Do you feel the presence of the project sponsor in your project? Are you in regular contact with them and are they actively leading the way? The role of a project sponsor is crucial for the success of your project, yet it is often underappreciated. A strong sponsor provides strategic direction, secures necessary resources, and […]
Earned Value Management has long been a cornerstone of effective project control, providing a structured approach to tracking progress and program performance over the decades. But where did this powerful system originate, and how did it become a standard for managing large projects and multi-billion-dollar programs across industries? The story of the 32 Earned Value […]
In this article, you discover the transformative power of an agile mindset. Learn what an agile mindset means and how to develop it through embracing change, continuous learning, and collaboration. Explore its benefits, like increased adaptability and enhanced innovation. See how an agile mindset manifests in project management through practices like iterative development and adaptive […]
SharePoint is one of the most vital tools for collaboration in project management. However, if you are new to SharePoint and starting a new project, it’s essential to pay attention to several key points when setting up and using your site to ensure it operates as efficiently as possible. A SharePoint site will only be […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, agile methodologies like Scrum have become indispensable tools for teams aiming for efficiency and adaptability. While Scrum’s principles excel in smaller projects, the challenge arises when scaling it up for larger programs and companies. This article explores the critical need for scaling Scrum, the complexities involved, and the […]
Agile project management and especially Scrum has been successfully established in many companies since the Agile Manifesto in 2001, especially for software development projects. For most projects, however, agile project management is not the best method. Traditional project management, however, can still learn a lot from agile methods and thus make projects even more successful. […]
Agile Project Management and especially Scrum have become established in many companies, especially for software development projects. In recent years, more and more companies have started an agile transformation, especially in the financial sector, with the goal of developing solutions faster, using resources more efficiently and establishing a new work culture. All projects should be […]
Risk management is about looking for uncertainties that could jeopardize company goals, project goals or your personal goals. However, you are often surprised by events that you did not expect at all, but were not unlikely to occur. When such events occur, however, they often hit like a bombshell. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) produced […]
VUCA is a term that describes the unpredictable and rapidly changing nature of the modern business environment. VUCA is an acronym that stands for volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity of general business conditions, market situations and world events. In this article, I will show you exactly what the components of VUCA mean and we will […]
The importance of risk management in projects can not be emphasized enough. This seems obvious, but unfortunately most project managers or agile teams have not yet recognized this. In recent years, the ROAM Risk Model has become established in agile projects at team level, but also at higher levels in scaled frameworks, e.g. in SAFe. […]