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 […]
Category: Delivering Value
Create product increments that are valuable to key stakeholders on schedule and budget.
“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. […]
“Payback Period”
Here’s a nice 3 minute explanation of “payback period”. It includes some context and a useful worked example. Organizations typically have more ideas about projects they might like to do than resources to do them all. So, to decide which one(s) to actually initiate, they typically compare candidate projects in terms of business case and […]
“Agile Product Ownership in a Nutshell”
Great Overview of Agile PM. Lucid concepts and visual explanation, addressing risk, roles, processes, products, and revenue. Wow!
“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.
“Earned Value Management Formulas in 5 Minutes!”
Formulas for EVM Variances and Indices. Clear presentation of Schedule and Cost Variances and Performance Indices. Makes formulas easy to remember, which is helpful for both PMP exam purposes and understanding the underlying logic and math.
“What is Earned Value Management? EVM in a Nutshell”
Useful short introduction to EVM, with some ideas about how it might be used in agile as well as plan-driven PM.
“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.
“Project Procurement Management”
Lecture length (47′) and lecture style (slide deck) presentation. Solid, well-oganized information; slow and steady pace. (To avoid marketing messages, start at 1:00).