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Project management is the process of planning, organizing, and managing resources to achieve a specific goal. It is a complex and challenging task, but it is essential for the success of any project.
In the article “Agile vs. agility. What are the differences?” by Bruce Schoor on agileXL, the distinction between ‘Agile’ and ‘agility’ in business transformations is explored. Here’s a summary of the key points: Initial Definitions: Evolution from Agile 1.0 to Agile 3.0: Business Agility Hype: Agile and Agility Dimensions: Combining […]
In the article “Yes, You Can Become a Leader: 4 Ways to Boost Confidence to Step Into a Leadership Position” by Kristel Bauer on Entrepreneur, the focus is on developing leadership skills through personal growth and confidence building. Bauer shares her journey from fearing public speaking to becoming a confident […]
The article “The Definition of Ready and Its Dangers” by Mike Cohn on Mountain Goat Software explores the concept of a ‘Definition of Ready’ in Scrum teams. This definition acts as a set of criteria determining whether a product backlog item is ready for a sprint. It’s likened to a […]
As a voracious reader, I often find myself at the intersection of technology and human behavior. Today, I’m delving into a book that resonates profoundly with both realms: “Whistling Vivaldi: How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do” by Claude M. Steele. This isn’t your typical business book rehashing […]
Agile Change Management: Overview, Principles, Best Practices (2024) by Priyanka Malik Overview: This article explores the concept of Agile Change Management, a methodology that has gained prominence in various business sectors beyond its IT origins. Agile Change Management emphasizes iterative and incremental development, collaboration, and adapting to change, starkly contrasting […]
In the face of the 2023 economic downturn, startups find themselves at a crossroads where survival hinges on several critical factors. The resilience of a startup during these times is not just about having a unique and viable idea but also about the financial prudence to sustain operations. While some […]
LinkedIn, the professional networking platform, is set to cross the 1 billion user mark this month. The company has unveiled its latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), introducing AI tools that offer personalized content digests for users and assist them in creating content on the platform. Initially, these tools will […]
LinkedIn has announced another round of layoffs, affecting 668 employees. The majority of these layoffs, approximately 563, will impact the R&D department, including teams in engineering, product, talent, and finance. This announcement comes five months after LinkedIn reported 716 job cuts and decided to phase out its app in China. […]
In the realm of software development and deployment, collaboration is paramount. As organizations increasingly adopt DevOps practices to streamline software delivery and improve operational efficiency, the importance of effective teamwork comes to the fore. One collaborative approach that has gained traction is the “Three Amigos” strategy. But who are these […]
Agile Development, Software Craftsmanship, and Extreme Programming Conway’s Law states that “organizations which design systems are constrained to produce designs which are copies of the communication structures of these organizations.” In other words, how people in an organization communicate with each other will influence how they design and develop software […]