Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Most project managers focus on planning and execution. Agile approaches don’t go far enough in solving this problem because they focus on pivoting quickly — being reactive — rather than avoiding the problems to begin with.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 14, 2024

And even if you can find an agile coaching or Scrum Master job, the pay is so terrible, you don’t want to take it. Your previous managers and potential managers don’t see the value of someone in your position. That’s because these managers think agile coaching and Scrum Mastering is a staff job, not a line job.

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Epicflow

MARCH 19, 2024

The Epicflow team continues implementing the most powerful functionality to provide our clients with a variety of tools to juggle projects and resources most efficiently. In software development projects or any Agile environment, it’s typical to work with cross-functional teams consisting of employees with different roles (e.g.,

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For years, managers have been trying to find ways to make software product development faster and easier. I never had to experience CASE tools in the 90s. “Agile” as a way to do much more work in much less time. (NO! I'm a huge fan of tools that help me do my job. As an industry, we've tried tons of things.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Companies are also starting to adopt digital tools to streamline daily operations. Consulting firms are aware of the importance of technology and how digital tools are impacting the daily operation of companies. It is also important to understand new digital tools and how they can impact our daily lives. Technology.

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Epicflow

JANUARY 30, 2024

As we’ve stepped into 2024, it’s high time to learn what trends in project management are expected to shape the domain in the near future. In the era of constant transformation, project managers and business leaders should stay informed of the tendencies that will impact the way they work on projects. How does this help?

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Organizational Talent Consulting

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Its uses in companies range from development and performance management to decision-making purposes such as compensation, promotions, and even downsizing initiatives. A company-wide or team view of 360-degree feedback provides talent management insights into organizational performance and culture. Shipper, F., Hoffman, R. Thach, E.C.

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Business Consulting Agency

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether implementing new technologies, restructuring operations, or fostering a culture of innovation, the role of change management, facilitated by adept business consulting services, is pivotal for companies of all sizes.

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Johanna Rothman

JULY 20, 2021

We talk a lot about empowered or self-organizing teams in the agile community. However, every manager's micromanagement pervades all levels. When Mark Kilby and I wrote From Chaos to Successful Distributed Agile Teams , we said the easiest way to create a system that worked for the team was for the team to create its own board.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 17, 2022

If I stretch that analogy a little, managers need to see where we are predictable for the next bit of time, and the options we see for the future. Too often, I see very predictable roadmaps for managers. Most teams use agile approaches because they want some feedback, internal and external, to guide the future product development.

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Johanna Rothman

MAY 15, 2019

The managers run around for two or three months in advance of that fiscal year, attempting to predict a ton of things: Estimates for not-well-defined projects or features, Capital equipment or tool needs, “Headcount” aka, people needed. Here are ideas for a more agile budgeting approach: Fund teams, not projects.

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 21, 2019

I started asking if you actually need an agile approach in Part 1 and noted the 4 big problems I see. Part 2 was why we need managers in an agile transformation. Part 4 was about how “Agile” is meaningless and “agile” is an adjective that needs to be applied to something.

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Epicflow

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The solution lies in intelligent project and resource management. Read the article to gain insight into the specifics of manufacturing project management and learn useful recommendations on the effective orchestration of projects in the industry. Effective risk management. Better visibility of the manufacturing processes.

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Johanna Rothman

MAY 16, 2019

I suggested ways to think about more agile budgeting in part 1. That's because I manage my company in a similar way as your managers manage your organization. That's because I manage my company in a similar way as your managers manage your organization. See Help Managers Visualize Their Problems.

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Strategic Planning and Management Insights

MARCH 6, 2023

Having a well-implemented data strategy can provide your organization with the tools to effectively monitor and measure progress toward its goals , identify areas that require improvement, and optimize its decision-making. The good news is that there's a tool that can help predict the future and make better choices: scenario planning.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 30, 2020

Are you a manager accustomed to Management by Walking Around and Listening (MBWAL) ? You have an opportunity to work differently as a manager. As a manager, you can ask teams to collaborate. As a manager, while you might have a bunch of metrics, most of those measures don't help you manage. (

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 6, 2021

A manager said to me, “I'm responsible for this department of people.” ” He said, “I'm responsible for managing the people. When we ask managers to take responsibility for other people, we increase the possibility that they micromanage. Work practices, such as tools and boards. ” He nodded.

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Johanna Rothman

JUNE 7, 2022

And the tools make them look even more certain. This is the same problem as The Schedule Tool is Always Right schedule game.) The tools don't expect you to change your mind with rolling wave planning. That's why I prefer a scope-based roadmap that's not inside a tool to focus the team's work. Even more worse (!)

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Epicflow

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Successful project delivery is usually a result of efficient management of both workflow and resources. In a multi-project environment, ensuring productive work of team members gains even more importance: resources are shared by concurrent projects, and their fruitful work on them will be impossible without wise resource management. .

