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Why software remains insecure

Musings on Project Management

I like a lot of the stuff Daniel Miessler thinks about. He has an interesting essay about "why software remains insecure". By insecure, he means released software with known functional and technical bugs at release, and even far beyond release 1.0 and 2.0 and on and on.Why should this be?Miessler opines: ".

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Jira Kanban Board: Pros, Cons & Alternatives

ProjectManager.com

Jira is project management software designed for agile software development teams. It has tools that allow you to plan sprints, track the completion of tasks, balance your team member’s workload and create product roadmaps. Does Jira Have a Kanban Board? Yes, Jira’s kanban view is one of its most popular features and software developers commonly use it for sprint planning.

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Ordering a Hierarchy! Should your backlog be flat?

Scrum.org

In the realm of software development, the Agile philosophy has become synonymous with flexibility, rapid delivery, and, most importantly, value to the customer. Yet, in my journey as a professional Scrum and Kanban trainer, I've observed a pervasive obstacle that many teams struggle to overcome: the hierarchical management of backlogs. This structured approach, while intuitively organised, often hampers the very essence of agility that teams strive to embody.

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The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Improving Productivity in the Workplace 

Productivity Land

Running a small business in this era of competitiveness means being conscious of everything – competitors, the economy, internal affairs, and so much more. So you must be on top of everything to make your efforts successful. Luck plays a bigger role in external factors, but you have full control over internal matters. Managing these within your company reduces its vulnerability to outside influences and increases its productivity.

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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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How AI is Driving Strategic Decision-Making in Business and Government

The IIL Blog

By Monica Mendoza April 3, 2024 Artificial intelligence (AI) has been in the news a lot recently, thanks to the recent launch of several impressive generative AI tools such as GPT-4 and Synthesia. Just a couple of years into the generative AI revolution and it’s become difficult to find any leading public or private organisation that doesn’t use AI in, at least, a few of their processes.

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Product Development: Using Systems Thinking to Achieve Better Business Outcomes

Leading Agile

We’re back with an all-new episode of SoundNotes where we discuss the nature of products. What are they? How are they different from services and experiences? And does it really even matter? Watch this week’s spirited conversation to see how we’re thinking about and defining products, and discover how your organization might be spinning its wheels by even having the debate.

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How to Select the Right Project Management Course for Your Needs?

PM Times

Many of us do not know how to grow in our chosen careers. After all, career growth seems like a complex puzzle. Making a career switch in today’s job market can be challenging. If you too are plagued by thoughts of how to make your mark in the world of today, then obtaining a project […] The post How to Select the Right Project Management Course for Your Needs?

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How to Navigate the Project Environment Even if You’re New to Project Management

Project Pulse Journal

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Project managers, have you ever felt overwhelmed by the unpredictable waves of the project environment? The terrain of project management is fraught with hidden challenges and opportunities lying in wait for the unwary. But what if you could anticipate these hurdles and turn them into stepping stones for success? Imagine possessing the ability to seamlessly integrate the intricate web of internal stakeholders and external factors into your project strategy.

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Practicing Hypothesis-Driven Development in Azure DevOps

Scrum.org

I like to think of Scrum Product Owners as mini-CEOs of their product. As such, they should be empowered to drive value in any direction that they desire. This often requires a Product Owner to hypothesize about an outcome and then run an experiment to prove or disprove it. Rather than just building features blindly, a Professional Product Owner bases their decisions on data.

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Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros

Speaker: Timothy Allsopp

Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.

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Enterprise collaboration software: What large companies need

Wrike

When you’re working in an enterprise organization, collaboration can be a real challenge. You’re working across multiple departments, geographies, and teams. Your team members are working on multiple projects at one time. You’re using many different systems, processes, and apps to plan, manage, and talk about your work. The result is a really fragmented way of working that’s an obstacle to productivity, project tracking, and accountability.