NimbleWork

JANUARY 2, 2025

From Software development to enterprise-level transformations, Agile has become the cornerstone of modern work, empowering teams to be flexible, iterative, and customer-focused. With over 30 years of experience, he is the president of Mountain Goat Software, specializing in building high-performance Agile teams.

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

By Luigi Morsa and Richard Maltzman Introduction In a former article on this Blog, we discussed how Artificial Intelligence (AI) software intersects with Project Management [1]. In this article, the aim is to discuss another interesting aspect of the current features of AI software, namely the possibility to contribute to Innovation.

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Project Risk Coach

JUNE 19, 2017

She periodically met with her team to review current risks and used additional techniques to identify new risks. In these risk review sessions, the team discussed the effectiveness of the risk responses and the risk management processes. Variance and trend analysis. Technical performance measurement.

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MPUG

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As a seasoned project professional with 30 years of experience, I have witnessed firsthand the cyclical nature of project management trends and the enduring importance of these fundamental controls. Continuous Improvement : Foster a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and refining project controls.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 28, 2022

Normally I take lots of notes when I’m reading books for review. I’m seeing this more and more in project management books (I like to think I started a trend !) I received a copy of this book from the publisher for review. This review first appeared on the blog in 2009. It’s all brilliant. and it works very well.

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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. Visionary Thinking: They consistently identify and articulate emerging trends, preparing practitioners for future challenges.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 14, 2023

In many environments however, change is a constant: customer expectations and behaviour, market trends, the actions of competitors and more. However, without good engineering practices and without striving for technical excellence a Scrum team developing software will only get so far. After all, Scrum is just a framework.

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Epicflow Blog

JULY 5, 2024

A capacity planning tool is software developed to assist organizations in allocating and managing their resources more effectively. Features of a capacity planning software Here are some key functionalities a robust capacity planning tool should possess. Why do you need capacity planning software?

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Epicflow Blog

AUGUST 27, 2024

Everyone knows Jira as a task and project management tool that is popular with software developers. Jira: Main Capabilities and Advantages Jira is agile project management software intended to plan and orchestrate software development projects. Let’s review how it fills up Jira in the next section.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 17, 2024

Before we get too excited, the State of Agile Report shows different trends. Behind the Headline Several factors may be driving these recent trends: Agile and waterfall are the endpoints of the project management continuum, and hybrid is the vast middle. And agile (26%) use fell by 2 percentage points.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

The project and portfolio management (PPM) software market is changing. In this article we look at emerging software in the PPM space and discuss how its selection and implementation needs to be done in line with an overarching digital strategy. A tiny snapshot of the analysis that the different software tools went through.

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Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

She periodically met with her team to review current risks and used additional techniques to identify new risks. In these risk review sessions, the team discussed the effectiveness of the risk responses and the risk management processes. Watch the trends and respond before the situation gets out of hand.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 7, 2021

Is Agile a Fad or a Trend? The Sprint Review is an excellent opportunity, for example.). Concerning the Manifesto of Agile Software Development, we are back to square one.) Consequently, the organization was increasingly struggling to attract new (tech) talent when software started eating the world. Related Posts.

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Alan Parker Blog

AUGUST 5, 2024

Overview of the Secure Development Policy The Secure Development Policy is a comprehensive framework designed to integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle. Secure Development Environment : Securing the development environment to prevent unauthorized access and ensure secure communication channels.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 18, 2023

In the realm of software development, principles of DevOps and a commitment to technical excellence can further enhance the process. Originating from lean manufacturing principles, VSM's relevance has expanded, becoming a cornerstone in fields such as software development.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2022

In business, it can help organizations respond to market trends, changing customer needs, and new technologies. For example, if a company is agile, it can quickly adapt to changes in market trends, changing customer needs, and new technologies. Question 3 : “What defines business agility?”. Let's drill down a bit.

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TrustRadius Project Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Making this decision can get heated due to the two major development methodologies at play. In simple terms, a development methodology determines how the actual work of development is organized and acted on. The two main development methodologies are the waterfall methodology and the agile methodology.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 17, 2020

Scrum has proven time and again to be the most popular framework for software development. Given that software is eating the world , a seasoned Scrum Master is nowadays in high demand. Maybe ‘Agile’ in general is a fad as opposed to a trend. TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview Questions (1). Introduction.

