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Agile Beyond IT: Lean Thinking

The IIL Blog

It traces its roots to Lean, which is also foundational to other modern management theories. Lean’s primary focus is delivering value quickly and eliminating waste. Toyota was a Lean pioneer. Lean is a set of principles. The “House of Lean” is often used as a metaphor. Value Value is the roof of our House of Lean.

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The Foundations of Scrum: Beyond the Mechanics

Scrum.org

When working with a brand-new Scrum team, whether it's a new member joining or a Scrum Master guiding the team, the challenges often stem from preconceived notions. It's not about the tools or techniques they think they know; it's about the foundational understanding of Scrum's essence. At its heart, Scrum is about empiricism.

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Enhancing Stakeholder Engagement in Scrum Sprint Reviews

Scrum.org

When it comes to Scrum Sprint reviews, one fundamental question often emerges: What do my stakeholders care about? In my journey with Scrum, I've found that the success of a Sprint review often depends on the level of stakeholder engagement. Understanding this is the cornerstone of effective stakeholder engagement. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum Anti-Patterns GPT

Scrum.org

TL; DR: Scrum Anti-Patterns GPT Can a Custom Scrum Anti-Patterns GPT align teams with Scrum principles? Dive into how leveraging custom GPTs might offer a novel path through Scrum’s common hurdles, focusing on creating actual customer value in the face of organizational and team-level challenges. ?

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Decoding Scrum Team Work: Balancing Sprint and Refinement Work

Scrum.org

A Scrum team's work can be classified into Sprint work and Refinement. To steer your Scrum Team towards success, it's essential to understand, manage, and balance these two types of work. Decode the intricacies of Scrum teamwork and unlock the path to achieving your product goals with increased efficiency.

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Evolution of a Scrum Master: From Novice to Expert

Scrum.org

As a seasoned Agile coach, I've often pondered over the journey a Scrum Master undertakes from their initial steps to becoming an expert. When starting as a Scrum Master, one is confronted with myriad choices and approaches to problem-solving. Adapting the Scrum framework to these nuances is where the real skill lies.

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What is Lean Portfolio Management? Primary Focus | Objectives

Agilemania

LPM also known as Lean Portfolio management, refers to how senior leadership uses lean principles and systems thinking approaches to align strategy with execution. Incorporating agile and lean portfolio management offer a path to improving business agility. What Are The Objectives Of Lean Portfolio Management?

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