Tue.Jun 11, 2024

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5 Steps to Optimizing Cloud Value

Leading Agile

In our ongoing series of articles about cloud financial optimization we have discussed the common experiences of customers as they migrate to the cloud, including challenges with the raw infrastructure, legacy application constraints, and inefficient engineering practices. We asserted that organizations need to stop treating infrastructure as a commodity and manage it as a key enabler of the organization’s business capabilities.

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The 268% Solution: Why Scrum Teams Need Time to Refine and Plan

Scrum.org

You may have seen news about a study claiming that agile projects fail 268% more often than non-agile projects. Agile has its drawbacks, but this number seemed suspect. When I dug in, I found that the study’s methodology is questionable. It seems designed to arrive at a pre-determined conclusion. Yet despite its flaws, it points to a truth that Scrum Teams would do well to heed.

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8 Secret Tips That Will Make You a Project Management Expert

NimbleWork

Effective project management requires a combination of technical skills, strategic planning, and interpersonal abilities. While there are lots of formal project management training that will prepare you to be a project manager, you may need some practical tips to be successful. Here are 8 practical tips for project managers: 1. Define Clear Objectives and Scope First and foremost, it will help if you set specific goals.

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10 Tips for Managing Stress and Work Relationships

MPUG

I am not a fan of the saying “Work/Life Balance.” The reality is work is a major part of life and most of us spend 40+ hours doing work things, either remote or in the office. In some organizations, when you have been working with individuals for a long time, there is a family-like unity (or dysfunction) – like it or not, work connects us. No matter your status or situation, managing stress at work is critical to your success.

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Your Guide To Transitioning Into Product Management: Essentials For New PMs

Speaker: Leslie Grandy, Product Executive & Drew Weaver, Senior Program Manager

Are you considering a shift to product management or just starting your journey as a Product Manager? Join Leslie Grandy and Drew Weaver for an insightful webinar designed to help you seamlessly transition into this dynamic role. Whether you're looking to pivot your career or enhance your existing skills, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to succeed!

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Confluence Gantt Chart: How-to Guide With Pros, Cons & Alternatives

ProjectManager.com

There are many software solutions to make a Gantt chart, from simple data visualization tools to specialized Gantt chart software equipped with advanced project planning, scheduling and tracking tools. Each of these alternatives has unique pros and cons depending on the industry, business size and the level of functionality expected from a Gantt chart tool, which is why it’s important to understand Gantt chart software to know which Gantt chart features are the most useful for the project and it