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The Rules of Deployment The Rules of Deployment
-by Andy Jordan
Agile needs to change the rules of deployment; otherwise, it’s losing effectiveness. If you are going to commit to agile development, then commit to more frequent deployments and everybody wins. Let’s take a look at changing the product deployment model with agile.
Increasing Agile Visibility - by Andy Jordan (February 21, 2012)
A Personal Approach to PM - by Mark Mullaly, PMP (February 13, 2012)
Agile and Scrum: Why Not? - by Michael Wood (February 6, 2012)
Agility and Project Leadership
- by Don Kim
The Agile Key - by Dr. David F. Rico, PMP, CSM (January 16, 2012)
Who’s Playing Agile Schedule Games? - by Johanna Rothman (January 9, 2012)
Have You Forgotten About Cost Management?Have You Forgotten About Cost Management?
-by Ken Whitaker
 You're leading the team to deliver...what more do they want?! This article highlights a few, simple best practices that--if introduced at the beginning of your project--might help you easily control costs along the way.
Cauliflower EarCauliflower Ear
-by Mike Donoghue
 While it is their own personal goal to maximize team productivity and minimize any stumbling blocks along the way, it is also sometimes necessary for a ScrumMaster to act as a guardian and help protect their team members. Just don't get too aggressive on the field...
The Business of Agile: Managing a Startup from Conception to InceptionThe Business of Agile: Managing a Startup from Conception to Inception
-by Don Kim
 Those with solid agile project management experience and knowledge--coupled with an entrepreneurial vision to see the trends and navigate incubating startups to launch--are poised to take great advantage both monetarily and professionally in years to come.
Hiring is a Team Activity - by Esther Derby (February 13, 2012)
Agile Quality Assurance: Making the Mind Shift - by Andy Jordan (February 6, 2012)
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