Atlassian Blog
DECEMBER 28, 2021
In the world of work, where we are inundated with advice on winning promotions and negotiating raises, vertical movement seems like the only goal worth striving toward.
Online PM Courses
DECEMBER 26, 2021
2021 has been a good year for Project Management. Not a GREAT year. But there was a lot to celebrate. Let's review my highlights from 2021. The post That was 2021: A Good Year for Project Management appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
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Henny Portman
DECEMBER 27, 2021
Everything wrong with agile – Half the work in twice the time is the first agilecartoons book by Michael Küsters. A feast of recognition. Delightful cartoons showing a multitude of anti-patterns. The 70 ridiculous agile situations are clustered in 8 groups: Let’s transform. Time to turn Scrum transformation Robust plan Framework selection Cherry picking Meet the agile community Hybrid agile Copy and paste FATE (Fake Agile Transformation for Enterprises) gile transformation.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 27, 2021
Have you heard the quote by Deming “Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion”? If you have heard it and you have taken it seriously, you probably already started your journey with Evidence Based Management. Measuring value to enable improvement and agility sounds like a good plan, but as usual it is easier said than done. Measurement challenges.
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Project Bliss
DECEMBER 28, 2021
The STAR method is a simple framework for answering behavioral interview questions. It formats your interview answers in a way that shows interviewers how your experiences make you an outstanding candidate for the job you’re interviewing for. It’s a great formula for crafting a success story that highlights your skills and experience. What Is the STAR Interview Method?
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Henny Portman
DECEMBER 28, 2021
2021 was again an extremely fruitful book review year. I wrote around 35 book reviews including 12 corresponding quick reference cards and several personal insights, and views on specific topics in the field of project, program and portfolio management. Agile/lean/coaching/transformation: [link] hennyportman.wordpress.com /2021/12/24/review-cycles-the-simplest-proven-method-to-innovate-faster-while-reducing-risks/ [link] 2021 /12/27/review-everything-wrong-with-agile/ [link] hennyportman.wordpre
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 26, 2021
Worum geht es? Scrum ist ein leichtgewichtiges Rahmenwerk um komplexe Probleme zu lösen. Deshalb ist die Mechanik, wie im nächsten Bild dargestellt, relativ leicht zu verstehen: . . Es ist der Job der Scrum Master:in das Scrum Rahmenwerk zum Leben zu bringen. Und dennoch ist das keine Garantie, daß das Produkt erfolgreich wird. Es ist die Aufgabe der Product Owner:in den Wert des Produkts zu maximieren.
Agilemania
DECEMBER 26, 2021
If you are familiar with agile methodologies , then Kanban makes it to the top tier. While organizations small and big have used Kanban and seen phenomenal results. . If you’re a beginner looking to know what a Kanban board is , the basics, elements, and how to use it, then here’s a descriptive guide that we’ve compiled so that you shouldn’t have to scour the internet for research.
The Strategic Project Manager
DECEMBER 30, 2021
“Low code no code” refers to digitization through more efficient means – through “citizen development” It is a growing trend that shows potential for growing and evolving over the next decade and beyond. This article explores some things that are happening in this growth area, why it exists, and implications for strategy and project management.
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?
nTask
DECEMBER 30, 2021
Does your company use a timekeeper app yet or still manually update the spreadsheets? An old saying goes “Time is money”, it is indeed true. Managing time is one of the core principles for a successful project. Fortunately, a timekeeper app helps to keep track of all your tasks, activities, and projects. Plus, we all know that customers value timely deliveries more than anything.
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 27, 2021
Da ich bereits „Scrum Master“ bin, dachte ich, ich wäre bereits ein guter Facilitator. Zu meiner Schande muss ich allerdings gestehen, dass ich dabei die Rolle des Facilitators mit der des Moderators verwechselt habe. Was es heißt, ein Facilitator zu sein und was der Unterschied zu einem Moderator ist, wurde mir erst schmerzlich bewusst, als ich am eigenen Leib erfahren habe, wie Barry Overeem und Christiaan Verwijs Workshops und Trainings facilitieren.
MPUG
DECEMBER 26, 2021
Two frequently and widely used charts in projects using Agile frameworks are the Burndown and Burnup Charts. These can be generated at the Iteration (Sprint) level or Release level. You can even decide your own custom level to generate and analyze such charts. These charts are important because, in Agile approaches, emphasis is on getting the work done and having working increments in every iteration or a timebox as much as possible.
Management Yogi
DECEMBER 27, 2021
Imagine this scenario. You are going to a friend’s house for an important event. It is scheduled with a hard start, meaning you can’t have delays, but as you start traveling, you notice that your vehicle is running low on gasoline. A few options come to mind:Continue driving because you think your available gasoline will suffice.
