Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 11, 2022

However, beyond the bad news we’ve had to deal with since the beginning of this year, these changing circumstances have ushered in a different kind of enthusiasm for making process improvements in how we work together as well. Does Agile project management for marketing really work?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 16, 2020

However, beyond the bad news we’ve had to deal with since the beginning of this year, these changing circumstances have ushered in a different kind of enthusiasm for making process improvements in how we work together as well. What does this new decade have in store for marketers running projects? Does Agile work for marketing?

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

It traces its roots to Lean, which is also foundational to other modern management theories. Lean’s primary focus is delivering value quickly and eliminating waste. Toyota was a Lean pioneer. It developed the just-in-time delivery model, which freed up working capital. Lean is a set of principles.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 28, 2022

Kanban is a visual workflow tool that, while originally used as a Toyota scheduling system, is now associated with in an agile methodology, especially in DevOps software development. As its popularity has grown, kanban boards have found a use in industries looking for a way to have everyone on the team view the state of their work.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 9, 2022

When creating and managing a production schedule, manufacturing teams often use kanban boards. The war left Japan without the working capital to finance big-batch, large inventory production methods that were the norm in other developed nations. Inventory turnover must be precise. It should all be part of your supply chain management.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 16, 2022

To optimize the effort, different methodologies have been used to be more effective, from Six Sigma to lean management and agile project management. Don’t worry about poor quality as our task approval settings allow only authorized personnel to change the work status of an activity. Create and Monitor Visual Workflows for Teams.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 7, 2020

Scrum is a great framework for helping teams work more productively together. In fact, the name comes from rugby and like it, scrum is a team sport. Teams learn through experience, reflective meetings and specific roles that add structure and manage work. This gives teams the power to continually optimize its processes.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Yes, Trello has project management features and Asana has a timeline and other tools to help manage tasks and teams. ProjectManager is award-winning software that’s the winner in a contest between Trello vs. It allows teams to manage different types of projects, workflows and task tracking. Here are some use cases.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 19, 2019

SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats. In fact, in some lean or agile organizations, over-reliance on documentation is seen as a clear impediment to innovation and collaboration. The following is a basic outline to follow when starting to develop your business case. Marketing strategy. Competitor analysis.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

B – Project Management Terms Backlog Backlog is a term from the Agile methodology Scrum, but is also used across industries to track every single thing that is needed to complete a product in development. There may also be some background information about the organization or team tasked to reach this goal.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2022

. Can scrum be used outside software development? I’ve often worked in cases in non-software where I might have had 10 options that I would consider for the team. If you understand more about the business domain and the technical domain, you understand what the team is doing. Absolutely. . And there is merit in that argument.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

And in no particular order we start with: Mark Phillips Mark Phillips High performing teams are motivated by an exceptional vision. The vision becomes a touchstone for difficult discussions with stakeholders, a path to unity for all project participants and a guide post for decision making with your team throughout the project.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 16, 2025

A Scrum Master does not simply tell a product team what to do because that isn't their job (but it is part of it). They enter into a learning engagement with the team which is bi-directional. If a team is to continuously improve, they must understand their current system of work. They examine their assumptions.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 16, 2018

Know when to “lean in” or “lean back.” Sometimes you have to lean in and lean back at the same time, depending on the situation. Yes, You Can: It takes confidence supported by due diligence, such as clarifying your vision, creating a team to execute it, enlisting support and acting. When should you be aggressive?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 18, 2021

Aggregate planning is a method for analyzing, developing and maintaining a manufacturing plan with an emphasis on uninterrupted, consistent production. By reducing production during periods of weak demand, you save money on labor and materials. With ProjectManager, you can set your teams’ workdays, holidays and PTO.

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Scrum.org

JULY 16, 2019

Lean Agile Procurement is designed to reduce delay in establishing the partnerships, and providing clear constraints on the business relationship. The traditional approach of RFI – RFP – Review – LOI is neither lean or agile. The Lean Agile Procurement model is designed by people who live the Agile Manifesto, and is aligned to it.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 1, 2022

Long has spoonfeeding solutions and off-the-shelf feature descriptions prevailed in many development teams. Although some issues might have been fixed, I rarely see the full potential of a Scrum Team being achieved. Going all-in on predefined features fails to capitalize on hidden ideas in the brains of team members.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 25, 2019

That’s the first step of smart product development. Related: The Importance of Customer Development for Startups. Dan Olsen, an expert in product management and author of The Lean Product Playbook , has emphasized product-market fit as critical to the success of a start-up. This is especially relevant for the startup world.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 12, 2017

I was responsible for setting up a new global Telesales team in the UK which made appointments for Sales Managers across the Europe. After several months, whilst the performance of the team was good and they were meeting or exceeding targets, it didn’t ultimately turn into revenue for the company. Be inspired! Thanks, Pam!

