Project Management

I decided to write this article in order to add some structure and visual representation of learnings, resources, ideas, and experiences I have picked up on my Data Science journey so far. I believe it might be interesting to my fellow colleagues who are exploring different approaches of managing data…

It could be more (or less) than you think. I’ve thought about this a lot…how many project meetings do you actually need for your team to stay in touch and stay productive? The answer is not an easy one to say, as it really depends on the team you have and the environment you’re working in. You can read this on Medium, LinkedIn, or my website.

Finding agreement and building trust — Conflict in the workplace is so common it’s become a job interview cliché: “Tell me about a time when you had a conflict with [someone on your team | someone on a different team | someone from a different planet].” As a technical program manager, it’s often my job to…

Let’s do this! An introductory video for all the Project Managers out there who have questions about how to help turn their projects around. Welcome to Project 180 (@kevinproject180 ) An introductory video for all the Project Managers out there who have questions about how to help turn their projects…youtube.com You can read this on Medium, LinkedIn, or my website.

In the world of Agile software development, scope creep poses a significant challenge to projects. In this article, we explore the impact of scope creep on Agile projects and provide practical tips to manage and mitigate it. Missed Deadlines: Scope creep leads to project delays and missed milestones, affecting timelines…

Hey there, team leads and managers! We all know that in the wild world of software development, things don’t always go as planned. Sometimes, despite your team’s hard work and dedication, you have to drop a feature they’ve been sweating over for months. It’s a bummer, no doubt. But fear…

From staff onboarding to proposals and process documentation, the RACI matrix isn’t just for project managers. — When it comes to project management and team collaboration, the RACI matrix (or chart) has long been a staple. Most commonly known for clarifying roles and responsibilities within a project, the RACI matrix has proven to be an effective means of clarifying who is Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed for…

I’ve been working in the supply of tailor made software for the last 13 years and recently, one thing struck me. The nature of the software development business necessitates constant updates to the technology stacks we work on, the methodologies we implement and the tools we use. …

Part 1: Transformation of the Project Cycle — At my agency of the United Nations, our current situation might be categorized as an embarrassment of riches. Donor funding for newprojects (“resource mobilization”) has been off the charts. We now have to do more with more. Compared to doing more with less, this sounds easy. But here is the…