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 371

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Short-term Wins over Long-term Value : The focus on velocity could lead teams to prioritize work that will ‘score points’ now at the expense of activities that contribute to long-term success and value creation, such as refactoring or tackling technical debt.

Sustainability 251

Sustainability Technical Review Innovation SCRUM 251

Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2020

There could be many reasons why - perhaps your organization has adopted an Agile framework, but you're not yet structured to support sustainable teams. Scrum Master or Tech Manager. No-one knows better than the development team the art of the possible when it comes to using technology to solve problems.

Underperforming Technical Team 253

Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review Development Team Review 253

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

Leadership – ethical, authentic leadership is what helps get work done and set you apart from your peers. Successful project managers will be those that embrace the mantle of leadership. Throughout the project, leadership is simple – you serve your team. Let’s jump in. And in no particular order we start with….

2019 292

2019 Technical Review PMO Consulting 292

Scrum.org

JUNE 29, 2019

A number of people inside and outside Scrum.org collaborated with me in 2018 and early 2019, to talk about 21st-century executive leadership. 21st-century executive leadership, what to stop doing . Discussions were mostly bilateral, most were online, some were face to face. And we have so many models, so what should we stop doing? .

Leadership 151

Leadership 2019 2011 2018 151

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 9, 2023

From ensuring cultural compatibility to facing technical debt challenges and emerging technologies, discover ten compelling reasons why augmenting Scrum isn’t just okay—it’s necessary for modern teams. Enhancing Scrum to consider these elements allows for a more holistic approach to solving customer problems sustainably.

SCRUM 192

SCRUM Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review 192

LiquidPlanner

APRIL 3, 2020

When I was approached by our blog team to contribute an article for Women in Tech Week, I knew immediately what my contribution would be. Well, with my double major in Business and Art History, I never thought I’d be building technology products! Let’s go back in time 10 years, what were the early days of LiquidPlanner like?

Sustainability 129

Sustainability Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Leadership 129

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Question: During an Enterprise Agility Transformation, there is often a tendency to strive for quick, short term financial gains, or other performance improvements; can you provide examples on how to find that balance to achieve longer-term sustainable growth? DW - That is true at the enterprise, department, product, and team level.

Agile 254

Agile Technical Review Development Team Review SCRUM 254

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In Scrum, this engagement may take place in refinement meetings or at the Sprint Review. Whereas traditional teams rely upon infrequent progress or status reports to provide visibility, Scrum teams rely upon frequent inspection of Done, usable work at the Sprint Review. . . Agile processes promote sustainable development.

Agile 246

Agile Software Review Technical Review SCRUM 246

NimbleWork

OCTOBER 21, 2024

What distinguishes these influencers in the landscape of project management thought leadership? She has led projects at some of Canada’s largest technology companies and is the founder of CNS Project Consulting Inc. Starting her career in the tech sector during the 80s, Annie founded her own consulting firm nearly 25 years ago.

2025 111

2025 Influencer Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 111

Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2024

Improved Adaptability and Flexibility: The business landscape is continually evolving, with rapid changes in markets, technology, and consumer behavior. Achieving Sustainable Growth: Smart managers focus on short-term gains and sustainable growth. Smart managers love EBM because it provides a framework for adaptability.

Sustainability 195

Sustainability Technical Review Innovation Leadership 195

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. This is a call for leadership to focus on what you want to have occur, not on just what works presently. So will innovation.

Innovation 255

Innovation Technical Review Software Review Leadership 255

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. They are also associated with their sustainability from a financial point of view.

SCRUM 253

SCRUM Technical Review Software Review Agile 253

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. Setting leadership’s role in learning.

Technical Review 202

Technical Review Sustainability Agile Initiating 202

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. Their leadership doesnt just tolerate failure; they see it as a crucial learning mechanism. Not always.

SCRUM 167

SCRUM Technical Review Software Review Innovation 167

Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2023

Also, I ran a short, non-representative survey on Google Forms for about two weeks, which resulted in 21 contributions, using the following prompt: “Jira has always been a divisive issue, particularly if you have to use Jira due to company policy. If everyone can do anything, Jira is okay despite its origin as a ticket accounting app.

ChatGPT 228

ChatGPT Technical Review 2023 SCRUM 228

Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2022

It is a container event, which means that it contains all other events, including Sprint Planning, the Daily Scrum, the Sprint Retrospective, and the Sprint Review. Wouldn’t you want to meet with stakeholders more often at the Sprint Review to get feedback? Professional Agile Leadership. Can’t take time away from work? .

SCRUM 228

SCRUM 2020 Cadence Technical Review 228

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

AUGUST 13, 2023

Learn how these Scrum anti-patterns categories manifest themselves and how they affect value creation for customers and the long-term sustainability of the organization. The category serves as a reminder to balance short-term deliverables with the overall success and sustainability of the product and organization.

