Articles Tagged - ProjectManagement

April 11, 2013

Agile Success Factors: The Product Owner Role

3 Success Factors for Product Owners Plus The Support Needed From Senior Management

By Ron Montgomery, Management Consultant & Owner, OnPoint, LLC Scrum, an agile software development process for managing software projects, specifies only three roles: 1) Product Owner; 2) Scrum Master; 3) Developers / Testers The role of Product Owner is critical however not always fully appreciated.  For years, those of us who develop software have decried the lack of user involvement in our projects.  The same can be said for any major development project no matter what the industry...Continue reading

By Ron MontgomeryPosted in Project & Process Management on April 11, 2013

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March 6, 2013

4 Steps to Effective Strategic Planning & Implementation

Learn to “Charter” Strategic Initiatives, Manage Accountability & Achieve Results

By David Shaffer, Business Advisor & Executive Coach, David Shaffer Consulting LLC Most companies schedule their management retreat to develop and establish the strategic direction for the remainder of the year, as well as a 3-5 year outlook. The process, although it can contribute to team building by “getting away” from the daily grind, frequently does not result in strategy. That’s because what starts as a noble intention or cause ends with little to no accountability, letting...Continue reading

By David ShafferPosted in Leadership & Teambuilding on March 6, 2013

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February 21, 2013

Testing Within The Agile Framework – Learn What’s Different

A New Approach to Programming Requires a Different Approach by Management

By Ron Montgomery, Management Consultant & Owner, OnPoint, LLC Agile is sometimes perceived as “cowboy programming,” devoid of discipline, and structure.  This perception is fueled by flawed rollouts that overlook the agile principles that espouse “working software.”  When properly implemented, agile is very disciplined and results in high quality, reliable software that is tested extensively.  Agile testing, however, requires a new approach.   Why is...Continue reading

By Ron MontgomeryPosted in Project & Process Management on February 21, 2013

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January 20, 2013

Agile Methodology: A Creative Approach to Project Management

Learn the values and let them drive your actions.

By Ron Montgomery, Management Consultant & Owner, OnPoint, LLC Agile Methodology was born as a lightweight framework for managing software development.  It emphasizes business-driven prioritization, responding to change, self-organizing teams, face-to-face communications and quick delivery cycles.  It de-emphasizes sequential processes and detailed project artifacts such as specification documents.  Since it’s inception the benefits of the concept have been spread to other...Continue reading

By Ron MontgomeryPosted in Project & Process Management on January 20, 2013

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December 27, 2012

Six Things to Consider Before Assigning a Project Leader

Is your next project doomed to failure?

By Ron Montgomery, Management Consultant & Owner, OnPoint, LLC Finding the right person for the job is always an important hiring decision, but often overlooked when assigning project leadership roles.  Why do you think that is the case? Many times project leadership roles are “assignments” instead of “appointments”.  That distinction creates a mindset that can set your project, your employee, and your company up for failure.  Ask yourself: Does your company...Continue reading

By Ron MontgomeryPosted in Project & Process Management on December 27, 2012

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