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Yes, I asked if YOU are agile…because I think agile project management starts with the individual…and then the team…and then the organization…  Let me explain my thinking…

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Project cutbacks are a common theme. In many cases, teams are simply reduced in size. In addition, project scopes are decreased while agile methods are a key way organizations develop software more efficiently. The term agility goes far beyond that.

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The word ‘agile’ has become popular in software development and project management circles, as the agile method produces quality product speedily in a very flexible and organic way. Agility, however, describes much more than a method for software development and speaks right to the core of project team formation and development. The individuals, project team, and team building process itself all need to be agile in today’s demanding environment.

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The Student Syndrome is something that we all have experienced one way or another. It is evident that most of us tend to do at least to some degree of cramming for exams, completing papers, completing projects, doing problem sets and more. The student syndrome is based on our human tendency. For example, the student syndrome is demonstrated where, if we have 25 days to do an assignment, we put off most of the work until the final days or hours before it is due!

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The Agile Method is touted for its free flow of ideas and lack of impedence by an overstructured environment. We have provided other posts about project blogs, and this is an ongoing discussion. It also is an ongoing developement out there in the project management world, as blogging is used as part of project management communication.

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Making mistakes is not only human; it is an immutable law of nature. No matter what anybody does or says, mistakes will happen along the way – by you, me, and others. It is how we accept this fact and handle them that provides us the opportunity to show our character and skill as leaders.

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Agile Development, or Scrum, is a very popular topic these days, but many contend that it is really nothing new. Here are some examples from several industries where I think you can find elements of scrum.

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Agile Development, or Scrum, is a very popular topic these days. Dr. J. Davidson Frame, a long time PMI Fellow, spoke about it to the New Jersey Chapter of the PMI on 18 September 2007. Organizations do not need to choose one or the other. It is all about goals, and getting from where you are now to the next level.

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Scrum or Agile is a hot methodology now, but I think there are a number of things to consider before “replacing” current methodologies with scrum/agile. Here are 6 key points to consider to build a good marriage between management and technology.

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There would seem to be a mismatch between these two approaches – but then again, maybe not. It depends, I think, on how it is handled from a management perspective, and it could be a great experiment! It seems that the answer could lie in the Work Breakdown Structure.

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