The Release schedules show two freeze dates: Soft and Hard freeze. What's the difference between Soft Freeze and Hard Freeze?
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Scope creep is not something to be feared — it is something to be removed from the equation. Fortunately, the process by which you can be confident of avoiding scope creep also enables you to provide a top-quality service for the client in terms of assessing their needs and providing a solution that should deliver to a more than satisfactory standard.
The 5S system is a lean methodology that improves workplace efficiency and eliminates waste. This article reviews the five steps, common uses, and more.
An estimate is a best guess of how much a job might cost. A quote is more exact. Once you've accepted a quote, the contractor has to do the work for that price.
Getting your hands dirty: Why being ‘hands-on’ is a CSF (Critical Success Factor) for every Product Manager?
The terms of reference (ToR) document defines all aspects of how a consultant or a team will conduct an evaluation. It defines the objectives and the scope of the evaluation, outlines the responsibilities of the consultant or team, and provides a clear description of the resources available to conduct the study.
Gold plating is a serious issue as not only can it lead to difficult discussions with the end users, it’s often the case that as a result of the time spent, additional budget would be needed in the long run.
How to Ramp Up Quickly as a New Team Member on a Project
Fast-tracking does not result in increased cost but it does increase the risk, as activities that were originally intended to be performed sequentially are now performed in parallel. The ability to fast-track implies that the finish-to-start relationship between the activities was discretionary.
Every client wants to get their offshore software team going as quickly as possible. If we grow the team too quickly, however, we can wind up with chaos and disorganization and reduced morale and productivity.
Fashion is temporary, but style is forever. That’s because “style” is not subjected to rapidly-changing standards created by those in power. Style is personal, it’s an expression of self.
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