Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Stick with me, and we’ll explore what project requirements are, why they’re important, and some tips for developing good ones. First, they provide the project team with a shared understanding of the project’s goals and objectives. Stick with what you can influence: you know broadly what the objectives and goals are.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 26, 2021

The second stage refers to gathering data so that the Scrum Team can have data-informed Retrospectives. As I have observed in practice, many Scrum Teams either limit the data gathering part of the Retrospective, thus lacking vital information. The Scrum Team identifies the most helpful changes to improve its effectiveness.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 22, 2021

Did you know that 56% of your project budget might be at risk due to poor communications? One of the most valuable resources in a project is the people (developers, engineers, subject matter experts, etc.) One of the most valuable resources in a project is the people (developers, engineers, subject matter experts, etc.)

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 15, 2017

cited that $122 million was wasted for every $1 billion invested due to poor project performance. Because engineering projects aren’t just about technical issues and rational factors, they are often more heavily influenced by non-technical and emotional factors. Why Engineers Need to Care About Project Management Skills.

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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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Scrum.org

MAY 23, 2021

If we collect metrics that serve as a KPI to teams, we need to be aware we are not supplying the teams goals other than our main goal (delivering customer value). The Product Goal and the Sprint Goal is what we want the teams to focus on. But simply the act of implementing metrics influences the system. Team velocity.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Suppose a project manager has an upcoming project for website development and design. The project has a defined timeline of six months, and the resources involved are developers, testers, UI/UX designers, analysts, etc. Deloitte Global Cost Survey reveals, “ Cost reduction is the most significant initiative for any business.

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Scrum.org

JULY 11, 2021

In short: it’s very difficult to measure because even if a team or organization is successful, are they successful because of your contribution, or despite it? The success (or failures) of an Agile Coach or Scrum Master is not that straightforward to measure, and any causality with the success of a team you coach is difficult to prove.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 7, 2023

According to the latest State of Agile survey from Digital.ai, 90% of teams who are using an Agile framework are using Scrum. Whenever I hear someone say that Scrum teams must use user stories to document items in their Product Backlog or that Scrum teams must use points to size their work, I say “no!”.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

This post is for anyone who wants to inspire, change or influence others through their efforts as professionals, with emphasis on the latter. 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?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Each post discusses scientific research that is relevant to our work with Scrum and Agile teams. Why do software teams?—?despite So I was pleasantly surprised when Carsten Grønbejrg Lützen pointed at a peer-reviewed academic paper by Michele Tufano and his colleagues (2015), called “When and Why Your Code Starts To Smell Bad”.

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Planio

MARCH 7, 2018

The humble meeting gets a bad rap. Step 4: Keep the meeting focused (and stop being a bad influence). In a survey of 182 senior managers from a range of industries, 65% said meetings keep them from completing their own work. Bad meetings aren’t just lost time. But somehow they have. Are you ready? Another meeting!

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The Successful Scrum Masters Evaluating a Scrum Master’s effectiveness involves several major indicators: Sprint Goal Achievement Consistency : Assessing the Scrum Master’s impact can be done by observing how consistently the team accomplishes the Sprint Goals, contributing to the overarching Product Goal.

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Proofhub

JULY 12, 2022

Exit interviews, employee surveys, and feedback sessions can provide insight into what employees like or dislike about working with the organization. Having the information as to why people tend to leave, HR can develop plans to address employee turnover. HR needs to develop long-term plans that account for change and agility.

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Proofhub

JULY 19, 2022

There’s one “but” that changes everything: the development potential and opportunities for improvement in PM are endless. Nail a kick-off meeting It’s the first time the team under your guidance meets clients, investors, or sponsors. You do strive for the best results, don’t you? 21% of projects fail due to ineffective communication.

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Planio

DECEMBER 17, 2020

While great project managers do all that while also keeping their team motivated and happy. When your team’s under pressure or losing their focus, it’s up to you to get them back on track. Understanding team motivation is a major part of running a successful project. Connect your team’s daily tasks to the larger company goals.

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Inloox

AUGUST 5, 2018

On the other side are the so-called “Underperformers” – organizations with 60% or fewer projects being completed on time, on budget, meeting business intent, and having low benefits realization maturity. Sustainable development, climate change, and renewable energy. Success is greater when teams listen, learn, and are adaptable.

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Scrum.org

MAY 13, 2019

Age Of Product teamed up with The Liberators to identify what works in the field. We gathered both quantitative as well as qualitative data from a survey completed by over 200 participants. External consults are rarely considered to be useful allies and/or worth building relationships with; About The Survey. Key Findings.

