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10 signs that your company is Agile in name only

Scrum.org

Agile frameworks hold such promise. From focusing on value delivery to empowered teams, it's an exciting time to be part of product development. But there are a lot of myths out there about what Agile teams should be like. Some believe that there is no such thing as a manager in Scrum or that teams should be able to forecast all scope and delivery dates upfront.

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U.S. Gov Cloud Security. An architecture

Musings on Project Management

Have you got a project providing software services to the civil agencies of the U.S. Government? If so, you should be aware of the 'technical reference architecture' authored jointly by CISA, USDS, and the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program.(*) Some of its provisions are likely going to find their way into RFPs and RFIs from the civil agencies.

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Agile in Name Only

Scrum.org

From boardrooms to water coolers, organizations across industries proudly tout their commitment to Agile principles and frameworks. However, for many companies, being "Agile" often masks a deeper reality: a lack of true Agile mindset and practices. This paradox can lead to a host of difficulties and challenges, ultimately undermining the organization's ability to realize the full potential of Agile.

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The Chief Project Officer: Roles and Responsibilities

Epicflow Blog

Present-day project-based organizations face a continuous challenge to adapt to rapid changes and complex demands. To address this challenge, they need a strong leader who would ensure the successful delivery of projects and initiatives critical for organizational growth and transformation. This is one of the responsibilities of a Chief Project Officer (CPO).

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

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?

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Employee Utilization Reports 101: Your Ultimate Guide

Scoro

What is a utilization report? A utilization report tells you how your employees are spending their work time. It shows how much time they spend on tasks, projects, and other activities, differentiating between billable (revenue-generating) and non-billable (internal, administrative) work. Utilization reports help calculate key metrics like: Billable utilization rate: The percentage of total working hours spent on billable activities, indicating how effectively a team generates revenue.

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How to turn workplace trends into transformations

Wrike

Remember when we used to wear business casual attire to the club? Yeah, me too. Fashion is full of trends that we’d quite simply like to forget. The workplace is no different. There’s always a new trend popping up — like how we used to entertain ridiculous job titles such as “chief birthday officer” and “mischief champion.” In recent years, we’ve seen quiet quitting turn into quiet hiring , with a little sprinkle of productivity paranoia for good measure.

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Book Review: I Want To Be A PfMP – A Definitive Guide for PfMP Certification

Management Yogi

By John P S Oliver, PfMP, PgMP, PMP, PMI-RMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA, PMI-SPWhy this Book?The PfMP Exam Prep Book, I want To Be A PfMP, is a result of the author’s knowledge and experience in the project, program and portfolio management domain.

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Cloud-Based and On-Premise Project Management Software: A Comprehensive Guide

Celoxis

Explore Cloud-Based and On-Premise Project Management Software (Pros and Cons) to choose the best PPM solution for your team's efficiency and business success.