Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 2, 2023

Technical failure: this creates a program integration risk as what you are building might not sit in the organization’s architecture any longer. Bring in technical specialists as required. You need to sustain progress while planning recovery. Sustained control is necessary to prove that something has been turned around.

Underperforming Technical Team 440

Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Sustainability Estimate 440

NimbleWork

JANUARY 2, 2025

Karl A L Smith Karl Smith is a global expert in customer engagement, specializing in Agile methodologies and enterprise technology across various industries. Karl holds a master’s in computer science and has a deep background in design and technology. Founder of Scrum Inc.,

Lean 105

Lean Influencer 2025 Technical Review 105

Scrum.org

MARCH 30, 2025

In a profession already experiencing market fluctuations due to economic uncertainty and evolving organizational models, the prospect of AI-driven efficiency creates fear that fewer agile professionals will be needed. The research conclusively showed that AI doesnt eliminate expertiseit redistributes it. Related Literature, page 7).

Generative AI 145

Generative AI Agile Technical Review 2025 145

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 12, 2019

That’s largely due to agile’s ability to adapt to change and incorporate customer feedback, both of which are essential in today’s world where technology is constantly evolving, and swathes of information are just a few clicks away—including public customer reviews. The Definition of Done in Agile.

Agile 388

Agile Software Review Technical Review 2001 388

The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In this complex and dynamic landscape, strong project management is paramount, essential for driving innovation, ensuring efficiency, and meeting sustainability goals. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that over $2 trillion will need to be invested annually by 2030 to meet global energy needs and sustainable development goals.

Energy 78

Energy Technical Review 2030 Infrastructure 78

Scrum.org

MAY 21, 2021

1] This shows how urgently we need to become more sustainable. As a starting point, we are using our previous explanation and the definition of sustainable development: "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" [2]. A Broader Definition of Agility.

Sustainability 237

Sustainability Agile 2021 2020 237

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Because PRINCE2® is a broad-brush approach, it doesn’t cover technical processes or specific techniques, but it will fit alongside them. I was asked to be one of the reviewers of the PRINCE2 7 manual, so I am very familiar with the content and changes since the last edition. It was renamed PRINCE. Directing gets a process of its own.

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Prince2 Technical Review Governance Government 396

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Managing resources in professional services firms is crucial for maintaining sustainability and achieving anticipated employee performance goals. Deloitte Global Cost Survey reveals, “ Cost reduction is the most significant initiative for any business. We’ve picked out a few to review in detail.

Underperforming Technical Team 334

Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review Estimate 334

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Short-Term Focus : Driven by quarterly results or immediate performance metrics, these organizations push for quick deliveries, often at the expense of long-term value or sustainable development. Present a case to management on how these metrics correlate with business success.

Technical Review 213

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability 213

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 28, 2017

In doing all of this you are ensuring that your change has the best possible chance of long-term sustainability and success. Book review: Women in Science, Engineering and Technology: three decades of UK initiatives Women play an active role today in most occupations, but it hasn’t always been easy, especially in technical fields.

Change Management 296

Change Management Technical Review 2007 Engineering 296

Zen Project Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Guest post by Dr. Mik Kersten While “technical debt” is a term that’s frequently used by technologists, the implication and understanding of it tends to be opaque to the business until it’s too late - just look at how Nokia lost the mobile market that it helped create. What’s technical debt?

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Budget Underperforming Technical Team Software Review 100

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 2, 2018

Likely with good intention, since it is culture that enables groups of talented but different people to come together in a way that allows a project to be completed, a team to grow and success to be sustained. Because we needed to raise our ratings scores, we knew that we needed to encourage our staff to get reviews of their service.

Innovation 343

Innovation Technical Review Software Review Leadership 343

The Lazy Project Manager

JANUARY 27, 2016

In the 2012 KPMG report Business Unusual: Managing Projects as Usual the importance of strategic connection for a project was explored: Strategic Alignment: The success of a project ultimately depends on whether the initiative aligns with the strategic and financial goals of the organisation.

