LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Whether you’re making the move to Agile project management in your development group or creating an Agile process for your in-house project management methodology, chances are you’re going to have to sell this change to executives in your organization. Align Agile project management with your organization’s strategy.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 13, 2023

TL; DR: Adherence to Legacy Systems, Processes, and Practices Administrative overreach and micromanagement in Scrum mainly arise from clinging to legacy systems and traditional (management) practices, leading to rigidity and misapplication of Agile principles. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

TL; DR: Resistance to Agile Transformations Stakeholders often revert to resistance to agile transformations due to fears about job security, perceived loss of control, comfort with established practices, and misconceptions about Agile. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Scrum.org

JUNE 26, 2023

TL; DR: Useless Agile Metrics Ideally, a metric is a leading indicator for a pattern change, allowing your Scrum team to analyze the cause in time and take countermeasures. What if these useless agile metrics lead you in the wrong direction while providing you with the illusion that you know where your team is heading?

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Scrum.org

MARCH 5, 2024

Agility is supposed to be about enabling people to do their best and most creative work. And yet, we often see so-called agile practices and frameworks being used in ways that are more about trying to control outcomes and people. And then we say that we are agile and open to change, so it’s all good.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 15, 2021

However, there a wide range of books available to help you understand the core themes, principles and processes of PRINCE2. There are no sample questions but it does a good job of explaining the different themes, principles and processes of PRINCE2. PRINCE2 Agile. Are you taking the Agile version of PRINCE2?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2018

If so, it might be time to start implementing proven project management processes and phases at your organization in order to bring your company’s workflow under control. To do this, follow these processes: Reporting: Have a metric to measure project progress and an instrument to deliver this information. Monitor and Control.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 5, 2022

This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management. However, there a wide range of books available to help you understand the core themes, principles and processes of PRINCE2. There are no sample questions but it does a good job of explaining the different themes, principles and processes of PRINCE2.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 1, 2020

Regular readers will know that I’m not at all experienced in formal Agile project management, but I know it is something that I need to know more about. Today I’m partnering with Eylean to give you an overview of three agile methodologies: Scrum, Kanban and Scrumban. I’ve learned a lot during the research for this article!

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 1, 2022

My most successful projects have one thing in common; I used an agile approach to deliver them. The Project Management Process. * The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) defines the five process groups as Initiate, Planning, Execution, Monitor & Control and Closing. . Tips for Agile Delivery .

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This involves facilitating team processes, removing impediments, and supporting team growth. Living the Scrum Values: Scrum Masters lead by example, setting the tone for the team's interactions and decision-making processes. Let’s lead the way to a more agile future together.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In this article, I’ll look at 5 activities you can try in your daily team standup meeting. If you work with Agile methods , you will likely be attending standup meetings every day. Some teams that don’t use Agile still do standups because they are a good way to catch up with everyone, especially on fast-moving projects.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2023

TL; DR: Agile Transformation with ChatGPT or McBoston? This article is another excursion into this nascent yet fascinating new technology of generative AI and LLMs and the future of knowledge work. Or shall we embark on an agile transformation with ChatGPT providing some guidance? I am no longer sure about that.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2024

These innovative agile practices are a departure from the Taylorist traditions of the defense industry, which is grappling with continuous inflation and delays, impacting national security and human lives. Firehawk’s Terran 1 rocket engines and 3D-printed fuel Which components or processes could benefit from composability?

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Scrum.org

JULY 17, 2023

Health Checks for Agile Teams Agile teams thrive on continuous improvement and adaptability. The true essence of self-assessment in Agile is fostering transparency, collaboration, and relentless improvement. The true essence of self-assessment in Agile is fostering transparency, collaboration, and relentless improvement.

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Scrum.org

MAY 23, 2022

In this article, we'll explore the scrum master's accountabilities beyond the team in the service of the overall organizational agility and bust this myth once and for all. In terms of definition, Organizational Agility refers the ability of the organization to respond predictably to customers changing needs.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 18, 2023

Organizations have been taking their efforts toward Agility for many years. This question is often asked when I discuss the results or ongoing endeavors of the Agile Transformation with Management in organizations. The most common reason for such a situation is the lack of answers to the simple question: Why do we want to be Agile?

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Kiron Bondale

JUNE 13, 2021

(Thanks to Don for giving me some fodder for this week’s article). I’ve written previously about my three tests for assessing agility: are we delivering value to our stakeholders early and regularly, are we progressively improving quality, and are we helping our customers, team members and key stakeholders to be awesome.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2023

TL; DR: Employing Agile Coaches next to Scrum Masters? Often, when organizations employ agile coaches and Scrum Masters, we can observe that agile coaches work at an organizational level. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? However, if you take Scrum seriously, this approach has no upside.

