Understanding Feature-Driven Project Management
So, the client has read about the benefits of feature driven development and now wants you, the Agile Project Manager, to use feature driven …
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What Is Agile Principle #7 and Why Is It So Important?
In projects that use the Agile Management Methodology, what is Agile Principle #7? Is it more important than the other nine principles of Agile? …
Continue ReadingWhat Are Quality Management Tools?
Perhaps decades ago, products were invented and designed by experts with a plethora of knowledge behind them. Product developers provided written …
Continue ReadingImplementing SCRUM in Your Project Management Program: Common Obstacles
This article describes some of the obstacles that may be encountered when implementing SCRUM as a project management process.
Continue ReadingCapability Maturity Model (CMM): Brief History and Applications in Agile Project Management
The Capability Maturity Model is used in process management, especially with regards to software. How did the capability maturity model get started …
Continue ReadingTop 12 Reasons Why Agile Projects Fail
This article lists and explains the top 12 reasons Agile projects fail. Learn the reasons and avoid them in your next project.
Continue ReadingAgile vs. Waterfall Methods: Which Should You Choose?
Waterfall and Agile are two different approaches to software development that also find use in project management. Both methods have their advantages …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Agile Triangle: Value, Quality, and Contraints
Project management experts have long stood by the Iron Triangle in Agile Methodology. However, it could behoove you to revamp the Iron Triangle to …
Continue ReadingBuilding Links and Tiers into Projects Using Agile Methodology
Incorporating Agile methods often puts the project manager in the role of observer. Iterations or time boxes are assigned and the work begins. You can …
Continue ReadingHow Do Agile Practices Use Lean Management?
With the advent of Lean Thinking, you can reduce waste in manufacturing processes. Agile Project Management borrows heavily from Lean Thinking to …
Continue ReadingThe Basis for Agile Project Management
We all hear about agile project management. But, these theories didn’t come out of nowhere. Learn about the roots of agile project management.
Continue ReadingConducting the Daily SCRUM Meeting as an Agile Project Management Tool
Daily meetings play a pivotal role in ensuring the SCRUM team stays focused every day on the goal. During meetings, issues and mitigation steps for …
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