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How to Become an IT Project Manager

ProjectManager.com

You can leverage that experience for landing a job as a manager in information technology. IT PM: Project management training that deals with technology, such as infrastructure, hardware, software, networks, etc. ITSM: Information Technology Service Management teaches how to deliver end-to-end IT services for a company.

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“Scrum solves everything” and other Scrum myths

Scrum.org

Since 2020, the adoption of Scrum has increased rapidly. The following graph compares Scrum adoption in 2020 with 2021. It is no wonder that with this rapid adoption of agile, several myths about Scrum — the most popular agile framework — abound. In this article, we will discuss five common myths about Scrum. . (If

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Project Manager Job Description (with free copy+paste examples!)

ProjectManager.com

Agile certifications: These are ideal for those project managers that want to work in agile environments as a scrum master, agile certified practitioner or agile value stream consultant. An IT Project Manager is responsible for developing and managing information technology projects and their cost, time and scope. Competencies.

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Current State and Future Prospects of Scrum and Agile Development in Japan

Scrum.org

Since I became a Professional Scrum Trainer in November, I have been asked a lot about the current state, and the future perspectives, for Scrum and agile development in Japan, where I’ve worked for the last six years. So much so that many consider the paper to be part of the roots of Scrum. Why is that?

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Monte Carlo forecasting in Scrum

Scrum.org

I remember being told, many years ago when I started university, that Information Technology is a numerate discipline. This is entirely from real-life by the way, and reflects an actual situation where I joined a team as a Scrum Master. "The essence of the beautiful is unity in variety.". Mendelssohn. My gears aflame.

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Newbies’ Guide to Scrum Project Management 101

nTask

Scrum” is a phenomenal subject – i.e. if you are familiar with it. As an Agile project manager, I have seen my fair share of so-called “Scrum Masters” and “Agile Experts” claiming to be masters of their craft. The truth, however, is that they don’t know a lot of things about Scrum and Agile. Introduction – Why Scrum?

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Inside Stories Episode 5: Roy Schilling on Successful Agile Transformations, and Pitfalls to Avoid

The IIL Blog

Over the course of his career, Roy has participated as an individual contributor, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Manager, Leader and now an Enterprise Coach in companies ranging from small startups to multi-national Fortune 50 firms. He was invited by IIL to start operations in Brazil, and moved thereafter to the USA.

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