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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Software Review Technical Review Agile SCRUM 52

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 19, 2022

What is the business case for Agile teams? Is it really that important that they are autonomous, able to release frequently, interact closely with stakeholders and spend all that time on continuous improvement? But what is the evidence we have for this? A working definition of Agile and Stakeholders.

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Scrum.org

JULY 20, 2023

As the software development landscape evolves, evaluating the time-tested traditional project management strategies alongside the burgeoning agile methodologies is essential. While documentation is crucial, Agile’s approach to building usable increments might prove more valuable in the rapidly evolving product world.

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Risk Management Risk Agile Lean 120

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 18, 2021

TL; DR: My Top Ten Worst Scrum Anti-Patterns. I recently was invited to a Scrum.org Webinar, and I picked a topic close to my heart: the worst Scrum anti-patterns. So, without further delay, here are my top ten of the meanest, baddest Scrum anti-patterns I have experienced. ?? My Top Ten Worst Scrum Anti-Patterns.

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SCRUM Agile 2022 Governance 221

Inloox

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The SAFe method is based on the Lean philosophy and offers a fixed framework in which Scrum and other agile management methods can be scaled to the entire company. The basic concept SAFe divides enterprise agility into three level of abstractions: Team level (Scrum teams). Agile Release Train (ART).

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Lean Innovation Agile SCRUM 173

Agilemania

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The term “ agile product management ” means precisely what it sounds like. The goal is to develop product strategies and roadmaps in an elegant setting. It promotes an adaptable approach to product development and deployment, allowing firms to adjust swiftly to input and create products that consumers enjoy.

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Agile Engineering Lean SCRUM 98

Inloox

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The SAFe method is based on the Lean philosophy and offers a fixed framework in which Scrum and other agile management methods can be scaled to the entire company. The basic concept SAFe divides enterprise agility into three level of abstractions: Team level (Scrum teams). Agile Release Train (ART).

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Lean Innovation Agile SCRUM 156

Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2021

They are derived from my fourteen years of practical experience with XP and Scrum, serving both as Product Owner and Scrum Master and interviewing dozens of Product Owner candidates on behalf of my clients. You can sign up here for our weekly ‘Food of Agile Thought newsletter’ and join 29k other subscribers. ??

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 31, 2021

Gathering the metrics for Evidence-based Management in software organisations can be a strenuous task and I have a number of customers that are fretting on what to collect and from where. Here I try to create an understanding of the ‘what’ that we need to collect. Updated to reflect the 2020 Scrum Guide!

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

They are derived from my fourteen years of practical experience with XP and Scrum, serving both as Product Owner and Scrum Master and interviewing dozens of Product Owner candidates on behalf of my clients. Scrum is not a methodology but a framework. The Product Owner is also the most vulnerable Scrum role.

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SCRUM Lean Technical Review Agile 196

Leading Agile

JULY 28, 2022

They depend on the software or product they produce and their audience or market. The goal of adopting Agile is always about achieving the desired business outcome unique to the organization that is pursuing it. Improved Quality of Software or Product. Innovation. Cost Savings. Product Fit.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 25, 2021

TL; DR: Scrum Master Job — 4 Steps to Identify Suitable Employers or Clients. Are you considering a new Scrum Master job? Don’t worry; there are four steps of proactive research to identify suitable employers or clients for Scrum Masters and avoid disappointment later. The Scrum Master Job Market Is Promising.

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SCRUM Technical Review Engineering Lean 192

Agilemania

AUGUST 24, 2022

Is DevOps a subset of Agile? There is a common myth that Agile and DevOps cannot work together. But both these approaches work hand in hand to make sure that software products cater to the demands of the market successfully. Enterprise solution development can be managed effectively by combining Agile and DevOps.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 1, 2021

They are derived from my fourteen years of practical experience with XP and Scrum, serving both as Product Owner and Scrum Master and interviewing dozens of Product Owner candidates on behalf of my clients. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 31,000-plus other subscribers.

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Technical Review Software Review Planning SCRUM 213

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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2022 Agile Software Review Lean 98

Agilemania

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

One of the biggest challenges in agile project management is determining what tasks are needed to complete a project, how long each should take, and who needs to carry them out. The agile release plan helps in aligning the teams by addressing multiple aspects that can contribute to creative and innovative problem-solving.

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Agile Planning Software Review Technical Review 98

Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2021

They are derived from my fourteen years of practical experience with XP and Scrum, serving both as Product Owner and Scrum Master and interviewing dozens of Product Owner candidates on behalf of my clients. You can sign up here for our weekly ‘Food of Agile Thought newsletter’ and join 29k other subscribers. ??

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SCRUM Technical Review Software Review Agile 172

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. Product development evolves through the collaborative effort of self-organizing and cross-functional teams and their customers and end-users with these frameworks. .

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 4, 2024

One of the secrets to unlocking your team's full potential lies in embracing the core values of the Scrum Framework. These are not just ideals but the foundation of Scrum that empowers teams to navigate the complexities of their projects with agility and integrity. What is the Scrum Framework?

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SCRUM Software Review Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 40

Leading Agile

JULY 3, 2023

As more and more companies scramble to untangle the code of their monolithic legacy software and get it into the cloud, strategic priorities are shifting. 10 years ago, it seemed that a little Scrum here and some coaching there would suffice. Career incentives may discourage people from being agile, and then we ask them to be agile.

