Thursday, 01 August 2024
Agile vs. waterfall methodologies: What’s the difference?
PM-Partners Agile Learning Consultant and Facilitator Quinn Dodsworth explores what sets agile and waterfall methodologies apart and explains why you always need a fit-for-purpose approach to project management in order to get the best results.
Monday, 25 March 2024
What is Scrum? An overview of Scrum and The Agile Journey
In the third instalment of The Agile Journey, we explain agile frameworks and unravel the nuts and blots of the most popular method for ‘doing agile’, Scrum.
Thursday, 27 July 2023
What is the best agile certification in Australia?
As awareness grows of the advantages of implementing agile project management into organisations, the training market is becoming increasingly saturated with agile certifications. Here Jourdan Clark, Professional Development Manager at PM-Partners, explores how certification can benefit you and your team and what to consider when choosing a course. In today’s highly competitive job market, any
Thursday, 13 October 2022
5 tips to support your transition to Scrum
There is no magic bullet or one-size-fits-all approach to a Scrum transition – every organisation is unique so activities in preparation for becoming ‘Scrum ready’ will vary. But the following tips from Quinn Dodsworth, PM-Partners Agile Learning Consultant and Facilitator, will help to lay the right groundwork.
Wednesday, 07 July 2021
The Agile Journey: Estimating in agile
Contrary to what some practitioners may think, estimating in agile is no less critical than estimating in more traditional project environments, but it is different. In this next instalment of The Agile Journey, we consider four factors to bear in mind to help boost your chances of delivering your agile projects on time.
Monday, 28 June 2021
The Agile Journey: What you need to know about the Scrum team
In the fourth instalment of The Agile Journey, we delve into the make-up of a Scrum team, specifically the roles, responsibilities and attributes of the two most pivotal players: the product owner and Scrum master.
Friday, 18 June 2021
The Agile Journey: Embracing an agile mindset
Regardless of sector, organisations are facing a fast-paced and ever-changing business environment that calls for flexible, adaptable and more ‘agile’ ways of working. Before you can ‘do agile’ effectively, however, you first need to ‘be agile’. This involves adopting a new way of thinking or ‘agile mindset’ that is based on prescribed values and principles.
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Friday, 11 June 2021
The Agile Journey: Understanding agile values and principles
Google the word ‘agile’ and you’ll end up with more than 141 million results. Agile is a very broad umbrella term, which can be viewed in many ways. It’s no wonder then that there is confusion around what agile actually is and how to implement it effectively. The Agile Journey series aims to set things
Thursday, 03 June 2021
Career insights: Is a career in agile project management right for you?
Immersing yourself in the world of agile can lead to diverse career opportunities with plenty of room for growth. We explore what agile project management entails, how to get accredited and why agile experts are in demand.
Tuesday, 04 May 2021
Lean Portfolio Management: the key to getting back on track in 2022
Looking to get back on track after the events of 2021? Find out how to align strategy with execution using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) through Lean Portfolio Management. Apply lean and systems thinking to strategy and investment funding to enable business agility. Within today’s environment, organisations are struggling to make decisions about what they
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