Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 17, 2024

What is the best way to get organized at work? Well, the answer, as with so many personal productivity things, is that it depends. However, given that a study by Alteryx and IDC shows that being digitally disorganized can cost you up to 14 hours per week ! You'll see a very fast return once you start trying to be more organized in your job. While there isn't a once-size-fits-all approach, there are some good practices and tried-and-tested methods that you can have a go at.

Technical Review 361

Technical Review Energy Governance Government 361

Scrum.org

JUNE 17, 2024

I'm just going to say it. Most so-called 'spikes' do not belong on the Product Backlog. What is a Spike? Spikes come in multiple flavors. There are research spikes, which is essentially Refinement by another name. And there are technical spikes, which could involve time spent by Developers to size items in the Product Backlog, or time spent researching a new technology or similar types of work.

SCRUM 209

SCRUM Process Planning 209

Leading Agile

JUNE 17, 2024

You want autonomous teams who are empowered to do great work. But leadership is constantly micromanaging everything you do. You want the freedom to collaborate, do team-building exercises, and have fun. But you feel that leadership is judging your every move. You want a different culture, but leadership keeps getting in the way. Maybe you’re not seeing the big picture.

Governance 77

Governance Government Leadership Agile 77

Henny Portman

JUNE 17, 2024

“ Portfolio Management – Delivery on Strategy ” edited by Carl Marnewick and John Wyzalek, presents a collection of 12 articles from various authors. The book focuses on the benefits of portfolio management to organizations, emphasizing specific aspects within the discipline and how each should be managed from a business perspective rather than strictly a portfolio management perspective.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Governance Government Executing 52

Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

Innovation

Teamweek

JUNE 17, 2024

In a competitive job market, every candidate can use a boost. While there are several ways for someone to make their application stand out, a great letter of recommendation is one of the best ways for them to have someone else highlight their skills and achievements. 87% of employers check references and often seek third-party verification before proceeding with a candidate, meaning a strong letter of recommendation could make or break someone’s chances of landing the job.

ChatGPT 52

ChatGPT Closing Web Development Leadership 52