Scrum.org

APRIL 9, 2023

I have been working on agile projects for the past 10 years. A couple of years ago, I asked by an executive how he would know if the money they invested on setting up these agile release trains was working? He was essentially asking me to prove the “ROI” for agile and to measure delivery of value.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Newton’s third law is also true in the case of agile vs waterfall, where one sprang to life as a reaction to the other. Created a few decades before the agile methodology, each phase is reliant upon the deliverables of the previous phase. What is Agile? Even though agile is popular, the history of agile is in its infancy.

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Velociteach

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Projects are instrumental in defining an organization’s vision for a more sustainable future. Dr. Joel Carboni talks about Sustainable Project Management, and the goal to achieve a stated objective while considering the project outcome’s entire lifecycle to ensure a net positive environmental, social, and economic impact.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 20, 2022

For this blog, I’ll be focussing on the latter, which is coaching people, teams and organisation as a dedicated Agile Coach — a rather popular phenomenon but at the same time a confusing, perhaps even a contradicting one. You know you’re doing a lousy job as an Agile Coach when the Scrum Team relies on you to do Scrum.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 12, 2021

So what is organizational agility? I have seen agility measured as the number of "agile teams" and the "number of training attendees" more often than I like to admit. . Maybe we can talk about what organizational agility is not - in a word - bs. work-sustainability. Let's try a one-liner. . Change is constant.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

But what if this managerial focus on velocity is a fata morgana obscuring the path to true agility and value? ? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 48,000-plus subscribers. ? Executives love predicting exactly when a team can accomplish a project or how much a team can deliver in a given period.

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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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Scrum.org

AUGUST 15, 2023

Its efficacy rests heavily on well-executed facilitation to steer teams toward their goals. This blog post provides insights into these essentials while shedding light on how our Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills™ course can aid your Agile journey.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

On June 30th Christopher Handscomb and I presented a webinar based on our joint research on the topic of the value of enterprise agility. Firstly, I see Enterprise agility - building an agile organizational system - as being all about creating resilience and sustainability over time. And I really mean active engagement.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2023

TL; DR: Agile Transformation with ChatGPT or McBoston? I was interested in learning more about a typical daily challenge many agile practitioners face: How shall we successfully pursue an agile transformation? Or shall we embark on an agile transformation with ChatGPT providing some guidance?

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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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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Emphasis on Sustainability and ESG Practices: The year 2024 underscores an amplified emphasis on sustainability and the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices into project management. Non-IT sectors are recognizing the inherent flexibility, adaptability, and iterative nature of Agile or Hybrid frameworks.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 8, 2021

And if you subscribe to the natural alignment of feminine leadership qualities with what we seek to enable in agile and the future of work, then you must agree women agilists are uniquely positioned to dynamically change the world and make it a better place. A song lacks luster when it maintains a sustained volume. Sustainable pace.

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Kiron Bondale

DECEMBER 2, 2018

We hope that by conducting effective ceremonies we will achieve the agile trinity of improved value delivery, better quality and more fun. Each agile framework provides its own ceremonies but given that Scrum is still the most commonly referenced one, let’s focus on that framework’s events.

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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

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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Inloox

JANUARY 5, 2022

Agile is here to stay. Sustainability & social responsibility. Even beyond Agile, there is a shift in thinking in the industry. Agile is here to stay Agile has always been something like the somewhat rebellious, younger, and cooler sibling in project management. Value and principle-based perspective.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 12, 2021

According to the PM Radar 2021, the top current trend spot is shared by two entries – Agile project management and remote work. The Agile trend has been around for a while, so much so that it’s hardly a ‘trend’ any longer. Once again, we see the strong belief that there is further for Agile project management to go.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Retrospective Antipatterns is a great book for those in agile project management – especially if you’ve read all the classics. Any books about achieving business goals, portfolio management, strategy execution or case-study driven books will count here. Retrospective Antipatterns Author: Aino Vonge Corry. PDU claim: 9 hours.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 20, 2020

Investing in agile would underpin this approach by introducing ways of working that reduce complexity, improve collaboration and bring the customer to the forefront of each decision. Reaching Agile Maturity Ahead of Plan. Company-wide agile awareness and engagement activities established a strong foundation for change.

