What is an Agile Project Plan + 5 Steps to Create a Plan (Example Provided)

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What is an Agile Project Plan + 5 Steps to Create a Plan (Example Provided) Update: June 03, 2026 By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP®, CSM; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Dr. Michael J. Shick, MSPM, PMP® Are your project plans not keeping up with change? Sometimes, traditional planning struggles to adapt, wasting time and resources. But […]

Agile Epic vs Feature – How to Integrate Them in Your Projects

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Agile Epic vs Feature – How to Integrate Them in Your Projects Updated: June 03, 2026 By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP®, CSM®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Dr. Michael J. Shick, MSPM, PMP® Managing complex projects in Agile can be overwhelming. With so many moving parts, from setting big-picture goals to achieving day-to-day deliverables, it’s easy […]

Epics Features and User Stories—When to Use Which?

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Epics Features and User Stories—When to Use Which? Updated: June 03, 2025 By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP®, CSM®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Dr. Michael J. Shick, MSPM, PMP® Are you being challenged to manage project objectives and turn them into actionable tasks? Navigating Agile projects can be overwhelming if you lack the tools and knowledge […]

Understanding Initiative vs Epic: Key Differences and Best Practices

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Understanding Initiative vs Epic: Key Differences and Best Practices Udpated: June 03, 2026 By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP®, CSM®; Editor: Geram Lampon; Reviewer: Dr. Michael J. Shick, MSPM, PMP® Does your agile team sometimes lose sight of the bigger picture while getting buried in the details of day-to-day execution? The distinction between initiatives and epics is […]

Understanding Epic vs Story & How to Create Them

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Understanding Epic vs Story & How to Create Them Updated: June 03, 2026 By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP®, CSM®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewer: Dr. Michael J. Shick, MSPM, PMP® Do you find it challenging to balance delivering quick results and achieving long-term goals? To solve these challenges, you must manage epics and user stories effectively. Imagine […]

How to Write an Epic and Manage its Complexity

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How to Write an Epic and Manage its Complexity Updated: June 09, 2026 By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Dr. Michael J. Shick, MSPM, PMP, CSM Managing large initiatives while staying agile can feel like juggling many tasks. Writing epics can get complicated, causing bottlenecks and delaying progress. But what if […]

How to Reuse and Be More Efficient in Project Management with Epic Template

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How to Reuse and Be More Efficient in Project Management with Epic Template Updated: June 02, 2026 By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP®, CSM®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Dr. Michael J. Shick, MSPM, PMP® Are you reinventing the wheel every time you start a new project? Managing large tasks, relevant stakeholders, aligning teams, and delivering consistent […]

4 Steps to Set an Epic Theme Without Being Overly Complex

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4 Steps to Set an Epic Theme Without Being Overly Complex Updated: June 02, 2026 By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP®, CSM; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Dr. Michael J. Shick, MSPM, PMP®, CSM Are your projects getting stuck in the weeds with too much complexity and little focus? Many teams struggle to manage large, complex projects […]

What is An Epic in Scrum: Describing and Leveraging Agile Concepts

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What is An Epic in Scrum: Describing and Leveraging Agile Concepts Updated: June 13, 2026 By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP®, CSM®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Dr. Michael J. Shick, MSPM, PMP® Many teams face the challenge of focusing on long-term goals while delivering value incrementally. Without the right tools and strategies, this can lead to […]

Your Pocket-sized Disciplined Agile Delivery Handbook

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Your Pocket-sized Disciplined Agile Delivery Handbook Updated: June 08, 2026 By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP®, CSM®; Editor: Geram Lompon; Reviewed by: Dr. Michael J. Shick, MSPM, PMP® Are you finding it challenging to scale Agile across your organization while still delivering value? We might have the answer. Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD) offers a comprehensive framework that […]

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