Scrum is one of the most popular methods of agile project management, and it comes with its own specialized language: it's a universe filled with sprints and sashimi, scrum masters and product owners and user stories .Our latest Skye Learning video explains it all for you.

One of the most important, and most complex, tasks for any team leader or project manager is effectively managing the people assigned to the project. Experienced project leaders know that successful projects are not the culmination of elaborate procedures, complicated tools, or elaborate techniques; they succeed because the people involved are integrated, organized, and empowered, which then frees them to put their skills to use in the most effective way possible.

For businesses looking to optimize their efficiency, Organizational Project Management (OPM) offers a clear path forward. By aligning projects, programs, portfolios, and operations within a strategic framework, OPM allows leaders to allocate resources and effort in a way that meets the needs of clients, teams, and stakeholders. Our latest Skye Learning video explains how:

Business experts are fond of observing that, “what gets measured gets managed.” But how do you know if you are measuring things correctly? Or whether you can trust the data you get from your tests?

In many cases, improvement experts will use a tool called measurement system analysis (MSA) to test the “system” (i.e., the process, tools, and people) they use to gather data and quantify variation. MSA is a set of procedures that helps to assess a measurement system’s ability to provide good data. In short, it tells you how good your measurement system is—and how much you can trust the information it provides.

The PMP^® (Project Management Professional) has been called “the gold standard of project management certification.” Are you ready to go for the gold? Our latest Skye video highlights the eight questions you should ask yourself to determine if you’re really ready to take the PMP^® Exam.