The Lazy Project Manager

JANUARY 27, 2016

Even after being in place for years, PMOs are still subject to scrutiny; one in three of the PMOs which were reported in the ESI survey to have closed this year were 5 years old, or older. The top reason cited in the survey for disbanding a PMO was that of corporate restructuring. So maturity is not a safety net for PMOs.

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PMO Sustainability 2012 Underperforming Technical Team 170

Scrum.org

APRIL 28, 2019

The Stacey model summarizes in the groups the complexity drivers of a problem: requirements to achieve, technology to use and people involved in the product development or use. . Tailoring Scrum to the context of technology. Is the technology mature and ready now to develop this product for the market?

Technical Review 167

Technical Review SCRUM Software Review Defining 167

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

The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2024

appeared on Harvard Business Review [7]. It is quite apparent that in comparison with the project manager, the role of the Project Leader is evidently wider and inevitable more difficult because due to the dynamics of humans as individuals and groups, in the context of national, regional, and functional culture.

Leadership 78

Leadership Artificial Inteligence Software Review 2024 78

Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2023

Jira Anti-Patterns Gathering Qualitative Data on Jira Anti-Patterns I did not run a representative survey to gather qualitative data for this article. Finally, I aggregated the answers to identify the most prevailing Jira anti-patterns among those who participated in the LinkedIn thread or the survey. Or abandon it for a better choice?”

ChatGPT 228

ChatGPT Technical Review 2023 SCRUM 228

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. For most project managers, your success in the new year has less to do with your technical project management skills. Next year will be a year of rapid changes: in markets, in tech, and in companies. Robin Burk. Robin Burk.

2019 301

2019 Technical Review PMO Consulting 301

Scrum.org

AUGUST 22, 2022

If a Product Backlog item does not meet the Definition of Done, it cannot be released or even presented at the Sprint Review. There is no business agility to be earned without technical excellence and high product quality—both are reflected and supported by the Definition of Done. .

Technical Review 195

Technical Review SCRUM 2022 2020 195

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 19, 2022

And we share results from our own analyses based on actual data from stakeholders and Scrum teams that we collected through the Scrum Team Survey. We collected the data through our Scrum Team Survey. Fortunately, the Scrum Team Survey allows teams to ask their stakeholders to evaluate their outcomes. Cardozo et.

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Project Accelerator News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

With the UK facing rising employer NICs, against a backdrop of other rising costs, most businesses and organisations are tightening their belts Whether its seemingly small changes (like reviewing janitorial products you purchase) or larger, strategic decisions, like staff layoffs , each of the choices you make now has an impact.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Governance Government 2025 52

Alan Parker Blog

JULY 24, 2024

Highlight the importance of their involvement in the ISMS's successful implementation and long-term sustainability. Monitoring & Review : Evaluating the effectiveness of the implemented controls. Financial Resources: Provide a budget estimate covering training, tools, technology, consultancy fees, and other related expenses.

Technical Review 52

Technical Review Certification 2022 Consulting 52

Beyond the Chaos

APRIL 1, 2025

A recent survey revealed that 74% of procurement leaders identified “driving operational efficiency” as a top enterprise priority. How Operations Consulting Identifies Business Bottlenecks Operations consulting systematically reviews your business operations to uncover inefficiencies that slow growth and drain resources.

Consulting 52

Consulting Process Sustainability Technical Review 52

LiquidPlanner

MARCH 9, 2020

Reaching the level of success that Google and other thriving organizations have attained requires astute planning, commitment, and diligence. A 2018 survey found that 57 percent of tech workers were experiencing burnout. For new projects in particular, initial growth with almost always surpass long-term sustainable progress.

Technical Review 139

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review 2018 139

Scrum.org

JUNE 29, 2019

See this survey for exit criteria from step 1. See this survey for exit criteria from step 2. See this survey for exit criteria from step 3. See this survey for exit criteria from step 4. See this survey for exit criteria from step 5, as there is always room for improvement. You don't see what you don't see".

Leadership 151

Leadership 2019 2011 2018 151

Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

i.e. document review, software testing and release. What variation to the process does your project propose, in order to sustain its current delivery? Risk Mitigation: project will facilitate a technical risk assessment and approval from all SMEs and operational groups, for the upgrade to be deployed with 1 week lead time.

