Agile project delivery part 2 – the role of Scrum Master
The business and IT world is abuzz with the widespread adoption of Agile methodology for the delivery of IT projects. Did you know… 63% of respondents agreed that the Scrum Master role is critical to the success of their organisation’s agile transformation. Additionally, the same survey found that organisations with a dedicated Scrum Master reported […]
Agile project delivery part 1 – the role of Product Owner
The business and IT world is abuzz with the widespread adoption of Agile methodology for the delivery of projects. Did you know that according to many surveys and studies… Having a Product Owner was cited as the most critical factor in the success of Agile projects – 63% of respondents ranked it as “Very Important”, and […]
Projects are 57% more likely to succeed when stakeholders are actively engaged under a tailored approach.
Did you know projects are 57% more likely to succeed when stakeholders are actively engaged? Source: Project Management Institute Stakeholder engagement refers to the active involvement and collaboration of individuals or groups that have a vested interest in or influence on the project’s outcome. Stakeholders typically include staff, project sponsors, management, and any other external […]
Crushing it on your project? Get ahead of the game by implementing a status report
Project status reports are fundamentally important because they describe a project’s progress, which helps keep stakeholders informed of progress, costs, risks, time and work. Project status reports are commonly submitted to senior stakeholders during the implementation stage of projects, either weekly, fortnightly or monthly. The project status report is quick to develop and has something […]
Sprinting to Success: Mastering Agile Excellence with Dynamic Sprint Planning
Sprint Planning is a crucial phase in Agile project management as it lays the foundation for a successful and well-executed iteration, known as a sprint. In Agile methodology, Sprint Planning is a key ceremony that occurs at the beginning of each iteration or sprint. It is a collaborative event involving the entire Scrum team, including […]
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 […]