Rose Leadem — November 29, 2018 — November 29, 2018 bohed / Pixabay Writing a to-do list sounds easy — simply jotting down all of your worries and to-dos on a sheet of paper… What could be so hard? The truth of the matter is: there’s a large difference between writing a to-do list and … Continue reading 7 Professional Tips for Crafting the Perfect To-Do List
Yuval Yeret — November 22, 2018 Follow @yuvalyeret — November 22, 2018 SAFe includes Scrum – so how come many Scrum practitioners and thought leaders consider it unsafe? The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is one of the most popular approaches to applying agile at scale out there. SAFe’s perspective is that “Nothing beats an Agile … Continue reading Improving SAFe Through Professional Scrum
Arik Hanson — September 26, 2018 — September 26, 2018 Professional trade associations are under fire. In fact, they have been for some time. Organizations like IABC, PRSA and AdFed are struggling to find their place in this new, highly competitive world of professional development and networking. The common challenges? “We need more members.” “We … Continue reading Why Professional Trade Organizations Need a Complete Revamp – and 5 Ideas on How to Do It
Darleen DeRosa — September 2, 2018 Follow @onpoint_llc — September 2, 2018 A Professional Development Plan (PDP) is a valuable document that establishes both your career development goals and a strategy for meeting them. Whether you’re starting out in your professional career or reassessing your future development, a PDP serves as a useful roadmap that … Continue reading How to Write a Powerful Professional Development Plan
Rick Goodman — August 26, 2018 Follow @DrRickGoodman — August 26, 2018 StartupStockPhotos / Pixabay When seeking a new career opportunity, your brand precedes you. Yes, we all have a personal brand, one that speaks to our experience, our professional strengths, even our personality. Your brand emanates from the pages of your resume, and from … Continue reading Rebranding Yourself for a Professional Change
Austin McNair — August 2, 2018 — August 2, 2018 tookapic / Pixabay Many professional services websites aren’t as good as the firms they represent. Successful B2B and professional services firms navigate complex business needs and extended sales cycles. Unfortunately, many organizations struggle to translate their hard-earned expertise into an engaging and productive website. A … Continue reading B2B Website Design Trends that Work for Professional Services
John Coleman — June 29, 2018 — June 29, 2018 What does the Kanban Guide for Scrum Teams (at https://www.scrum.org/resources/kanban-guide-scrum-teams) say about work in progress limits? “Kanban (n): a strategy for optimizing the flow of stakeholder value through a process that uses a visual, work-in-progress limited pull system. ….. Optimizing flow requires defining what flow … Continue reading Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK) – Don’t Just Limit WIP – Optimize It!
Lee Frederiksen — June 7, 2018 Follow @hingemarketing — June 7, 2018 geralt / Pixabay You often hear that professional services are “all about the people.” That’s true. And it’s why talent acquisition is so important to the success of a professional services firm. Finding, attracting, and keeping good talent can make or break a … Continue reading Talent Acquisition: How to Develop an Effective Strategy for Your Professional Services Firm
Bryan Tweed — June 4, 2018 — June 4, 2018 Whether you’re trying to climb the corporate ladder, broaden your skillset, or find a new job, your networking strategy can lead you to individuals that are ready, and willing, to help. Additionally, connecting with industry peers and leaders can provide you with unique growth and … Continue reading Leveraging Your Professional Networking Strategy in 4 Clear Steps
Steve Trapps — May 31, 2018 — May 31, 2018 After delivering numerous Professional Scrum Master PSM courses I am often asked: “How do I pass the test?” People who attend the PSM course or the Professional Scrum Foundations (PSF) course are given two attempts at passing the Professional Scrum Master I assessment; provided that … Continue reading How To Prepare For The Professional Scrum Master I (PSM) Assessment
