Innovative Employee Incentives in the age of COVID
I recently switched companies, which gave me the opportunity to research what organizations are doing to incentivize people to take new jobs.
Becoming a Project Manager after being a Scrum Master
Moving from being a Scrum Master to a Project Manager is not common – however, I have seen it happen. Find out what it would take to switch.
What are Acceptance Criteria, and do you need them?
No User Story is complete with Acceptance Criteria; they provide the conditions that must be met, and are critical to agile project success.
What’s a Working Agreement, and do you need one?
Do you need a Working Agreement? It’s a best practice, and by creating one, you’ll get buy-in from the team and become more self-managed.
What are Sprint Goals, and why do you need them?
A unifying Sprint Goal is an essential part of Scrum; if you don’t have one, you’re no longer using Scrum. Learn why a Sprint Goal is vital.
10 Things you Need to Know about Product Goals
The concept of a Product Goal is not new, but it wasn’t an official artifact until the 2020 update to the Scrum Guide. Learn more about it!
What’s a Definition of Ready, and do you need one?
The Definition of Ready confirms the suitability of a User Story for development. If you want to produce quality increments, you need one!
What’s a Definition of Done, and do you need one?
A Definition of Done can vary widely between organizations, departments, and even teams, but it’s crucial that you have one. Find out why.
Is the PMI-PBA® certification worth earning?
The PMI® now recognizes Business Analysis as its own profession and they offer a certification: the Professional Business Analyst (PBA®).
Special Perks of local PMI® Chapter Membership
As a member of a local PMI®chapter, you can get discounts, join a study group, network, and earn PDUs for maintaining your certifications.