Project Management

It’s the story of my 20 years working in the software industry. My experience as a project manager has provided me with a number of lessons that I have learned from mistakes I have made during my career as well as those I have observed from my experience working with…

Leadership is a multifaceted art that extends beyond the pages of textbooks. While theories and models provide valuable frameworks, the essence of true leadership lies in the qualities that cannot be learned from reading alone. Authentic leaders possess innate traits and experiences that shape their ability to inspire and motivate…

Summary: Founders often come up with many ideas. It is effective to use a simple, yet standard, mechanism to vet the “hot idea of the day”. Asking these three questions: (1) who would pay for this? (2) why us? (3) why now? is one such simple mechanism. Jane exclaimed, “You…

When you’re strapped for resources, especially for project development and research, deciding what to work on next can feel like navigating a maze. Here’s a flashlight: two simple questions that can illuminate your path. Question #1: Have Many Users Requested This Feature? Let’s start with “How many users have asked for this feature?”. It’s like a cup of…

Are you struggling to find the right project management approach for your team? With so many options at your disposal, it can be overwhelming to determine which one is the best fit for your specific project needs. That’s where Valens Project Consulting comes in. At Valens, our team of project…

Is it the users’ unusual behavior or poorly planned processes? When faced with various unexpected user scenarios, software products that are released often reveal more bugs that were not caught during testing. …

You’ll never find one that meets all your expectations — After some big changes in my life, I recently moved into a new apartment. The place is extraordinary, right in the heart of downtown, and can’t have any downside, right? If something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Everything is great, except the price. As I sit…

Make Good Choices! — We often have to make business-critical decisions when there are more unknowns than knowns. Which project should my company undertake to gain a competitive advantage? Which software feature should my team develop next to increase sales? So we weigh up our options in our minds and make a choice. There’s…

Collaboration between business analysts and Scrum teams is crucial for successful software development projects. By asking the right questions, business analysts can ensure clarity, alignment, and efficient delivery. …