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In the Name Game, Agility Is the Goal

by Andy Jordan May 19, 2022

Most organizations “get” what it means to do agile projects, but far fewer embrace agile concepts and build agility. There needs to be more focus on the merits of an agile approach, regardless of its label.

Backlog Refinement: 5 Things to Avoid

by Bart Gerardi May 19, 2022

Backlog refinement sessions offer many benefits, but there are also well-intentioned activities—or antipatterns— that can be detrimental to the team. Here are five backlog refinement antipatterns to avoid, from focusing on estimates to removing requirements too quickly.

Topic Teasers Vol. 148: Understanding Metric Weights and Metric Wings

by Barbee Davis, MA, PHR, PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA May 11, 2022

Question: I thought that getting a promotion would be great! However, it’s a totally different part of the organization, and what worked for me in terms of evaluating my old team is creating some problems—both with the people and with the results I send to management. I thought project management was supposed to be a methodology that worked regardless of the industry or part of the company in which it was used. What’s going on?

Use Cycle Time and Value Stream Maps to Visualize Delays and Predict Better

by Johanna Rothman May 4, 2022

Are you measuring “personal” velocity? Stop! A team was having estimation problems on its project—and the PM discovered a problem with how story points were being used. Enter value stream maps to help expose delays so the team can decide what to do.

Don’t Replace the Triple Constraint!

by Andy Jordan May 4, 2022

Organizations are recognizing that they need to go beyond the traditional metrics of scope, schedule and budget to determine project success—but those metrics still matter as indicators of how effective and efficient a company’s planning approach is.

Managing Remote Service Transitions in Our New Normal

by Bangalore Chandrashekar May 2, 2022

The global disruption inflicted by the pandemic has accelerated organizational transformation. While there is lot of buzz around digital transformation, we should not overlook the importance of service transitions—and how they have changed through our new ways of working.

Craft a Better Problem Statement

by Jamie Flinchbaugh March 17, 2022

Well-framed problem statements can greatly improve a team’s problem solving, but they also can help project leaders define goals and objectives, design metrics and develop strategies. Here’s practical guidance on creating more effective problem statements, from the author of People Solve Problems.

Develop Value-based Agile Metrics

by Andy Jordan March 17, 2022

There is increased focus on measuring project performance in terms of business outcomes. What does that mean for agile projects? How should value be measured in an agile environment?

Using Capacity-based Sprint Planning

by Bart Gerardi March 17, 2022

It is generally more accurate to use capacity rather than velocity to carry out sprint planning. Here’s why, along with five steps to make the most of this approach—including determining the team’s capacity, selecting and estimating, and adding work safely.

Is Your HR Department Making this Common Training Mistake?

by Andy Jordan February 3, 2022

New project managers in agile environments face a unique challenge—one that isn’t always easily understood. If organizations assume that all project management is the same, then they will produce PMs who simply can’t deliver success—and who will rapidly become demoralized.

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