Agile in Unexpected Places: The Universal Adaptability of Agile Methodologies
Agile methodologies have long been associated with IT. However, we’ll discuss some unexpected markets you may find people using Agile.
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5 Mistakes You Must Fix to Master Your Product Backlog
Skillful management of the product backlog starts with being aware of five common mistakes that can prevent you from motivating your team, engaging stakeholders, and achieving success. Read about what those five mistakes are and how to fix them.
Why is Agile Scaling So Hard?
Agile scaling is always a hot topic for students and organizations dealing with the complexities of multi-team execution. The question I get asked most often is one that sounds the simplest: “Why does Scaling make everything so hard?”
What Is the Difference Between Scrum and Kanban?
Both Scrum and Kanban provide principles and practices that you can apply to deliver high-quality solutions faster. They share many similarities but have distinct differences. Both methods were originally developed for software development, however, they can be applied to be more productive in any line of work.
How Agile Leads to Cost Savings
If you’re interested in reducing costs, you may wonder if it’s worth it to invest in Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile training. Here are five ways that embracing Agile can benefit your bottom line.
Common Questions About Sprint Review, Answered
Interested in doing a sprint review, but unsure what it is and how it works? We’ve answered some common questions about sprint reviews.
When the Scrum Master Role is Set Up to Be an Anti-Pattern
If you’ve never experienced what a good Scrum Master does for a team, it’s easy to misunderstand the role as being administrative: scheduling team meetings, taking notes on impediments, nagging people to update the status of things. When that happens, it’s natural for decision makers to feel that the role of Scrum Master is not a real job, and therefore decide not to invest time or money into it. At that point, one of several anti-patterns typically happens. Here are the ones I see most often:
5 Qualities of a Great Agile Coach
Read about five things to look for to find out what working with a great Agile coach feels like.
Three Reports Expert Scrum Masters Use
In this blog, we’ll explore the purpose of three core reports every Scrum Master should understand and use: burndown, burnup, and throughput. We’ll also explain how to read and create each chart.
Common Questions About Sprint Planning, Answered
The goal of sprint planning is to ensure the Product Owner (PO), Developers, and Scrum Master are aligned on a plan for the upcoming sprint and collaboratively working toward the sprint goal. We’ll cover Scrum Guide’s sprint planning event topics.