MBO stands for Management by Objectives, which is a management approach that involves setting specific, measurable goals for individual employees and departments, and then regularly evaluating progress towards those goals. The key idea behind MBO is to align the goals of the organization with the goals of individual employees so that everyone is working towards […]
Team development stages: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning, known as Tuckman Ladder. Begins with polite caution, moves to conflict resolution leads to cooperation and effective collaboration and ends with disbanding and reflection. The Tuckman ladder is a paradigm that describes the five stages of group development: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. Forming cautious politeness […]
In the world of project and quality management, three terms often come up when dealing with issues and improvements: Corrective Action, Preventive Action, and Defect Repairs. While they might sound similar, each plays a unique role in keeping your project on track and your product or service up to standard. Let’s break it down in […]
The histogram, the 80/20 rule, and the Pareto chart are all concepts commonly used in project management and quality control. A histogram is a graph that shows the distribution of a set of continuous data. It is used to visually represent the frequency of data values within a specific range. This information can be used […]
A Community of Practice (CoP) is a group of persons who share a shared interest or profession and who share information, experiences, and best practices. CoPs are often organised around a particular topic or domain, and their members share an interest in advancing their skills and knowledge in this area. CoPs are utilised to foster […]
Lessons learned register includes more explicit knowledge because it’s easily codified, but often lacks the deeper understanding that tacit knowledge provides Lessons learned and knowledge gained throughout the project are transferred to the lessons learned repository for use by future projects. With every assignment comes new knowledge. The term “lessons learned” refers to whatever one […]
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 […]