Agile project management Archives - Nutcache All-in-one project management for architects and engineers Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:06:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 Mastering engineering project management: A guide to solving the top 7 challenges https://www.nutcache.com/blog/mastering-engineering-project-management-a-guide-to-solving-the-top-7-challenges/ https://www.nutcache.com/blog/mastering-engineering-project-management-a-guide-to-solving-the-top-7-challenges/#respond Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:52:04 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=84145 For an engineering consulting firm, as in any other firm, project management can seem like a daunting or overwhelming task. Juggling budgets, staff, deadlines and other variables often leads to sacrificing quality for speed or vice-versa. To ensure that all of these components work together seamlessly and sustainably to manage projects successfully, it is important [...]

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]]> https://www.nutcache.com/blog/mastering-engineering-project-management-a-guide-to-solving-the-top-7-challenges/feed/ 0 5 reasons why creative agencies should use Nutcache to keep track of production https://www.nutcache.com/blog/5-reasons-why-creative-agencies-should-use-nutcache-to-keep-track-of-production/ https://www.nutcache.com/blog/5-reasons-why-creative-agencies-should-use-nutcache-to-keep-track-of-production/#respond Thu, 05 May 2022 15:09:26 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=80068 Don't know how much time you spend on your company's activities? Still having issues billing your clients? Or worse, unable to prove the profitability of the projects you're working on? Here at Nutcache, we understand many of these problems as a result of years of experience and exchanges with our clients, and with each new [...]

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]]> https://www.nutcache.com/blog/5-reasons-why-creative-agencies-should-use-nutcache-to-keep-track-of-production/feed/ 0 5 intuitive Nutcache features you should start using today https://www.nutcache.com/blog/5-intuitive-nutcache-features-you-should-start-using-today/ https://www.nutcache.com/blog/5-intuitive-nutcache-features-you-should-start-using-today/#respond Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:36:58 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=79740 If you’re a project manager, you probably know that choosing a software that integrates all your needs is the smartest thing you can do to significantly improve the quality of your work. But, with all the existing tools, discovering new functions can seem overwhelming and it’s easy to get lost, right? But that shouldn’t keep [...]

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]]> https://www.nutcache.com/blog/5-intuitive-nutcache-features-you-should-start-using-today/feed/ 0 5 ways to better view your work with Nutcache https://www.nutcache.com/blog/5-ways-to-better-view-your-work-with-nutcache/ https://www.nutcache.com/blog/5-ways-to-better-view-your-work-with-nutcache/#respond Tue, 12 Apr 2022 13:41:56 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=79516 Great products are the ones that win the hearts of the very people who create them, after all, a company’s employees are supposed to be its first customers and brand advocates. If they don’t use, recommend and care for the best outcome of the products/services performance, they will never reach their full potential. That’s exactly [...]

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]]> https://www.nutcache.com/blog/5-ways-to-better-view-your-work-with-nutcache/feed/ 0 Do’s and don’ts of managing your team with Scrum framework https://www.nutcache.com/blog/scrumframework/ https://www.nutcache.com/blog/scrumframework/#respond Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:24:59 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=76678 It’s no secret that project management is one of the most efficient approaches to have when running a business or any other endeavor. In fact, more and more companies are adopting project-related agile methodologies and tools to optimize their performances. In this article, we will talk about one of them: Scrum Framework. It’s mostly used [...]

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]]> https://www.nutcache.com/blog/scrumframework/feed/ 0 Agile Methodologies | Scrum and Kanban: What are The Differences? https://www.nutcache.com/blog/agile-methodologies-scrum-and-kanban-what-are-the-differences/ https://www.nutcache.com/blog/agile-methodologies-scrum-and-kanban-what-are-the-differences/#respond Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:04:22 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=76387 Most projects start with a simple idea. Someone thinks of a product or service that may be wanted or needed, and then they assemble a team to bring that idea to market. Not long after, tasks are allocated, timelines are set, meetings are held, and, finally, the project is completed and the consumer’s needs are [...]

