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Scrum Guide Release 2020 – Scrum Guide Celebrates 25

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2020 Scrum Guide Launch. Celebrating 25 Years of Scrum. Join Dr. Jeff Sutherland and Ken Schwaber for a live event featuring the release of the updated Scrum Guide and celebrating 25 years of Scrum. Scrum is a framework and not a methodology. The updated Scrum Guide is leaner but its core remains empirical.

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How to get your CFO to buy into a better model for IT funding

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In contrast, traditional organisations use a project-based approach to delivery, with temporary teams created on an as-needed basis for a specific purpose with budgets based on up-front funding estimates. If the scope is clear and easy to define up-front, it’s a great way to keep everyone on track and ensure teams are delivering to budget.

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10 most popular IT certifications for 2023

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The overall perceived value of IT certifications is shifting, according to the 2023 Tech Salary Trends report from Dice. According to Dice’s data, 16% of IT pros report holding this certification in 2022 — the same as in 2021. According to Dice, 11% of IT pros report holding an ITIL certification, which is a 1% decrease from 2021.

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Project management: Tips, tools, best practices

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Costs management: Estimate costs, determine budgets. Project scope During the planning phase, all project details must be solidified , including goals, deliverables, assumptions, roles, tasks, timeline, budget, resources, quality aspects, terms, and so on. Budget for surprises. Quality management: Identify quality requirements.

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What is a project manager? The lead role for project success

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They are accountable for the entire project scope , the project team and resources, the project budget, and the success or failure of the project. To succeed in their role, project managers must be adept at coordinating resources, managing budgets, measuring and tracking project progress, and communicating with team members and stakeholders.

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What is a business analyst? A key role for business-IT efficiency

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Business analysts (BAs) are responsible for bridging the gap between IT and the business using data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements, and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to executives and stakeholders. Business analyst skills The business analyst position requires both hard skills and soft skills.

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Scrum Master vs Project Manager: How are they different?

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Scrum Master and Project Manager profiles are quite distinct though most of the people get confused. What is Scrum? Scrum is a framework that helps teams to encourage self organization and generate effective solutions against complex issues. Scrum guides the product creation and focuses on value and high visibility.