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Agile Methods in Project Management

Application Examples and Success Stories

In the world of project management, agility has become a key concept that helps organizations adapt to the ever-changing demands of the market and achieve more effective results. Agile methods such as Scrum, Kanban and Lean offer flexible approaches to managing projects that can be used successfully, especially in dynamic environments. In the following, we take a closer look at some application examples and success stories of these agile methods.

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Posted by Stefanie Blome on June 14th, 2024 under Project Management
Tags: scrum kanban lean agile

The Headstand Method

An Unconventional Approach to Success

Headstand

One of the first images I remember of my father is of him doing a headstand in our garden. I'm sure he wasn't thinking about yoga or the headstand method that is becoming increasingly popular today.

In the world of productivity and efficiency, there are countless methods and approaches to help you achieve your goals and realize your full potential. The so-called headstand method is one of them.

Let's take a look at what's behind this unusual approach?

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Posted by Stefanie Blome on June 7th, 2024 under Project Management
Tags: headstand-method success

The Perfect Christmas Tree -
My Christmas Project

Christmas Tree

The festive time of year is here - and with it the annual search for the perfect Christmas tree. But wait a minute! Have you ever thought of tree-buying not just as a festive ritual but as a project? Here are a few fun parallels between the Christmas tree hunt and our beloved project management:

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Posted by Stefanie Blome on December 22nd, 2023 under Internal
Tags: greetings

Navigating Success: The Evolution of Hybrid Project Management

Hybrid Project Management

Imagine you're leading a project at a technology firm, developing a new software product. Initially, you opt for a traditional waterfall approach, with a clear plan and defined milestones. However, as the project progresses, market trends shift, and customer feedback demands additional, unplanned features.

This situation highlights the limitations of sticking strictly to a traditional project management approach, which can be too rigid to adapt to such changes. On the flip side, relying solely on an agile approach might leave you lacking in structured planning for complex, large-scale projects.

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Posted by Stefanie Blome on November 30th, 2023 under Project Management
Tags: hybrid-project-management

19 Years Project Management With Merlin Project

... Isn't That a Reason to Celebrate!

Ever since 2004, when we released our - no longer so - little wizard, project managers on the Mac or iPad can't get past Merlin Project. Our flexible app supports them in planning, managing and controlling small and large projects.

Happy Birthday, Merlin Project
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