Author Archives: Lashmi Bai Ravindrapandian

Crystal : A Complete Guide from A to Z

Crystal Agile is a family of Agile methodologies designed by Alistair Cockburn, one of the co-creators of the Agile Manifesto. Unlike rigid frameworks, Crystal is highly adaptable, with an emphasis on efficiency, minimal overhead, and delivering value to the customer. It recognizes that every project is unique and suggests that processes should be tailored toContinue reading “Crystal : A Complete Guide from A to Z”

Kanban: A Complete Guide from A to Z

Kanban is a visual workflow management methodology designed to optimize efficiency by ensuring smooth task progression and minimizing delays. It is especially useful in environments that focus on continuous delivery. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Kanban, including its core principles, practices, benefits, and challenges. Introduction to Kanban Kanban is a Japanese term meaningContinue reading “Kanban: A Complete Guide from A to Z”

How PMOs Can Leverage Design Thinking

Have you ever stumbled upon a new approach and wondered if it could be the secret ingredient to solve some of your project management challenges? Recently, I came across something quite intriguing: the Design Thinking process. It’s one of those concepts that make you stop and think, “Why haven’t I been using this all along?”Continue reading “How PMOs Can Leverage Design Thinking”

How do you do a Broadcast Contest

I am excited to share a wonderful opportunity that has come my way: participating in the Concourse Broadcast Contest! Thank you for your overwhelming response in enrolling yourself and your practice members to the Concourse Yammer group. We are glad to inform you that the community has grown 5 times in a short period. WeContinue reading “How do you do a Broadcast Contest”

The Essential Role of the Date Table in PowerBI

In the world of PMO, effective data analysis is vital for making informed decisions and driving project success. One of the key components in achieving accurate time-based analysis in Power BI is the Date Table. This often-underestimated tool is the foundation of effective time-based reporting, allowing us to analyze metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Continue reading “The Essential Role of the Date Table in PowerBI”

45+ Types of Data Visualization

“Data is the new oil”. Yes, Michael Palmer expanded on Humby’s quote by saying, like oil, data is “valuable, but if unrefined it cannot really be used. Data Visualization In the era of digital technology, more and more data piles up. Being in PMO, you get your hands on with data every day to measure the performanceContinue reading “45+ Types of Data Visualization”

3 Use Cases of Row Level Security (RLS)

Recently I learned about three use cases of RLS and I couldn’t journal about it. I have written a post on RLS which contains the basic information that you need to understand the concept. In this post, let’s go ahead with understanding those three use cases of RLS. Three Use Cases of RLS Row-level securityContinue reading “3 Use Cases of Row Level Security (RLS)”

How To Be 10x More Productive

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s more important than ever to be productive. Productivity is the ability to get things done efficiently and effectively. It is a valuable skill that can be used in all aspects of life, from work and school to personal projects and hobbies. There are many reasons why someone needs to beContinue reading “How To Be 10x More Productive”