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The importance of stamina in the project economy

The importance of stamina in the project economy

The project economy runs on deadlines, collaboration, and problem-solving. Whether you work in software development, construction, healthcare or consulting, your ability to sustain high performance—your stamina—determines success. Without it, teams burn out, quality suffers, and projects fail. 

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A Global Standup: How much uncertainty is too much?
Global Teams, Software Development Susan Wachira-Nyika Global Teams, Software Development Susan Wachira-Nyika

A Global Standup: How much uncertainty is too much?

Navigating the agile tightrope! This synopsis captures the essence of a daily standup for a geographically diverse software team grappling with a common challenge: balancing agile's inherent flexibility with a team member's need for detailed upfront planning. The meeting structure strategically addresses daily progress, identifies roadblocks, and carves out crucial time to discuss the friction between these two approaches. The team's key solutions—"just enough" planning, collaborative documentation, consistent backlog refinement, and transparent communication—aim to bridge the gap, allowing for adaptability while providing necessary clarity

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Aligning Project Management & Culture
Project Management, Culture, Software Development Susan Wachira-Nyika Project Management, Culture, Software Development Susan Wachira-Nyika

Aligning Project Management & Culture

The essence of project management is evolution. Projects are not just vehicles for delivering results; they are opportunities for refining methods, strengthening teams, and learning from experience. In such environments, project managers are not just enforcers of rules but facilitators of growth, ensuring that governance structures are designed to enhance success. The best governance structures are those that align with and reinforce a culture of accountability, transparency and agility.

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