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]]> https://www.nutcache.com/blog/agile-methodologies-scrum-and-kanban-what-are-the-differences/feed/ 0 Product Owner VS. Project Manager: What’s the Difference? https://www.nutcache.com/blog/product-owner-vs-project-manager-whats-the-difference/ https://www.nutcache.com/blog/product-owner-vs-project-manager-whats-the-difference/#respond Fri, 06 Aug 2021 15:15:23 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=75438 Successful tech companies have two major things in common –​​ efficient processes and clearly defined roles. Rather than formulate plans as they go, teams plot out everything that needs to get done, and by whom, from the start. But that’s only half of it. The other part involves making sure that the plan is clear [...]

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]]> https://www.nutcache.com/blog/product-owner-vs-project-manager-whats-the-difference/feed/ 0 Improve your workflow: Top 5 benefits of using a Kanban board https://www.nutcache.com/blog/improve-your-workflow-top-5-benefits-of-using-a-kanban-board/ https://www.nutcache.com/blog/improve-your-workflow-top-5-benefits-of-using-a-kanban-board/#respond Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:15:44 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=74464 A Kanban board is a project management tool designed to help employees visualize their workflow with cards, columns, colors, icons, and other visual cues. It’s simple and a good way to keep everyone on the same page, which is more important now than ever with remote working on the rise. Most teams that use a [...]

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]]> https://www.nutcache.com/blog/improve-your-workflow-top-5-benefits-of-using-a-kanban-board/feed/ 0 RACI Chart: Get better team collaboration and results with this method https://www.nutcache.com/blog/raci-chart-get-better-team-collaboration-and-results-with-this-method/ https://www.nutcache.com/blog/raci-chart-get-better-team-collaboration-and-results-with-this-method/#respond Mon, 17 May 2021 18:36:39 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=74306 Even for the most seasoned project managers, handling complex projects can be overwhelming. Which tasks are needed? How do you define roles? What is the most efficient way to create a list of deliverables? What about organizing timelines? Scheduling meetings? Establishing a budget? When it comes to the success of a project, clarity is key. [...]

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]]> https://www.nutcache.com/blog/raci-chart-get-better-team-collaboration-and-results-with-this-method/feed/ 0 The essentials of a good project management software https://www.nutcache.com/blog/the-essentials-of-a-good-project-management-software/ https://www.nutcache.com/blog/the-essentials-of-a-good-project-management-software/#respond Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:37:21 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=73594 Opportunities are multiplying, your team is growing, and new challenges are emerging. Regardless of your area of expertise, good task management is essential in order to complete your projects. Fortunately, several project management software are available in order to support you and facilitate the work within your company. However, with all of the options available, [...]

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]]> https://www.nutcache.com/blog/the-essentials-of-a-good-project-management-software/feed/ 0 How to plan a project with a Gantt chart? https://www.nutcache.com/blog/how-to-plan-project-with-gantt-chart/ https://www.nutcache.com/blog/how-to-plan-project-with-gantt-chart/#respond Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:37:17 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=70144 The Gantt chart is a tool allowing users to visualize all the tasks of a project over time. Essential for managers, it is now part of the features offered by our Nutcache online solution! Do you have your own account on Nutcache? In this article, we will guide you step by step in creating your [...]

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]]> https://www.nutcache.com/blog/how-to-plan-project-with-gantt-chart/feed/ 0 A complete revamp of the security profile system: no more confusion! https://www.nutcache.com/blog/a-complete-revamp-of-the-security-profile-system-no-more-confusion/ https://www.nutcache.com/blog/a-complete-revamp-of-the-security-profile-system-no-more-confusion/#respond Wed, 09 Jan 2019 15:42:12 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=62051 The last months of 2018 were a busy time at Nutcache, as our team pursued its mission to make the application as user-friendly as possible. And Nutcache's latest update reflects this effort by focusing on making the security profile system simpler and making new project board templates available to speed up project creation. New security [...]

