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What does Value Stream Management have to do with Agile?
Very interesting discussion in the article below. What does #ValueStreamManagement have to do with #Agile? Value Stream Management can help you achieve your DevOps and Agile Goals! Read more about how they complement each other. Lance Knight, ConnectALL’s SVP and general manager elaborates that for effective Agile project management you need “good human value stream management and value stream optimization.” Contact us to learn more about Value Stream Management #projectmana
Stephanie Jaeger
Jul 17, 20201 min read


Value Stream Management vs. Value Stream Mapping
All these different terms can become confusing. Some think they can be used interchangeable. However the blog below will help you understand the difference. They are actually complimentary and proper #valuestreammapping can kick off effective #valuestreammanagement. Value stream management goes beyond DevOps and Agile and is a holistic concept that helps accelerate value delivery. It always follows the following simple steps: Value Stream Mapping is a manufacturing process
Stephanie Jaeger
Jul 16, 20201 min read


Why is Value Stream Management important?
"Value streams are everything in the software delivery lifecycle (SDLC) from idea to production needed to deliver software products or services to customers." - This quote is straight from the article below. When using #valuestreammanagement you gain end-to-end visibility of and control of your different value streams. This enables you to see the greater picture and more effectively improve your processes. The outcome will be Break down silos Get real time data on metrics Ena
Stephanie Jaeger
Jul 15, 20201 min read


Advantages of PMD Pro® Certification
Oliver Filler discusses #projectmanagement and the advantages of PMD Pro® for the NGO world. An interesting read that gives you further insight. #projectmanagers #leadership #PMDPro #developmentprojects https://www.pm4ngos.org/2019/01/11/oliver-filler-from-plan-international-discusses-project-management-and-the-benefits-of-pmd-pro/
Stephanie Jaeger
Jul 6, 20201 min read


What is the PMD Pro® Certification?
Among all the different #projectmanagement certifications you can do there is a new kid on the block that is gaining popularity: #PMDPro. PMD Pro® is a certification specifically developed by the NGO sector for the NGO sector. In other words if you are in #developmentprojects, then this is for you. Projects in NGOs are different by nature to the normal commercial projects. Stakeholders are often donors and not paying clients, which brings a whole new set of deliverable requir
Stephanie Jaeger
Jul 3, 20201 min read


Benefits of Scrum Master® Certification
As with any certification it is only prudent to look at the benefits of the #scrummaster certification. Scrum Master® Certification was probably the first well known #agile certification in our region. Hence many still associate it with any #agileapproach. At the same time many of the modern #hybridapproaches build up on the knowledge and principles of Scrum Master®. The benefits go much further: Learn to effectively use Scrum - not based on hearsay. but actual knowledge Impr
Stephanie Jaeger
Jul 2, 20201 min read


Benefits of PRINCE 2 Agile® Certification
So what are the benefits of getting PRINCE 2 Agile® Certification? The first of course is attaining a world wide recognized #Agilecertification. It is like a marriage between the benefits of PRINCE 2® and #agileprojectmanagement. Agile governs the project's delivery, while #PRINCE2 governs the #projectmanagement, which gives a much greater flexibility and makes it possible to adapt to any new situations the project may bring about. Read more about it in the blog below. #proje
Stephanie Jaeger
Jun 30, 20201 min read


The Benefits of CAPM® Certification
So why do the CAPM® Certification and not just wait until I have enough experience to do PMP® certification? It is very simple with the #CAPM certification you prove that you have already embraced the PMI® Standards of #projectmanagement. However there are other tangible benefits, well summarized by Sajid Ajmal in the article below: Credibility You gain confidence to lead You get acquainted with world standard PM practices You get better Job prospects & opportunities You can
Stephanie Jaeger
Jun 26, 20201 min read


Project Management Certifications
When trying to decide which #projectmanagementcertification to get it can become very confusing. There are so many #certifications out there. Which one is right for yourself or your team? So of these certifications are internationally recognized, some are more common in the English speaking world or in specific fields. Some train you in one project management methodology only, others help you develop your own methodology. Here is a list of the most popular certifications: PMP
Stephanie Jaeger
Jun 22, 20201 min read


Augmented Reality beyond training - Performance Metrics
#augmentedreality is being used not only for formal training sessions, but also for every day learning, on the job work instruction, remote assistance, retaining knowledge and even providing metrics for performance assessment. The 2 articles below give you insight into the use of #AR in corporates to date. #leadership #thoughtleadership #projectmanagement https://www.ehstoday.com/safety-technology/article/21123441/augmented-reality-is-ready-for-its-close-up-on-the-training-fl
Stephanie Jaeger
Jun 19, 20201 min read


Sectors that already use Augmented Reality in training
Did you know that these sectors already use #augmentedreality in training? Medical Space Manufacturing Military Of course this is currently mainly happening in some parts of the First World at this point. But that means it will come to our part of the world soon. The benefits of the use of #AR are very clear: Allows for hands-on practice, without risking lives for example in medical and military procedures, but also space programs Provides more training opportunities, for exa
Stephanie Jaeger
Jun 18, 20201 min read


Leveraging Augmented Reality in your Learning & Development Processes
Once you fully understand the abilities of #augmentedreality you will easily start to see how #AR can be utilized within your company for...
Stephanie Jaeger
Jun 17, 20201 min read


The future of Augmented Reality
A noteable researcher has defined #augmentedreality as “an environment that includes both virtual reality and real-world elements”...
Stephanie Jaeger
Jun 16, 20201 min read


Best Practices in Agile Governance
#agilegovernance refers to how an organization guides, monitors & oversees Agile projects. The governance framework gives direction, but...
Stephanie Jaeger
Jun 12, 20202 min read


Incorporating Governance into an Agile Project with Stage Gates
When your projects have to fit into the greater organizational picture, #governance becomes your aligning tool. With the introduction of...
Stephanie Jaeger
Jun 11, 20201 min read


What is Agile Governance?
Steven Thomas in his blog "What is Agile Governance" explains more about what #agilegovernance is. He explores value delivery within the...
Stephanie Jaeger
Jun 9, 20201 min read


Understanding Agile Governance
Governance in this case applies to organizational governance, not only project governance. Agile refers to the mindset and the...
Stephanie Jaeger
Jun 8, 20201 min read


Scale Agile Framework vs Disciplined Agile Delivery
When one talks about #agileapproach, #agiletools or #agileprojectmanagement you automatically come across SAFe®...
Stephanie Jaeger
Jun 2, 20201 min read


Disciplined Agile Delivery compared to SAFe
#disciplinedagiledelivery has a simple framework, that helps you decide which #agileapproach to use: It works with the simple phased 3...
Stephanie Jaeger
May 29, 20201 min read


Disciplined Agile
#disciplinedagile is a new buzzword, but do you really understand what it is? Especially compared to the other #agileapproach that is...
Stephanie Jaeger
May 26, 20201 min read
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