MPUG

MARCH 8, 2021

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.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

So, what is organizational agility? . Based on those lessons, I’d like to share an update on what organizational agility means to me in 2022. LET’S START BY DISCUSSING WHAT ORGANIZATIONAL AGILITY IS NOT. . Agility is not about: . The agile industrial complex. And agility is not about teams in isolation.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Many organizations are trying to improve the alignment between strategy and execution with the OKRs framework (Objectives and Key Results). Too many OKRs are set without any respect/consideration of the ability to deliver them sustainably while dealing with other work in the organization. OKR Struggles.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2018

There has been some backlash against Six Sigma over the recent years, some of which is warranted and will be discussed, but overall the process proves a valuable tool in reducing defects in product manufacturing, especially when paired with Agile thinking, lean manufacturing and capable project management tools. Lean Six Sigma.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 4, 2019

Executive (n): Person or group appointed and given the responsibility to manage the affairs of an organization and the authority to make decisions within specified boundaries. An executive is a person who owns the strategy or sets the direction of travel or sets justifications for spending. 21st-century executive leadership .

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 12, 2019

These days, it seems like everybody is all about doing things agile. So if a foundation of agile is working fast and changing rapidly and often, while continuing to iterate on the project, what’s the definition of done in agile? But first, let’s get some more background on agile and its methods.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation. Short-Term Focus : Driven by quarterly results or immediate performance metrics, these organizations push for quick deliveries, often at the expense of long-term value or sustainable development.

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Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability 179

Agilemania

JANUARY 24, 2022

What is Scaling in Agile? Agile is a set of values and principles. Agile is an umbrella term for a group of iterative product development frameworks. Most organizations started their Agile journey with one of the frameworks mentioned above, and Scrum is the most popular one. Scaling Agile Frameworks. What is SAFe?

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM The quest for methodologies that offer efficiency and agility has never been rockier. Agile methodologies stand at the forefront of this quest, providing the blueprint for rapid, responsive, and customer-centric project execution. Agile methodologies offer a path to mastering these challenges.

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Project Bliss

MAY 10, 2017

Everybody’s talking about agile software development these days: project managers, software developers, IT directors, small startups and big corporations. What is Agile Software Development? Agile software development is an approach that promotes delivering value quickly to the customer. Agile Principles.

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Wrike

AUGUST 28, 2023

Lean Manufacturing is a methodology that aims to streamline business operations and eliminate waste in order to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity. In this article, we will dive deep into the principles, benefits, and challenges of implementing Lean Manufacturing.

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Agilemania

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Scaled Agile Framework has taken the corporate world by storm. 37% of the respondents reported that their organizations used SAFe to scale agile. 37% of the respondents reported that their organizations used SAFe to scale agile. Source: 15th State of Agile Survey. Scaled Agile Framework: What is it?

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Agilemania

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Core Values of Scaled Agile Framework ®. Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) is the world’s leading framework for business agility. Building quality into the product or service is a prerequisite of Lean and flow to avoid an obscure amount of rework resulting from large batches of unverified and invalidated work.

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Leading Agile

JANUARY 21, 2021

Mike Cottmeyer explores the key attributes in each of the three systems necessary for making a success out of the otherwise complex tax of large scale Agile Transformation. The three systems include a System of Delivery, a System of Transformation, and a System of Sustainability. Transcript. Like what are the networks of teams?

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Agilemania

JANUARY 21, 2022

A career in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is financially rewarding. Being a globally recognized certification, SAFe is a niche agile framework that has tons of job opportunities. Here’s a guide containing the Top Scaled Agile Interview Questions and Answers in 2022 that’ll be of great help. . Leading SAFe® 5.1

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MPUG

JUNE 28, 2021

Now, you might be thinking what exactly a dance has to do with cadence in Agile? One can define cadence in Agile as follows: Cadence is a regular, predictable pattern of development work in Agile. Simply put, cadence is a rhythm of execution. The concept of cadence in Agile is suitably explained with a dance.

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Agilemania

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This has stirred up the topic of today’s discussion- Business Agility. According to a Mckinsey Study, Business Agility effected the following outcomes-. In case you are keen to know about Business Agility, this blog post will serve as a guide. What is Business Agility? Why is Business Agility important?

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Agilemania

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Agile and Scrum are the two most popular names in the industry. Most organizations think all Agile frameworks come with a one-size-fits-all approach. As a result, they set unrealistic expectations when using Agile practices in their organizations. More than 44% of Agile projects fail due to a lack of experience.

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Agilemania

JANUARY 1, 2023

Scaled Agile Framework, SAFe® is the world’s leading framework for Business Agility. The seven core competencies each have three dimensions making it a total of twenty-one dimensions to enable Business Agility. These dimensions contain practices, patterns, and guidelines to Scale Agility across the enterprise.

