First and foremost, we want to apologize for the delay in posting new content on our blog. The reason for the delay was an exciting project we’ve been working on… And now we are delighted to announce that we have just completed a comprehensive free eBook titled “The Best ChatGPT Prompts for Project Management“! This […]
Many aspiring project managers ask me on X / Twitter: how do I break into the field and land my first project management job? It’s a competitive industry, but with the right strategy, it’s possible to achieve this easily. In this article, I’ll provide insider tips on how to position yourself as an attractive candidate […]
Serverless architecture has been a hot topic in recent years, but some are asking if its popularity has peaked. This article explains what exactly serverless computing entails and its main challenges, explores the origins of the “serverless is dead” discussion, and analyzes whether serverless still has a promising future. By the end, you’ll have a […]
Not only in project management, green is generally associated to progress while red flags problems. The so-called watermelon metrics appear “green” on the surface, seemingly indicating success. But when sliced open, the inside proves “red” – full of issues. Understanding and avoiding watermelon metrics is essential for leaders pursuing actual improvement, not mirages. This article […]
Document version control is a critical aspect of project management. While it presents similarities with the topic of version control in the context of software engineering, this article focuses solely on tracking changes in documents, so please refer to our other article if you are interested in resolving conflicts and merging code. Effective document version […]
I was browsing my LinkedIn feed today when I stumbled upon a poll with a very simple question: “Who owns the Sprint Backlog?”. Surprisingly, even though the poll was posted on one of the largest Agile groups on LinkedIn (with over 250,000 members), it turned out that more than half of the respondents got the […]
Top-down and bottom-up are two of the most popular approaches used to estimate project costs. While top-down uses historical data to estimate total cost, bottom-up estimating builds up cost from individual tasks. Both have pros and cons. This article explains these two estimating methods so you can determine which fits your needs and resources. You’ll […]
Version control systems are essential tools for any software engineering team. Version control, also known as source control, allows developers to track changes to source code, documents, web pages, and other collection of information stored in a repository. Using a source control system brings many advantages over relying solely on backups and file naming conventions […]
Earned Value Management (EVM) is a project management technique that measures project performance and progress. It compares the amount of work completed and its cost to the amount of work expected to be completed and budgeted cost. This article will explain EVM methodology in depth, providing a valuable framework for assessing project status and predicting […]
RACI and RASCI charts are useful tools for defining roles and responsibilities in projects. This article will provide a quick overview of RACI matrices before comparing the key differences between RACI vs RASCI models. We’ll cover the purpose and applications of each chart to help determine when one may be preferable over the other. What […]
As discussed recently on Twitter, tech debt is an issue that deserves more attention, given its potential to derail products and projects in IT organizations. This article provides an opportunity to not only announce that Delivery Management is now active on Twitter, but also to delve deeper into this topic. We’ll explore what tech debt […]