Leigh Espy

Leigh Espy, PMP, SPC, CSM, is the author of “Bad Meetings Happen to Good People: How to Run Meetings That Are Effective, Focused, and Produce Results.” She has over 15 years of project management experience with a primary focus on IT project management and has led multimillion dollar international projects and corporate strategy initiatives. Leigh also coaches and mentors project managers and those making a move to a project management career. You can find out more about Leigh at ProjectBliss and LeighEspy.com. Leigh writes about communication and project methodologies.

Agile Methodology and Other Project Methodologies
Leigh EspyNovember 5, 2020
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5 Key elements of an agile user story
In waterfall, we are generally familiar with user requirements. They are often compiled into a document that lists the business and technical needs of a project. However, in Agile, requirements take a different form. These are expressed in the form…
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Agile Methodology and Other Project Methodologies
Leigh EspyOctober 13, 2020
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Why is backlog grooming important?
Your team backlog is made up of all the incomplete user stories that are not in the current sprint. They are the stories that have been written but not yet done. They tend to add up over time and can…
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Agile Methodology and Other Project Methodologies
Leigh EspySeptember 30, 2020
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Why it is important to protect your sprint backlog?
During projects, you know that change will happen. It is rare that you get to the end of an initiative and everything went exactly as expected. Agile practices allow the team to adjust to changes during product delivery. Agile also…
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Agile Methodology and Other Project Methodologies
Leigh EspySeptember 14, 2020
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Understanding Agile team member roles and responsibilities
Do you have a clear understanding of agile team roles, structures, and responsibilities? If not, here’s a quick look into how agile teams work together effectively. Agile teams operate differently than traditional waterfall teams. Because of this, Agile team member…
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Agile Methodology and Other Project Methodologies
Leigh EspyAugust 5, 2020
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3 Ways an Agile development approach delivers value
Agile development has become a popular method of project delivery, with much being written about it today. Project Managers are becoming Scrum Masters, and teams talk about having daily scrum meetings and writing user stories. If you haven’t switched to…
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Business Communication
Leigh EspyJuly 27, 2020
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5 Ways emotional intelligence builds trust through communication
When leading teams, you want to be seen as a trusted leader. Your team looks to you to provide guidance and support, remove roadblocks, escalate risks, and help ensure success. For this reason, building trust is crucial. Tapping into your…
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Business Communication
Leigh EspyJune 29, 2020
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The value of silence in communication
Many years ago, when I coached families on communication skills, I was still learning about the value of silence in communication. Like others, if someone was in distress or had a problem, I was compelled to share information that I…
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Agile Methodology and Other Project Methodologies
Leigh EspyJune 3, 2020
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The daily scrum meeting – A great team introduction to agile
Daily scrum meetings are necessary for a successful Agile approach. You’ve likely been hearing more these days about teams using Agile to deliver solutions. It’s becoming more popular, and you wonder if you’re missing the benefits. Using an Agile approach…
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Business Communication
Leigh EspyAugust 31, 2018
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5 Nonverbal communication mistakes you may not know you are doing
Did you know that no matter how carefully you choose your words or clothing, there are small behaviors that can sabotage your professional communication? No matter how many times you tweak that PowerPoint presentation to perfection, you can kill the…
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Business Communication
Leigh EspyAugust 21, 2018
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5 Rules for productive team communication
There are times when it can be good for teams to have conversations that may be uncomfortable or challenging. If a team is working through a difficult project or a new organizational structure, some team members may have fears or…
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