As a Project Manager, having Agile frameworks like Scrum in your toolkit is more important than ever. However, there seems to be a lot of...

When companies dip their toe in Agile waters, they often start by simply trying out an Agile framework such as Scrum to deliver something relatively small, such as a project. And that's a great way to start. However, with this comes the question: Can a Project Manager be a Scrum Master? The answer is a resounding yes. While the transition may require some adjustment and a shift in mindset, Project Managers possess a wealth of experience and skills that can - for many - act

I may be a little obsessed with incremental delivery.  But - in my defense - I do have some excuse for it.  After all, Incremental...

Scrum is a framework used to deliver value in complex environments.  The Product Owner’s purpose is to maximize the value of the Product...

Scrum is used in complex environments where less is known than unknown. In these environments, we need to plan frequently.

Velocity is a complementary practice many Scrum teams use to plan future work. Here’s how it works: A team selects a point system and...

Product teams streamline delivery by removing dependencies and ensuring teams are aligned around the value that they are trying to deliver.

Product Backlog Refinement is an investment and not a waste of time.

People new to Scrum or without formal training sometimes use Scrum as an excuse for various bad practices.  These practices can be very...

According to the 2020 Scrum Guide, Scrum team members should be “self-managing, meaning they internally decide who does what, when, and...

Consider this: when you bake a batch of cookies, when are you ‘done’?  Is it when the cookies are baked?  Or when the kitchen is clean?  If we don’t have a straightforward answer about a batch of cookies, imagine how much more grey area there might be in something as complex as software development. 

Let’s give this a bit of context.  If you look at trends from the annual State of Agile report from Digital.AI, you will see that during...

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,...

Scrum is the most popular Agile framework. According to the 17th annual State of Agile report from Digital.ai , 63% of teams who are...

Scrum is a framework within which teams work together to deliver products in complex environments. The Scrum framework includes five...

Incremental delivery sounds a little intimidating. After all, that is four syllables in one word! What does it mean? Incremental...

In times of organizational challenges, the temptation to cut costs often leads some to view Agile frameworks as a luxury rather than a...

There is a common misconception among some Agilists that Agile teams must operate without deadlines. Otherwise, they are not ‘Agile’.  This fosters an attitude of "we will get there when we get there." Telling an important customer that “we will get there when we get there” could come across as dismissive, sending the message that the customer’s needs are unimportant to the Scrum team.  All organizations have deadlines and need to navigate shifting priorities.  Agile approach

Agile frameworks have revolutionized the product development landscape, improving collaboration and adaptability and fostering a focus on...

An unusual article featured in the latest edition of the Harvard Business Review titled "Case Study: Should I Pitch a New...