Category: Project Management
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The Dangers of Rubber Stamping a Git Pull Request
Rubber stamping involves a developer skimming push request reviews and approving them without a substantial review of the request. Typically, this happens when a more senior team member submitting code will not be challenged by a reviewer who assumes the work will be good enough. However, this can also become a habit when a team…
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Scope Creep in Git Projects: What to Do
Everyone knows what scope creep is – and what repercussions can happen if it is left to spin out of control. There are a lot of different definitions. In this case, let’s focus on what happens when the original scope changes (or grows) after implementation has already begun. Very often, scope creep can happen slowly,…
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How Git and Project Management Go Together
Git is a great platform that helps make project management easy, especially if teams use the Agile methodology. It’s useful for teams that want to work closely and stay in constant communication for project management purposes as it allows easy collaboration on coding. As Git and GitHub have become so prevalent in development circles, project…
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Should Teams Integrate Git and Jira?
Many teams use both Jira and Git platforms to help run their projects efficiently. Often, team members jump between the two all day long, moving in and out of each platform to capture and work on tasks. For a large segment of users who need Jira and Git, jumping between the platforms can be time-consuming…
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2020: A Year of Slack Updates That Make Collaboration Even Easier
Slack is continuously updating its platform to make collaboration more accessible and respond to its users’ needs. 2020 was no different, and saw dozens of changes to the platform. If you want to stay up-to-date on the latest changes, Slack posts regularly to their Changelog in their Help Center. We’re highlighting a few of our…
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How Project Managers Can Leverage Automation
Let’s face it – as project managers, we have a LOT of admin. Projects big and small have many moving pieces that need to be monitored and followed up on. However, often, a lot of those moving pieces end up being redundant or a time suck, forcing project managers to constantly focus on repetitive tasks.…
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The Pros and Cons of Jira
When it comes to Agile project management in particular, Jira is a very popular option for companies of all sizes. The platform has many pros, but a few cons as well. Understanding what teams like about Jira – and what they find lacking – can help you decide if Jira is the right solution for…
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Does Slack Work Well for Enterprise-Level Organizations?
When it comes to team communication, especially for teams that work across departments, different offices, or, yes, even from home, Slack has been a platform that has helped streamline conversations. With the ability to create channels related to departments, projects, tasks, and more, Slack allows users to keep chats relegated to specific topics, which many…
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Slack vs Microsoft Teams: Pros and Cons
With the rise of Microsoft Teams, many companies are wondering if they should opt for that as opposed to Slack. Both are great collaboration tools. But what’s the real difference? Is one better than the other? Here’s a quick overview of both to help your team decide which might work best for them. The Differences…