It’s typical to aim for 15-minute Standups, but how many times have your standups gotten side-tracked and suddenly more than a half-hour has gone by? These occurrences are not exactly my cup of tea… Of course, sometimes topics need to be discussed, and planning a follow-up meeting will only slow down or delay resolution. It’s […]
Project Management
Tell your Project’s Story using Azure DevOps Queries and Dashboards
Sometimes purely looking at an Azure DevOps backlog or Board may not tell the right story in terms of progress made towards a specific goal. At first glance, it may seem like a horror story, but in reality, it is not the case. The data needs to be read or conveyed in the right way. […]
Agile Leadership: A Short Compendium of Tips
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, then you are a leader” – John Quincy Adams I have always thought that the word LEADERSHIP is a word of great proportions, not only because of the union of its 10 vowels and consonants but also because of the […]
The Colorful World of Azure DevOps Boards
Out of the box, Azure DevOps provides black-and-white capabilities in terms of how it can be utilized to support a project and its code repository. Over time, teams establish and settle into work processes, often continuing to use those basic settings, which can lead to a mundane operation and, perhaps, risk losing sight of the […]
Tracking Milestones in Website Implementation Projects
When a project kicks off, one of the first things a project manager must do is make sense of the timeline and determine when key functionalities will be completed. This can be a daunting task, but here are some helpful tips to gain clarity on what will be completed and when for tracking milestones in […]
Building Azure DevOps CI Pipelines for SPFx
This blog offers a comprehensive guide to setting up Continuous Integration (CI) in Azure DevOps to automate the integration of SharePoint Framework (SPFx) code by leveraging Azure DevOps pipelines. This process aims to streamline development workflows, improve code quality, and ensure quicker code validation before deployment without any manual processing. Continuous Integration (CI) is the […]
Building Azure DevOps CD Processes for SPFx
This blog provides a detailed explanation of the technical approach for implementing Continuous Deployment (CD) processes within Azure DevOps. It focuses on automating the deployment of solutions to SharePoint environments. This approach not only speeds up the release cycle but also enhances reliability, minimizes errors, and ensures that updates are deployed quickly and effectively. Continuous […]
The Emotional Conclusion : Project Estimating (Part 4)
The emotional finale is here! Don’t worry, this isn’t about curling up in a ball and crying – we’ve already done that. This final installment of my series on project estimating is all about navigating the emotions of everyone involved and trying to avoid frustration. If you’ve been following this blog series on project estimations, […]
The Power of Quarterly Business Reviews: How QBRs Drive Growth and Build Client Relationships
Let’s be honest – if you’ve ever thought that Quarterly Business Reviews (or QBRs) were a huge headache, you’re not alone! A QBR is an alignment meeting that’s held every three months between a company like Perficient and its clients. When my director first introduced us to the idea, the team was skeptical. It seemed […]
People of Perficient: Spotlight on Laura Pareja Pérez
Meet Laura Pareja Pérez, a Senior Project Manager based in Colombia, who has been a valued member of the Perficient family for over eight years. With a diverse background in mechanical engineering, Laura embodies the spirit of innovation and mentorship that drives our company forward. A Day in the Life Laura’s days are anything but […]
Assumptions & Uncertainty : Project Estimating (Part 3)
In this third installment of my blog series on project estimates, let’s dive headfirst into the murky waters of assumptions and uncertainty! Think of these as the gremlins of project planning – they are full of secrets and laugh along the way as they trip you up. If you’ve read my other blog posts, you’ll […]
Dependencies & Creep : Project Estimating (Part 2)
Continuing our dive into project estimating, let’s talk about two more problem areas: dependencies and project creep. These two can turn your pristine project plan into a tangled mess. No matter the size or scope of your project – whether you have just a few dependencies or tight integration with multiple systems – you’ll be […]