ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Having an operational strategy helps companies meet those larger goals when planning their projects. But what is an operational strategy? Companies always need to review and revise their operational strategy to stay competitive and on track to meet their company-wide goals. What Is Operational Strategy? Learn more.

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Manufacturing Software Review Logistics Monitoring 312

Scrum.org

AUGUST 19, 2024

How many people struggle with juggling Business as usual (BAU) operations as well as delivering products to customers and well as investing in innovation? The push to deliver more features to users often means we take short cuts, take on tech debt and reduce time spent maintaining the system. 80% with 35% being reactive.

Innovation 136

Innovation Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability 136

TechEmpower - Project Management

AUGUST 21, 2023

Most innovators don’t have a technical background, so it’s hard to evaluate the truth of the situation. And unless they have a tech background, they can’t look under the hood themselves. The answer is to engage a trusted outside source for a Technical Review – a deep-dive assessment that provides a C-suite perspective.

Technical Review 104

Technical Review Development Team Review Software Review Fractional CTO 104

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2021

Project management is affecting how humans perform or adopt technology. IO is the umbrella where you have a massive toolkit and you can dip in to select techniques and strategies that will work effectively regardless of the kind of change you are aiming for. Typically, the challenge is infrastructure and tech.

Technical Review 371

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Initiating Artificial Inteligence 371

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

In the bustling world of Scrum, the Sprint Review stands as a pivotal event. It's not just a meeting; it's a ritual that marks the culmination of weeks of hard work, collaboration, and innovation. Challenges of Effective Sprint Review Feedback 1. But the true linchpin of this process? The stakeholder feedback.

Technical Review 183

Technical Review Construction Innovation Influencer 183

Scrum.org

APRIL 30, 2021

It happens in Sprint Review, after Daily Scrum, in Sprint Planning, and as part of development. 5 Strategies for Product Backlog refinement. Five strategies that help Scrum Teams to refine the Product Backlog: Gaining insights . Five strategies that help Scrum Teams to refine the Product Backlog: Gaining insights .

Estimate 217

Estimate Technical Review SCRUM Risk Management 217

International Institute for Learning

JANUARY 30, 2020

We are excited to bring you this blog post on Innovation Project Management, which is adapted from Dr. Harold Kerzner’s new book of the same title. Below, he explains why this topic is so important, the types of challenges that innovation project managers face, and much more. Get your copy today! Order on the IIL website.

Innovation 137

Innovation Technical Review Sustainability Engineering 137

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The mission statement should be easy to understand and should be aligned with the organization’s strategy. Delivering innovative products on time, on budget. State of Maine Office of Information Technology. Finally, here’s an example from the University of Mary Washington Information Technology department.

PMO 367

PMO Technical Review Information Technology Governance 367

Moira Alexander

APRIL 24, 2017

Evidence-Based Project Management - a self-paced course that covers which project management strategies, tools and techniques are most effective by analyzing evidence-based research. Related story: 8 free online courses to grow your tech skills ]. Related Video. Intermediate project management courses. Moving your career forward.

Certification 252

Certification Technical Review Lean 2012 252

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Construction of a Huawei research and development center Aircraft R&D facilities The continued development and expansion of Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory LEGOLAND® Park & Resort in Jinshan District at the cost of US$550m, due to open in 2024. This project will deliver 31 stations with a view to increasing capacity by almost 100%.

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Infrastructure Transportation Construction 2020 478

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

Whatever your level of commitment to this vital task, please review how you can do even better. The lesson I need to remember is that, whilst experimenting is an integral part of innovation, the most successful programmes are those that recognise the ongoing needs of business-as-usual and balance the tried and tested with the new.

2023 417

2023 Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team 417

Scrum.org

MAY 15, 2023

List strategies for resolving team conflicts and promoting a healthy work environment. Suggest how to help the Scrum team balance technical debt and new feature development. Suggest strategies to handle scope creep with regard to our Product Goal: [Your Product Goal]. Curate resources to learn [language/tech].

ChatGPT 186

ChatGPT Technical Review SCRUM Artificial Inteligence 186

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Traditional business may have been slow to adopt digital technology, but in its defense, no one predicted how fast and comprehensive the digital revolution would be when home computers and the internet first appeared. Digital solutions are providing companies with new innovations and creative ways to tackle old problems more efficiently.

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Technical Review Consulting Healthcare Software Review 265

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2019

Let’s review the impact of high performing teams, highlight their principles, behaviors and competencies and share strategies from influential voices in our community on how to thrive in lean times. These strategies are best executed by high performing teams that can handle a fluctuating work environment.

Underperforming Technical Team 284

Underperforming Technical Team Artificial Inteligence Lean Technical Review 284

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

While businesses run projects, they also have strategies and objectives that must be met. Business project management is the process by which internal business projects are streamlined and aligned with business strategies and objectives. Let’s take a moment to review them. What Is Business Project Management?

Software Review 399

Software Review Monitoring Technical Review Risk Management 399

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The Product Owner is the bridge between corporate strategy and the Scrum Team. The Product Owner must balance the demands of users against the need to ensure that the product remains up to date from a technical perspective. What is technical debt? What is technical debt?

Technical Review 166

Technical Review Software Review Sustainability 2023 166

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Traditional transformation strategies often hinge on assertiveness and top-down directives. Shifting from a stance of assertive imposition to one of continuous learning is a transformative strategy in itself. What Is Transformation Strategy? But what if there's a more dynamic, resilient way? Holistic change.

Technical Review 164

Technical Review Sustainability Agile Initiating 164

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

I’ve read, I’m guessing, over 150 management books in my career, and you can read my book reviews if you want to trawl through the archives. Books that cover ways of working, technical project management, leadership , power skills, soft skills for the workplace, business acumen and also strategic and business management topics count.

