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Implementing an agile strategy is no easy task and it can be a challenge to implement the strategies. However, if you’re successful in doing so your company will reap bountiful rewards including increased efficiency, improved collaboration between departments/teams as well as shorter time-to-market for new products or features!

Agile

Integrating Agile in a Waterfall Practice (Part 3): Integrating Your Strategy

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

In the last article in the series, we explored the Agile methodology, as well as how it can force an organization to shift their mindset. Now that we understand the concepts, terms and roles in the Agile framework – we can explore how to take them into consideration when developing a strategy for integrating Agile

Agile

Integrating Agile in a Waterfall Practice (Part 2): What Do We Mean by “Agile?”

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

In the Part 1 of our series, “Integrating Agile in a Waterfall Practice,” we defined the various project delivery methods, described the Agile methodology as it compares with those delivery methods, and briefly talked about the value the various methods can provide. There is no doubt Agile, when implemented effectively can provide tremendous value to

Agile, PMI-ACP

PMI-ACP® vs CSM® Certification: Which One is Right for Me?

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Earning a project management certification is a smart way to set yourself apart from your peers and increase your earning potential, but which one is better? PMI-ACP vs CSM certifications – both have their pros and cons. Today, the Agile Methodology is being used worldwide to streamline projects in countless industries. In fact, according to

Agile, Project Management

Integrating Agile in a Waterfall Practice (Part 1): Starter Guide to Integrate Agile

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

As project and program managers or PMO leaders, we are always looking for ways to add value to our organizations. For us, that means adopting delivery methods and processes designed for the most efficient and effective means of delivery while ensuring customer satisfaction with the deliverables. By now you have heard the stories of organizations

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PMP Certification

CAPM vs PMP Certification: Your Comprehensive Guide

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Earning a project management certification boosts your skills, value, and salary. Among the popular choices are the PMP certification and the CAPM certification. Each certification offers unique benefits, catering to different experience levels and career aspirations. This guide compares CAPM and PMP certifications. It highlights differences in exam difficulty, requirements, and salary impacts. Understanding these

PMP Exam Prep, Project Management

6 Common Project Management Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification holders face challenges each day. However, the mark of a successful PMP® certification holder is that you are able to overcome these challenges and still deliver successful projects. Find out more about some of the common challenges PMP credential holders face, and learn some strategies to help you overcome them.

Project Management, Training and Development

4 Components of Effective Project Team Communications

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

Why is Communicating Effectively Important? You spend countless hours creating a Communications Plan for your stakeholders. You identify and prioritize them and create an extensive strategy regarding what, when, and how often you’ll communicate with them. But what about your project team members? Do you know what Josh is working on, where Chrissy sees risk,

PMP Exam Prep

PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Changes Updated March 2020

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

PMP Exam Change Background

Agile, Corporate Training

Fundamentals of Agile Coaching

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

I have been a project manager and instructor for many years and in this capacity, I have often had to coach and/or mentor team members, especially junior project managers. I had never actually been trained in either coaching or mentoring, so I provided the kind of insight I would have liked to have gotten when