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A key characteristic of classical project management is its sequential and linear approach to project planning and execution. It involves detailed upfront planning, such as creation of a comprehensive ...

Over half of CIOs have discredited agile development, according to a survey commissioned by London-based technology services firm, 6Point6. Three-quarters of the 300 UK and US-based CIOs surveyed said ...

This represents a waterfall type of approach to project planning, where one phase flows into the other. It works well for certain industries such as construction and manufacturing, but it is less ...

In 2001, at Utah’s Snowbird ski resort, 17 software developers got together and produced the groundbreaking Agile Manifesto. It was meant to streamline the software development process by ...

Creative Director of ArtVersion, a Chicago design consultancy. We craft ideal user experiences for the world’s most innovative companies. Molding a project from beginning to end is often best crafted ...

The book Lean Startup by Eric Ries is a great reminder of just how powerful the tools of lean thinking, agility and adaptability can be in growing a business. The iterative thinking from the world of ...

Agility is not just a buzzword; it’s a strategic imperative. As leaders, especially in the nonprofit space, we must embrace change, foster innovation and adapt swiftly to the evolving needs of our ...