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Specialized Nearshore Services: Agile and AI Development by SKM Group

Nearshore Software Development Outsourcing is the strategic delegation of software engineering tasks to external teams located in neighboring or nearby countries. It’s not just about saving money—it’s about alignment.

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Agile and Iterative Development – Methods, Models & Examples

Traditional project management models often fall short in delivering timely, user-centered software. Agile and iterative development methodologies provide a proven framework for building complex systems in dynamic, high-stakes environments.

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Risk management in projects

Risk is inevitable in large projects, but effective management minimizes losses. Explore key steps and techniques for identifying, analyzing, and managing risks in IT projects.

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Agile - How to eliminate delays and deliver as planned?

Learn proven strategies for eliminating delays in Agile projects. Learn how realistic deadlines, workflow optimization, effective communication and risk management can improve on-time delivery and increase project value.

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Best practices for effective IT metrics and reporting

Discover the key performance indicators and reporting best practices essential for effective IT performance management. Learn how financial metrics, such as Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Return on Investment (ROI).

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A Day in the Life of an Project Manager

Discover the dynamic and multifaceted role of a Project Manager in an IT company. Explore a typical day filled with challenges, task management, team interactions, and stakeholder coordination.

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IT project performance indicators: How to measure success?

By focusing on KPIs such as Return on Investment (ROI), Time to Market, code quality, and customer satisfaction, organizations can optimize resources, improve processes, and ensure project success.

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Efficient communication between the business and the IT team: The key to successful projects

IT project management requires effective communication between IT and the business. The article explores the differences in priorities and mindsets between the two parties, presenting strategies and tools to facilitate this exchange of information.

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User Stories: How to write clear and understandable requirements

Learn why User Stories are crucial in modern IT projects. Discover how to craft clear and concise User Stories, focusing on user needs and benefits. Explore tools and methods to streamline the process and ensure project success.

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Agile time management: Time-boxing and Pomodoro

Explore agile time management with Time-boxing and Pomodoro techniques. Learn how to seamlessly apply these methods in your professional and personal life

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Methods of effective IT project management

IT project management is the process of planning, organizing, monitoring and controlling resources, activities and time to successfully implement IT-related projects. It encompasses a wide range of activities, from defining project goals

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How to give constructive feedback effectively?

Assessing the work of others and expressing opinions about their achievements is a crucial element of effective management and development. We are sharing knowledge about feedback, its functions, and methods of giving and receiving it.

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The importance of effective relationship management in IT projects

Explore the key stakeholders, from project teams and management to clients, end users, and external partners. Learn how building strong relationships at every stage enhances communication, fosters teamwork, and ensures project success.

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5 Key Traits of a Scrum Master: Succeed in This Role

Understand the crucial role of a Scrum Master in maintaining a productive work environment and supporting team development. Explore the key factors that contribute to the success of a Scrum Master, from implementing Scrum principles.

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Fail Fast, Learn Faster: How does MVP help avoid costly mistakes?

The IT world has been demanding rapid responses to all sorts of changes and novelties for some time now. With each new project, it's important to remember that the risk of making costly mistakes during software development is always present.

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Effective work planning in Scrum

Effective and efficient work planning plays a crucial role in the success of the Scrum methodology. In a dynamic business environment, it is essential to have the right strategy and tools to manage a project effectively.

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Reflection and analysis: Retrospection in IT projects

Retrospective in IT projects is a process of reflection and analysis that takes place after the completion of a specific task or project. It is a practice used in agile methodologies to enable teams to identify what worked well, what can be improved.