Process 150

Process Infrastructure Risk Management Technical Review 150

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

These structures can make it difficult to adapt when change is needed, leading to slow responses to market shifts, customer needs, and technological advancements. Harvard Business Review. The Sprint Review in Scrum is a good example of the practice.) Learn more with the following Sources : McChrystal, S., Collins, T.,

Leadership 195

Leadership Underperforming Technical Team 2007 Agile 195

Epicflow Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The State of Project Management 2018 survey by Wellingtone reveals a harsh truth — dissatisfaction with the current level of project management maturity in organizations all over the world is higher than a year ago. Due to poor project performance, $99 million is wasted for every $1 billion invested. billion in revenue by 2022.

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2017 2018 Technical Review 2016 88

The IIL Blog

JUNE 20, 2024

This stagnation can result in outdated practices that fail to meet evolving business needs and technological advancements. Engagement may suffer due to repetitive, unoptimised workflows, while customer satisfaction dwindles as services become less responsive and reliable. Yikes, but wait–It gets worse!

Technical Review 60

Technical Review Process Sustainability Lean 60

Online PM Courses

JULY 2, 2018

The PMI’s Annual Project Management Survey: The Pulse of the Profession. Our regular readers will know that, for the last two years, we have extracted the marrow from the bones of the PMI’s Pulse of the Profession survey. You can find our previous reviews at: Good News from the PMI Pulse of the Profession 2017 Report.

2018 94

2018 PMI Technical Review 2017 94

Planio

JANUARY 17, 2022

While keeping customers happy is essential for any sustainable business , they don’t always know what will make them happy. When you veer away from your product vision out of fear of upsetting users, your product is bound to become outdated, overly complicated, and bloated with technical debt. Technical debt. Their answer?

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Technical Review Software Review Development Team Review Underperforming Technical Team 109

nTask

OCTOBER 4, 2018

According to a study by Forbes , 49 percent of the top managers surveyed by Forbes claim that the main reason for Scrum being successful is due to its focus on customers. Customer satisfaction is also more likely due to encouraged involvement throughout the project development life cycle.

SCRUM 113

SCRUM Agile Software Review Technical Review 113

The IIL Blog

JUNE 5, 2024

They meticulously break down the scope into discrete tasks such as site surveys, design approvals, and construction phases. Furthermore, implementing quality checks such as regular reviews and performance metrics ensures that the campaign is effective and meets brand standards, ultimately achieving the desired impact.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Certification Logistics Risk Management 78

nTask

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

In this blog, we attempt to highlight the top six practices that you can implement and practice today to sustain and boost team motivation. However, studies have shown that a majority of employees feel that their efforts are overlooked entirely or not given their due acknowledgment by the management. Let’s begin.

Agile 89

Agile Technical Review Sustainability SCRUM 89

Epicflow Blog

JUNE 20, 2019

According to a survey by PwC , 91% of industrial companies in the EU are investing in digital factories , yet so far only 6% of factories are “fully digitized.” Another challenge companies face is the need to reconsider their attitude toward collaboration around various technical solutions. Digital Transformation Pain Points.

Technical Review 85

Technical Review Manufacturing Underperforming Technical Team Aerospace 85

Resource Guru

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Although the manifesto was originally focused on Agile development in tech, these four preference points remain the foundation of all things Agile : 1. You can have the fanciest tech in the world, but it doesn’t matter if you don’t have the right people in place working together. Agile processes promote sustainable development.

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Agile Technical Review Project Life Cycle Software Review 98

Productivity Land

JANUARY 28, 2024

Overall, offering Excel training to your employees isn’t just about individual improvement; it’s about preparing the entire team to be more equipped with sustainable and competitive skills. The long-term cost benefits, including increased efficiency and reduced errors due to better Excel skills, are important factors to consider.

Technical Review 84

Technical Review 2023 Sustainability Estimate 84

The IIL Blog

APRIL 27, 2018

Sustaining motivation through the number of reported productive hours. To this end, expenditures that are reviewed to ensure that a team will function optimally might include factors such as: Web-based platforms for collaboration, i.e., WebEx or GoToMeeting. Decreasing employee turnover. Reducing job-related and personal stress.

