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Creating a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Procurement

ProjectManager.com

Projects need resources, often consistently. Suppliers and contractors deliver those products and services that help fulfill the project. Managers want to stay on budget and resources cost money, which is why they use a request for quote (RFQ) to get pricing from suppliers and contractors. A request for quotation differs from a request for proposal or request for information.

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Charting Complexity: Scrum's Compass for Navigating Uncertain Waters (From PM to PSM 11)

Scrum.org

The project management principle "Navigating Complexity" finds a natural ally in the Scrum framework. Scrum is fundamentally designed to address complexity through its adaptive, iterative approach. For Project Managers transitioning to Scrum Masters, understanding how Scrum excels in navigating complexity is crucial. Scrum's lightweight yet robust framework is geared towards generating value by providing adaptive solutions to complex problems.

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Epicflow Updates: Managing Teams and Dividing Project Work into Phases

Epicflow Blog

The Epicflow team continues implementing the most powerful functionality to provide our clients with a variety of tools to juggle projects and resources most efficiently. This time, we’ve prepared updates that will prove useful for those who work in an Agile environment, use Jira + Epicflow integration as well as those dealing with manufacturing, machine building, and other complex phased projects.

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The remnants of 2017: A Journey to Empirical Scrum

Scrum.org

This post was inspired by a recent conversation with a colleague about the evolving role of the Scrum Master and the words found in the 2017 Scrum Guide that led my colleague to vanish from the Scrum world, thinking it was a scam. In the ever-evolving landscape of Agile methodologies, the Scrum Guide has served as a beacon for countless teams striving for excellence in project management and product development.

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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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5 Best Time Tracking Tools For Creative Agencies

Scoro

Finding the right agency time tracking tool is crucial for maintaining productivity and profitability. But, with so many options available, it can be a bit overwhelming to evaluate what tool fits your agency’s specific tracking and reporting needs. So, in this guide, we’ll explore some of the best time tracking tools for digital, marketing, creative, and media agencies.

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Webinar: Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Breaking Through Barriers and Biases

NimbleWork

This is the second session in our Women’s History Month Webinar Series which dives deep into the world of tech leadership through the lens of exceptional women. Join us as we delve into strategies for shattering the glass ceiling and forging your path to leadership success. We’ll explore: * Identifying and overcoming Challenges: Learn to recognize and dismantle the complex web of challenges that can hinder your advancement. * Building a strong support network: Discover the power of mentors

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ManagementYogi’s Hybrid-Agile (CHAMP) Certification: Multiple Sprint Management in Hybrid-Scrum Projects

Management Yogi

In a recent article for managing the Retrospective Board Hybrid-Scrum project, there was an offline question about multi-Sprint management in Hybrid-Scrum project, along with certain other questions. The questions are:How do you manage multiple-Sprints in Hybrid-Scrum projects?Can they be managed in parallel, if you have separate teams?

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La Paradoja de la Elección en Scrum: Impacto en el Product Owner

Scrum.org

Un estudio realizado en el año 2000 por la profesora Sheena Iyengar de la Universidad de Columbia, conocido como el "estudio jam", nos ofreció un vistazo fascinante a la paradoja de la elección, mostrando cómo demasiadas opciones pueden abrumar y disminuir la eficacia de las decisiones. Este concepto, ampliamente explorado en "La paradoja de la elección" de Barry Schwartz, es especialmente relevante en el contexto de Scrum y su impacto en el rol del Product Owner (PO).

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