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Handling new suggestions to resolved user stories in closed sprint

In a project managed using scrum framework, I've a situation where all tasks associated to a user story (feature) had been done successfully. No more code changes are allowed since testing is in progress and sprint is near to closing date. However,…
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Tools, templates or techniques to facilitate defining project vision?

I am planning on facilitating one or more sessions with key stakeholders in order to define and document a shared "vision" for the end-state coming out of a planned business improvement project. This vision will feed into further sessions to define…
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How to approach project management using both Agile and Prince2?

I am new to Project management. My current position is helping to project manage a small software team. I have been giving the opportunity to attend the PRINCE2 course which from my reading I would be looking to use to combine with Agile…
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How Do You Calculate Schedule Compression Ratio?

Schedule Compression Ratio How do you calculate schedule compression ratio? When and why would you do it? What does it tell you? What benefit does this bring to a project manager? Are there heuristics with the the ratio that are to be generally…
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Forced to implement what I think is the wrong solution

Should I listen to the Team Leader or stick to my position? Here is some background: This is a repost of this topic, as I think I've missed the site where I need to ask such questions. And I am not a project manager, I am software developer, but I…
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Agile Games for working in vertical slices

Is there a game for highlighting the wonders of working in vertical slices rather than horizontally? We are exploring techniques to represent the sum of the work that has to be done in a particular layer that is involved in getting a specific…
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What are the benefits of using Gantt charts during the execution phase of a project?

After a decade of managing software projects, I've found Gantt charts to have very limited use after the Planning phase. What are the perceived benefits of Gantt charts, especially during the Execution phase?
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How can I organize an on demand Support Team for a customer-facing project?

I want to manage a team which developers themselves now support the software produced. Developers are the only people who know how to fix the problems. The problem is that when something goes wrong the customer calls me as PM and want me to solve…
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How to better manage definition of project scope for business change projects?

My unit manages business change projects. In order to flesh out what a project is (i.e. what are we trying to accomplish, what is the scope, how do we define success, etc etc) we tend to get bogged down in a time consuming, iterative process that is…
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Can this be considered as a project?

Advice is needed, please. I'm a learning student and very new to project management. I was thinking about a project but I want to be sure that it can be considered as a project : the title is close to ( sorry for my English ) : ''Reduction of…
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Is including "communication" aspects in formal agreements with clients critical to have?

We all know that in management, the communication with the client (product owner or sponsor) is one of the key factors. It's good when both sides understand the communication aspect. However, from time to time, you have a client that just doesn't…
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Tracking points spent on bugs during sprint

The product owner wants to keep track on how much points are spent on bugs during a sprint. This can raise some issues, such as: Scoring a task that is already done. Surprisingly even with it done, there are sometimes discussion and…
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Setting your own deadlines when your primary responsibilities cannot be scheduled

I know questions about setting your own deadlines have been asked before, but I think I'm in a unique situation. I have many software development projects, and one of the managers (though not my manager) keeps constantly asking me "when are these…
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Worked in software consulting firm for 2 months, should I put this on my resume?

I just recently got laid off from the role of PM in a software consulting firm. Should I include this experience on my resume? What are the pros n cons of this? I am only looking for entry level PM jobs. Thanks!
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Becoming CTO/SVP/VP - Application Development from Project Manager/Analyst

I would like to know that how I can climb up the ladder in Project Management. Right now I am new in PM and had 2 years of Software Development experience in my back. To be honest, I want to become the SVP/VP/CTO of some company someday. I possess…
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