Project Management for Software Development
Tutorials and tools for managing, estimating, planning and tracking software development projects: PMP, Agile, Scrum, Lean, Kanban
When we look at the software that needs to be developed we have people pushing us to make sure we get the feature out as fast as possible. However, this will generally have an impact on the quality of the software that is being developed.
Do you think in pictures? If so, you are part of 65% of people who are visual learners. In Agile project management, we have a lot of complex concepts that we need to understand and explain to others. Sketchnoting or visual summaries can help you learn more effectively, retain information...
The software development project manager has been working hard to meet a deadline and then he receives an email from your boss, asking him to take on a new project. He is e at capacity with his time, resources, and focus, but he still feels obliged to say “yes”.
Feedback in software development projects sucks. It is horrible to give, it can be painful to receive – even when a project manager gives praise, we are still uncomfortable.
We have all heard of phrases such as “Let’s walk and talk”, “Give me your elevator pitch” or “Let’s get a coffee”. When someone comes up to you and says “let’s get a coffee”, you instinctively know that you are about to have a conversation with this person.
In a period where the trend is to follow agile approaches with condensed guidance (see the 12 principles of the Agile Manifesto for instance), it could seem strange to publish a book on software development with more than 500 dense pages. You should however not be frightened by the book...
Stakeholder interviews drive successful stakeholder engagement and give us an understanding of our software development project’s landscape. This understanding can help us navigate obstacles before they arise and keep everyone engaged and supportive.
What is the secret of successful agile initiatives and awesome teams? Teamwork and effective collaboration, of course. It is important to set up software project development teams for success, as well as implement continuous improvement processes to ensure antipatterns and difficulties are addressed.