In 1906, the Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto famously observed that 20% of Italy’s population owned 80% of the country’s property. 35 years later, Joseph M. Juran, an American engineer and management consultant, began to apply what became known as the Pareto Principle to quality issues in business. The 80/20 rule, as it is more commonly …
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Scheduling in project management is a delicate balance of planning and execution. Schedules are central to a project’s success, and the most skilled practitioners anticipate changes and plan accordingly to ensure that they complete their projects on time and within budget. Poor planning and failure to account for unforeseen risks cause delays and tax resources, …
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Did you know that you use ranged estimates all the time? It could be calculating how long it will take to make dinner, how much it will cost to order takeout, or how long it will take to drive to a friend’s house. In each of these examples, you’re considering all the variables and making …
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The PMP certification course comprehensively overviews project management principles and practices. While the course focuses on traditional project management methodologies, there is also a significant amount of content dedicated to Agile principles and practices. As more organizations utilize Agile project management, including the Scrum framework, project managers must learn to differentiate and blend Agile and …
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Agile project management is a concept that approaches the project planning process by breaking a larger task down into smaller cycles called “sprints.” This agile approach allows project management professionals to guide teams through projects more productively. Central to agile project management is the idea that an agile team works toward a common goal as …
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Scrum masters and project management professionals (PMP) guide teams to help them work more efficiently and productively. The work these positions do can overlap, but their approaches are distinct enough that professionals in these roles often find themselves choosing one over the other. For some, one approach feels more natural or better suited for the …
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Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and Project Management Professional (PMP) are the most common credentials in project management. Earning one or both certifications can increase earning potential and job opportunities. Before deciding which to pursue, it’s helpful to compare these certifications to understand their merits. On this page: What is a Scrum Master? What is a …
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There are two standard approaches to a career path in any field of project management. You can spend years of trial and error developing experience and landing the job that’s right for you. Or you can consolidate that process into pursuing certification. Which sounds more likely to put you where you want to be? Various …
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Servant leadership has proven highly successful in Agile project management, an iterative approach focusing on the continuous release of information and customer feedback. It has been a standard in Agile project management for many years. The term “Servant Leader” is attributed to a paper written by Robert K. Greenleaf in 1970. In this paper, Greenleaf …
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Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential holders should understand Agile project management — an approach that helps organizations manage risk and adapt to a world of constant change. Underpinning the agile approach is agile release planning, a concept that anyone holding or seeking an agile certification must master if they want to lead a successful agile …
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