
Measuring Success in Agile Projects: Metrics and KPIs
Companies use different measures to calculate their performance, but measuring the success of agile projects is a bit more complicated than it seems. When starting an Agile project, it is important to consider how to measure success from the outset. Failing to do so can delay the project’s progress. Additionally, in the Agile approach, there

How to Successfully Transition from Waterfall to Agile Development
According to a recent report, 71% of US companies utilize Agile methodologies. This indicates that Agile offers trust, and transitioning to Agile Development can be a transformative journey for organizations looking for collaboration and responsiveness in their project management. While traditional Waterfall methods have served many well, the evolving demands of today’s business environment call

Top 5 Benefits of Implementing Agile in Your Organization
Since its inception in 2001, Agile has progressed significantly, shaping how modern organizations and businesses work today. The 17th Annual State of Agile Report revealed that 71% of survey takers use Agile in their software development lifecycle (SDLC). This widespread adoption highlights the growing recognition of Agile’s value in driving efficiency, flexibility, and workplace collaboration.

4 Reasons to Join Smart IS at Agile Conference Pakistan 2024
Agile Conference Pakistan is an esteemed event that has been running for a decade. It is dedicated to nurturing and advancing agile practices across Pakistan. Agile Conference Pakistan 2024, powered by Smart IS, promises to be an exceptional gathering of Agile enthusiasts, leaders, and innovators. Taking place across Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad from September 7

The Importance of Project Management: Key Benefits
Project management is more than just a process; it’s the heartbeat of successful initiatives across industries. By meticulously planning, organizing, and executing projects, skilled project managers not only ensure timely and budget-friendly delivery but also foster seamless collaboration and strategic alignment within teams. According to a report by USC, there will be a need for

Rolling with the Code: A Hilarious Handbook for Adopting Agile in Software Development
Introduction: Welcome, brave developers and project managers, to the rollercoaster ride that is adopting Agile in software development! It’s a journey where sprint planning feels like planning a surprise party for your code, stand-up meetings become a daily comedy show, and user stories are the protagonists in your epic quest for bug-free software. Let’s dive

Nurturing Excellence: A Guide to Grooming and Maturing Your Project Management Office
In the dynamic world of business, an organization’s ability to manage projects efficiently can often mean the difference between success and stagnation. Enter the Project Management Office (PMO), a strategic powerhouse that orchestrates projects, streamlines processes, and ensures alignment with overarching business goals. But like any living entity, a PMO requires nurturing, grooming, and maturation

Navigating the IT Project Management Circus: Dos and Don’ts with a Side of Tech Humor – A Pop Culture Perspective!
Introduction Welcome to the thrilling world of IT project management, where the only constant is change and where even the most meticulously laid plans can sometimes resemble a house of cards. In this article, we’ll explore the do’s and don’ts of IT project management with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of popular culture

Project Management in Cross-Functional Environments: Bridging the Gap for Successful Projects
In today’s complex business landscape, projects often require collaboration among multiple departments and functional areas. This cross-functional environment brings together individuals with diverse expertise, perspectives, and goals. While it can be highly beneficial for project outcomes, managing projects in such environments poses unique challenges that project managers must navigate effectively. This article is about the

Agile in Organisational Culture: Fostering Innovation and Adaptability
With the goal to encourage and thrive on innovation and adaptability, multiple organisations have embraced the agile methodology in recent years. Agile was mainly developed for software development, but its fundamental values may be expanded to a broad spectrum of business operations, including the building of the company culture. Agile is a way of thinking

Modern Agile Trends
The word “AGILE” is very common in the software and IT industry today. Let me shed some light on why we hear this in every software development success story. Definition of agile: “Agile is an iterative project management and software development approach that helps teams deliver value to their customers faster and without worry. Instead

Some Tips to Motivate your Team
It’s time to kick off that new project and keep the team you are working with motivated. I have never had any great managers or leaders around me, but I always learned from personalities from different walks of life. I am a huge sports fan and follow a lot of team sports, that is how

What is Change Management?
By Khurram Ahmad CEO of Smart IS International
Any organization that is striving to do better is undergoing a constant change. Managing this change and communicating it through the organization allows for growth and lack of it ends producing chaos.
What is “Change”? Understanding this will

Top Ten Common Mistakes
I initially wanted to title this post as “Top 10 reasons to show your JDA/BY consultant the door” — but that would have been too cold. But these are mistakes I have seen over and over again so I wanted to mention them here. 10. Overuse of policies (as opposed to custom columns) Add a column