PMO 170

PMO Sustainability 2012 Underperforming Technical Team 170

Ganttic

MARCH 14, 2025

Environmental project management involves planning, executing, and overseeing projects that aim to reduce environmental impact, restore ecosystems, or develop sustainable infrastructure. Effective resource planning ensures that projects remain on schedule and within budget while optimizing sustainability.

Infrastructure 78

Infrastructure Sustainability Technical Review Energy 78

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The statement has far more significance than just time horizon and sustainable pace. In the product world, I have found sprints reviews are extremely important. Initially I thought sticking to a plan would be easy, but after a couple of weeks into training, I started to feel the wear of the kms on my body.

Technical Review 121

Technical Review Sustainability Initiating Process 121

Productivity Land

DECEMBER 11, 2023

We will also show how technological solutions like automation, artificial intelligence and blockchain can revolutionize how goods are moved and managed to meet customer demands of precision, speed, and adaptability. Smart business tech solutions are leading this charge by adopting eco-friendly technologies.

Logistics 89

Logistics Technical Review Artificial Inteligence 2030 89

Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2021

Two to three questions from each category will provide more than enough ground for an engaging initial 60 minute-long conversation with candidates. Sprint Reviews and user interviews are also well suited to improve collaboration and communication over time. One initiative, for example, can act as a source of investment for another one.

SCRUM 253

SCRUM Technical Review Software Review Agile 253

Planview

AUGUST 22, 2024

Initially, she studied history at Georgia State University and then pursued a master’s degree in museum studies and anthropology at George Washington University. With over 15 years of knitting experience, she also dyes yarn sustainably and is a novice weaver. But portfolio management wasn’t always her field.

PMO 103

PMO Technical Review Lean PMI 103

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Integrating a learning perspective shifts our approach, opening doors to more agile, responsive, and sustainable change initiatives. Digital transformation involves integrating digital technology into all areas of a business, fundamentally changing how you operate and deliver value to customers. What Is Transformation Strategy?

Technical Review 202

Technical Review Sustainability Agile Influencer 202

Leading Agile

JANUARY 22, 2024

Cloud transformation is not simply a technological shift but a comprehensive, multi-dimensional journey that requires strategic planning, execution, and management. In this piece, we’ll delve into the complexities of cloud transformation, which is receiving increasing interest due to a desire to leverage emerging AI opportunities.

Technical Review 132

Technical Review Infrastructure Energy Sustainability 132

Scrum.org

JANUARY 28, 2024

TL; DR: Agile Laws in Software Development On many occasions, working with agile teams has amplified existing organizational, technical, and cultural challenges in many organizations. In a remote working situation, to make matters worse, there is a compound effect due to the increased communication overhead.

Agile 202

Agile Technical Review Software Engineering Sustainability 202

Henny Portman

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The book is organized into four parts: Building on lean-agile foundations – mastering the basics, attending to our value-streams – prioritize improvements by their value-added impact, achieving lean-agile and VSM mastery – for product-oriented business transformations and driving sustainable transformation – strategies to achieve lean-agile mastery.

Lean 52

Lean Technical Review Agile Sustainability 52

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How to Create Sprint Goals Initially, the Product Owner highlights the overarching Product Goal and outlines the business aim for the new Sprint. The team’s proficiency with the necessary technology. Moreover, the Developers form an initial plan for accomplishing their projection. The availability of required tools.

Technical Review 214

Technical Review SCRUM Sustainability 2024 214

The Strategic Project Manager

JULY 15, 2024

The concept is particularly useful in the context of technology companies but can be applied more broadly. The framework has bee applied most notably to high tech firms becasue it it there that digital influences, and thus rapid change, are most pronounced.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Retail Sustainability Influencer 52

Scrum.org

MAY 8, 2023

These conversations guarantee the team can deliver customer value within the given constraints while contributing to the organization’s sustainability. Technical decisions : Developers negotiate architectural choices, design patterns, and code practices to implement the best technical solutions.