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]]> https://www.nutcache.com/blog/a-complete-revamp-of-the-security-profile-system-no-more-confusion/feed/ 0 Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF) https://www.nutcache.com/blog/weighted-shortest-job-first/ https://www.nutcache.com/blog/weighted-shortest-job-first/#respond Mon, 17 Dec 2018 10:30:02 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=59799 One of the roles of the product owner is to supply the product backlog with the functionalities or features that the technical team will have to develop. The other, undoubtedly more complex, is to define the priority of the tasks to be performed. How do you choose which feature should be developed first? The solution [...]

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]]> https://www.nutcache.com/blog/weighted-shortest-job-first/feed/ 0 Scrum Master Job Description https://www.nutcache.com/blog/scrum-master-job-description/ https://www.nutcache.com/blog/scrum-master-job-description/#respond Mon, 03 Dec 2018 15:18:33 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=59797 Scrum is without a doubt one of the most used Agile project management methodologies in the field of IT development. The Scrum master guarantees the implementation and application of the Scrum methodology within the project team. He ensures as well that the team can be independent with the method in order to obtain good productivity. [...]

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]]> https://www.nutcache.com/blog/scrum-master-job-description/feed/ 0 Agile velocity: definition, calculation, and proper use https://www.nutcache.com/blog/agile-velocity-definition-calculation-and-proper-use/ https://www.nutcache.com/blog/agile-velocity-definition-calculation-and-proper-use/#respond Mon, 26 Nov 2018 14:56:35 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=59792 Often associated with the Scrum methodology, Agile velocity may be a valuable tool when it comes to tracking the work done by a development team during a sprint and helping to predict the predictability of the next one. On the other hand, poorly used as a performance indicator for management, for example, it can be [...]

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]]> https://www.nutcache.com/blog/agile-velocity-definition-calculation-and-proper-use/feed/ 0 Coding Dojo https://www.nutcache.com/blog/coding-dojo/ https://www.nutcache.com/blog/coding-dojo/#respond Wed, 21 Nov 2018 13:52:47 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=59794 The first "coding dojo" was born from the observation that most developers only had their work, their professional achievements, to improve their knowledge and development techniques. The idea was then to take them out of their usual working environment and get them to work together on a specific topic or on the solution of a [...]

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]]> https://www.nutcache.com/blog/coding-dojo/feed/ 0 An update shaped by simplicity and an improved user experience https://www.nutcache.com/blog/an-update-shaped-by-simplicity-and-an-improved-user-experience/ https://www.nutcache.com/blog/an-update-shaped-by-simplicity-and-an-improved-user-experience/#respond Wed, 14 Nov 2018 06:33:24 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=59434 At Nutcache, we have always aimed to provide you with the best possible user experience. With this new release, we are taking another step towards this goal as we are launching several new features to make your overall experience fabulous. More flexibility to manage your account Up until this new release, only account owners could [...]

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]]> https://www.nutcache.com/blog/an-update-shaped-by-simplicity-and-an-improved-user-experience/feed/ 0 Scrumban: all about the Scrum-Kanban method https://www.nutcache.com/blog/scrumban-all-about-the-scrum-kanban-method/ Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:53:28 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=58396 You know Scrum, the very widely used agile project management method. You know Kanban, the method of production management with pull-flow. Here is Scrumban now, which will combine the flexibility provided by Scrum to Kanban's just-in-time workflow management. A novelty? Not really! Scrumban was born at the end of the 2000s. The use in real [...]

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]]> The speed boat Agile – An Effective Agile Retrospective Tool https://www.nutcache.com/blog/the-speed-boat-agile-an-effective-agile-retrospective-tool/ Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:31:50 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=58390 When a project is managed using an Agile method, such as Scrum for example, the end of a development iteration is systematically concluded by a retrospective meeting. For the team as a whole, it is important to take stock of the past iteration by allowing all participants to express themselves freely. But it is not [...]

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]]> Lifecycle of a software & Application Lifecycle Management within an Agile project https://www.nutcache.com/blog/lifecycle-of-a-software-application-lifecycle-management-within-an-agile-project/ Thu, 23 Aug 2018 06:00:20 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=56971 A software or an application is not only limited to one or many programs used by clients. A software is born, lives and dies; that’s why we refer to the “lifecycle” of a software. The lifecycle of an application is made of all the stages punctuating its course; from the starting idea until the [...]

