Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Wouldn’t life be better if your team were, well, just a little bit more productive? It is possible to create an environment where project team members can be more productive, by creating good habits. But no one is telling you HOW to get your team to adopt new ways of working. What is team productivity?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The first paper was a 2012 study on the tensions with remote (off-shoring) teams (Ramesh et al Ambidexterity in Agile Development ISR2012). It confirmed my preconception that regular education struggles to keep up with developments in our field. Even in institutions where they teach (software) development.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 19, 2024

Some organisations just create a BAU team and toss the work over the fence once development ends, others allocate a percentage of time , whilst others continually deprioritise the work for a short term gain or deliverable. Some teams even use their BAU workload as a reason that they can’t go agile? The “Build” part was “Agile”.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 31, 2025

The Change Formula The Change Formula is a highly practical tool developed over the past decade. He guides readers through applying this understanding to various aspects of life, enabling them to recognise how their minds operate, understand and manage their emotions and thoughts, and develop themselves into the people they aspire to be.

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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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Scrum.org

APRIL 14, 2025

When a Scrum team has been working together for a while and completing the same type of work Sprint after Sprint, they develop a sense of how much they can typically accomplish. It may be tempting to push the team to deliver more by overloading the Sprint with extra work. But dont do it!

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 29, 2019

Even after all that time, women in project management are still a hidden key to our global and economic sustainability. Stevens is a podcaster, author, speaker and works with women in project management to reinforce within themselves their true value to their team, company and industry. Invest in your network.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2024

It’s not only communicative but helps management develop strategic plans so the company can accomplish its goals. Differentiation: Here the company focuses on developing and marketing products that provide greater value rather than cheaper costs for the customer. There’s also space to define your team and financial projections.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 11, 2021

Of late, I've been noticing an interpretation of the Scrum Master role - the Scrum Master as An FFFCDO for Developers - a Fierce, Ferocious, Fearsome Chief Defense Officer! What is the Scrum Master protecting the Developers from? Who are the persecutors the Scrum Master protecting the Developers from? SCRUM VALUES.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Managing resources in professional services firms is crucial for maintaining sustainability and achieving anticipated employee performance goals. Suppose a project manager has an upcoming project for website development and design. Let’s consider an example of resource forecasting in project management.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 20, 2020

It’s not a bad practice, but why save it for once a year? A software development conference with workshops on the theme of Our Digital Tomorrow. The conference serves developers, team leads, architects and project managers. At the beginning of each year we all reflect on the past and make resolutions for the future.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Learn more Change Management Models Using change management models helps guide teams through necessary transitions at a project or organizational level. Lewin’s Change Management Model Kurt Lewin, a German-American psychologist, developed a change management model that breaks down change based on three phases: unfreeze, change and refreeze.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Stick with me, and we’ll explore what project requirements are, why they’re important, and some tips for developing good ones. Requirements also help you cover off other success criteria like quality expectations, sustainability requirements, and more. Tips for developing good project requirements.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 13, 2025

TL; DR: Optimus Alpha Creates a Useful Retrospective Format In this experiment, OpenAIs new stealthy LLM Optimus Alpha demonstrated exceptional performance in team data analysis, quickly identifying key patterns in complex agile metrics and synthesizing insights about technical debt, value creation, and team dynamics.

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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. How Does JIT Manufacturing Work? Inventory turnover must be precise.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2022

Are there benefits to developing a capital improvement plan? The sustainability of the project and how it rates in terms of energy efficiency improvements can also be looked at. Benefits of Developing a Capital Improvement Plan. Having a capital improvement plan avoids poor planning which can be expensive and time-consuming.

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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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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2019

Knowing intimately how your business works internally, and the current and developing conditions in your market, is crucial. Where a strategic plan is building a sustainable competitive advantage in the future, a business plan is designed to take advantage of a current business opportunity. How to Develop a Strategic Plan.