Process 172

Process Sustainability Technical Review SCRUM 172

Henny Portman

MARCH 17, 2021

The first interview and 5-minute video is with Jeff Sutherland talking about the future of agile organizations, the importance of leadership and the use and impact of Scrum and Scrum at Scale (“ It’s all common sense with an uncommon level of discipline ” – Jeff Sutherland). He doesn’t believe in agile leadership exists.

Technical Review 118

Technical Review Agile 2015 Leadership 118

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

LiquidPlanner

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This article offers several solutions to this challenge, providing prioritization, process and people tips and how technology can be leveraged. And traditional processes like annual or quarterly performance reviews fall far short of the need for frequent (read daily) coaching and guidance so that your team can perform at its best. .

Technical Review 148

Technical Review Software Review 2023 Underperforming Technical Team 148

Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2023

This approach not only fosters the team's self-reliance but also ensures that the Scrum Master can fulfill their primary role as a servant leader, guiding the team towards sustainable and successful project deliveries. No two Scrum Teams are exactly the same. In this process, the Scrum Master should also be open to learning from the team.

SCRUM 171

SCRUM Software Review Technical Review Innovation 171

Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2024

Giving up one's capacity for innovation to third parties (subcontractors) whose interests are divergent has consequences: interdependence, technical debt, lack of innovation, suboptimal delivery frequency, quality issues, and loss of sovereignty over key skills. Sovereignty over the value chain is a competitive advantage.

Agile 184

Agile Manufacturing Technical Review Aerospace 184

MPUG

AUGUST 13, 2024

In the dynamic world of engineering project management, cost improvement is not merely a necessity but the lifeblood of sustainable success. This article offers a review of some multifaceted approaches of various cost improvement strategies , from immediate actions to long-term frameworks.

Artificial Inteligence 111

Artificial Inteligence Manufacturing Technical Review Engineering 111

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

Scrum.org

MARCH 10, 2023

Mike Cohn describes a high-performing team as one that “sustainably exceeds expectations in achieving clear goals. You have worked to build a team of motivated individuals who care passionately about technical excellence. Read on for three Power-Ups to drive change, achieve results, and promote sustainable Agile practices.

SCRUM 172

SCRUM Technical Review Sustainability Software Review 172

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

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

TL; DR: The Illusion of Velocity In this article, I explore the pitfalls of ‘The Illusion of Velocity’ in agile contexts, peeling back the layers of traditional metrics as leadership tools. Moreover, I point to the advantages gained from leadership engaging directly with teams. Harvard Business Review. Collins, T., Snowden, D.

Leadership 195

Leadership Underperforming Technical Team 2007 Agile 195

Scrum.org

MAY 5, 2020

Everything, with servant-leadership as the foundational mindset and attitude. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, chances are that everyone in your organization is working from home. How to show servant-leadership and ‘read the room’ when you’re not physically present with the team? Remote Servant Leadership. Remote Facilitation.

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SCRUM Development Team Review Technical Review Consulting 220

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

JANUARY 18, 2020

Within these single-function departments, tasks were further split over functional or technical specialist teams. This requires many horizontal handoffs, which are sources of misalignment due to information scatter and communication barriers. Servant leadership. Guide with servant leadership. Six Agile ingredients.

Agile 209

Agile Technical Review Leadership Sustainability 209

International Institute for Learning

JANUARY 30, 2020

Project sponsors were assigned to make many of the business-related decisions whereas project managers focused heavily upon the technical decisions. Innovation leadership. Competencies are also dependent on the type of projects and corporate leadership. Short-term profits became more important than long-term growth.

Innovation 137

Innovation Technical Review Sustainability Engineering 137

Kiron Bondale

NOVEMBER 5, 2017

I read an article recently in Harvard Business Review which indicated that receiving service from another human being will become a costly privilege reserved for those lucky few who can afford such luxuries. So what might this mean for us?

Artificial Inteligence 174

Artificial Inteligence Retail Technical Review Sustainability 174

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. They are also associated with their sustainability from a financial point of view.

SCRUM 172

SCRUM Technical Review Software Review Agile 172

Henny Portman

AUGUST 17, 2023

financial, operational, compliance, and technology) Adaptable auditing (improving the scope of audit work must be driven by what adds the most value to your organization). Promote sustainable work. Making the case to audit leadership. Integrated auditing (e.g., Respond to change over strictly following a plan. Pursue simplicity.

Technical Review 95

Technical Review Agile Risk Management Consulting 95

Scrum.org

JANUARY 18, 2022

Product Ownership is a leadership position in the first place. Consequently, support your Scrum team on its path to fully embrace Scrum, namely self-management, as the entrepreneur level is focused on product leadership. Invite users to Sprint Reviews. Great Scrum teams abandon the feature factory early.

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Governance Government SCRUM Influencer 232