Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 7, 2023

You could also interview experts, review lessons learned or innovative solutions from previous projects, research what the rest of your industry is doing or consult customers on what they’d like to see. Choose the creative approach that gets you a range of options to review. There are no silly ideas at this point!

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Scrum.org

MARCH 18, 2020

Such a study is holistic; it involves looking at the organizational design, technical capabilities, culture and knowledge, and type of control and metrics used to define success. Some of these have to do with ‘the system,’ the whole of hierarchy, setups, technology, and so on that make up an organization. DevOps is a clear example.

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TechEmpower - Project Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

When speaking with founders and CEOs, we often hear concerns like this: My project manager is losing confidence in the development team. The PMs are seeing late deliveries and bugs that suggest the devs just aren’t capable enough. This can be true even if those failures had nothing to do with the current team.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 28, 2019

The Stacey model summarizes in the groups the complexity drivers of a problem: requirements to achieve, technology to use and people involved in the product development or use. . The Stacey Matrix of development complexity . Tailoring Scrum to the context of technology. Tailoring Scrum to the context of requirements.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 2, 2020

Any of the examples will impede the team’s productivity and might endanger the Sprint goal. The Scrum Master must prevent them from manifesting themselves: The Scrum Master has a laissez-faire policy as far as access to the Development team is concerned. Forecast imposed: The Sprint forecast is not a team-based decision.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Similar to the waterfall methodology , the phase-gate process is a linear project management concept punctuated by stages of development followed by benchmarks for assessment. Phase 3: Development. The dev team starts developing; the copy team starts writing, and the design team starts designing.

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TechEmpower - Project Management

JULY 24, 2023

At TechEmpower, we frequently talk to startup founders, CEOs, product leaders, and other innovators about their next big tech initiative. After all, that’s what tech innovation is all about. After all, that’s what tech innovation is all about. Do you have a custom algorithm or other technology?

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

SAFe's perspective is that "Nothing beats an Agile Team" and it doesn't try to reinvent the wheel or even innovate too much when it comes to the Team level. In SAFe's Program Level, a key piece is the Agile Release Train which is considered a team of Agile teams. But we can't ignore the differences in lingo.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 22, 2019

I’m simply going to share my perspective as a Scrum Master working closely with developers. That’s not going to be a technical perspective. Although I did try being a developer, I failed miserably… To be clear, whenever I write “developer” in this article, I mean everyone involved in writing software and building products.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 16, 2024

While Scrum excels in simplicity and flexibility, applying it out of the box often falls short in corporate contexts due to limitations in product discovery, scaling, and portfolio management. Can you rely on pure Scrum to transform your organization and deliver value? Not always.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 23, 2020

But virtual teams are very much a reality, and they’re becoming more prevalent with each passing day. A virtual team is no longer an outlier. Organizations have realized the benefit of using technology to look beyond their local community for talent. Regardless, it’s clear that virtual teams are here to stay.

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Planio

JUNE 8, 2022

As products become more complex, technical project managers have quickly become the holy grail for growing businesses. Technical project managers (TPM) bridge the gap between understanding what’s technically possible in a project and managing the resources, timelines, and expectations to get it done. First, learn the basics.

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Scrum.org

JULY 10, 2018

While working diligently behind feature flags, using elements of Scrum, it wasn’t clear to the stakeholders the value being delivered and how well the teams were progressing towards their end goal. Origins of self organising teams. The resulting synergy optimises the development team’s overall efficiency and effectiveness.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

I am committed to staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to continuously improve product strategy and drive business outcomes. Finally, I value collaboration and teamwork and believe in creating a supportive environment where the development team can thrive and achieve their best work.

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Scrum.org

JULY 10, 2018

Often I hear people say that Scrum does not take care of risk: there is no risk log, risk is not on the agenda of the Sprint Review or Retrospective as a standard agenda-item. The Development Teams need to be accountable for the quality of the product and how it's made. Technical risk - can it be made/build?

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Planio

MAY 8, 2023

On average, IT projects come with more complexity and risk, and can quickly fall to pieces without proper due diligence, management, and leadership. with examples of IT projects) IT project management is the process of planning, organizing, running, and managing information technology projects. And that’s no simple job.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In the second experience the size change was even more significant and introduced a new complexity by having teams at different locations on three different continents. I couldn’t review all the code or be in on every discussion and decision. Strong teams are much more powerful than strong leaders. That’s what draws me to scrum.

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Project Bliss

MAY 10, 2017

Agile software development is an approach that promotes delivering value quickly to the customer. Agile teams prioritize collaboration, adaptability and working software. Continuous innovation and improvement are regular practices. Software Development and a Ski Trip. Agile processes promote sustainable development.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 9, 2018

This ‘seperate team’ pattern results in the ‘delivery sub-team’ being reduced to axe-grinding, code-wielding backlog lumberjacks (programmers & testers), do we want this? Research outside of the Scrum Team. A common scenario is where UX research is done outside of the Scrum team, or at least outside of the Development team.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 7, 2022

Team cognition is similar in the sense that the entire team can be thought of as a body, where each member (the limbs) has to learn how to coordinate their work effectively to move forward. This shared understanding is captured in the “team mental models” that drive team cognition. It takes time to develop teams.

