Management isn’t about tracking time or assigning tasks—it’s about multiplying impact. How to avoid the ego trap, escape the drama triangle, and lead effectively. Lessons from The Making of a Manager[Read More]
It wasn’t in the AC!, A classic excuse—but was it unclear, or just convenient? Good AC define the what, not the how. But clarity is subjective. Teams must refine, challenge, and think beyond checkboxes. AC are a guideline, not a safety net. How do you handle AC conflicts?
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Deadlines are real, and timeboxing isn’t just a technique—it’s a necessity. Learn how to use timeboxing to stay in control, avoid last-minute panic, and deliver high-quality work on time.
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Improve project clarity with a RACI chart! Learn how to assign roles effectively, prevent miscommunication, and balance workloads. Get a free RACI template to streamline your projects today!
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When a high-level estimate isn’t enough, should we jump in or analyze it first? Spikes allow controlled effort to refine estimates—without analysis paralysis. The key? Balance discovery with execution. How do you handle estimation trade-offs? #Agile #ProjectManagement #Estimation
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Project Managers shouldn’t be single points of failure. If your team can’t function without you, you’re a bottleneck, not a leader. Enable, don’t centralize. Build direct collaboration & shared ownership. Can your team run smoothly without you?
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Have you ever felt like you’re constantly being watched at work? Does your manager oversee every little detail, leaving no room for your creativity? If so, you might be experiencing micromanagement. This management style, often rooted in a desire for control and perfection, can have severe long-term effects on both managers and their teams. How does micromanagement impact productivity and morale? More importantly, what steps can we take to mitigate its negative effects?
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The Pareto Principle, or 80/20 rule, is often misapplied and misunderstood. While it can be a powerful tool for prioritizing efforts, its over-simplification can lead to neglect of critical tasks. This blog post explores the origins of the Pareto Principle, its common misapplications, and the importance of maintaining a balanced approach. It addresses critiques about the principle encouraging laziness, the potential neglect of important details, and the risk of burnout. The post also discusses integrating the principle with agile methodologies and highlights the need for common sense and thorough study before applying it indiscriminately.
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This article explores the common challenge of worker performance from a management perspective. It emphasizes the importance of measuring value over productivity, the significance of creating a supportive and conducive work environment, and the impact of interpersonal relationships on an individual’s performance.
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In today’s fast-paced technology environment, software development teams face numerous challenges that can hinder their ability to deliver high-quality products on time. These challenges often stem from a lack of effective communication and collaboration between development teams and their management counterparts. In this session, we will explore the most common challenges that development teams face from a management and delivery perspective, as well as practical strategies for overcoming them.
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