Project management
15 different articles on how to manage projects effectively
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Project managementProduct owner: role in Scrum teamsThe Product Owner (PO) is the key figure in the world of flexible development and Scrum methodology. He does get overlooked often, and we’re here to remind everyone why it’s wrong by highlighting his responsibilities and overall importance. Artyom Dovgopol The Product Owner is like a conductor — guiding the…April 11, 20258 min
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Project managementIT outstaffing: team scaling without hiringRunning a business in 2026 but drowning in hiring paperwork? There's a better way to get the experts you need. Artyom Dovgopol Modern business success depends on flexibility and efficient resource management – outstaffing offers both while maintaining control over your projects. Key takeaways 👌 Administrative freedom: Cut HR costs…January 7, 20255 min
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Project managementSoft skills in IT: how to assess personal qualities when hiringRequirements for job applicants generally fall into one of two categories: hard skills and soft skills. But there’s one more component, just as important as the previous two, and that’s the employee personality profile. You’d think that it makes little difference how nice the people in your office are, as…April 14, 20237 min
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Project managementIT project briefing: from requirements to specificationsWhen people think of a development brief, they usually mean a questionnaire that is sent to a client before the project goes into development. However, this questionnaire is only the first step in the briefing process. Pre-project communication with the client is as complex as it is important: if you…March 27, 20236 min
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Project managementLaunching outstaffing IT team: first 30 days of workAt first glance, IT outstaffing seems like the least labour-intensive way to complete a project when you don’t have the necessary in-house staff: all you have to do is find a reliable contractor, explain the tasks, and negotiate the rates and number of specialists. If this approach seems perfectly fail-safe…March 20, 20236 min
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Project managementWhere to find Project Manager for IT: recruiting vs outstaffingToday we continue our series on project management. Read previous articles here: Project Management Methodologies in IT: Making the Right Choice Amidst Uncertainty From Concept to Revision: Project Management Stages in IT In this article we’ll look at what makes a good project manager and whether it’s possible for a…February 27, 20235 min
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Project managementIT project methodologies: Agile vs Waterfall vs hybrid approachWhen an architect draws up a building plan, they have to lay out all specifications in advance, and those can’t be deviated from at a later stage. You can’t just lay the foundation first and then contemplate how many storeys you want to build, five or twelve. Otherwise, the entire…January 23, 20235 min
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Project managementTechnical support models: outsource vs in-house vs T&MAn IT system is like a car: you have to regularly maintain and service it, replace old parts, and fix various issues. In the context of business, IT support specialists are essentially mechanics for your digital product who configure, service, and repair the software. Tech support services can be rendered…December 14, 20228 min
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Project managementLow-code and No-code platforms: business selectionno code low code No company in Russia has been immune to multiple disruptions in IT processes brought over by 2022. With no access to Western software, businesses began searching for alternatives and developing products of their own. There is certainly no shortage of potential discussions about what works and…December 12, 20225 min
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Project managementWriting technical specifications for software developmentTerms of Reference (TOR) is one of the most difficult aspects in the relationship between the customer and the technical team. This is an age-old problem: customers do not know how to write it, and developers cannot work without it. Why is this happening? Let's first understand what TOR is.…November 28, 20225 min
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Project managementPre-project analytics in IT: how to reduce project risks by 60%Imagine that you need to buy a new laptop, but there are no specific models in your mind. What are you going to do? Most likely, you will first look for reviews on the Internet, ask friends for recommendations, read reviews, compare features and prices for the options you like,…November 27, 20226 min
