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Can Projects be delivered with Scrum?

Scrum.org

The short answer is yes, they can. First, what's the difference between a Scrum team, a Project team and a Product team? A Scrum team is a team using Scrum to deliver value. A Project team is a team formed to deliver a Project. A Project is a temporary endeavor with a scope, timeline and budget. A Product team is one or more Scrum teams that have been formed to support a product or service.

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Work in Progress (WIP) Report in Construction (Template Included)

ProjectManager.com

General contractors strive to maintain each job’s profit margin, so it makes sense that the construction project will be monitored closely to ensure it’s progressing as planned. A work-in-progress (WIP) report is one of the tools used to track the budget. To understand what a WIP report is, we’ll first look at what work in progress is in construction, define the WIP report and how to make one, and then list the components of a thorough WIP report.

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New to Project Management? 5 Ways to Build a Solid Reputation with the Project Team

The IIL Blog

By Veronica Thraen You’ve just landed your first project management gig and are getting ready to kick off a project – congratulations! As a new project manager, I remember being excited but a little nervous at the same time. Would the team respect me even though I am new to the profession? Would they accept my ideas, and would I be able to appropriately convey any concerns or red flags?

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Application Agility: Overcoming the Complexity Barrier

Leading Agile

Complexity stands in the way of application agility. At its core, a complex system creates a fear of change. Once that fear takes hold, organizations and engineering teams mitigate it by adding layers of processes to ensure quality. This results in a development culture where code is only ever added, not changed or removed, to avoid the risk of unintended bugs.

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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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Hybrid Project Management: Part 3, Picking the Approach

Velociteach

A project manager’s first major decision is selecting the approach and lifecycle. Historically, this was a non-issue. The default option was preordained based on the project type, organizational preferences, and inertia. Construction and engineering projects were always predictive. For software projects, organizational factors outside the project manager’s control often drove the predictive versus agile decision. […] The post Hybrid Project Management: Part 3, Picking the Approach appeared

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Can Scrum Succeed with Remote Teams?

Scrum.org

Struggling with remote work in your team? In this Responsive Advisors Lightning Round, Professional Scrum Trainers Robb Pieper , Greg Crown , and I offer practical strategies and tips to help you excel in a remote setting. Learn how to improve communication, ensure accountability, and drive success with your team's incremental progress.

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La culture du projet d’avenir : Un leadership inspirant Par Harold Kerzner, PhD. et Al Zeitoun, PhD.

International Institute for Learning

La culture du projet d'avenir : Un leadership inspirant Par Harold Kerzner, PhD. et Al Zeitoun, PhD. Résumé Dans ce livre blanc, nous aborderons quelques éléments pour entamer le dialogue sur ce que pourrait signifier un “leadership inspirant” et pourquoi il est essentiel de conduire et de motiver les générations futures, y compris les plus jeunes personnes d’aujourd’hui, la génération Alpha.

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Mastering Project Discovery: Conversation with Professor Elliot Bendoley

Online PM Courses

What is Project Discovery and what are its principles? I discuss this with Dr Elliot Bendoly, author of Mastering Project Discovery. The post Mastering Project Discovery: Conversation with Professor Elliot Bendoley appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.

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Owning the Rules of Project Management

PM Times

Project management (PM) developed over time and will continue to evolve as innovative technologies and practices are embraced. Rules of PM are sometimes brandished around as if they are things that never waiver, things that are a must-have. These include scoping the project, creating the project charter, asking for stakeholder input, managing budgets and timelines—and […] The post Owning the Rules of Project Management appeared first on Project Management Articles, Webinars, Templates and

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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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Project Management Software for Effective Reporting, Metrics, and Analytics

Celoxis

Leverage project management software for effective reporting, performance metrics, and analytics. Empower decision-making with data-driven insights & real-time dashboards.

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The Future of Staff Engagement – 2040

The IIL Blog

By Dr. Elissa Farrow As a futurist who has been on the road for the past week being inspired through my work: change strategizing with leaders and teams, I believe the landscape of employee engagement is set for a dramatic transformation. Part of my creative and academic process is to take a topic relevant to actioning the future and then stretching out the possible scenarios into a longer-term horizon, in this case 20 years.

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User-Stories zu groß für einen Sprint? 4 kritische Fragen, die du jetzt als Scrum Master stellen solltest

Scrum.org

Was verspricht Scrum? Spätestens nach 30 Tagen steht den Kunden eine neue und nutzbare Version des Produkts zur Verfügung. Das ist der Kern von Scrum. Unternehmen, die Scrum einführen, versprechen sich genau das davon. Und die vorrangige Aufgabe eines Scrum Masters ist es, dieses Versprechen für das Unternehmen einzulösen. Darin besteht sein Wert. Unerfahrene Scrum Master stehen damit nicht selten vor einer Herausforderung.

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Servant manager et innovation

Scrum.org

Un servant manager est une des clés pour stimuler l’innovation dans l’entreprise. Dans cet article je me concentre sur les ressources qui te permettront d’explorer ce sujet. Dans les échanges avec les dirigeants d’entreprises de toutes tailles, les problèmes récurrents qu’ils exposent sont : mauvaise qualité des produits, lenteur à mettre en production les nouveaux produits, difficulté à retenir ou attirer les talents, clients insatisfaits.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?