Here is a 4′ introduction to two key constructs in quantitative risk analysis, namely sensitivity analysis and the tornado diagram. Useful slides, basic definitions.
Category: Adapting in Turbulence
Manage risk systemically, at the level of project team and organization. Leverage threats, issues, and opportunities for the benefit of all stakeholders. Support organizational change initiatives as needed.
“What Simple Risk Identification Techniques Actually Work”
Very practical 9′ video focused on risk identification early in plan-driven projects. It also paints a bigger picture of risk management as a collaborative activity, an activity that a) reduces uncertainty, b) builds the team, and c) can create useful process assets for the performing organization as a whole.
“KPI’s, Targets & Goals…What’s the Difference?”
Good short explanation.
“…Project Quality Management”
This 18′ explanation is based on PMBOK 6th edition. Why are we posting links to resources based on 6 now that PMBOK 7 is available? Though PMBOK 7 does address quality (in the “Delivery” performance domain), it does not treat quality itself as a performance domain. As a result, it does not organize quality constructs […]
“User Story Mapping 101”
Check out this nice 3′ video on user story mapping. “User Story Mapping” is a technique agile project teams use to organize product backlogs comprised of user stories. It was developed and popularized by Jeff Patton. This technique is very similar to that of customer journey mapping, which is popular and important for marketing purposes. […]
“Salience Model”
The salience model construct categorizes stakeholders by power, urgency, and legitimacy. Very helpful re identifying key stakeholders and informing communication planning. Here is an 8+ minute presentation with some useful related links (and advice on the PMP exam).
“27 Product Backlog and Refinement Anti-patterns” (not a video)
Nice post listing 27 of them.
“Fishbone Cause & Effect or Ishikawa Diagram”
A fun 2′ cartoon introduction.
“The Issue Log”
4-minute video explaining the Issue Log, what to put in it, and the actions it relates to.
“Understanding Scrum Metrics: Velocity, Burn down chart, Burn Up Chart”
Recent 7+ minute video on agile metrics and estimation. The explanation is upported by very useful visuals.