Hardening Sprint (Sprint H): Definition, Purpose & Modern Perspective A Hardening Sprint—commonly referred to as Sprint H—is a specialized iteration in the software development lifecycle dedicated to stabilizing the product just before its release to production. The main focus during this sprint is on: Typically executed in the final phases of development, a Hardening Sprint […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A strong diversity, equity and inclusion strategy can help your organization attract top talent and drive innovative results. Research shows that even just the presence of physical diversity results in better performance. “Companies with more inclusive business cultures and policies see a 59% increase in innovation and 37% better assessment of consumer interest and demand.” International Labour Organization“ Diversity, equity, […]