New project management articles published on the web during the week of August 4 – 10. We give you a high-level view so you can read what interests you. Recommended:

PM Best Practices

Agile Methods

Johanna Rothman explains how to avoid three of the most common estimation traps.

Glenn Alleman points out the potential for disparate views of Agile, based on the domain, scope, and budget.

Mike Cohn notes that Agile does not mean equal, at least for the members of the self-organizing team. Be sure to read the comments – they help Mike clarify some points.

David Anderson continues his series on using Kanban for project management.

Sanjay Zalavadia explores the need for agility in embracing Agile, especially your test management strategy.

Professional Development

Bryan Barrow shares his vision of our transition from project managers to project leaders.

Penelope Trunk explains the need to balance focus and breadth, in what she calls “cross-training.” Specialization isn’t just for insects!

Suzanne Lucas debunks some falsehoods about networking.

Podcasts and Videos

Cesar Abeid interviews Carlos Flesh on managing projects in Latin America. It’s a cultural thing! Just 47 minutes, safe for work.

Carl Smith interviews Larissa Scordato on how she gave up her dream of being an archeologist to become a digital project manager. Just 12 minutes, safe for work.

Cornelius Fichtner details his personal best practices for getting the most out of attending a conference.

New Books

Elizabeth Harrin reviews Bonnie Biafore’s new book, “Microsoft Project 2013: The Missing Manual.”

Ian Whittingham finds project management lessons in the follow-up to Freakonomics, “Think Like a Freak,” by Levitt and Dubner.

Bruce Harpham finds project management lessons in a biography of William Shakespeare, somewhere between tragedy and comedy …

Enjoy!

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