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The Illusion of Velocity

Scrum.org

Moreover, get an idea of how to start flipping outdated hierarchies and embrace the natural rhythm of productivity and innovation. ? Empowering teams to make decisions enables a more rapid and appropriate response to change, as those closest to the work best understand the nuances and can innovate effectively. Collins, T., Snowden, D.

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The Scrum Master Job (1): 4 Steps to Identify Suitable Employers or Clients

Scrum.org

The reasons for this are apparent, with software eating the world and the pace of innovation accelerating as the market-entry barriers of the technology sector are continuously lowered. Venture capital is also widely available, and startups are gaining an innovative advantage over established organizations. Job advertisement.

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Agile Transformation – Success Factors part 2

Scrum.org

Top-management is actively involved in the process, decisions are being made according to evidence. Being involved in the Agile transformation process means that executives not only support but they make important decisions as a result of the inspection of the current situation. Clear goals make the process understood and transparent.

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Risk-aware Product Development (a.k.a. Scrum)

Scrum.org

So aiming at the right target is not a trivial task in Product Development, especially if you are in a more innovative space where it is not even clear that there is a market need for your product, but also when you are working on internal IT projects where this kind of uncertainty seems irrelevant.

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Basis of Estimating Software Development

Herding Cats

Software Estimation: Demystifying the Black Art , Steve McConnell, Microsoft Press, 2015. Estimating Software-Intensive Systems: Projects, Products, and Processes , Richard Stutzke, Addison-Wesley, 2005. Agile Project Management: Creating Innovative Products , Jim Highsmith, Addison Wesley, 2004. Prentice Hall, 2000.

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Leadership & Innovation | Top 10 ‘Must-Have’ Convictions

International Institute for Learning

Without leadership support, corporate innovation projects are dead on arrival. Leadership support is so important that this is the first thing I ask for when I am working with innovation teams. It is also the case that more and more leaders are now keen to support innovation. Failure is Part of the Process.

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Do Your Leaders Have The Right Convictions About Innovation?

International Institute for Learning

Without leadership support, corporate innovation projects are dead on arrival. Leadership support is so important that this is the first thing I ask for when I am working with innovation teams. It is also the case that more and more leaders are now keen to support innovation.