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Ask the Right Question to Get Started
When a new Product Owner looks at an empty Product Backlog, it can be overwhelming to get started. It can be tempting to ask yourself,...
Mary Iqbal
Mar 5, 20242 min read


Why Scrum is Named After Rugby
Scrum is the most popular Agile framework. According to the 17th annual State of Agile report from Digital.ai , 63% of teams who are...
Mary Iqbal
Feb 14, 20243 min read


Which Scrum Events Are Time Boxed?
Scrum is a framework within which teams work together to deliver products in complex environments. The Scrum framework includes five...
Mary Iqbal
Feb 3, 20243 min read


Debunking 10 Common Objections to Incremental Delivery for Software Teams
Incremental delivery sounds a little intimidating. After all, that is four syllables in one word! What does it mean? Incremental...
Mary Iqbal
Jan 29, 20244 min read


Agile is Not a Luxury: The Necessity for Complex Problem Solving
In times of organizational challenges, the temptation to cut costs often leads some to view Agile frameworks as a luxury rather than a...
Mary Iqbal
Jan 29, 20244 min read


Why Predictability Matters in Scrum
There is a common misconception among some Agilists that Agile teams must operate without deadlines. Otherwise, they are not ‘Agile’. ...
Mary Iqbal
Jan 21, 20242 min read


Measuring the Wrong Thing is Worse Than Measuring Nothing
Agile frameworks have revolutionized the product development landscape, improving collaboration and adaptability and fostering a focus on...
Mary Iqbal
Jan 15, 20242 min read


False Dichotomy
An unusual article featured in the latest edition of the Harvard Business Review titled "Case Study: Should I Pitch a New...
Mary Iqbal
Jan 11, 20243 min read


The Timeless Power of Cross-Functional Teams in Product Development
Some ideas stand the test of time, such as the value of cross-functional teams in new product development. Cross-functional teams are...
Mary Iqbal
Jan 8, 20243 min read


Size work to support incremental delivery
I once worked with a Scrum team that deliberately underestimated the size of Product Backlog items during refinement to enable them to...
Mary Iqbal
Jan 5, 20244 min read


Embrace a Scrum Revolution: Your New Year's Resolution Guide
At your next Sprint Retrospective, why not work with your Scrum team to identify a New Year's Resolution? Focus on improving your Scrum...
Mary Iqbal
Dec 29, 20235 min read


Good Intentions
Some well-intentioned practices sound reasonable, but a closer examination reveals potential pitfalls that can compromise the Agile...
Mary Iqbal
Dec 29, 20234 min read


Unrealistic Roadmaps Erode Transparency
Scrum - the most popular Agile framework - is founded upon Empiricism, or making decisions based on what is known. The three pillars...
Mary Iqbal
Dec 21, 20233 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...
Mary Iqbal
Dec 18, 20236 min read


“Agile Is Just for Software” and other Scrum Myths
Scrum is the most popular Agile framework. According to the latest State of Agile survey from Digital.ai, 90% of teams who are using an...
Mary Iqbal
Dec 6, 20235 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....
Mary Iqbal
Dec 4, 20232 min read


“The Sprint Review is Just a Demo” and other Scrum myths
Scrum is a framework, not a set of work instructions. The Scrum framework guides the way individuals interact and work together to...
Mary Iqbal
Dec 4, 20234 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...
Mary Iqbal
Nov 27, 20233 min read


10 Signs You Might be Micromanaging your Scrum team
In complex environments, where requirements are unknown or creativity is needed to solve a business problem, an alternative is needed to...
Mary Iqbal
Nov 20, 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...
Mary Iqbal
Nov 13, 20233 min read
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