Is inaction becoming a problem on your project? Consider implementing an action log in your meetings
Meetings are a fact of life in all organisations, yet studies indicate that people find the majority of their meetings to be unproductive and inefficient. A North Carolina University survey of 182 senior managers in a range of industries reported 71% of meetings to be unproductive. Source: Harvard Business review, 2017, Stop the Meeting Madness. […]
Looking to kick-off your project with a bang? Consider developing a visual timeline.
Looking to kick-off your project with a bang? Consider developing a visual timeline. The first stage of the project management process is initiation and planning. It is vitally important because, when done well, it helps to minimise stress, inspire confidence, drive communication, unite teams, create accountability, prevent team overload, and mitigate risk. The project timeline […]
Agile project delivery part 3 – project initiation
sion, help teams prioritise and plan their work efficiently, and ensure that the team is constantly delivering value to the customer. At a major federal agency in Australia, I led the project initiation effort on a complex IT project delivered under the SAFE Agile methodology. As a consultant, I worked with 10 product owners and […]
Sprint Retrospectives serve as invaluable checkpoints in Agile IT delivery
Sprint Retrospectives serve as invaluable checkpoints where Agile teams can gather feedback, analyse their performance, and adapt their processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness. A Sprint Retrospective is a scheduled meeting conducted at the end of each sprint cycle where the team reflects on their performance, identifies successes and challenges encountered during the sprint, and […]
Sprint Demonstrations serve as crucial checkpoints in Agile IT project delivery
Sprint Demonstrations serve as crucial checkpoints in Agile IT project delivery because they enable teams to showcase their work to stakeholders, gather feedback, and ensure alignment with project objectives. A sprint demonstration refers to a presentation or showcase conducted by the development team at the end of each sprint cycle. During the demonstration, the team […]
Agile project delivery part 4 – How to prioritise your backlog
The business and IT world is abuzz with the widespread adoption of Agile methodology for the delivery of IT projects. Did you know that according to a study conducted by the Project Management Institute (PMI), ineffective prioritisation of backlog items is one of the top five causes of project failure in agile projects. Source: Project […]
Agile IT Delivery part 5 – Product Increment Planning
Product Increment Planning, also known as release planning, is a crucial activity in the delivery of IT projects under an agile methodology. In agile, projects are broken down into smaller increments called Product Increments which are typically 3 months long in Australian Federal Government. Each Product Increment delivers a potentially shippable product increment, adding value […]
Sprinting to Success: Agile Excellence with Dynamic Sprint Delivery
Sprint Delivery is a crucial aspect in the execution of Agile project management as it enables incremental releases of working software, fostering continuous feedback, adaptability, and the timely delivery of functionality to end-users. Sprint Delivery refers to the release of a shippable product increment at the end of each sprint, which is a time-boxed development […]
A change network empowers a dynamic group to share responsibilities and propel change on projects with unified force
Establishing and administering a change network is an effective tool in the delivery of change on large projects. A change network is a strategically assembled group of individuals within an organisation who play a pivotal role in driving and facilitating change. These individuals are often selected for their influence, expertise, and ability to advocate for […]
Check out this article if you are searching for an effective tool to assess, plan and deliver your IT training program
Did you know that organisations with a high focus on project management training have significantly higher project success rates. 75% of organisations reported improved project outcomes after implementing project management training. Source: Project Management Institute In my experience, a key tool to effectively plan a training program is the Training Needs Analysis. The Training Needs […]