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Agile project management: Principles, benefits, tools, tips, and when to make the switch

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Agile project management definition Agile project management is a methodology used primarily in software development that favors flexibility and collaboration, incorporating customer feedback throughout the project life cycle.

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Top 8 IT certifications in demand today

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Certified Agile Leadership (CAL) The Certified Agile Leadership (CAL) certification is offered by ScrumAlliance and includes three certification modules, including CAL Essentials, CAL for Teams, and CAL for Organizations. Microsoft also offers certifications focused on fundamentals, specific job roles, or specialty use cases.

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What is a business analyst? A key role for business-IT efficiency

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Business analytics tools and software Business analysts typically rely on software such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, SQL, Google Analytics, and Tableau. These tools help BAs collect and sort data, create graphs, write documents, and design visualizations to explain the findings.

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What Heineken’s CIO is brewing for better connectivity

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For Heineken’s global CIO Ing Yan Ong, the journey to keep a historic beer brand relevant starts with simplifying ERP, adopting agile methodologies and rethinking customer and supplier relationships in an age of digital analytics and personalized communications. Agility has become critical, top-down and bottom-up.

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Foote Partners: bonus disparities reveal tech skills most in demand in Q3

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Certified Professional Scrum Product Owners attracted an average pay premium of 13%, up 18.2% The average pay premium paid for another qualification, Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) , rose 37.5%, also hitting 11% of base salary. since March.

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The RACI matrix: Your blueprint for project success

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These are typically geared toward Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, but can also be available for more specialized software. 16 tips for a smooth switch to agile project management. Scrum vs. Lean vs. Kanban: Comparing agile project management frameworks. Agile project management: A comprehensive guide.

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4 nonprofits fostering diversity and career advancement in IT

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The organization, which was launched through a partnership with Microsoft, has a robust community of alumni, to whom it offers advanced programs in an effort to help ensure there’s diversity not only at the entry-level, but up the ladder to the C-suite.

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