Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 30, 2020

I told him honestly that I didn’t see any possibility of using his software at work, but that I was revising Social Media for Project Managers for a second edition (now published as Collaboration Tools for Project Managers) and that there would potentially be some scope in learning more about their product for that. Not being truthful.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 16, 2018

In Review – Tips for Women Entrepreneurs. Yes, You Can: It takes confidence supported by due diligence, such as clarifying your vision, creating a team to execute it, enlisting support and acting. Practice Self-Care: It’s a hard road, so take care of yourself: sleep, exercise and eat healthy. You can do this.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

This picture underscores the most essential rule in Scrum: create “Done” software every Sprint. But many teams struggle with this rule. An increment is considered “Done” by the Development Team, but requires further testing and stabilization in the next Sprint. It is tempting to fall into “shades of Done”.

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Project Risk Coach

OCTOBER 23, 2021

Consequently, these project managers and team members fail to take advantage of these upside risks. The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines risk as "the possibility that something bad or unpleasant (such as injury or a loss) will happen." After each project, conduct a post-review where you capture the most significant opportunities.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 11, 2018

So it’s time to develop a time management plan that really works. Refocus and Review. The Harvard Business Review looks to Jack LaLanne for inspiration in time management. The fitness guru enjoyed 96 years of great health because he was committed to ritual, and he continued a rigorous exercise schedule until his death.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Using the budgeting process as a Stage-Gate® to exercise control through the back door : The budgeting process is hard to align with agile requirements like the longevity of teams. Instead, the management ought to provide the teams with goals and guidance on how to achieve these, along with funding sufficient to meet the objectives.

Software Review 242

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Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2021

Your Scrum team is consistently failing to meet commitments, and its velocity is volatile. How would you address this issue with the team? If a Scrum Team is exhibiting a volatile velocity, consistently failing to meet their forecasts, it suggests that velocity is being used as the prevalent metric for measuring that team’s progress.

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Leading Agile

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

This one is for software developers. ” In particular, I’m thinking about the notion of keeping the software design clean at all times. ” The term “technical debt” isn’t just an excuse to type code as fast as possible and ignore design. .” Don’t Ask for Permission.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 28, 2022

Normally I take lots of notes when I’m reading books for review. Once it was clear how popular the text was going to be, O’Reilly and Berkun took out some of the superfluous bits, added in over 120 exercises and generally spruced it up to launch it into the best-seller list. Virtual teams are very much the norm now.

Software Review 195

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Scrum.org

JUNE 13, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Developer Anti-Patterns. After covering the anti-patterns of the Scrum Master, the Product Owner, and the stakeholders, this article addresses Scrum Developer anti-patterns, covering all Scrum Events and the Product Backlog artifact. The Role of the Developers in Scrum. Developer Anti-Patterns by Scrum Events.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 12, 2020

On the one side, they address typical Scrum events such as Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and the Sprint Retrospective. As somebody hiring for a Scrum Team, you need to determine for yourself what works for your organization — which is a process, not a destination. Generally, insisting that the team achieve specific KPI, e.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 13, 2023

In the past 20 years, I’ve been involved in a wide variety of software- and product development efforts. Sometimes I was right in the middle of a ‘waterfall’ project, other times I was 100% dedicated to a Scrum team. In recent years, my focus shifted more towards supporting teams from the sidelines.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 9, 2023

I believe I would be a good fit for the role because I have a strong understanding of Scrum and the Agile framework, and I am able to communicate and facilitate effectively with team members and stakeholders. Follow-up question : Why is it beneficial that the team adheres to the values and practices of Scrum?

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ChatGPT SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 227

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Scrum has proven time and again to be the most popular framework for software development. Given that software is eating the world , a seasoned Scrum Master is nowadays in high demand. Scrum Anti-Patterns: From Product Backlog to Sprint Review. Development teams often create tasks an engineer can finish within a day.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 31, 2024

By Debra Khan Practitioners of content strategy do not have to go it alone when developing a strategy for a content project. Align with the Business Need A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge ( PMBOK ), the bible for project managers, states that “projects are initiated due to internal business needs or external influences”.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 17, 2023

The sales team sells unauthorized features to meet its quota. I will describe a conflict situation in a Scrum team. Your suggestions include surveys, talks, interviews, team meetings, games, exercises, or including other parties like stakeholders or line managers, and other useful practices.

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Planio

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Rituals tie your team together, creating a shared purpose and a powerful culture. While everyone has their own routines to help them maximize productivity, team rituals create a sense of togetherness and motivation that takes performance to the next level. Jump to a section: What are team rituals? What are team rituals?

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Inloox

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This type of risk is easier to control, since the project team can exert a direct influence on the project environment. External risks, on the other hand, originate outside the sphere of influence of the project team. This internal risk can be controlled to a certain extent by concrete measures taken by the project team.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In many large organizations, Scrum teams fall into the ‘feature factory’ trap, focusing more on churning out features than creating real value. It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation.

