Sizing a project is one of the most important things we do and it is often the first thing we need precisely when we have the least amount of information. During a pre-sales meeting the client will usually ask for a "ballpark" figure so that...
We had the pleasure to visit a client who asked us to facilitate a workshop. The aim was to create a plan for their investors in order to release the next round of funding for a social media website. They had a product backlog that...
What is the best way to review a backlog? How do you ensure that it is "complete"? How do you ensure that the prioritisation reflects the business vision and goals? When first faced with a backlog, you are often overwhelmed by the long list of...
Jira from Atlassian is a very popular issue tracking software and can be quite effectively used for Agile Project Management. Jira has a plugin (Green Hopper) that allows for creation of a backlog, iterations and tasks. However, with help from the free Mylyn plugin for...
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