by Elizabeth Harrin | Jul 20, 2023 | Agile, Glossary, Stakeholders, teams, This article contains affiliate links., Training
Agile methods need Agile teams — teams that think differently and work in ways that support responsive delivery. An agile mindset, and a set of shared values, principles, and often Agile tools, help Agile teams succeed. So why are agile teams different to other types...
by Elizabeth Harrin | Jul 20, 2023 | Glossary, Skills, Templates
In this article we’ll look at the types of artifacts in project management, typical documents for each type. There’s also a checklist of project artifacts by phase at the end, which you can use as an aide-memoire for creating your own documentation. What is an...
by Elizabeth Harrin | Sep 27, 2022 | Glossary, Skills, This article contains affiliate links.
The definition of a program What is a program in project management terms? Here’s a definition. A program is a set of related projects and activities, managed in a coordinated fashion and under a structure that allows for the delivery of outcomes and benefits. In...
by Elizabeth Harrin | Sep 26, 2022 | Career, Glossary
First we should start with a definition of program management. What is a program? A program is a collection of related individual projects, all with similar aims, objectives and resources that together deliver a common outcome and/or significant change; for example,...
by Elizabeth Harrin | Aug 6, 2022 | Glossary, How To, meetings, This article contains affiliate links.
Who on your project will have the authority to make decisions at the most senior level? Who will get you access to the resources you require? Who will unblock problems and sign off the extra money the project needs? These are all functions of a project board (or...
by Charlie Davidson | Jun 25, 2022 | Career, Glossary, Skills, This article contains affiliate links.
Have you ever heard of a T-shaped developer? It’s a common phrase used in software development where the developer has broad experience in their role but is also profoundly skilled in one specific area. The horizontal bar of the “T” represents their broader skill set....