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Software Review Fractional CTO Technical Review Agile 112

Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Is an Agile Transformation Coach any different than being an Agile Coach? When most people think about Agile Coaches, they tend to think about a person who comes in and assists the teams with things like: Learning Scrum, SAFe, LeSS. Release Planning. Agile Transformation Coach Leaders. Storyboarding.

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Technical Review Software Review Agile Lean 109

Proofhub

AUGUST 12, 2020

Whilst ‘Agile’ is a descriptor originally born out of software development teams, it’s becoming more common in other areas?—?like like marketing and project management. But just what does it involve? planning and execution happen side-by-side, instead of linearly Agile project management has many benefits.

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Agile Planning Development Team Review Innovation 109

Agilemania

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Scaled Agile Framework has taken the corporate world by storm. But how has it managed to stay in the limelight for over a decade? 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. That’s a lightning jolt!

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Agile Lean Software Review Technical Review 98

Wrike

JANUARY 12, 2024

Jeff Kinney’s hit children’s book series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid , was first released in 2007 and is still rolling out installments each year. This is a prime example of successful new product development (NPD). But what is the answer to your long-awaited success? Try Wrike for free What is the NPD process?

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Innovation Process Technical Review Artificial Inteligence 36

International Institute for Learning

APRIL 18, 2022

This blog is part of an article that was originally published at www.bain.com/insights/agile-innovation. Agile software development is often inhibited by a company’s legacy architecture, because the new software can’t easily plug into the rest of the system. It’s much the same with Agile teams.

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Agile Software Review 2022 Technical Review 59

Agilemania

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Be it monitoring and control, collaboration, stakeholders onboarding, change management, and governance methods, the problems only keep increasing. It was circa 2011 when Dean Leffingwell decided to conceptualize the Scaled Agile Framework. Software and IT teams delivering in an agile way alone isn’t enough.

Lean 98

Lean 2011 Cadence Innovation 98

Scrum.org

MAY 26, 2020

TL; DR: The Agile Movers & Shakers Interview w/ Christiaan Verwijs & Barry Overeem. Christiaan and Barry are both Professional Scrum Trainers (PST) with Scrum.org, dedicated early adopters of Liberating Structures, and co-authors of the upcoming Zombie Scrum Survival Guide. What brought you to ‘agile?’.

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Agilemania

OCTOBER 13, 2021

What exam do I need to pass? 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. Become a Lean-thinking manager-teacher.

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Lean Certification Innovation Agile 98

Wrike

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Safe Scrum is a framework that has gained significant popularity in recent years for enhancing team performance in an agile development methodology. By providing clear guidelines and principles, Safe Scrum enables teams to collaborate more effectively, communicate transparently, and ultimately deliver higher-quality projects.

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SCRUM Cadence Development Team Review Software Review 36

Agilemania

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

“What are the metrics by which you measure your agile development process?” . For this reason, we have written a comprehensive guide on the meaning of agile metrics, types, selecting the right metrics, and much more. . What are Agile Metrics or useful metrics in agile software development?

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Agile Lean SCRUM Innovation 52

Inloox

JULY 1, 2021

Agility should no longer be a new term for most project managers. High flexibility, adaptability and increased communication are just a few of the benefits that have led to significant improvements through the introduction of agile work processes in organizations. So agility in itself is nothing new for many companies.

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Technical Review Lean 2011 Cadence 100

Wrike

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Agile and DevOps are two concepts that have revolutionized software development and operations in recent years. Both approaches aim to improve collaboration, increase efficiency, and deliver high-quality software products. What is Agile Methodology? What is DevOps?

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Technical Review Agile Software Review Infrastructure 36

TrustRadius Project Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Before undertaking any development project, the most important decision to make is how to approach the project as a team. Making this decision can get heated due to the two major development methodologies at play. In simple terms, a development methodology determines how the actual work of development is organized and acted on.

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Software Review Agile Development Team Review Software Developers 132

Techno-PM

JUNE 6, 2023

Agile methodology is a popular approach to project management that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and iterative development. Within an Agile team, there are various roles assigned to different individuals, each with unique responsibilities and contributions. What is Agile?

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Agile Technical Review Development Team Review Software Review 36

Agilemania

MARCH 8, 2022

What is SAFe Agile? . The word SAFe is an abbreviation for Scaled Agile Framework , which allows for the use of lean-agile methods at the enterprise level. It is crucial to understand Agile software development to understand SAFe better. Scrum Master: A coach for an agile team.

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Agile Lean Infrastructure Risk Management 52

Leading Agile

AUGUST 19, 2020

Agile isn’t ever really about Agile. In our Business Drivers of Agility webinar series hosted by LeadingAgile CEO, Mike Cottmeyer, Mike dives deep into six key business drivers to uncover how Agile can enable organizations to connect these drivers to better business outcomes. It’s about creating business outcomes.

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Agile SCRUM Governance Government 89

Binfire

AUGUST 27, 2017

The Agile project management methodology has been used by software engineers and IT professionals for the past sixteen years. The reason for this surge in popularity is quite understandable, the majority of projects benefit when managed using lean concepts promoted by Agile project management methodology.

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