Where Coding and Project Management Skills Excel I joke around with my wife frequently that project management is the answer to life. But I’m only half joking. Once you understand project management, you can apply it to anything to get yourself organized and stand out from the rest. One of the main reasons that I’m confident that I can land a job in most companies is for my project management skills. Understanding that most people do not know project management well enough is an advantage that I take everywhere with. I’ll start at a new job, organize the company within
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Shaping Success or Sabotage A good project manager is crucial to keep your team happy. They are the backbone of software development and are responsible for planning, coordinating and managing activities throughout the project. The success of your team depends on how well you manage them. In this article, we will explore several aspects which can lead to poor project management and how you can avoid them. Failure to Manage Effectively The most common reason for a software development project failure is the failure to manage effectively. A frequent reason to this is when the project manager does not understand
How Project Managers Shape Software Success In this article, we will discuss what does a project manager do in software development. In Project Management, there is no such thing as a ‘one size fits all’ approach. A Project Manager has several duties to handle in every phase of software development. Planning As any other project, a successful software development process requires a lot of planning. There are many steps involved in software development, each one being a separate project with its own set of stakeholders and responsibilities. The project manager is responsible for ensuring that all these projects run smoothly
Factors That Prolong Software Projects I had a conversation today that was related to going 2 years over the proposed timeline. The question that I was asked was, “how does this even happen? How is it possible to go a couple of years over the proposed timeline when building software?” My response was, “it’s a lot easier than you think.” I went through a couple of scenarios with this group and I think I’ve finally made my point. I wanted to list out some of the key-points of our discussion. No Requirements One of the craziest projects that I’ve ever
Navigating Complexity for Success I was just talking about the topic with one of my friends. I’ve joked before that project management is the answer to life. I tend to go overboard with project management, but then again work does seem to go smoothly. Could there be a correlation? You can have the best software developers but with a poor project manager, your team will not succeed. Project management is an essential aspect of software development. It is a process that involves planning, organizing, and managing resources to achieve specific goals within a defined timeline. Software development projects can be
Is it possible for Non-Technical People Manage Software Projects? Yes. For it to be successful, there needs to be a separation of tasksYes. For it to be successful, there needs to be a separation of tasks and an understanding of the basics. Everything else is high level enough that the project manager can be successful enough without having any background in software development or software development projects. Is it easier for projects to be managed by technical project managers? Of course. Having a deep understanding of software development is extremely beneficial in a small team, but can be a
I frequently hear that there aren’t enough hours in the day to accomplish everything that I do on a daily basis. I love those. It’s all about organization. It’s so much about organization that I spend roughly 30 minutes each day thinking about how to improve my already organized life. It doesn’t take much, but with small increments, it adds up. Start with Jira You may think that Jira, or any other project management tool, should be used only at work. I’m here to tell you that you can project manage anything that you’d like, including your life. If this