technical Review 213

Leading Agile

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Mike Cohn’s August 2016 article, The Dangers of a Definition of Ready describes certain problems that can occur when a team uses the concept of a Definition of Ready. He writes: You can think of a Definition of Ready as a big, burly bouncer standing at the door of the iteration. He’s right. Maybe in theory it could.

Software Review 104

Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Infrastructure 104

MPUG

MARCH 8, 2021

Many project managers utilize a Lean-Agile approach when there is high change or churn in project requirements, significant lack of clarity in scope, high complexity to their projects, and/or a larger number of risks associated with such. Two Lean-Agile Types. Iteration-based Lean-Agile. Flow-based Lean-Agile. Flow-based.

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Lean Software Review Technical Review Agile 64

Scrum.org

AUGUST 17, 2020

Product discovery using the Design Thinking, Lean Startup, or Lean UX frameworks help, but in any case, a good Scrum Master will want the Scrum Team to be a part of this process (whether by participating in user interviews or running experiments). The Interview Questions Regarding the Role of the Scrum Master.

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SCRUM Technical Review Software Review Agile 234

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? Holistic change.

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Technical Review Sustainability Agile Influencer 201

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The team should avoid refining too far in advance if it’s working in a higher-risk environment involving frequent changes in technology, business needs, or other factors influencing the Product Backlog’s order and content. Note that some teams use the complementary practice of creating a definition of ready and may add criteria to this list.)

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Lean SCRUM Technical Review Closing 212

Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

You have daily standups, you have reviews and retrospectives, you have sprint planning meetings and such. If the team doesn’t stay together, if the team has external technical dependencies between it and the rest of the organization, then what starts to happen is that you start to create orchestration mechanisms.

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Agile 2001 SCRUM Technical Review 118

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This also makes sense because Developers have a deep understanding of the product and could have valuable improvement ideas or be aware of obstacles, such as technical debt, which are slowing delivery, and should be addressed through improvement items added to the Product Backlog. . . Not all technical debt is bad.

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SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Technical Review 194

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 8, 2022

Large Scale Scrum and Lean Thinking. Large Scale Scrum like Scrum is based on lean thinking. I agree that the definition of product is suboptimal in the scrum guide. . If the teams are delivering software, they’ll be using continuous integration and technical excellence. Sprint Review in LeSS.

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SCRUM 2017 Software Review 2020 225

Scrum.org

JULY 29, 2019

Doesn't product quality interest the developers, as well as code health and the amount of technical debt hiding beneath the surface? Your understanding of the definition is important - read it carefully. What if under the product's surface, technical debt is starting to rage out of control and you don't know it? Team health?

Technical Review 177

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Development Team Review Software Review 177

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

SAFe uses their “principle 9” to claim that UX can be “decentralized” and anybody can do UX work, yet their own definitions of what can be decentralized would show that UX CAN’T be decentralized… they must not understand UX at all. Saddest is that given decades of UCD and HCD as our key processes, SAFe picked “Lean UX” to add to their model.

Lean 183

Lean Software Review 2022 Technical Review 183

Teamweek

MARCH 6, 2025

Imagine three mid-managers are due for promotions this year, and you must replace two. Review Glassdoor, Indeed, and LinkedIn company pages for critical feedback. Ask current employees for reviews. In contrast, talent acquisition focuses on long-term workforce planning. Evaluate your online reputation. LinkedIn 3.

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Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review 2025 52

Agilemania

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

In this lesson, we’ll review some of the most popular project management methodologies, which are used in software development, R&D, and product development. Moreover, it is not only limited to the software industry but also to the non tech industry as well. Kanban Technology. Agile Project Management.

Technical Review 98

Technical Review Software Review Manufacturing Lean 98

Leading Agile

APRIL 24, 2019

Tech Infrastructure != Many organizations divide their technology stack between front-end and back-end systems and place an API boundary between the two. This is a slightly broader definition of “front-end” that we normally hear from, say, web app developers. Value Stream. Half-Agile Transformations.

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Technical Review Agile Cadence Infrastructure 120

Digite

JANUARY 7, 2018

Successful Evolutionary Change for Your Technology Business. This is the original book where David Anderson first laid down the definition of and guidance to the Kanban Method for software and knowledge work. 31 pages, ET to read: 50 min, Published July 19th, 2012 by Lean-Kanban University). By David J Anderson. By Mike Burrows.

Lean 79

Lean Software Review 2010 2014 79

Scrum.org

APRIL 13, 2023

When you look deeper, you see them struggling to cope with growing technical complexity, coordination costs across teams, and leadership bottlenecks. You might also call these OKRs, Distributed Leadership, Nimble, DevOps, Lean Startup, or Scrum. This affects product innovation as well as GTM innovation and other key business processes.

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SCRUM Technical Review Innovation Leadership 177

ProProfs Project Management

DECEMBER 9, 2019

With that in mind – lean project methodology is a great example! . Taking a few pages out of the book of lean manufacturing, we’ll have a look at what lean project management is in the first place. Following that, we’ll also see the benefits of lean project management in the modern project-oriented workplace. .

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Lean Manufacturing Transportation Retail 85

Planio

APRIL 6, 2021

Agile is all about staying lean and adapting to user feedback, right? The essential elements of a lean, mean one-pager PRD. The awkward truth is that 70% of projects fail due to a lack of requirement gathering. The essential elements of a lean, mean one-pager PRD. At first, this seems counter-intuitive. Jump to a section.

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Lean Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team 78