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Tools Are Useless Without Mindset: A Project Manager’s Wake-Up Call
Tools Are Useless Without Mindset: A Project Manager’s Wake-Up Call
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Simina F
May 22
Velocity: The Most Abused Agile Metric Ever
Velocity: The Most Abused Agile Metric Ever
Or how we turned a helpful number into a corporate scoreboard of shame
Simina F
May 20
Growth Isn’t Linear
Growth Isn’t Linear
It’s Messy, Human, and Worth It Anyway
Simina F
May 18
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Do you need a degree for Project Management in 2025?
Do you need a degree for Project Management in 2025?
How I Became a Project Manager Without a Degree
RadonThoughts
Mar 26
Certifications That Prove You’re Not Just Guessing as a Project Manager
Certifications That Prove You’re Not Just Guessing as a Project Manager
Which one should you get?
Simina F
Mar 24
Do you need experience to break into Project Management?
Do you need experience to break into Project Management?
Fresh graduate or aspiring professional with no experience?
Simina F
Mar 31
How to lose your team’s trust in 10 easy steps — a Project Manager’s guide to Chaos
How to lose your team’s trust in 10 easy steps — a Project Manager’s guide to Chaos
Want to turn your project team into a demoralized, disengaged mess? Looking to ensure every stand-up meeting feels like a hostage…
Simina F
Feb 23
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Scrum Artifacts Explained (With Real Talk)
Scrum Artifacts Explained (With Real Talk)
Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment
Simina F
May 15
Definition of Done vs. Definition of Ready
Definition of Done vs. Definition of Ready
The Agile Duo You Can’t Afford to Misunderstand
Simina F
May 13
Incremental vs Iterative Development: Why They’re Not the Same
Incremental vs Iterative Development: Why They’re Not the Same
(And Why It Matters)
Simina F
May 11
Time Zones Are People Too
Time Zones Are People Too
Why Respecting Working Hours Builds Stronger Agile Teams
Simina F
May 8
Why Power Decides Who Gets Heard (and Who Gets Erased)
Why Power Decides Who Gets Heard (and Who Gets Erased)
Power at work isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s silent dismissal, peer sabotage, or hierarchy bias.
Sharvari S
May 7
Why We Fear the Leap And What Makes It Disappear
Why We Fear the Leap And What Makes It Disappear
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May 6
Scrum Master Resume Secrets: Build a CV That Gets You Hired
Scrum Master Resume Secrets: Build a CV That Gets You Hired
(Not Ignored!)
Simina F
May 5
How to Become a Scrum Master
How to Become a Scrum Master
So, what is a Scrum Master, really? I remember Googling that same question late at night after hearing someone toss it around in a meeting…
RadonThoughts
May 5
Great Leaders Don’t Just Manage Tasks.
Great Leaders Don’t Just Manage Tasks.
They Build Tribes.
Simina F
May 4
Why the SAFe Scrum Master Certification Can Boost (But Not Define) Your Agile Career
Why the SAFe Scrum Master Certification Can Boost (But Not Define) Your Agile Career
New to Agile? Curious about certifications? If you’re stepping into the world of Scrum or wondering how to navigate the messy reality of…
Simina F
May 1
Standup Meetings Suck
Standup Meetings Suck
(Unless You Do This)
Simina F
Apr 30
10 Essential Agile Metrics Every Team Should Track
10 Essential Agile Metrics Every Team Should Track
The beginner’s guide to understanding Agile performance metrics without the jargon, headaches, or boring charts
Simina F
Apr 29
So, what does a Project Manager actually do?
So, what does a Project Manager actually do?
(Disclaimer: This article is meant to be read while sipping your Monday coffee and questioning all your life choices. Take it lightly…
Simina F
Apr 27
Scrum Events Explained (Like You’re 5… Or Hungover)
Scrum Events Explained (Like You’re 5… Or Hungover)
A No-Nonsense Guide to Agile Ceremonies
Simina F
Apr 25
Burndown Charts Demystified: 7 Tips That’ll Save Your Sanity
Burndown Charts Demystified: 7 Tips That’ll Save Your Sanity
(And Your Sprint!)
Simina F
Apr 22
Definition of Done vs Acceptance Criteria
Definition of Done vs Acceptance Criteria
Stop Confusing These Two Before Your Scrum Master Has a Breakdown
Simina F
Apr 20
Who’s the Boss? Product Owner vs Product Manager vs Project Manager vs Delivery Manager
Who’s the Boss? Product Owner vs Product Manager vs Project Manager vs Delivery Manager
(And Why It Feels Like a Soap Opera)
Simina F
Apr 18
Agile Estimation: Relative vs. Absolute
Agile Estimation: Relative vs. Absolute
(Or Why Guessing Effort Is Like Cleaning a Disaster Kitchen)
Simina F
Apr 15
15 Terms Every Scrum Master Should Know
15 Terms Every Scrum Master Should Know
(And Actually Use)
Simina F
Apr 14
🔥 Agile vs. Waterfall: The Epic Battle of the Project Management Titans 🔥
🔥 Agile vs. Waterfall: The Epic Battle of the Project Management Titans 🔥
The Ultimate Showdown
Simina F
Apr 14
Scrumban: The Agile Framework That Lets You Have Your Sprint and Skip It Too
Scrumban: The Agile Framework That Lets You Have Your Sprint and Skip It Too
A Love Letter to Flexibility in Project Management
Simina F
Apr 10
What is Project Management Really About?
What is Project Management Really About?
(Beyond the Textbook)
Simina F
Apr 8
Scrum Master vs. Project Manager
Scrum Master vs. Project Manager
Who’s Actually Running the Show?
Simina F
Apr 7
Show Me the Money: Salary and Job Outlook for Project Managers
Show Me the Money: Salary and Job Outlook for Project Managers
How Much Can You Make as a Project Manager?
Simina F
Apr 3
The Scrum Master Role Beyond the Myths
The Scrum Master Role Beyond the Myths
More Than a Note-Taking, Meeting-Running, Problem-Solving Magician
Simina F
Apr 2
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