Agile is currently one of the most widely used project management methodologies. While Agile principles and methods quickly gained traction in the software and IT industries, agile project management has developed over the years and has been established as a preferred alternative to develop products for industries ranging from automobiles to medical devices. According to […]
Agile has completely transformed how software companies operate, develop, and deliver software products. Gradually, industries are realizing the positive impact. Working as per customer behavior to deliver products faster, take early feedback and iterate changes, operate as per the trends, and enhance performance is becoming the norm today. And the result? According to a recent […]
It was our pleasure to join Product Mastery’s Podcast to discuss the Modified Agile for Hardware Development Framework. How Product Managers Can Use the Modified Agile for Hardware Development Framework Introduction Today we are talking about using a modified version of Scrum for hardware projects. Many teams have tried adopting Scrum for developing hardware products, […]
By Gary Hinkle It’s ridiculous if you think about it – businesses invest billions of dollars per year on leadership development, yet we continue to have a shortage of true leaders in business. Not every business suffers from this shortage, but I know that within many organizations involved in technology development and manufacturing there are […]
By Dorian Simpson Corporate innovators – engineers, marketers and sales professionals that desire to see their ideas come to life in an organization – face a wide range of obstacles when presenting new opportunities. Ultimately they must ask for support and funds in what I call the “executive inquisition.” In the process of preparing for […]
By Gary Hinkle Managing engineering and other technical functions is mind-bogglingly difficult for many people in these roles. It’s more difficult than managing non-technical work because of the complexity involved and what’s at stake. The challenges related to managing technical work require special skills and suitable people who embrace the challenges. There is a severe […]
The Art of Telling People What to Do – Advice for Project Leaders By Gary Hinkle When you were a kid, people told you what to do. Later in life, the same. We don’t like to be told what to do. When we think about delegation, it comes with this baggage: that being told what […]
By Chris Sheesley Anyone motivated to read this article already knows active listening skills through exposure to it in training and books. Yet, if you’re like most people, you find it strangely distasteful to be either the giver or receiver of active listening technique.
By Gary Hinkle Toyota’s ongoing success is often attributed to their legendary quality and manufacturing systems. Another important element that doesn’t get as much attention is the role of Toyota’s Chief Engineers.
By Susan de la Vergne The pressure is on to solve a problem. Richard has been sitting in a meeting for the last hour listening to ideas about how to solve it. He thinks they’re all wrong, and he’s sure he’s got a solution that’s quick, easy, and accurate.