SCRUM 207

SCRUM Agile Technical Review Software Review 207

Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2023

Then last year, as I was looking for ways to become more sustainable, the idea started to grow that at the bank I work for, in my own Scrum Teams, we could also take the sustainability perspective. Taking the sustainability perspective was a new approach for the team, but everyone agreed on its importance.

SCRUM 150

SCRUM Sustainability Infrastructure Technical Review 150

Alan Parker Blog

JULY 24, 2024

Contents Gaining Management Suppor t Building a Project Pla n Initial Gap Analysis A Simple Gap Analysis Template How do we get ready for ISO 27001? initial assessment, gap analysis, implementation, internal audit, certification). Initiation : Establishing the project framework and resources and defining the ISMS scope.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Certification 2022 Consulting 52

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Moreover, we are not getting paid to practice Scrum but solve our customers’ problems within the given constraints while contributing to the sustainability of our organization. Stakeholders gain more trust in the team’s capabilities, resulting, for example, in less engagement in Sprint Reviews.

SCRUM 222

SCRUM Sustainability Technical Review 2022 222

Scrum.org

MAY 21, 2021

1] This shows how urgently we need to become more sustainable. As a starting point, we are using our previous explanation and the definition of sustainable development: "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" [2]. A Broader Definition of Agility.

Agile 172

Agile Sustainability 2021 2020 172

Productivity Land

MAY 17, 2024

Leveraging technology is no longer an option but is necessary to stay competitive and deliver exceptional client service. Among these technologies, specific tools have proven especially effective in boosting productivity for legal professionals.

Technical Review 77

Technical Review Software Review Sustainability Governance 77

NimbleWork

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Yet, the path to digital transformation can often seem daunting, especially when it comes to aligning teams, processes, and technology under one cohesive strategy. This not only leads to cost savings but also frees up teams to focus on innovation and strategic initiatives that drive long-term value.

Technical Review 80

Technical Review SCRUM Agile Sustainability 80

Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2021

Two to three questions from each category will provide more than enough ground for an engaging initial 60 minute-long conversation with candidates. Sprint Reviews and user interviews are also well suited to improve collaboration and communication over time. One initiative, for example, can act as a source of investment for another one.

SCRUM 172

SCRUM Technical Review Software Review Agile 172

Scrum.org

JULY 15, 2020

Due to the long timelines, it is easy to see the change that happens over a long period of time as a transformation, as a caterpillar transforms into the butterfly. Today the world flows faster; due to the increase in education levels and the advancement of technologies, and it’s not slowing down. Look around you.

Underperforming Technical Team 242

Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review Consulting 242

Scrum.org

JANUARY 23, 2023

While I find ChatGPT a fascinating technology, I want it to fail in this interview challenge. ? We are getting paid to solve customer problems within the given constraints while contributing to generating a sustainable business on the organization’s side. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

2023 210

2023 SCRUM Technical Review ChatGPT 210

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 16, 2024

While Scrum excels in simplicity and flexibility, applying it out of the box often falls short in corporate contexts due to limitations in product discovery, scaling, and portfolio management. It is not designed to align and manage multiple product initiatives or projects to achieve strategic business objectives. Not always.

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SCRUM Technical Review Software Review Innovation 183

Scrum.org

MARCH 11, 2023

Scrum team can also add their technical and product quality criteria to make the product usable, valuable and potentially releasable. For example Code Reviews, Pair Programming, Automation Testing etc. Sprint Review The definition of ‘Done’ provides a shared understanding between Stakeholders and the Scrum team about what ‘Done’ means.

SCRUM 185

SCRUM Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review 185

Project Bliss

MAY 10, 2017

Agile processes promote sustainable development. Continuous attention to technical excellence and good design enhances agility. Today both technology and the marketplace can change quickly. Product owner – The product owner must fully understand what the initiative is delivering and have a vision for the product.

Software Developers 191

Software Developers Software Development Software Review Agile 191