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NimbleWork

APRIL 16, 2024

The challenges include limited resources, time constraints, and a lack of specialized expertise, which can hinder their ability to execute projects effectively. This is where Agile methodology shines. Source : Stage of Agile Report 3.

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Leading Agile

DECEMBER 7, 2021

An Agile Transformation Consultant who wants to lead a successful Transformation is going to need more than a deep understanding of Agile. In a recent blog post, we discussed the various types of Agile Transformation Coaches needed to run a sustainable Transformation. Agile Transformation Consultant: Team Attributes.

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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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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

A project management methodology is a set of principles, tools and techniques that are used to plan, execute and manage projects. Agile Methodology. What It Is: In a nutshell, Agile project management is an evolving and collaborative way to self-organize across teams. How do you know if agile is for you?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 15, 2024

TL; DR: Sunsetting Scrum Masters In this article, I uncover indicators that a Scrum Master’s or Agile Coach’s journey is coming to a close; they are sunsetting Scrum Masters. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 49,000-plus subscribers. ? Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Leading Agile

DECEMBER 19, 2022

When the Agile Manifesto was created 21 years ago, software development, technology, and the world, in general, were different. What really made Agile work in the early days was the cross-functional team of people who collaborated in the room with their customers, building products and constantly iterating and testing.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 23, 2024

This shift not only enhances decision quality but also boosts organizational agility and resilience. Realizing the Benefits Evidence-based management (EBM) offers a multitude of advantages that can significantly transform the operational dynamics and strategic execution within an organization.

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The Strategic Project Manager

JANUARY 3, 2024

This post looks in depth at the piece parts of agile portfolio management. After defining agile portfolio management, it delves into some of the specific agile principles at work. Then it looks at the role of strategy in agile portfolio management. What is Agile Portfolio Management?

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Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2023

Steve is great, but in terms of Agile leadership , he doesn’t touch sides – in my opinion – to Satya Nadella. Innovation and Agile capabilities. So, there was and is no systemic, in-built innovation and agile capabilities across the organization. They invented some of the most amazing products and ecosystems imaginable.

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Henny Portman

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The third edition of the Blue Striped Frog magazine offers insights into leadership, programme management, the combination of low-code with agile working and several articles focusing on working remotely under the Northern lights, Pippi’s lesson about the agile mindset and wonders if agility lost its ability to be innovative.

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to personally coach leaders and executives across a range of industries. The executives and leaders I collaborate with acknowledge that, in their contexts, large-scale transformation events are becoming less common. They just want to have the ‘ladder held for them’, while they try.

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Leading Agile

OCTOBER 24, 2022

When you create an Agile Roadmap, it’s all about getting people to change and making the change sustainable and lasting. The thing is what derails Transformation isn’t actually your teams and executives not wanting to change, more often it’s that they don’t actually see how to get from point A to B safely and pragmatically.

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Leading Agile

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Leading large-scale Agile Transformation is extremely complex. That’s why successful Agile Transformation requires a fundamentally unique approach. Elevate Agile is one-day event on September 29th dedicated to elevating the topics of Agile Transformation and Business Agility beyond the realm of practices.

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Leading Answers

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Now that my Beyond Agile book has been published, I would like to thank people who helped shape its content and ideas. The Kanban Method can teach agile practitioners many useful ideas about incremental improvement, successful organizational change, and improved team performance. Ask How can we meet and exceed customer goals?

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The Strategic Project Manager

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

By focusing in and agile manner on what customers truly value and are willing to pay for, companies can drive customer satisfaction, loyalty, and sustainable growth. Agility and Adaptability – The framework encourages companies to be agile and adaptable in responding to market dynamics and changing customer preferences.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

It’s a predictive methodology, although PRINCE2 Agile ® allows for agile frameworks. PRINCE2 Agile ® came along in 2018 to enable PRINCE2® to work with agile concepts like timeboxing and Kanban. There is the ‘ordinary’ flavor of PRINCE2® and then there is also Agile Foundation and Agile Practitioner.

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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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