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Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 4, 2023

Defaults are an important tool within the realm of choice architecture and have shown to have big impacts on people’s choices (Carroll et al., employers, advisors, platforms, systems providers, investment managers). “Beyond nudges: Tools of a choice architecture.” 2009; Johnson and Goldstein, 2003; Johnson et al.,

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Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 22, 2020

Even if you use an agile approach, you still can't create an impossible project. These folks had a software-only product, so their agile approach helped them finish work. The company had to manage its run rate so it didn't run out of money. They had the tools to have the necessary ongoing discussions to make this project work.

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This shift presents a unique opportunity for SMEs, whose inherent agility gives them an edge in adopting and innovating with AI. It’s not far-fetched to foresee a future marketplace where the depth of corporate resources is not the unequivocal determinant of success.

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Johanna Rothman

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Steve, a software development manager, thought John was a “10x” developer. Managers can support their teams in many ways. Or, they might create tools that assist the rest of the people on the product. You now realize that if you want an agile culture, you want the team to collaborate. First, they are rare.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 18, 2024

Enhanced scalability, agility, and adaptability to market changes. Consultants help companies leverage digital tools, automation, AI, cloud computing, IoT, and data analytics to streamline processes, enhance customer experiences, and drive business growth. Effective change management and stakeholder engagement.

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Johanna Rothman

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Jim, a relatively new manager said, “I don't have nearly enough time. I asked him to eyeball the Management Time Sheet (link is to the google sheet) and see where he spent his time. Isn't that the right way to manage?” If you're moving from first-level management up to director, it's the same idea.

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Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Last year, I was part of a geographically distributed team who wrote the Agile Practice Guide. Shane Hastie interviewed us during Agile 2017. is here: Johanna Rothman and Mike Griffiths on the Agile Alliance/PMI Agile Practice Guide. We now have tools to make collaboration at a distance fun and productive.

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Johanna Rothman

AUGUST 12, 2021

Some managers wanted to prevent Bad Things from happening in the organization, so they added policies or procedures. Now, these same managers want business agility. The more we remove, the more agility or improvement we might see. The more we remove, the more agility or improvement we might see.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Cloud tools and technologies are influencing the future of data science work in two key areas: scaling resources and improving workforce agility. If organizations want to make use of these capabilities, though, they also need to develop strong data security and privacy frameworks when operating in a cloud environment.

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Business Consulting Agency

MARCH 11, 2024

Consultants assist in selecting and integrating e-commerce platforms, optimizing website performance, implementing SEO strategies, and leveraging data analytics tools to drive insights and improvements. Leveraging consultants to gain critical digital support for any type and size business. Consulting services is smart business.

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Steve Shu Consulting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

As an example, I have often told students that they will likely see Scrum/Agile project management methods when they go into the working world. Perhaps one of the most brilliant books I have seen is the format of the book, Scrum: a Breathtakingly Brief and Agile Introduction by Chris Sims and Hillary Louise Johnson.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Planning has long been one of the cornerstones of management. Early in the twentieth century Henri Fayol identified the job of managers as to plan, organize, command, coordinate, and control. The capacity and willingness of managers to plan developed throughout the century. Jon Feingersh/Getty Images. The Fayol legacy lingers.

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 5, 2024

Digital Infrastructure Optimization Consultants assist companies in optimizing their digital infrastructure, including IT systems, networks, cloud services, cybersecurity protocols, and data management strategies. Cybersecurity and Risk Management Cyber threats and data breaches pose significant risks to businesses in the digital age.

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Progressus

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Many pro services firms still use fragmented systems or analog methods like spreadsheets to manage projects. It prevents you from generating reliable cash-flow forecasts and makes it incredibly difficult to manage resources. Do employees have the tools they need to create value for clients? What kind of feedback are you getting?

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 30, 2020

Are you a manager accustomed to Management by Walking Around and Listening (MBWAL) ? You have an opportunity to work differently as a manager. As a manager, you can ask teams to collaborate. As a manager, while you might have a bunch of metrics, most of those measures don't help you manage. (

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Business Consulting Agency

APRIL 9, 2024

Financial Modeling and Investment Strategy Financial expertise is essential for startups to secure funding, manage budgets, and optimize financial performance. Consulting services optimize operational processes, supply chain management, inventory control, and resource allocation.

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 7, 2020

The posts on this blog: 7 Tool Tips for Your Newly Distributed or Remote Team (tool-focused and includes your sense of humor.). Three Tips for Managing Your Newly-Remote Day (your schedule). This Is Not and Cannot Be “Business as Usual ” (Manage your expectations). Five Meeting Tips for Newly-Remote Teams (meetings!).

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 8, 2022

In Agile and Lean Program Management , I suggested two other views of large products. See Create Feedback Loops (Agile Approaches) for Hardware Products.). The series so far (which arose from A Common Tool Trap: the Tool Will Help Your Delivery and Planning Problems ): See and Resolve Team Dependencies, Part 1: Inside the Team.

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