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Iteration vs. Flow-Based Agile Choosing an Approach

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 […]

Project Management

Scrum Master vs PMP: Which Has a Higher Salary Potential?

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

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

Project Management

Certified Scrum Master vs. PMP: Which Certification Should You Pursue?

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

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

Project Management

PMP vs PRINCE2 vs Agile: Strengths and Weaknesses

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

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

Agile

7 Traits of Servant Leadership in Agile Project Management

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

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

Agile

Introduction to Agile Release Planning

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

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

PMP vs Agile vs Scrum The 3 Certification Paths

Project Management

PMP vs Agile vs Scrum: Comparing the 3 Certification Paths

Erin Aldridge, PMP, PMI-ACP, & CSPO

The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification is one of many project management certification options. Research your options to select the one that best meets your professional goals. Each project management certification has professional requirements, an application process, a fee-based proctored exam, and ongoing continuing education credit maintenance. On this page: PMP vs Agile vs Scrum

Scheduling

What is a Project Schedule Network Diagram?

Megan Bell

Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification requires knowledge of the project schedule network diagram in terms of types, benefits, and how to create one. PMP credential holders should also know how to use the project schedule network diagram to identify the critical path and float for the project to enhance all schedule management. On this page:

Scheduling

Scheduling Methodology: Build & Control Your Project Schedule

Megan Bell

Every project manager has faced the same question: “When will this be done?” And each time, the answer always lies in choosing the right scheduling methodology—a systematic approach for creating, implementing, and tracking project timelines. Just like estimating time for any work or activity, project planning follows structured methods to ensure accurate scheduling. With so

Project Management, Scheduling

Schedule Baseline: How to Create, Use, and Optimize

Megan Bell

The schedule baseline serves an essential purpose in every project: A tool to measure the project’s progress against the stakeholder-approved project schedule. Additionally, as an output from the schedule development process, the project schedule baseline is used in conjunction with the scope and cost baseline to form the performance measurement baseline. On this page: What