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Book Review: Tools for Complex Projects
This book is based on the latest research in the areas of project management, complexity theory and systems thinking. The authors aim to provide a set of tools for understanding and managing the complex projects and programs. The first chapter … Continue reading
Viewpoint: The 4 Ps of a Quality Assessment Framework
An effective Quality Assessment Framework must be holistic.It should address the four dimensions of Quality (the 4 Ps) – the Product, the Process used to develop the product, the People involved in developing the product and the Propellers i.e. enablers … Continue reading
Book Review: Steering Project Success – What More is Possible ?
Author: Madhavan S. Rao Managing IT projects in an environment of rapidly changing customer requirements, uncertain business scenario and umpteen numbers of risks and vulnerabilities is a real challenge. More than 60 % projects are either highly challenged or are … Continue reading
Book Review: Agile Management for Software Engineering – Applying the Theory of Constraints for Business Results
Author: David J. Anderson A software product business like any other business exists for making profits. To make profits in a highly competitive and dynamically changing environment it must ensure a transparent and continuous flow of high quality customer -valued … Continue reading
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Viewpoint : FDD (Feature Driven Development) – A Low-hanging Agile Fruit
The term “Agile” has almost become synonymous with Scrum or XP. However there are several other methodologies under the Agile umbrella. These methods have varying levels of agility. Barry Boehm and Richard Turner in their book- Balancing Agility and Discipline: … Continue reading
Book Review: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team (Original Edition)
Author: Patrick Lencioni Published: 2008 Publisher: Jossey-Bass Paperback: 240 pages Buy from Flipkart This book is a must read for those executives who wants to bring about team leadership culture in their organization and also highly recommended for Agile Coaches, … Continue reading
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Tagged Agile, Estimation, Human Resource Management, Leadership, People, Team Dynamics
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Book Review: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team (Manga Edition)
Author: Patrick Lencioni Illustrator: Kensuke Okabayashi Published: 2008 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (Asia) Pte Ltd. Paperback: 174 pages Buy from Flipkart An organization may have a more talented executive team, more cash, better core technology, more powerful board of … Continue reading
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Tagged Agile, Coaching, Human Resource Management, Leadership, People, Team Dynamics
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News Update: Partnering with Bathudun
I will be offering following services in partnership with BathuDun : Bringing in Agility in the Bidding Process; Establishing Metric Systems for Bids & Proposals; Preparing CXO level Bids & Proposals dashboard. BathuDun is a Management Consulting company focused on … Continue reading
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Guideline : How to Audit an Agile Project ?
Organizations certified as ISO 9001 compliant need to conduct Internal Audits of their processes at planned intervals. The objective is to determine whether the processes followed in their projects are effective and are in compliance to the requirements defined in … Continue reading
Book Review: The PMP Exam – How to Pass on Your First Try
Author: Andy Crowe Published: 2009 Publisher: Shroff Publishers and Distributors Paperback: 556 pages PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is perhaps one of the most sought after certification in the industry today. There are umpteen number of training programs and books … Continue reading