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Leading Answers

JUNE 9, 2019

Now that a software “Done” Milestone is more like a Tombstone. If you work in an industry that has digital products and services then the Product Development trend will impact you. As software becomes more critical to business operations and product offerings we are seeing that software projects do not end.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 12, 2020

On the one side, they address typical Scrum events such as Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and the Sprint Retrospective. When a weak Development Team meets a commanding Product Owner, focusing on shipping new features, the team may end up as a feature factory, churning out new code while neglecting the technical foundation.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

In the fast-paced world of software development, agility and efficiency are paramount. The Product Owner is the bridge between the stakeholders and the development team, responsible for maximizing the value of the product. This is where Scrum, an agile framework, comes into play.

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NimbleWork

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Financial Risk Management: AI-powered predictive analytics can forecast financial risks by analyzing budget trends and resource utilization rates. However, one of the most significant applications of AI in the software industry is code generation. This minimizes downtime and enhances productivity.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 9, 2023

But as UX gains importance in software development, there is a growing need to incorporate it within the Scrum framework, which means integrating user testing and design into the Sprint flow. Review & Feedback : A team should review the situation regularly to assess its impact after implementing a change.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2021

A good starting point would be working with the “Manifesto of Agile Software Development,” particularly ensuring that stakeholders understand that adapting to change over following a plan is paramount for the organization’s future success. How much of your time do you spend talking with customers and researching industry trends?

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

It’s interesting to me that in the software field we habitually sling buzzwords around as if we were talking about real Things, when in fact the buzzwords are only metaphors. “Velocity” in software development doesn’t mean velocity. In software development, it’s only a metaphor.

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TrustRadius Project Management

APRIL 26, 2021

We combined their answers with data from Google Trends to identify which buzzwords were the worst, and where they’re most abused. According to Google Trends, people in Peoria-Bloomington metro in Illinois are the most obsessed with this term. This buzzword is particularly popular in Chicago, according to Google Trends.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 4, 2019

The 2019 Scrum Master Trends Report by scrum.org and the State of Agile 2018 shows numbers that provide insight in the maturity of agile adoptions. Whatever it is we do, from the outside it looks like the majority is enjoying this new and more playful approach for software development. In the stages of early Scrum I see.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Scrum has proven time and again to be the most popular framework for software development. Given that software is eating the world , a seasoned Scrum Master is nowadays in high demand. Please note: Normally, the Product Owner would provide this information during Sprint Reviews or the refinement process.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 10, 2022

Scrum has proven time and again to be the most popular framework for software development. Given that software is eating the world , a seasoned Scrum Master is nowadays in high demand. Tie team member performance reviews with their average story points per Sprint using the Bell curve. The Scrum Master Trends Report 2019.

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Henny Portman

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Trends that affect the way we think about organization like the competition is driven by speed and innovation. On the other hand, the authors see several trends around organizational forms: Departments are out; processes are in. Aims to speed up software development. The book is divided in three parts. The Spotify model.

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Scoro

MARCH 11, 2024

In this guide, we’ll highlight a list of project management tools and software that help you manage tasks, collaborate with your team, and manage resources. For example, let’s say you’re managing a software development project using a Gantt chart.

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Agilemania

JULY 1, 2022

The search trends for the term ‘DevOps’ grow to 34% from 2017 to 2022. . DevOps is a combination of technical practices, tools, & cultural philosophies that help in the automation and assimilation of software development and IT services. Continuous delivery of software . Technical Benefits . Business Benefits .

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 25, 2021

The reasons for this are apparent, with software eating the world and the pace of innovation accelerating as the market-entry barriers of the technology sector are continuously lowered. Current tech trends — accelerated by the pandemic — threaten the very existence of many legacy organizations. Agile Clinic. Agile Project Management.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Scrum has proven time and again to be the most popular framework for software development. Given that software is eating the world , a seasoned Scrum Master is nowadays in high demand. Scrum Anti-Patterns: From Product Backlog to Sprint Review. Question 48: Sprint Review-Related Scrum Anti-Patterns.

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Leading Agile

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Customers pay for the results they obtain by using your software products. They don’t pay for regulatory compliance reviews. They don’t pay for software testing. They expect the software to work, but the cost of ensuring that is on you. A manual, after-the-fact, formal review process is optional.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 4, 2019

The 2019 Scrum Master Trends Report by S crum.org and Age of Product and the State of Agile 2018 show numbers that provide insight in the maturity of agile adoptions. Whatever it is we do, from the outside it looks like the majority is enjoying this new and more playful approach for software development. Scrum proved it works!

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nTask

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Beginning from the Waterfall model, today multiple approaches are used by software development teams all over the world for more streamlined work with more control of the project flow and deliverables. Customer satisfaction is also more likely due to encouraged involvement throughout the project development life cycle.

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