Questions tagged [roles]
This tag is for questions about what is part of a role on a project, for example what the a planner does, what a lead does, etc. This tag can also be applied to questions about methodologies, such as Scrum, where the question involves individual roles in that methodology. In that case, also tag with the specific methodology.
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Implementing scrum inside a real-world matrix organized software department
I'm working as a manager of the software department in our small sized company (~50 people).
I have three development teams, 3-4 members in each. One of the members in each team is in the role of the ...
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Minimum number of roles required in a project
I would be interested in understanding the scenarios where a Project Manager can handle a project with no other roles involved apart from the Executive.
What's the minimum number of roles required on ...
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Is Software Architecture still Relevant in Agile ?
Agile focuses on developing workable codes from small user stories. Pair programming encourage developers to pair up, actively engage with one another to come up with the best solution for the problem....
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How to handle somebody who does not take into account what is said to him?
I'm facing a problem that is quite new for me, and want to discuss it. I have in my team a developer who doesn't take into account the directives that are given to him. He doesn't follow priorities ...
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What are some indicators that a project may require a real project manager?
I've worked on many teams, medium size (20+ developers) and smaller, and for the most part the project lead managed the project in terms of projections, collecting and reporting tasks and status ...
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In an agile process, should there be PMs in agile in the first place? Or Should they be replaced by a PO (Product Owner), or -may be- a Scrum Master?
Not to be confused with:
What role is there for a PM on an Agile project?
How does a Project Manager's job change when transitioning from waterfall to Agile?
In an agile process, where should ...
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What are the differences between project leader and project manager
Is there any difference between a project leader and a project manager? Is their involvement different in any aspect?
What are the tasks performed by project managers? What are the tasks performed ...
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Transitioning into a project management role [closed]
Many project managers start out as strong individual contributors, and end up as accidental project managers (filling in while the project manager is away, filling a need where a project manager is ...
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How can the role of QA maintain the alignment between the Business and IT?
In my previous organization there was a disconnection between the Business Operations and IT that always impacted the final derivable.
For some reason, the Business intent was not accurately ...
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At what point should a company decide to introduce a project manager role?
What criteria should a software company use to decide if they need to introduce a project management role into their team? From what I have seen, most companies start out with no project managers, ...
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How to appropriately balance project activities with support tasks
I have a small team of experts (12 staff) who do great project work. Unfortunately, their expertise makes them the go-to individuals on support tasks as well. The inability to focus on projects ...
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How can I tell when I need multiple 'tiers' of management?
Large projects and enterprises always seem to have various levels of management. There's usually a top committee that runs the overall direction and big-picture of the project, and one or more levels ...
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How to Avoid Micro-Managing a Software Development Team? [closed]
I've managed a few projects over the last few years, and one of the biggest challenges I face is avoiding becoming a micro-manager. I worked with a team once where I worked with a group of software ...
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What makes a great planner?
I would like to become better at planning in my role as PM and would like to know what makes a great planner?
I was told efficiency is an important attribute and im not sure if this is correct.
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How to transition away a bad developer?
The situation is: A developer has apparently been working on an important project for a year and hasn't been able to get the product in a commercially usable form.
Im sure there a plenty of ...
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Roles in Spiral Methodology
What are the Roles in the Spiral Methodology approach?
For example Scrum only has three roles 'scrum master', 'the team' and 'product owner'
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What is the difference between a project manager and developer manager?
What is the difference and when should a company have a project manager or a developer manager?
I found the following diagram but was further confused:
More specific question: In a small company is ...
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How to resolve leadership conflicts in project?
How to resolve conflicts in project when:
No roles are clearly defined (eg. no project charter).
Project manager is sluggish / incompetent.
Technical people feel like more competent than PM.
Bit of ...
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Whats the difference between a project manager and an IT manager?
What is the difference between these roles and where is the crossover? Is it possible to be both in particular jobs?
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What role is there for a PM on an Agile project?
Back before agile was everywhere, having a PM on all but the smaller projects was considered essential. Now, only the largest projects have people assigned to just in a PM capacity.
I guess I have ...
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