Tue.Apr 08, 2025

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How to Conduct a Needs Assessment

ProjectManager.com

Goals are set easily enough, but reaching them takes work. Sometimes that work is falling short, and project teams need to figure out why and how to get back on pace to meet their goals. For that, they use something called a needs assessment. But what is a needs assessment, often called a needs analysis? Well answer that first before going into when one should take place and how to do it.

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“Can We Do Scrum And SAFe Simultaneously?”

Scrum.org

Can we do 100% Scrum and SAFe simultaneously? This question emerged during a recent Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master Advanced training in Germany . Some time ago, the company started an Agile transformation and hired me to learn more about Scrum and how it could benefit them. As part of the training, we used an exercise to clarify the roles of the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers.

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How SOP Documents Can Solve Daily Workflow Problems

Beyond the Chaos

Inconsistent processes, miscommunication, and wasted timeare just a few of the challenges businesses face without clear workflows. Without structured guidelines, tasks take longer, errors increase, and team members struggle to stay aligned. Research shows that companies with well-documented standard operating procedures (SOPs) complete tasks up to 50% faster , reducing inefficiencies that cost businesses both time and revenue.

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Micro-training: Definition of Done

Scrum.org

Scrums Definition of Done: What it isand what its not. Master one of Scrums most critical and misunderstood concepts with Professional Scrum Trainer Jason Malmstadt in this micro-training video. Alongside Professional Scrum trainers Robert Pieper and Greg Crown of Responsive Advisors , Jason explains what the Definition of Done really means, how it differs from acceptance criteria, and why its key to delivering high-quality, releasable increments every Sprint.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Is Agile Really DEAD? Or are we just doing it wrong?

NimbleWork

Agile promised speed, adaptability, and continuous valuebut many teams today are stuck in methodology battles, rigid rituals, misaligned execution, and stakeholder dissatisfaction. The result? Disillusionment with Agile. Delayed products and projects. And the question no one wants to ask out loud: Has Agile lost its edge? Join us for a candid and practical webinar where we cut through the noise and explore what it really takes to make Agile work in todays fast-changing environment.

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