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Favorite PM Articles – Week of 5/14/12

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Favorite PM Articles – Week of 5/14/12

Each week I collect a list of some of my favorite project management articles. These include insights from a few of my favorite blogs on topics from PMP certification to agile methodology. Project management is a field that thrives on collaboration. Whether you are managing projects for software development, web design or any other digital implementation there is something here for you. Check back often for even more tips and tricks to keeping your projects on time and on budget.

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When Agile Isn’t the Best Thing for the Client

Terry Bunio wrote this outstanding article for PM Hut describing why the difference between Agile and Waterfall methodology doesn’t need to be as black and white as you might think.

Check In, Don’t Check Up

Mike Cohn is a leader in the field of Agile development and in this article he describes how to follow-up with your team without seeming a nag.

Tips and Tools to Manage Your Project More Effectively

Jennifer Whitt talks about some of the essential steps to running more efficient, organized projects.

Excel as a Project Team

Dmitri Ivanenko, PMP describes some of the traits that successful project teams have in common.

Daily Scrum: Not Just for ScrumMasters

Another jewel from Mike Cohn. Scrum meetings can often devolve into a daily “status meeting.” Here are some helpful tips for a project manager to keeping them on track.

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