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Long has spoon-feeding solutions and off-the-shelf feature descriptions prevailed in many development teams. Although some issues might have been fixed, I rarely see the full potential of a Scrum Team being achieved. Going all-in on predefined features fails to capitalize on hidden ideas in the brains of team members.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 19, 2020

Often we work harder in Scrum teams, but not necessarily smarter. As a technical Scrum Master and technical Agile Coach, I travel a lot with teams and accompany them on their adventures. The adventure consists of regular deliveries of valuable software for effective product development. Humans are bad automatons.

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Planview

JUNE 28, 2019

This blog is part of a series on Lean portfolio management. If you haven’t already, we recommend reading part one first, “ What is Lean Portfolio Management ,” which you can find here . In this post, we’ll discuss a fundamental component of Lean portfolio management: funding. This is where Lean budgeting comes in.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 8, 2022

It means that teams should choose the complementary Scrum practices and Sprint duration suitable to their environment, not modify the Scrum framework itself. When teams modify any part, they won’t get the full benefits of Scrum. 1 Develop in one Sprint; test in the next. Why it’s a bad idea. That is not the case. .

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Over the years I've heard my share of these kinds of statements from various levels of executives: "When my guys run a product development release I really want to know what I will get at the end so I can make business plans accordingly". "In Types of Uncertainty in Product Development. Let's make it clear up front.

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Planio

MAY 6, 2024

Despite a busy workload and multiple responsibilities, the best managers find a way to blend their hard and soft skills to deliver on their goals while providing support, direction, and guidance to their team. Get to know your team's strengths and weaknesses 2. Make time to support team members and give feedback 5.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 19, 2019

TL; DR: Solving Impediments as a Scrum Team. The interruptions impeded the flow of work through the team. Moreover, the team missed the Sprint Goal twice recently. Solving impediments as a team has become a necessity. Solving Impediments like the Interruption Problem as a Team. Types of Impediments.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 12, 2022

Develop your skills, learn about new project management research and become more employable. One of the biggest trends is the hybrid boom and how to manage teams who are distributed, in different departments and with different skill sets. What to Expect: Sessions focus on agility, software engineering and lean business.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2021

One thing you can do is to ask the project sponsor to make an introduction to you to the team. Second, after you are introduced, it’s important to meet with every single person on the team. We go into execution mode and don’t really consider that we have a team of volunteers from the organisation to help you succeed in the project.

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Epicflow Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Engineering projects deal with the design, development, and implementation of processes or technologies; they can be executed in civil, mechanical, software, or electric engineering: e.g., designing buildings, creating new devices, implementing manufacturing automation systems, etc. Lean methodology. Agile methodology.

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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. His passion for digital transformation and his ability to coach professionals to lead teams make him a respected figure in the project management space.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 3, 2018

High performing teams are motivated by an exceptional vision. The vision becomes a touchstone for difficult discussions with stakeholders, a path to unity for all project participants and a guide post for decision making with your team throughout the project. The commitment and optimism you show to your team. Proper briefs?

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 12, 2020

As somebody hiring for a Scrum Team, you need to determine for yourself what works for your organization — which is a process, not a destination. A Scrum Master should recognize that different stages of a Scrum Team’s development require different approaches: some, teaching; some, coaching; and some, mentoring.

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Planio

MARCH 31, 2025

Develop new ideas and solutions (Divergent) 4. The study also indicated that most people naturally lean towards being more convergent or divergent. Thats why the best leaders, managers, and teams use a mix of divergent and convergent thinking to help generate and implement the best ideas.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 26, 2021

I noticed high energy and openness as the room's buzz showed me signs that this team was genuinely collaborative. As the Scrum event came to a close, an eerily familiar pattern became clear: the team had not agreed to any improvements for the next Sprint. The development practices we use are not capable of high-quality delivery.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

TL; DR: Overcoming Common Product Backlog Management Traps w/ David Pereira How teams manage their Product Backlog often makes or breaks their value creation chances. Poor backlog management leads to a feature factory trap, while a mindful strategy enables the team to drive value steadily. How to handle this? One backlog?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 18, 2022

Typical Scrum Master anti-patterns run from ill-suited personal traits to complacency to pursuing individual agendas to frustration with the team itself. Read on and learn in this post on Scrum anti-patterns how you can identify if your Scrum Master needs support from the team. ???? The Scrum Master to the Scrum Guide.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Lean UX focuses on applying iterative methods to user experience design, whereas Scrum focuses on completing a potentially releasable product increment each Sprint. Organizations should aim to integrate Lean UX practices into their Scrum team workflow despite these challenges. Save Time and Money. Get Designers Involved.

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