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PMI Certification Sustainability Technical Review 361

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation. Overemphasis on Utilization : Prioritizing keeping teams busy with feature work over allowing time for creativity, exploration, and addressing technical debt also contributes to a feature factory environment.

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Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability 179

Scrum.org

JULY 29, 2024

This preparation involves two key things: paddling—engaging in hard work and continuous learning and growth —and observing—paying close attention to the environment and adjusting strategies accordingly. #1 Creative leadership involves embracing uncertainty as an opportunity for growth and innovation.

Leadership 154

Leadership Technical Review Innovation Agile 154

NimbleWork

OCTOBER 21, 2024

These top 25 influencers for 2025 aren’t just keeping up with the trends—they’re setting them, reshaping how teams collaborate, innovate, and deliver in today’s fast-paced world. Practical Expertise: Their advice is grounded in real-world experience, offering strategies proven effective in diverse project environments.

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2025 Influencer Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 111

The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 11, 2024

This post explains what the Strategy Canvas tool is, and how to create a basic Strategy Canvas. Finally, it details the use and benefits of the tool for practicing strategy and project management. What is the Strategy Canvas Tool? The Strategy Canvas tool is a management tool introduced by W.

Technical Review 105

Technical Review Innovation Sustainability Retail 105

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2018

But it was when Jack Welch made it central to his business strategy at General Motors, about 10 years later, that it became popular in the broader business world. The Harvard Business Review notes what it sees as shortcomings to the technique. For one, it doesn’t incorporate information technology. Why Six Sigma?

Lean 417

Lean Manufacturing Transportation Sustainability 417

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Digital transformation refers to integrating digital technologies into all business areas, resulting in fundamental changes to operations and delivering value to customers. It often involves rethinking business models, embracing innovative solutions, and disrupting traditional industry norms. What Is Evidence-Based Management (EBM)?

Technical Review 168

Technical Review Innovation Leadership Risk Management 168

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

It's no longer innovative, exciting, worthy of keynote talks or passionate meetups. Agile is no longer innovative as it was when the Manifesto was established. Technical Mastery: From my personal experience as a Scrum Master, I can say that a Scrum Master typically spends 80% of their time/capacity with Developers.

SCRUM 182

SCRUM Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 182

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

Whatever your level of commitment to this vital task, please review how you can do even better. The lesson I need to remember is that, whilst experimenting is an integral part of innovation, the most successful programmes are those that recognise the ongoing needs of business-as-usual and balance the tried and tested with the new.

2019 292

2019 Technical Review PMO Consulting 292

Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 7, 2023

You could also interview experts, review lessons learned or innovative solutions from previous projects, research what the rest of your industry is doing or consult customers on what they’d like to see. Choose the creative approach that gets you a range of options to review. There are no silly ideas at this point!

Technical Review 332

Technical Review Consulting Monitoring Development Team Review 332

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

These anti-patterns can emerge due to a variety of reasons, such as resistance to change, lack of understanding of Scrum principles, or misalignment of organizational practices with Scrum values. Process: Fixed Scope and Deadlines : Insisting on fixed scopes and deadlines for projects, which conflicts with Scrum’s empirical process control​​.

SCRUM 178

SCRUM ChatGPT Technical Review Development Team Review 178

Leading Agile

APRIL 12, 2021

She had just taken over this part of the organization, and I was the technical consultant tasked making her dreams come true: working-tested product in the demo. The sole outcome of a technical spike is to learn if we can accomplish building working-tested product using the proposed methodology within a time-box. It is not PowerPoint.

Technical Review 118

Technical Review Fractional CTO Software Review Innovation 118

Productivity Land

APRIL 23, 2024

In the tech industry you’ve got to know when to go all in with innovation and when to hold back due to risk. That’s where the genius of strategic alignment in technology portfolios comes into the picture. When the bet’s as high as it is in tech, knowing how to balance your cards can make all the difference.

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Technical Review Software Review Innovation Energy 78

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 86

Logistics Technical Review Artificial Inteligence 2030 86

Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This team of e Agile Transformation Coaches will consist of people focused on executive-level understanding and leadership, people that teach team-level technical practices, and everything in between. The TL partners with and works alongside the C-Suite to create innovative and customized solutions to meet the business’ needs.

Technical Review 118

Technical Review Software Review Agile Lean 118

MPUG

AUGUST 13, 2024

This article offers a review of some multifaceted approaches of various cost improvement strategies , from immediate actions to long-term frameworks. Understanding the various avenues for cost reduction is the foundation of any successful cost improvement strategy. Your commitment ensures sustained cost improvement.

Artificial Inteligence 111

Artificial Inteligence Manufacturing Technical Review Engineering 111

Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2021

Sprint Reviews and user interviews are also well suited to improve collaboration and communication over time. At a later stage, typical agile events, such as Sprint Reviews, also work well by demonstrating what value the Scrum Team created for them. Nowadays, innovation is a team sport. How do you deal with that?

SCRUM 221

SCRUM Technical Review Software Review Agile 221

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.

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Agile Technical Review Sustainability Software Engineering 172

The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 29, 2023

This post looks at the opportunities and challenges of digital technology transformation – and delves into HOW to do it. It looks at the whole picture – all elements required for a successful change transformation – which boils down to a more cultural and human set of obstacles than technology hurdles.

Technical Review 98

Technical Review Innovation Agile Governance 98

Scrum.org

APRIL 28, 2019

In this article I will stress again the utmost importance of understanding the context of the organization as a strategy to achieve a possibilistic, evolutionary and deep application of Scrum within organizations. This is, by no means, accepting distorted or flaccid applications of Scrum. The Stacey Matrix of development complexity .

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Technical Review SCRUM Software Review Defining 133