Here is a one-minute explanation of a useful, long-standing model of project team evolution – the Tuckman Ladder. This model is useful largely as a way to inform team members about “where they are” in a project, from an internal/team perspective, that is, a way that does not rely on scope, schedule, or budget frameworks. […]
Category: Teaming Up
Forming a team. Setting up roles. Linking up to organizational values, goals, and leadership. Continuously improving performance and membership.
“Scrum vs. Kanban”
Nice 5.5′ video explaining these two approaches to agile project management. It is also a useful introduction to PMi’s 6 Disciplined Dgile Delivery lifecycles, of which, 4 are based on Scrum and Kanban.
“Focused Solution Team”
A type of Disciplined Agile (DA) team. It was once called “Dedicated Product Team”, a label that provides a useful basic definition. The more detailed explanation here is accessible through and organized via PMI’s DA Browser. It is a lecture style with a slide deck, but also includes a 12′ video. https://www.pmi.org/disciplined-agile/focused-solutions-teams
“KPI’s, Targets & Goals…What’s the Difference?”
Good short explanation.
“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).
“Agile Product Ownership in a Nutshell”
Great Overview of Agile PM. Lucid concepts and visual explanation, addressing risk, roles, processes, products, and revenue. Wow!
“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).
“Types of Contracts”
Here’s a good 6′ overview of agreements, contracts, and contract types. Orientation is toward PMP exam prep, but the outlines and definitions here are clear, concise, and useful.
“Team Charter”
10′ video, well organized info re team charter as a work product and work process. Especially relevant to dispersed teams. Assumes pertinent capabilities, i.e. Zoom, Miro®, Mural®, etc. /lhttps://cogentlanguage.news/engaging/emotional-intelligence-ei/
“Agile Project Management Framework”
9′ Introduction. Emphasis on launching agile project and their “Envision” phases per Jim Highsmith Short discussion of Project Data Sheet at about 6:10