Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

TL; DR: Missing Sprint Goals Do you excel in the art of setting unattainable, imposed, or plain non-existing Sprint Goals? In other words, are you good at missing Sprint Goals with regularity? If not, don’t worry; help is on the way! In this article, we’ll explore how to consistently miss the mark. For example, enjoy the thrill of cherry-picking unrelated backlog items and defining success by sheer output, not outcome.

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Velociteach

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The podcast by project managers for project managers. Constance Dierickx lays out a new paradigm for leadership that offers a way to synthesize thinking, emotion, and behavior. Meta-leadership goes beyond conventional leadership attributes, emphasizing not only the possession of knowledge and skills but also a keen sense of observation and discernment.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Let's face it: Any successful digital transformation journey begins with a clear vision. But what moves it forward? The answer lies in evidence. The Evidence-Based Management (EBM) method ensures your journey doesn't stall at the vision stage but progresses forward, fueled by hard data and tangible insights. What Is Digital Transformation? Digital transformation refers to integrating digital technologies into all business areas, resulting in fundamental changes to operations and delivering value

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Planio

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In the era of hybrid work, managing your productivity and mental well-being has never been more important. But while many people believe they get more work done away from the office, a recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research found workers could actually be up to 18% less productive when working from home. Now, this isn’t another of the many calls to return to the office.

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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?

Innovation

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Navigating leadership in complex work environments demands a nuanced approach, blending various tactics, practices, frameworks, and strategies. The road to success is multifaceted, requiring leaders to navigate and adapt to evolving situations within complex domains adeptly. Inspiration for these principles was drawn from a spectrum of established concepts and practices across a diverse set of work domains.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Scrum is a framework, not a set of work instructions. The Scrum framework guides the way individuals interact and work together to deliver complex products. The flexibility of Scrum is its strength. The true power of Scrum lies in its simplicity and flexibility. Scrum relies upon the intelligence of those using it to figure out the best way to apply Scrum in their unique environment.

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Function Point

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Do you know that 50% of work activities can be automated using technology, leading to higher productivity? Among several other repetitive, time-consuming tasks that you perform daily at your creative agency, proofing is a major task that can be automated easily. Research shows that approvals (during proofing workflow) can be improved by 36% by switching to automation.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

When it comes to Scrum Sprint reviews, one fundamental question often emerges: What do my stakeholders care about? Understanding this is the cornerstone of effective stakeholder engagement. In my experience as a Scrum practitioner, I've observed that a Sprint review's success hinges on how well the Scrum team – comprising the product owner, developers, and Scrum master – aligns its objectives with the stakeholders' interests.

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Tactical Project Management

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Implementing practice management tools revolutionizes patient care in today's fast-paced healthcare environment. These digital aids, from electronic health records (EHRs) to online appointment systems, reshape how healthcare providers operate and interact with their patients. The post Efficiency Unleashed: How Practice Management Tools Transform Patient Experiences appeared first on Tactical Project Management.

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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.

Construction

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In today’s fast-paced work environment, the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously is often seen as a valuable skill. However, this multitasking often involves what is known as “context switching”, which can significantly impact productivity, increased error rates, creativity and job satisfaction. Understanding how to measure and tackle context switching is crucial for individuals and organizations aiming to optimize their flow of value delivery.

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Leading Agile

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Mike Cottmeyer sits down with two LeadingAgile consultants, Melissa Roberts and Len Greski, to discuss the value of business architecture, how it enables Transformation, and some of the things that are preventing business architecture from achieving real results.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Recently, I have been talking about customer value a lot. This perspective has been shared here. It is time to share some thoughts about business value for organizations. This blog is a continuation of my previous one , where I mainly focused on customers. It is widely known that companies exist to make money, satisfy shareholders, and investors, increase market share, etc.

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Leading Agile

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Mike Cottmeyer sits down with two LeadingAgile consultants, Melissa Roberts and Len Greski, to discuss the value of business architecture, how it enables Transformation, and some of the things that are preventing business architecture from achieving real results.

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NimbleWork

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Does your company struggle with setting objectives and keeping employees engaged and aligned? You are not alone. From the tiniest 3-person startup to the behemoth 20 thousand people enterprise, organizations of all sizes suffer with this challenge. Lucky for them—and you—the OKR framework is of great help in this exact scenario. Many people, though, wonder whether OKRs work for startups, and why businesses, in general, use them.

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