Technical Review 213

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability 213

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Would you recommend formal Daily Scrums for all teams, no matter the size or experience level? Daily Scrums are an important part of Scrum, but not all Daily Scrums need to be formal — a Development Team should not have a Daily Scrum for the sake of having it; it serves a different purpose than ticking off a box on a checklist.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 5, 2023

Back in January 2023, I would not have taken the next step in the Scrum Master interview process, inviting ChatGPT to a full-size interview with several Scrum team members. The most popular discussion on LinkedIn this week was : Agile Metrics — The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. ? ?? So, if the GPT 3.5

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

What is the optimal size of a team? Should teams be stable over at least several years, or is it a good idea they change at will? How should leadership interact with autonomous teams? Is scaling always a bad idea? Of all the impediments that a team faces, which is the one to focus on first? So where do you find it?

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Paymo App

APRIL 13, 2018

Complex projects that involve a large number of resources, people, and processes could use a handy friend: project management software. If you’re not using PM software yet or you’re thinking of changing the one you’ve worked with so far, note that there are some factors to examine.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

If you ask founders and managers of startups why they want to become an agile organization, they typically name reasons such as: Becoming more efficient in software delivery, Delivering faster, Improving the predictability of software deliveries. Their collaboration will lead over time to a ‘team of teams’ structure.

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Planio

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

So you want a software engineering job at Facebook/Apple/Amazon/Google/Netflix? It’s every software engineer’s dream to work with one of the top technical teams in the world. So how do you get a software engineering job at one of these companies? Step 1: Are you ready to apply for a top software engineering job?

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Can we or should we change Scrum, or is it a sacrilege to tweak the ‘immutable’ framework to accommodate our teams’ and organizations’ needs? Not so fast; don’t just dismiss augmenting Scrum as leaving the path, contributing to the numerous Scrumbut mutations, giving Scrum a bad name. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Proofhub

OCTOBER 5, 2021

How To Steer Your Team Away From The 2021 Burnout Epidemic Source: [link] In May 2019, The World Health Organization (WHO) characterized “burnout” as “chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed,” and emphasized that the term “burnout” shouldn’t be used to describe experiences in areas of life outside of the workplace.

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LiquidPlanner

JANUARY 18, 2021

Encourage your team to forecast their remaining work, factoring in any project plan changes so that potential slippages are identified as soon as possible. Use collaborative project management software to keep everyone clear on where the project—and their responsibilities—stands at all times. Start by talking to your team.

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NimbleWork

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Effective risk mitigation goes beyond simply reacting to problems as they arise; it involves anticipating potential issues and developing strategies to address them proactively. By addressing potential threats early, teams can ensure that resources are not wasted on crises, allowing for more strategic allocation of time and budget.

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Binfire

OCTOBER 11, 2023

It is essential to exercise caution as these seemingly innocuous messages often conceal traps set by malicious actors with the intent to steal your login credentials. It is imperative to exercise prudence when interacting with links or sharing personal information online. It can even pick up on new fraud tactics as they emerge.

Software Review 97

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 25, 2022

How sustainable is your pace as a developer? This has always been a huge struggle for us and most of the teams we’ve been part of. Unfortunately, many developers and development teams still burn more hours than are probably good for them. The initial practice was for developers to work no more than 40 hours a week.

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Planio

JULY 22, 2020

The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable. The best books for building better habits (for yourself and your team). Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good habits & Break Bad Ones. 20 Minute Manager: Managing Projects. Gantt Chart.

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Alan Parker Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Here, we'll step through the activities for performing a gap analysis and how to get the most value out of this exercise. Review Existing Documentation Gather and review your existing information security policies, procedures, and documentation. What is a Gap Analysis for ISO 27001?

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nTask

MAY 3, 2019

Teams and organizations who were looking to expand, unknowingly adapted to a specific set of daily rituals that were later termed as Agile Project Management, PMP and other such condiments. These individuals are qualified to handle the requirements of ongoing projects; whether they are related to software development or physical boundaries.

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LiquidPlanner

MARCH 6, 2018

Today I received an email from a recruiter, reading: Client seeking Project Manager to be the main liaison between the Technology group in the US and Offshore teams in India. I once had a team that was literally spread across half the planet: Firmware developers in Ukraine. Stakeholders and management in California.

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LiquidPlanner

MAY 1, 2018

I didn’t know things were so bad when I took it on, and now it looks like I have a turnaround situation on my hands. No one seems to know what we need to do, the schedule is totally unrealistic, the client is unhappy, and team morale has plummeted, even since I got involved. Get the team involved in planning. Talk to the Client.

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Resource Guru

JANUARY 17, 2023

It’s essential for project teams and other relevant stakeholders to understand why project scope is so important. Understanding what, when, and how things are getting done is one of the many benefits of developing project scopes. The culprit—for the most part—is a poor project scope. . Poor project scope is what happened.

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