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Troubleshooting in Lean-Agile Development

MPUG

Many project managers utilize a Lean-Agile approach when there is high change or churn in project requirements, significant lack of clarity in scope, high complexity to their projects, and/or a larger number of risks associated with such. Two Lean-Agile Types. Iteration-based Lean-Agile. Flow-based Lean-Agile. Flow-based.

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The Power of Product Ownership: A Tale from Microsoft's Journey

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In the vast realm of software development, the role of a product owner is pivotal. He recognised the limitations of a two-yearly release cadence. Their efforts laid the groundwork for Microsoft's season-based model, a cadence that allowed for more frequent releases and quicker incorporation of user feedback.

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Scaling Agile Practices – Improve Business Outcomes

Agilemania

Develop on Cadence; Release on Demand. In SAFe®, this is known as Develop on Cadence, a coordinated set of practices that support Agile Teams by providing a reliable series of events and activities that occur on a regular, predictable schedule. Agile Team and Agile Release Train Cadences. SAFe® Lean Portfolio.

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Project Management: Principles, Practices & Context

Velociteach

Everything from putting people back on the moon, developing new therapeutics and software, or planning a wedding. Lean manufacturing influenced the quality movement, Agile , and DevOps. Lean Lean principles originated in Japan’s manufacturing sector after World War II but have since been adopted by various industries worldwide.

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How Do you Make a Retrospective an Interesting Session?

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Many teams lean into retrospectives to help uncover areas where processes could be slicker, where engagement hasn’t been as effective as it could and to look for areas of improvement. Get Software Tools that Support the Retro Process Make sure everyone has access to software tools designed specifically for retros.

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How Usable Working Products Are Your Ultimate Weapon Against Risks

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Usable Working Product is Your Silver Bullet When I say "usable working product," I mean a gleaming software increment that is free from known glitches and worthy of release. Keep It Lean and Mean It’s a battlefield out there. Your protection in this ruthless world is a lean, mean, and functional product.

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A Deeper Look: Top Changes in the New 2020 Scrum Guide for Agile Practitioners

MPUG

It’s less prescriptive and seems to be intended for a wider audience group, particularly non-software users. Introduction of Cadence. For the first time, we are introduced of a concept called “Cadence.” In Scrum, the cadence is provided in the form of five events: Sprint – the container event. Lean Thinking.

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