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Mary Iqbal
Sep 18, 20242 min read
It’s Okay for the Roadmap to Change
A roadmap is a visualization of the Product Owner’s plan to deliver the product goal and fulfill the product vision. But in the real world,
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Mary Iqbal
Dec 18, 20236 min read
“Scrum is Chaos” and other Scrum Myths
Myths can hold us back from our highest potential by creating confusion and misdirection. In this article, we will debunk 10 common...
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Mary Iqbal
Dec 4, 20232 min read
The Key to a Successful Agile Transformation: Why Hiring a Smaller Firm Matters
Agile frameworks such as Scrum, which emphasize adaptability, collaboration, and customer-centricity, have gained immense popularity....
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Mary Iqbal
Nov 27, 20233 min read
“Helpful” practices that may be holding your Scrum team back
Scrum is the most popular Agile framework today, with over 90% of Agile teams using the Scrum framework (16th annual State of Agile...
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Mary Iqbal
Nov 13, 20233 min read
Balancing Self-Management and Guidance: The Art of Agile Leadership
Embraced across industries, Agile frameworks offer a flexible approach for delivering complex products. At the heart of successful Agile...
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Mary Iqbal
Jul 25, 20235 min read
10 Interview Questions for the Product Owner
The Product Owner accountability is critical for the success of the Scrum team. And yet, the characteristics of the Product Owner are...
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Mary Iqbal
Aug 29, 20226 min read
Agile Leadership Myths and how to move past them
The best Scrum teams that I have ever worked with were supported by leaders focused on removing impediments, providing resources, and...
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Mary Iqbal
Apr 17, 20223 min read
Yes, Managers are needed for Scrum teams
"We need to bring the IT resource managers along," I said. "It's important that they understand their role in ensuring the success of...
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