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Planio

APRIL 10, 2023

But it’s unfair to put all of the blame on outside influence. Rather than try to fix the problem, organizations squeeze their teams to the limit, which isn’t good for long-term business growth. Why is it so bad for teams and companies? Why is your team so overloaded? Revisit each team member’s core job tasks.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2024

Standish Group data reveals a startling 58% of Agile teams struggle with delays, budget issues, and dissatisfied customers. Moreover, recent surveys indicate 88% of these teams use Scrum. ? Because of widespread misconceptions about Agile, leading to poor implementation. But don’t worry! I’m here to help turn the tide ?,

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The Lazy Project Manager

JANUARY 27, 2016

And it may be that your consideration is towards the project management community and your focus is drawn towards the people (projects are all about people after all) and so you direct your efforts as a PMO leader towards training and team building, etc., Our survey results suggest that merely implementing a PMO in itself is not enough.

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Planio

OCTOBER 14, 2024

These unconscious biases can influence who we hire (and listen to), the decisions we make, and what we prioritize in our daily lives — and not always for the better. One survey found that nearly 40% of people frequently experience bias that leads to unfair treatment based on factors such as their age, gender, or race.

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ProProfs Project Management

MARCH 18, 2021

Lately, this has been the reason behind poor project management. But, you won’t always run out of time and budget if you have top project management skills and your team understands what exactly they are creating throughout the project. Facilitate communication between team members. Identify and prioritize tasks.

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Digite

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

According to International Data Corporation (IDC), by the end of 2018, at least 40% of organizations will have a fully staffed Digital Leadership Team versus a Single DX Executive Lead to accelerate enterprise-wide DX initiatives. And by 2019, 40% of all DX initiatives will be related to AI. But this is normal.

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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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Velociteach

MARCH 18, 2024

Have you ever wondered why project team members decide to quit? Join us as we unravel the mysteries behind team turnover with HR expert Cindi Filer. Discover the pitfalls project managers should avoid to retain their team members, foster a thriving workplace environment, and optimize your most valuable resource: your people.

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Planview

JANUARY 19, 2023

However, many digital transformation initiatives struggle to deliver the expected financial value, with more than half lagging behind original estimates, according to a Gartner survey of CIOs. This greatly influences the plan’s execution and determines to what degree targeted outcomes can be achieved.

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Planio

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

However, interviewing users is a skill that takes time and effort to develop. More than just a casual conversation, user interviews have specific goals, are recorded for research and future use, and produce actionable insights for development teams. User surveys. This isn’t to say these forms of research are bad.

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ProProfs Project Management

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Apart from your business expectations, these key components of a project plan usually include the ways of overcoming unpredicted situations, as well as the team and tasks organization. . Project Team Communication. Stakeholders’ Influence And Interest. #1 App development. App Development. #7 Procurement Plan.

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Productivity Land

MAY 30, 2023

Continuous Learning and Skill Development The importance of acquiring new knowledge and honing existing skills cannot be overstated. By enrolling in these online management programs, employees can gain a competitive advantage, enhance their problem-solving abilities, and develop a holistic understanding of business operations.

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Velociteach

AUGUST 3, 2023

The development team was devastated. In my consulting practice, I see development teams struggle with their users. A primary reason is poor stakeholder engagement. Poor alignment on project objectives and expectations. Misalignment can occur within the leadership team, and between leaders and their staff.

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WorkOtter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

According to KPMG’s 2023 Technology Survey , 51% of the responding 400 US technology executives said they have seen no increase in performance or profitability from their digital transformation investments in the past two years. The result? Capacity planning and talent retention will be two key factors to address.

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Velociteach

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

For large and complex projects, engage them during the pre-initiation stage when the business case is being developed. Critical assumptions and decisions set the project context during these formative stages, influencing planning and execution. The project team knows the expectations rather than having to make assumptions or guess.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

The development team was devastated. In my consulting practice, I see development teams struggling with their users. A primary reason is poor stakeholder engagement. Poor alignment with project objectives and expectations. Develop mitigation strategies. Regularly survey the environment.

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Epicflow Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2020

A project manager is responsible for communicating with clients, stakeholders, and team members. This quality can be gained and improved, and if you want to regulate your emotions and influence other people’s states, do your best to level up your emotional intelligence. . What Personal Qualities Does a Good Project Manager Need?

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The Strategic Project Manager

MAY 10, 2022

Rick Mauer has developed a simple and common sense framework for dealing with resistance to change. The ‘3 levels of resistance’ approach was developed by Rick Maurer, a currently practicing consultant and practitioner. Getting key influencers on board can be critical.

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Epicflow Blog

MAY 14, 2019

We all dream of reaching maximum success with our teams and projects, even though project failure is common. We’ve surveyed members of LinkedIn PM communities to find out what leads to project failure. Our survey participants suggested various effective ways to mitigate the causes of project failure. Involve Your Stakeholders.

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