ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Microsoft Project has its critics. The project management software is expensive, complicated and not collaborative. No wonder project teams look for open-source Microsoft Project alternatives. For one thing, it’s (mostly) free. But these products also give Microsoft products a run for their money in terms of features. Let’s look at several open-source Microsoft Project alternatives and see what they have to offer, where they succeed as project management software and where they fall short.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 8, 2024

An effective Sprint Retrospective ensures the team remains cohesive and aligned, leading to sustainable development and innovation. It is a dedicated time for reflection, learning, and improvement. This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. Skipping a Sprint Retrospective can be perceived as a time-saver in the short term, especially during busy periods.

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Gunther Verheyen

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In the spring of 2013 I abandoned my position as Principal Consultant at a large international consulting firm to engage in a partnership with Ken Schwaber and his organization Scrum.org, operating under the title “Director of the Professional Scrum series”. Next to and after co-developing the Agility Path framework, from which Evidence-based Management (‘EBMgt’) was derived, and the Nexus framework for Scaled Professional Scrum (‘SPS’), I vividly remember creating the first version

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In this Responsive Advisors Lightning Round, learn how Scrum can help your business boost revenue and improve customer satisfaction by delivering valuable, high-quality products faster. We discuss how better alignment with customer needs, quicker feedback, and stronger stakeholder engagement can lead to increased profits and a stronger market position.

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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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Teamweek

OCTOBER 8, 2024

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Brett Harned

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Let's talk about project management! I can't believe I forgot to post this on my blog. It's such exciting news. Over the past seven years, I've coached countless project managers and used my book to guide parts of conversations. It's always been fun (and a little bit cringe-worthy) to review my own book with folks. We review the concepts, discuss how they apply to their team and culture, work through solutions, and move on to the next topic.

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LiquidPlanner

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Latest Release | Support for Jira Epic and Hierarchy Groups Latest Release | October 8, 2024 Grouping items by Jira Epics and Hierarchies has been one of the most popular requests related to Jira Integration. We added support for Epics and Hierarchies in this release, and so now when integrating a Jira instance with Portfolio Manager (formerly LiquidPlanner), you can pull in your tasks and organize them in one of three ways: Flat List : Pulls tasks in a flat list in the project.

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UPQODE

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In today’s digital era, an author’s online presence is more crucial than ever. A well-crafted website isn’t just a hub for showcasing your books – it’s a dynamic platform for connecting with readers, building your brand, and sharing your unique voice with the world. With countless authors vying for attention, how do you make your website stand out in the crowd?

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