2004 121

2004 Software Review 2012 PMI 121

The IIL Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

THE 7 PLLANET TENETS The tenets spell “pllanet” with two l’s: Purpose Language Less Ask Net Zero Equity Time We’ll review each tenet by sharing how Molly, the IT professional introduced at the beginning of this article, applied each step to her IT team’s transformation. For example, “sustainable” can mean “ongoing, consistent.”

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Sustainability Initiating 78

Agilemania

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Source: 15th State of Agile Survey. Sustain and enhance. You need to factor in the consensus of senior management and embraced by managers, technical team leaders, and other employees. In the Scaled Agile Framework, every team member works diligently. But how has it managed to stay in the limelight for over a decade?

Agile 98

Agile Lean Software Review Technical Review 98

Wrike

OCTOBER 13, 2020

In 2019, 42% of surveyed organizations chose to plan virtual events. After, explore answers to your most important virtual event technology questions and check out how Wrike can help you maximize your next digital get-together. . Step 4: Grab virtual event technology. Now, in 2020, that number has doubled to a whopping 84%.

Technical Review 69

Technical Review Planning Software Review 2020 69

Epicflow Blog

APRIL 22, 2020

The Amazon effect puts forward the following requirements to the services manufacturers suggest: Convenience (you can find everything you want with user-friendly services and consider customers’ reviews). Now nobody needs a huge number of gadgets for every specific purpose: modern technology combines everything in one. .

Manufacturing 64

Manufacturing 2020 Technical Review Artificial Inteligence 64

Inloox

AUGUST 5, 2018

PMI’s most recent Pulse of the Profession is about how to succeed in a disruptive world, with challenges being, among others, new technologies (like autonomous vehicles), artificial and data intelligence and big data. Sustainable development, climate change, and renewable energy. New technology. Customer expectations of speed.

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Underperforming Technical Team 2018 Telecoms Healthcare 100

LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Regardless if your team is an Agile team or delivering in a traditional waterfall environment, effective managers need to reward, motivate, and sustain high-performing teams. If you conducted a compensation survey, I’m sure everyone surveyed would say they’d want more money. Don’t Just Show Me The Money. Who wouldn’t?

Sustainability 39

Sustainability Software Review Technical Review Agile 39

Proofhub

JANUARY 27, 2021

I work for the remote-first tech startup Process Street. According to a recent survey, 76% of respondents stated stressed work life negatively impacts their relationships. Once more, 66% of respondents said to have lost sleep due to overwhelming responsibilities and an inability to unplug. And in this article, I’ll explain how.

Underperforming Technical Team 125

Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 2020 2005 125

Planio

JULY 18, 2022

Between product data, KPIs, performance metrics, and user research , there are a lot of numbers to review, analyze, and manage on a regular basis. The right NSM is an essential part of your product strategy as it defines the relationship between the painpoints your product solves and sustainable, long-term business growth.

Technical Review 88

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Influencer Sustainability 88

Epicflow Blog

MAY 7, 2020

Innovative Technologies in Building: AR, VR, and 3D Printing . These technologies help workers stay safe. Additive manufacturing in the field of building houses is not an innovative technology today as some countries have already adopted this technology for construction. AR and VR are nowadays used for safety training.

Construction 55

Construction 2020 Technical Review 2018 55

Alan Parker Blog

APRIL 21, 2024

Effective management practices significantly reduce the costs of maintaining and upgrading software, particularly in managing technical debt and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations. This includes reviewing code for quality and refactoring it to improve performance and maintainability.

Software Development 52

Software Development Software Developers Software Review Underperforming Technical Team 52

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 23, 2019

It was non-tech. sustainability. sustainability. I tried sending out surveys, no one cared. People would, right in front of me, complete anonymous surveys. To learn more, look ay my scrum hints blog post where I have useful survey links on page 2 of the two-pager. effectiveness, ?frequency-of-impact,

2006 93

2006 Lean Innovation Technical Review 93