Speaker: Dylan Secrest
Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.
nTask
DECEMBER 26, 2021
Business process management has taken the front seat in recent years. Keeping in view the steady increase in business process management, it is estimated that the market will be worth $13 to $14 billion soon. With the growing need for efficiency, precision, and productivity, businesses go above and beyond to maximize their chances of success. A survey conducted by Redhat highlighted three key pointers that compel companies to invest in process management: 42% of companies invest in process manag
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 26, 2021
Worum geht es? Scrum ist ein leichtgewichtiges Rahmenwerk um komplexe Probleme zu lösen. Deshalb ist die Mechanik, wie im nächsten Bild dargestellt, relativ leicht zu verstehen: . . Es ist der Job des Scrum Master:in das Scrum Framework zum Leben zu bringen. Und dennoch ist das keine Garantie, dass das Produkt erfolgreich wird. . Es ist die Aufgabe der Product Owner:in den Wert des Produkts zu maximieren.
MPUG
DECEMBER 27, 2021
Automation – What’s in it for us? Automation is a historically-significant concept, understood around the globe by most in modern business since the ‘60s. Yet automation has meant many different things for a wide variety of professions and trades, with definitions changing over time. Take for example robotics, which went from a simple arm-flipper of widgets back in the 80’s, to the near fully-autonomous and completely-automated factories we see now.
Proofhub
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Source: [link] In this world, stress is an undying factor that affects people of all ages. People who are working and studying are the most susceptible to stress. Globally, workplace stress is a severe health concern. Managing employees’ physical and mental health has been a significant concern for the corporate world. Today, corporate wellness programs are included in most employee benefits and recognition programs.
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nTask
DECEMBER 31, 2021
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Epicflow Blog
DECEMBER 29, 2021
This year has been full of exciting events and we’ve been working hard to improve our product and make the professional life of project and resource managers as easy as possible. You’re welcome to share our 2021 achievements and consider our plans for 2022. Epicflow Included in the List of Top RM Software Solutions by SoftwareWorld. The fact that we’ve been doing our best to implement the latest technologies in Epicflow and are among the world’s best resource management solutions has been acknow
Bridge the Gap Consulting
DECEMBER 26, 2021
Time to say goodbye to another year. 2021 wasn’t a s**t-show like 2020, but still had its unique challenges and opportunities. As we look to the future, tis the season to do a retrospective of the past 12 months. Here are my highlights and take-aways of the year. Biking and Business. When the fireworks went off at midnight on the morning of August 14th, it was the last day of a journey that started in April.
Henny Portman
DECEMBER 28, 2021
As a result of my book reviews in 2021, I created several Quick Reference Cards to summarize what I have read. QRC’s: [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link].
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nTask
DECEMBER 26, 2021
You must have heard of sprint planning in Scrum, but can you do the same using Kanban methodology? Yes, you most definitely can. We have dedicated this post to Kanban sprint planning, what it entails and how you can do it. Before we walk you through the ABC of sprint planning in Kanban, let us take understand the basics of sprint planning. What Is Sprint Planning?
Scrum.org
DECEMBER 26, 2021
La productividad en Scrum. Scrum es un marco orientado a maximizar la entrega de valor usando el empirismo y el trabajo en equipo. En ese sentido la productividad se mide en base al valor entregado. Aspectos de eficiencia como productividad individual de cada miembro de equipo en base a las tareas terminadas o la velocidad en puntos de historia que entrega un equipo no representan una medida adecuada de la productividad en términos del valor entregado y pueden llevar a entornos de microgestión y
ActiveCollab
DECEMBER 30, 2021
Another year has gone by, giving us a chance to wrap up all the accomplishments and progress we've made. We like to inform you every month, through our MONTHLY RECAPS [[link] what we've been working on, how it's progressing, and what we plan to focus on next. It's only fair for our customers to be in the loop of ActiveCollab's upgrades and changes! This post will be reviewing all the major releases throughout 2021.
Online PM Courses
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Zoom, Teams, Webex, Blue Jeans. We've all had to adapt ourselves to more productive web calls. So, what lessons have I learned? The post Lessons I’ve Learned about Productive Web Calls: Zoom, Teams, Webex, Blue Jeans… appeared first on OnlinePMCourses.
Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali
As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.
Atlassian Blog
DECEMBER 30, 2021
New year, new you. But what about the spaces where you spend so much of your time?
The Strategic Project Manager
DECEMBER 26, 2021
In many ways, strategy and project management are very simple. It really comes down to just a few basic principles. One of them is focus – what is sometimes thought of as the 80:20 rule, or doing the 20% of things that bring 80% of the results. The 80:20 rule works, whether in our personal lives, crafting a business strategy, or managing a project.
GanttPRO Project Management
DECEMBER 27, 2021
2021 comes to a close — time to take stock and share actual numbers and facts. This year has been anything but ordinary, and it’s a pleasure to see what […]. The post GanttPRO in Numbers in 2021 first appeared on GanttPRO.
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