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]]> Agile functional specifications https://www.nutcache.com/blog/agile-functional-specifications/ Thu, 16 Aug 2018 06:30:40 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=56966 Those who don’t know well Agile management methods can feel that the team is working without any specifications. Goals vary from one sprint to another; we don’t know exactly what’s going to be in the next sprint… It is although far from the truth. Stating that an Agile project doesn’t have any specifications is completely [...]

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]]> 8 tools to present an Agile Scrum retrospective https://www.nutcache.com/blog/8-tools-present-agile-scrum-retrospective/ Mon, 06 Aug 2018 15:58:06 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=56231/ The retrospective, which is an essential phase of Agile’s continuous enhancement process, requires all participants to get involve and everybody to be able to talk freely without feeling judged or fear retaliation. It’s the time to assess the past sprint and what has worked well and what hasn’t. It is although not simple for [...]

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]]> 8 new features to optimize your project management https://www.nutcache.com/blog/8-new-features-optimize-project-management/ Thu, 26 Jul 2018 11:49:47 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=55974/ Despite the warm summer days and the vacation atmosphere, we don't twiddle our thumbs here at Nutcache as we keep developing and adding new features to help you better manage your projects. With this new software update, you will benefit from the latest additions to Nutcache, such as improved functionality and user-friendliness, simplified project [...]

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]]> Velocity, a key indicator for better planning https://www.nutcache.com/blog/velocity-key-indicator-better-planning/ https://www.nutcache.com/blog/velocity-key-indicator-better-planning/#respond Thu, 03 May 2018 06:02:13 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=53172/ How do you estimate the amount of work your team can realize within a sprint? Velocity is one of the most popular measures used by Scrum teams to add up effort estimates. This post intends to demonstrate how velocity can be useful during sprint planning to estimate how long the project will take to complete. [...]

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]]> https://www.nutcache.com/blog/velocity-key-indicator-better-planning/feed/ 0 How to use the Cumulative Flow Diagram to visualize your project workflow https://www.nutcache.com/blog/cumulative-flow-diagram/ Mon, 23 Apr 2018 06:09:06 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=51940/ Do you know how long it takes for a task to go through every stage of your workflow? One of the tools you can use to track the project progress and visualize the team effort is the Cumulative Flow Diagram (CFD). This post intend to show you how you will definitely benefit from applying a [...]

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]]> New sprint KPIs, velocity chart, Scrum roles and much more! https://www.nutcache.com/blog/new-sprint-kpis-velocity-chart-scrum-roles-and-much-more/ Mon, 09 Apr 2018 12:00:50 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=51465/ Nutcache's latest update makes available many improvements and new features that will simplify the way you manage your Kanban and Scrum projects. Here's a quick list of some of the things we’ve been working on at Nutcache and included in our latest release: • Kanban Cumulative Flow Diagram • Kanban WIP limit • New Agile [...]

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]]> 7 Methods to Keep Sprint Meetings on Point https://www.nutcache.com/blog/7-methods-to-keep-sprint-meetings-on-point/ Wed, 21 Mar 2018 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=50894/ Almost every business around the globe relies on Sprint meetings in order to set a direction for the company, disseminate information, delegate tasks, and review the team’s performance. However, most meetings tend to drag on way longer than required, adversely affecting the productivity and the profitability of the organization. According to an article published in the [...]

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]]> How to manage and tag your stories with labels https://www.nutcache.com/blog/manage-tag-stories-labels/ Mon, 12 Feb 2018 19:16:24 +0000 https://www.nutcache.com/?p=50146/ Labels are visual indicators that can be associated with stories from both Agile boards and Scrum sprints. Use labels to organize and improve your board/sprint workflow and keep track of related stories.Thanks to this feature, you will have a better understanding of your project's progress since labels can make certain aspects of your workflow more [...]

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