Mudassir Iqbal

Organizational Governance and Project Governance

Good governance is a synonym for ‘good business’, structuring the organization to deliver high levels of achievement on an ethical and sustainable basis Governance refers to the guidelines, operations, and processes that assist activities in a project, program and portfolio management. In Organizational Project Management, governance ensures management and decision-making considering the strategic execution framework. […]

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Predictive, Adaptive and Hybrid Approaches

Predictive, Adaptive, and Hybrid approaches are the three primary software development strategies. Each strategy has its own benefits and drawbacks, and the approach chosen will rely on the project’s particular requirements. Waterfall, Iterative, Incremental and Agile When to use waterfall, when agile? The choice between using a Waterfall or Agile approach to software development will […]

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Team Norms, Team Charters, and Ground Rules

Team Norms, Team Charters, and Ground Rules are interconnected and play a crucial role in establishing the foundation for a successful team. Team norms are informal agreements that define how team members are expected to behave and interact with one another. They contribute to the development of a positive and productive team culture. Team Charter: […]

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Stakeholders Engagement Assessment Matrix

The Stakeholder Engagement Assessment Matrix is a tool used to assess and prioritize stakeholders in a project or organization. It helps to identify which stakeholders are most important and relevant to a project or organization and determine the level and type of engagement that is required for each stakeholder. Stakeholder Engagement Myths Key to Effective […]

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Stakeholders

Academic research and analyses of high-profile project disasters highlight the importance of a structured approach to the identification, prioritization, and engagement of all stakeholders To increase the chances of success, the process of stakeholder identification and engagement should commence as soon as possible after the project charter has been approved, the project manager has been […]

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Impediments, Obstacles, and Blockers

There are a variety of reasons why projects can become stalled. The members of a project team may meet numerous barriers that impede or slow down their efforts. The types of obstacles vary widely depending on the industry, stakeholders, project and business environment, and the nature of the project itself. PMI : Address and Remove […]

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T Shaped and I Shaped Skills

T-shaped and I-shaped skills are terminology used to define the expertise and talents of team members. T-shaped skills T-shaped skills relate to persons that possess a broad variety of knowledge and abilities across numerous domains, as well as in-depth expertise in a single domain. This shape shows the range and depth of knowledge across a […]

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Definition of Done (DoD) and Definition of Ready (DoR)

Without a solid understanding of both Definition of Done (DoD) and the Definition of Ready (DoR), no Project Manager/Scrum manager can supervise the delivery of the product/project utilising Agile Project Management. Definition of Ready (DoR) is an Agile project management phrase that specifies the requirements a user story or task must achieve in order to […]

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Agile Adaptive Planning

Agile adaptive planning is a flexible project management technique that promotes adaptability to changing requirements and client expectations. Consisting of continuous iteration, regular reevaluation, and as-needed plan modifications, it is a crucial part of Agile methodology. Agile planning requires less effort upfront and more work throughout the project. So here we are building the product […]

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