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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.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 20, 2022

Scrum defines three specific accountabilities within the Scrum Team: the Developers, the Product Owner, and the Scrum Master. A Scrum project still needs to be managed; work still needs to be analysed; teams, people and organisations still need to be coached etc. Focussing too much on the Scrum team. Scrum Guide 2020.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 1, 2022

What if the Scrum team is always only working on a random assortment of work items that seem to be the most pressing at the moment of the Sprint Planning? Join me and delve into the importance of the Sprint Goal for meaningful work as a Scrum team in less than two minutes. ???? This may be an edge case.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2025

Vision and Ideation: AI as a Creative Partner The product vision is the cornerstone of successful product development. During Sprint Planning, this AI-enhanced prioritisation ensures that Scrum teams focus on delivering the highest-value increments first, maximising return on investment and customer satisfaction.

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LiquidPlanner

APRIL 5, 2022

Nobody performs their best work in burnout mode, and working 60+ hour weeks is not sustainable. Therefore, it’s crucial to create a sustainable work-life balance for long-term job satisfaction and health. It may seem impossible to do both at times, which can quickly lead to burnout and underperformance. Learn how to say no.

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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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The Lazy Project Manager

JANUARY 27, 2016

And it may be that your consideration is towards the project management community and your focus is drawn towards the people (projects are all about people after all) and so you direct your efforts as a PMO leader towards training and team building, etc., but this ignores the project mechanics. Lesson Six: Connect to Strategy.

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The bad news is that this complicates the decision on which to choose. Clear Deadlines and Roles Each team member’s deadlines are listed clearly next to their tasks and they can see how those deadlines impact others’ deadlines [3]. It also makes it easier for the team to understand their tasks [4].

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nTask

APRIL 28, 2021

A study by BCG/MIT finds that 90% of executives deem sustainability to be important, yet only 60% of companies incorporate sustainability as part of their business strategy, and even less (25%) integrate sustainability into the core of their business model. Implement effective process improvement techniques for sustainability.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 1, 2023

Embracing self-management can be challenging for teams transitioning to Scrum. Taking direction from a manager or team leader is easier in some ways—just do what you’re told to do. Most often, though, teams moving to self-management find it infinitely more satisfying. Developing the team’s sense of purpose is also essential.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In many large organizations, Scrum teams fall into the ‘feature factory’ trap, focusing more on churning out features than creating real value. It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation.

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Velociteach

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Projects are instrumental in defining an organization’s vision for a more sustainable future. Dr. Joel Carboni talks about Sustainable Project Management, and the goal to achieve a stated objective while considering the project outcome’s entire lifecycle to ensure a net positive environmental, social, and economic impact.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 21, 2020

This also happens when Scrum Masters get a new team, when a team gets new members, etc. In the same way, the Scrum framework has evolved over the years to better represent the dynamics of empirical process control in product development. Or the product owner can be upset with the team and complain about their sloppiness.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

"The Development Team consists of professionals who do the work of delivering a potentially releasable Increment of "Done" product at the end of each Sprint." - The Scrum Guide. The Scrum Guide is markedly ambitious in the standard of professionalism it demands of a team. Additional work will be needed to complete it.

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nTask

DECEMBER 17, 2020

We have highlighted the top expert opinions and advice they used to keep their teams productive. We have a Team Status Meeting every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday where we talk about the status of our projects via a Zoom video call. As a leader, I’ve been more present and available to my team members. Know Your Team.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Without motivation in any form, you can personally and professionally stagnate to a point where you become a detractor in a team environment. Without resolution and effort, this debt accrues and affects the stability of your Scrum Team instead of the stability of your Product. Most people focus on the wrong thing.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

After a short introduction to the model, we shifted to an ask-me-anything-style discussion of the groundbreaking view of agile and teams. ?? Quote: Focusing teams produce business value. Delivering teams deliver on the market cadence. Optimizing teams lead their market. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 9, 2024

As a manager, tackling team and project challenges effectively can often seem like navigating a complex labyrinth. Unclear Priorities Challenge : Teams often struggle with prioritizing tasks effectively. Lack of Accountability Challenge : Team members are unclear about their responsibilities.

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Planio

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Define your scope, break it down into manageable tasks, and assign them to your team. How do you engage and get the most out of your underperformers? So, what’s the secret to maintaining your heavy workload without your team feeling overwhelmed? Team vs. personal workload management. Workload management.

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