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Software project management challenges — and how to handle them

CIO

One possible solution is to embrace the agile methodology of software development. Agile calls for collaboration among cross-functional teams as well as end users, and promotes adaptive planning, evolutionary development, continual improvement, flexibility in responding to changes in requirements and early delivery of products.

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7 tell-tale signs of fake agile

CIO

The same is not true, sadly, for many agile project management and development initiatives. Too often, an organization may launch something that looks like an agile program, calls itself an agile program, claims to operate like an agile program, yet really isn’t an agile program in the least.

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What is SAFe? A framework for scaling business agility

CIO

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) explained The Scaled Agile Framework encompasses a set of principles, processes, and best practices that helps larger organizations adopt agile methodologies , such as Lean, Kanban, and Scrum , to deliver high-quality products and services faster.

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Agile Transformation Roadmap Suggestion For Leaders

Evolution4all

An Agile Transformation does not need to be hard, if you know where to start and what to do you will increase your chances of success as a leader. The Agile Transformation Roadmap Do you want to do an Agile Transformation but you do not know where to start? This roadmap will help you!

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Taking an Analytical Approach to Project Management

Perficient

More and more with tech Project Managers, we’re seeing a multi-discipline approach to the role, ditching the “old ways” of project management in favor of agility and adding extra value to the team. Identify Patterns Within Project Metrics. Document New & Repeatable Processes.

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Getting Started With Agile Software Quality Metrics

Coveros

There is no standard set of metrics that can be tracked to ensure project success. Agile teams should track a small set of agile software quality metrics initially and then adjust those metrics over time as they learn which are informative and aid with decision-making. Rationale for Choosing Each Metric.

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The Value of Transparency in Project Management

Mentormate

At MentorMate, we practice Agile Project Management. In most engagements, our Project Manager is acting as the keeper of the budget, scope, and timeline—very traditional project management responsibilities—while also fulfilling the role of Scrum Master on our Scrum Development teams.