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6 Signs You’re Micromanaging Your Software Development Project
20 Jan 2022

6 Signs You’re Micromanaging Your Software Development Project

Project Management , Distributed Teams , Software Development , Staff Augmentation , Professional Development Comments: 0

Software projects can fail due to bad management. That fear can often drive managers to take too much control and start micromanaging people. The problem? This level of involvement can actually cause you to lose sight of what's important, and ultimately do more harm than good. So how do you know if you're micromanaging your software development project? Keep reading this post to find out.

6 Key Metrics for a Successful Digital Transformation
18 Nov 2021

6 Key Metrics for a Successful Digital Transformation

Project Management , Team Building , Digital Transformation , Outsourcing , Staff Augmentation , nearshore Comments: 0

Starting the process of digital transformation in your organization is exciting. Measuring the success of your digital transformation? That can be a challenging task. According to IBM, 84% of companies fail to achieve digital transformation. That is, in large part because they aren't keeping tabs on their efforts. It's common for companies to get caught up in launching their digital transformation plan. Then, selecting and measuring KPIs becomes an afterthought. 

10 Tips For Scaling Agile Software Development
08 Apr 2021

10 Tips For Scaling Agile Software Development

Project Management , Agile , Testing , Backlog , PBI Comments: 2

Agile is more popular than ever and implementing it is quickly becoming a key to success for software development projects. However, scaling your agile processes can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t know where to start.

PBI (Product Backlog Item) vs. User Story: When and How to Use them in Software Project Management
03 Nov 2020

PBI (Product Backlog Item) vs. User Story: When and How to Use them in Software Project Management

Project Management , Agile , User Story , Backlog , PBI Comments: 2

The software development process consists of many moving parts. To work on and manage these projects successfully, it’s important to understand each aspect and how they fit together to contribute to the final product. The product backlog and individual PBIs are some of the things that can completely change the experience for the end-user.

4 Lessons I Learned from Poor Project Management
02 Oct 2020

4 Lessons I Learned from Poor Project Management

Project Management , Effective Communication , Distributed Teams , Software Development , Learning Comment: 1

As a software engineer for mobile platforms, I have worked on teams where the Project Managers displayed excellent and poor management practices. This article is about observations I've made while working as an outsourced staff augmentation professional; one where the project was, in my opinion, and measured by outcomes, poorly managed.

6 Ideas for Effective Software Project Management
15 May 2020

6 Ideas for Effective Software Project Management

Project Management , Effective Communication , Agile , Software Development , Teamwork Comments: 0

While studying for my Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, a statistic that stood out to me was that nearly 17% of software projects fail. Though the blame might fall on many shoulders - everything from inaccurate requirements, changing objectives, and neglectful project stakeholders, I feel that the real culprit is the lack of effective Project Management.

The Role of a Project Manager in Software Development
17 Apr 2020

The Role of a Project Manager in Software Development

Project Management , Agile , Software Development , Success Comments: 0

You likely now know that the most common project management styles used in software development are Scrum or Kanban. But, software development isn't merely about being Agile. Though similar, both methodologies have key differences that require special attention as well as overlap in processes (recently I heard about "Scrumban," which was how a client described their delivery model). With any management principles, there are different interpretations of the "rules." The key to the successful implementation of any methodology is the practical work of a project manager.

Agile Software Development 101 and Why It Is So Popular
03 Apr 2020

Agile Software Development 101 and Why It Is So Popular

Project Management , Effective Communication , Agile , Success Comments: 0

If you’re familiar with the software world, you’ve probably heard about agile development. Many teams and software companies are adopting this method and leveraging agile principles to get their projects done. Almost 86% of software developers use agile in their work. 

5 Ways to Drive Digital Transformation with Staff Augmentation
30 Jan 2020

5 Ways to Drive Digital Transformation with Staff Augmentation

Project Management , Effective Communication , Team Building , Digital Transformation , Software Development , Unosquare , Staff Augmentation Comments: 3

Digital Transformation is a head-turning phrase for technical and non-technical professionals alike. Is it an impending event that you need to prepare for, or is it already underway? 

What to Look for When Hiring a Software Development Company
09 Jan 2020

What to Look for When Hiring a Software Development Company

Project Management , Agile , Distributed Teams , Digital Transformation , Outsourcing , Staff Augmentation Comments: 0

Finding a software development company for your project can be overwhelming. With so many vendors, finding the right fit at the right time isn’t easy. Does this problem sound familiar to you? If so, no need to worry - we’ve got you covered.  In this post, we’ll tell you exactly what to look for when hiring a software development company. 

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