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Agilemania

OCTOBER 13, 2021

This is a two-day class intended to train Leaders, Executives and Managers who would be leading the SAFe implementation in the organization. Participants in the class gain insights into mastering Business Agility to thrive in the competitive market. Learn and apply Lean-Agile Mindset values and principles.

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International Institute for Learning

MARCH 29, 2022

IIL’s 6th annual Agile and Scrum Online Conference: Co-Create for Greater Value opens on June 3, 2021. Agile has become one of the hottest topics in the project management world, mainly due to its proven success in software projects and its ability to deliver quick and real value to customers. Agile Transformation.

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The Strategic Project Manager

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Lean innovation management originated from startups, but is applicable in helping bring a startup mentality to a variety of types of organizations. Let’s start be defining lean innovation. What is lean innovation, and why is it important? That is the domain of lean innovation. What is Lean Innovation Management?

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Other agile software development success factors, such as build automation, version control, and automated deployments, serve as inspiration. A pipeline like this may help you uncover issues quicker, execute solutions faster, and improve overall customer happiness with proper design and implementation. Certified Agile Coaching.

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Software Review Agile Technical Review Lean 98

Agilemania

DECEMBER 6, 2021

It was circa 2011 when Dean Leffingwell decided to conceptualize the Scaled Agile Framework. SAFe is a knowledge base of proven, integrated principles, practices, and competencies for achieving business agility using Lean, Agile, Systems Thinking, and DevOps. You need business agility. Let’s get kickstarted.

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Agilemania

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Do you use the Scaled Agile Framework in your firm or organization? Have you heard everyone else is going agile or embracing lean, and you’re not sure what it means? We’ll also explain how they might assist you in incorporating an agile environment into your product development. Who is a Product manager?

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Digite

AUGUST 14, 2017

Competitiveness in the age of digital disruption requires businesses to achieve agility at scale – not in select projects and portfolios alone, but across functions, across the business. The approaches to achieving enterprise-wide agility are keenly debated. The method wars. So what works best?

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Agilemania

MARCH 30, 2021

Before agile came, several industries like software, aerospace, manufacturing used to follow the waterfall approach. Although that time, the meeting in Oregon didn’t result in the birth of agile methodology; it was the first big step in the history of agile. A New Ideology is Born: The History of Agile Manifesto.

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Planview

JUNE 1, 2021

It can be challenging to expand Agile practices beyond IT and development teams. Planview is committed to helping our customers with this transition and to that end, Chief Product Officer Patrick Tickle and I recently presented a webinar on “ Leading an Agile Transformation.”. First, why scale Agile in the first place?

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International Institute for Learning

MAY 4, 2021

IIL’s 6th annual Agile and Scrum Online Conference: Co-Create for Greater Value opens on June 3, 2021. Agile has become one of the hottest topics in the project management world, mainly due to its proven success in software projects and its ability to deliver quick and real value to customers. Agile Transformation.

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Planio

MARCH 9, 2021

A lean product team strikes the perfect balance. Balancing innovation with execution and expectations. The ideal lean product team structure at every stage (according to teams that scaled quickly). At Planio , we’re big believers in the power of sustainable growth. Hitting that mark, though, takes experience and vision.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

This method has driven companies to new heights of efficiency and innovation, enriching every facet of project execution - from planning to evaluation - and boosting effectiveness and adaptability. It enables organizations to remain agile, responsive, and competitive by fostering regular assessment and refinement.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2020

There could be many reasons why - perhaps your organization has adopted an Agile framework, but you're not yet structured to support sustainable teams. You may have a strong reliance on vendors or specialists when you start your Agile journey. As you scale your Agile efforts, the dependencies scale as well.

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Project Pulse Journal

MAY 1, 2024

Anticipating and Mitigating Risks Identifying potential risks early and devising strategies to mitigate them is essential for the smooth execution of any project. In agile and traditional project management , concluding project data, reports, and information contribute to making informed decisions.

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Planview

JULY 26, 2022

In business, dynamic planning is more complicated – but no less essential, especially in times of sustained economic uncertainty. But Agile businesses apply this more frequently (dynamically) and learn from their own delivery performance to inform their next actions. Plan for tomorrow, today. Need to get started with dynamic planning?

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

When other firms possess similar resources or capabilities, a firm cannot achieve a sustained competitive advantage. Organization – Organization of resources and capabilities to effectively execute on the Value, Rarity, and Imitability advantages. It helps to identify areas where they have a sustainable competitive advantage.

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Leading Agile

MARCH 16, 2020

Becoming Agile isn’t simple. But without the right foundational ecosystem and systems in place to enable Agility, achieving it is nearly impossible. The three systems necessary for Agility are a System of Delivery, System of Transformation, and System of Sustainability. Video Transcript. It’s what safe is.

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Leading Agile

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

When I first learned about Agile methods in 2002, the principles seemed to offer an ideal solution to many organizational issues common at the time. It’s time now to move forward to the next level of proficiency in software delivery; what we might call “post-Agile.” Sustainable Pace. Stable Team. Team Spaces.

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