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Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

Assessment of threats It draws attention to potential external risks and threats that could negatively impact the project. This knowledge enables the project team to develop and implement risk management strategies to avoid potential obstacles or mitigate their impact. How can we benefit from new technological developments?

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The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Agile team A cross-functional group of individuals (e.g., Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development team members) who work collaboratively to deliver value in an Agile project. Backlog A list of tasks, features, or requirements to be addressed by an agile project manager or team and is often associated with Agile methodologies.

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Planio

JANUARY 31, 2022

That’s why a product roadmap is the backbone of every great development team. Review and align your roadmap with other internal teams. Ask past users for reviews. OKRs are great for setting quarterly goals for your product roadmap and having a way to assess and judge their success. Increase repeat purchases.

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 18, 2024

Imagine having powerful tools that can streamline your processes, enhance team communication, and provide real-time insights into project performance. The different PM technologies offer that, empowering you to manage projects better. What if you could leverage these technologies without being a technical expert?

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TechEmpower - Project Management

MARCH 4, 2024

Generative AI is revolutionizing how corporations operate by enhancing efficiency and innovation across various functions. Focusing on generative AI applications in a select few corporate functions can contribute to a significant portion of the technology's overall impact.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 14, 2021

Empiricism via working integrated increments every Sprint - System Demo & Nexus Sprint Review meeting a common Definition of “Done”. The Nexus Sprint Review and the System Demo are similar events happening on a similar cadence - every several weeks (Sprint/Iteration). You cannot scale crap - Scaling requires technical excellence.

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TrustRadius Project Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Making this decision can get heated due to the two major development methodologies at play. In simple terms, a development methodology determines how the actual work of development is organized and acted on. The two main development methodologies are the waterfall methodology and the agile methodology.

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Leading Answers

APRIL 22, 2018

Not just technology companies (like Google, Apple) but every sector is being disrupted by software including retail (Amazon), banking (PayPal, cryptocurrencies), transportation (Tesla, Uber), and travel (Airbnb). They will help organizations build development capabilities around long-term products. by Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr.

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Planio

JANUARY 17, 2022

When you veer away from your product vision out of fear of upsetting users, your product is bound to become outdated, overly complicated, and bloated with technical debt. So how do you deprioritize features your users want, sunset ones they love, and commit to an innovative yet risky roadmap? Less pressure on your support team.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

As the System Architect is not in a position to be close to the actual teamwork, the architectural solution they devise may be disconnected from reality; the innovation or IP sprint is a notoriously misused phase in the SAFe framework. When teams are impacted, it always slows the rate and comprehension of Team Agile concepts.

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Scrum.org

MAY 7, 2019

Facilitator : Open Space Technology , Conversation Cafe , 25/10 Crowd Sourcing. One of the responsibilities of a Scrum Master is to coach the Development Team in self-organization. Therefore, it’s up to the Development Team to determine the best way to accomplish its work and build ‘Done’ Increments.

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Binfire

AUGUST 27, 2017

Until recently some academics and Project Management Institute (PMI) considered Agile method, not a serious contender in project management due to the fact that is very hard to set a due date for project’s completion in the Agile method. But due to the short duration of each iteration, the deadline is at most weeks away.

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Leading Agile

JULY 28, 2022

Innovation. Cost savings and early ROI can’t happen if you’re losing time to development and not taking care of defects along the way. Product fit and innovation can only be addressed if you keep up with your market needs and anticipate what’s next. The six most common desired business outcomes are: Predictability. Cost Savings.

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Project Accelerator News

JUNE 28, 2024

I also like to skim through industry news and trends to stay updated with the latest tech advancements and market changes – this social ammunition not only keeps me informed but also prepares me for potential discussions with my colleagues and project stakeholders. This sets the tone for whole the day.

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Henny Portman

DECEMBER 18, 2024

It also provides practical examples, such as managing multiple development teams, adopting a construction pattern, and integrating with Agile Digital Services (AgileDS). Additionally, the Timebox Plan and Timebox Review Record have been replaced by the Sprint Backlog and Sprint Review Record, reflecting a more Scrum-aligned approach.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

As the System Architect is not in a position to be close to the actual teamwork, the architectural solution they devise may be disconnected from reality; the innovation or IP sprint is a notoriously misused phase in the SAFe framework. When teams are impacted, it always slows the rate and comprehension of Team Agile concepts.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

Each methodology is relevant in its own right, unlocking potential, driving innovation, and ensuring that your projects meet expectations. But why settle for a one-size-fits-all approach when the landscape of your projects is as varied as the team behind them? Agile methodologies offer a path to mastering these challenges.

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