Category Archives: Technology Leadership

The Salt and Pepper Principle: Clarifying Communication in Agile Teams

Posted on May 25, 2025 by PMOExcellence

The “Salt and Pepper” story is a popular analogy in Agile planning that highlights the importance of clarity and shared understanding when defining work. Imagine you’re sitting at a dinner table and someone says, “Please pass the salt and pepper.” … Continue reading →

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How to improve team’s efficiency -or- productivity ?

Posted on December 14, 2024 by PMOExcellence

Parkinson’s Law is the adage that tasks expand to fit the time allotted for their completion. In other words, if you give yourself a longer timeframe to finish something, you’re likely to use up that entire time, even if the … Continue reading →

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What is ‘Triple Constraint’ -or- ‘Project Management Triangle’?

Posted on November 16, 2024 by PMOExcellence

Intended audience: Project Managers, Program Managers, Product Managers and Technology/Business Leaders The triple constraints, also known as the project management triangle, comprise scope, cost, and time/schedule. Here are the three key points for your consideration: Scope. Scope defines the project’s … Continue reading →

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Enterprise Architecture – How to ask right questions based on Zachman’s Framework?

Posted on October 7, 2023 by PMOExcellence

Zachman’s Framework for Enterprise Architecture is a comprehensive and structured approach for understanding and managing complex organizations, systems, and projects. It was developed by John Zachman in the 1980s and is widely used in the fields of enterprise architecture, information … Continue reading →

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The Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule) for Product Managers and Software Engineers

Posted on September 9, 2023 by PMOExcellence

The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, is a powerful concept that can significantly benefit software engineers and product managers in their roles. For Product Managers Feature Prioritization. The Pareto Principle is invaluable when determining which features to … Continue reading →

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Ikigai for Software Engineers

Posted on August 26, 2023 by PMOExcellence

Ikigai, a Japanese concept that translates to “a reason for being,” holds profound relevance in the realm of software engineering. It encourages software engineers to explore the intersection of four crucial elements: passion, vocation, profession, and mission. In doing so, … Continue reading →

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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Posted on August 19, 2023 by PMOExcellence

Abraham Maslow (1908–1970) was an influential American psychologist renowned for his development of the Hierarchy of Needs theory. His work has had a lasting impact on understanding human motivation and behavior. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a psychological theory proposed … Continue reading →

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What is Murphy’s Law ?

Posted on August 12, 2023 by PMOExcellence

“Murphy’s Law,” attributed to Edward A. Murphy Jr., is a popular adage that states, “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” The law reflects a perspective on the inevitability of things going awry or unexpected issues arising, particularly in … Continue reading →

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Project Planning I

Posted on April 1, 2013 by PMOExcellence

This article outlines some of the areas you want to watch out as your plan your project. Anticipation. Think about requirements and solution blue prints during planning stage. Factor in risks and mitigation plans during this stage. This will help … Continue reading →