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Project Bliss

JANUARY 6, 2020

This is a guest article from Gilad David Maayan. Agile has been a buzzword for many organizations in the last few years. And while many organizations are “adopting” an agile methodology, many are not fully embracing it. Effective implementation of agile requires a cultural shift. What Is Agile? Escaped Defects.

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Kiron Bondale

JANUARY 9, 2023

This week, I participated in an interesting discussion on Mastodon in which the initiator asked for input on ways to frame agility based on the core problems which a team might be trying to solve. Onerous external requirements for documentation or process adherence. It will also make it difficult to do forecasting.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

A Scrum board, also known as a Kanban board, is a visual tool often used by Agile teams to track and manage work items, often represented as sticky notes or digital cards, as they progress through various stages of a project or sprint. Jira Jira is arguably one of the most popular project management tools for Agile teams.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Based on my experience working in agile environments since 2010, I did some research and had general observations on the topic. Regardless of the business domains or product area, there are some common rules that may devastate your efforts toward agility. . First of all, we need to underline that the Agile Transformation never ends.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 4, 2024

The Project Management principle of "Tailoring" emphasizes adapting methods and processes to suit the unique context of a project. Adapting to Context in Scrum Embracing Empirical Processes: Scrum's pillars of transparency, inspection, and adaptation are designed to respond effectively to any context.

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Scrum.org

MAY 19, 2023

Image Source: [link] Although Scrum is a well-known framework for agile software development, implementing Scrum alone won’t guarantee success. Inspect and adapt software development process and value delivery more effectively. Developers need to learn and apply technical practices for better business agility with Scrum.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Before we talk about the comparison and contrast between Scrum Master and Agile Leader, people often compare and contrast Scrum Master and Agile Coach, and they often ask me, what’s the difference? They should be well versed on product management, design, other agile and lean agile approaches.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business world, organizations are constantly seeking ways to improve their processes and deliver high-quality products to their customers. Agile methodologies have gained popularity for their ability to adapt to changing requirements and deliver value quickly. What is Reflection in Agile?

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Process Agile Technical Review Software Review 36

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

TL; DR: The Definition of Done: Business Agility & Technical Excellence Most of the time, stakeholders are not interested in how we solve their problems as long as we ethically play by the rules. Instead, they are interested in the regular delivery of valuable Increments as these pave the road to business agility.

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Proofhub

AUGUST 9, 2023

Process Improvement Methodologies Whether you have defined it or not, every business has processes. The scale and complexity may vary, but the essentials are the same —  all businesses have processes. What is business process management?

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Scrum.org

MAY 8, 2023

So let’s have a look at some typical agile negotiation scenarios. ?? Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: Agile Verhandlungen – Das Leben ist Verhandlungssache; warum sollte Scrum anders sein? ? Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available !

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2022

TL; DR: Business Agility, Scrum and Generative AI’s Take on Getting There. I thought it might be fun to ask ChatGPT a few questions about business agility in general and Scrum in particular. . ???? Shall I notify you about articles like this one? My Questions to the Generative AI on Business Agility and Scrum.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2023

It's essential to understand that learning is not a one-size-fits-all process. With this in mind, Agile-ity Inc. The Significance of Continuous Learning in the Agile World In the agile world, adaptability and continuous learning are more than just buzzwords - they're key to staying ahead of the curve.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 1, 2021

Recently, I have been discussing some reasons why Agile Transformation may fail or go slowly. In this blog, I am presenting some success factors that might help your organization move toward Agility. . As before , we need to emphasize that Agile Transformation is a process that never ends. There is no end state.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In this article, I’ll explore the need for and the attributes of an agile business operating system related to Private Equity (PE) portfolio companies. Dealing with common business challenges through agility. This affects product innovation as well as GTM innovation and other key business processes. .

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 19, 2022

What is the business case for Agile teams? We think we do well to base our beliefs about Agile more on evidence. This post is our attempt to bring an evidence-based perspective to the business case of Agile teams. Each post discusses scientific research that is relevant to our work with Scrum and Agile teams.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Many organizations nowadays have an urgency to adopt Agility. So, it's not a surprise that Agility has become mainstream, 20 years after the Agile Manifesto was released. So, it's not a surprise that Agility has become mainstream, 20 years after the Agile Manifesto was released. Agile immaturity.

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Scrum.org

JULY 15, 2021

TL; DR: Sustainable Agility at the Enterprise Level w/ Jorgen Hesselberg — ACB21. Do we dare to say: Sometimes, agility is a solution looking for a problem? ?? Shall I notify you about articles like this one? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 32,000-plus other subscribers. ??

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