Leading Agile

APRIL 13, 2023

Agile practices don’t automatically lead to Business Agility. In the presence of dependencies and organizational impediments that the teams have no ability to change, going through the motions of Scrum or SAFe isn’t going to lead to greater Business Agility either. Want to Listen Instead?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 14, 2024

We’ll talk about the benefits of reducing resistance to change and how change management really is your secret weapon to having huge impact with your project. What about if I work in an Agile team? Change management is still necessary, even if you are delivering your product using an agile approach. Why learn with me?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Unite the agile world of Jira with ProjectManager’s planning and reporting tools. Benefits of Jira Integration There are many benefits of ProjectManager’s Jira integration. With ProjectManager’s new Jira integration, users can seamlessly import an existing Jira project or enable real-time, two-way syncing between the platforms.

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Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

It's a simple question, "Who owns the risks in agile projects?" In this article, let's uncover the role of risk owners and how to perform risk management in agile projects. Agile projects require collaboration between stakeholders, and risk ownership helps ensure that tasks are properly delegated and managed among them.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Can you believe the Agile Manifesto has been around 20 years? The Agile Manifesto has probably had the greatest impact on how projects are done – even how non- agile projects are done. The concept of iterating, developing and focusing on value are principles that even predictive projects benefit from.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 16, 2024

Understanding these barriers is crucial for any VP of Delivery aiming to lead an agile transformation successfully. This scepticism may develop if there's a history of unfulfilled promises or failed initiatives, leading team members to doubt the sincerity or capability of leaders to effectively implement Agile.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 19, 2024

Kanban and scrum are agile project management methodologies that can be used for similar purposes, but each has its unique pros and cons. As a project manager, it’s important to understand the difference between kanban and scrum so you can determine the best approach for your team. And certainly, both methodologies have their value.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

If you work with Agile methods , you will likely be attending standup meetings every day. 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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 11, 2022

This is a guest contribution from Monica Georgieff, Agile Coach and Trainer at AgileSherpas. Brought on by the struggle to respond and adapt to these times of VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity), marketers have increasingly begun to embrace an Agile approach to their project management. Monica Georgieff.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

Many project managers will be aware of the impact (or potential impact) of GenAI and other AI technologies in project management, although not everyone has yet to see substantive benefits in real-life adoption. We gathered 57 of the top AI in project management statistics to help understand this key development in technology.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Did you know, one survey found that the most common reason to adopt agile is to be able to deliver products more quickly? Yet the same survey found that 75% of people did not believe their organisation had a culture that supported agile ways of working. Discovering the recipe for team agility. This matches my experience.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 26, 2024

For heads of delivery, engineering or product aiming to enhance their teams' performance and efficiency through Scrum or other agile frameworks, integrating behavioural insights into the adoption process can be transformative. Incentives : Our responses are shaped by costs and benefits. Norms : We are influenced by what others do.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 1, 2024

Reflecting on my own experiences and those shared by others, it becomes clear that transitioning to an agile framework, specifically through Kanban, can seem like a daunting task for organisations entrenched in traditional project management practices. Yet, the journey towards agility need not be a leap into the unknown. Comment below!

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Scrum.org

APRIL 26, 2024

For heads of delivery, engineering or product aiming to enhance their teams' performance and efficiency through Scrum or other agile frameworks, integrating behavioural insights into the adoption process can be transformative. Incentives : Our responses are shaped by costs and benefits. Norms : We are influenced by what others do.

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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. For them, embracing Agile might feel like admitting those sacrifices were in vain.

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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 IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It reviews each of the key offerings, from the globally acclaimed Project Management Professional (PMP®) and PRINCE2®, to the more agile -minded certifications like ScrumMaster and Product Owner. Key Benefits Globally recognized certification, though notably more prevalent within the United Kingdom and Europe.

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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 I will bring in other perspectives to help shift our relationship to productivity.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Instead of setting up the delivery manager or director as, at worst, the enemy and, at best, a person who doesn’t understand what it means to “be agile” and must change is a strategy that is not working. The benefits a manager or direction brings to a Scrum Team outweigh the risks discussed above. We were wrong.

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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. ? Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available ! ? Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 19, 2023

Scrum is the most popular Agile framework. According to Digita.ai’s 16th annual report, 87% of organizations using an Agile framework use Scrum. That’s up from 58% of Agile teams using Scrum, as documented in the 14th annual State of Agile report. Why is Scrum so popular? I couldn’t agree more.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Misstep of Focusing on Story Points and Velocity in Agile Teams As someone working in the realm of Agile, I've observed a common yet troubling trend among many teams: an overemphasis on story points and velocity. This practice not only undermines the essence of Agile but also hampers transparency and honesty within teams.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 27, 2023

Many in the Agile community consider the Scaled Agile Framework designed by Dean Leffingwell and Drew Jemilo as unagile, violating the Agile Manifesto and the Scrum Guide. True agilists” would never employ SAFe® to help transition corporations to agility. SAFe® is an abomination of all essential principles of “agility.”

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 2, 2024

Some well-intentioned practices sound reasonable, but a closer examination reveals potential pitfalls that can compromise the Agile manifesto principles or the Scrum guide's underlying Empiricism. Why it sounds like a good idea: Velocity can be an easy metric to gather if the team uses many common electronic Scrum boards.

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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

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation. This approach stifles agility and innovation, leading to a feature factory mindset that focuses on executing predefined plans rather than adapting to change.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2024

Agile frameworks have revolutionized the product development landscape, improving collaboration and adaptability and fostering a focus on benefits provided to the customer. As organizations strive to quantify the productivity and effectiveness of their agile teams, the adage "you get what you measure" becomes increasingly pertinent.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 25, 2024

Reflecting upon my journey with agile philosophies, it's become increasingly clear that the path to mastering agility isn't found in rigid adherence to methodologies, but rather in embracing a philosophy that prioritises continuous improvement and adaptability. The benefits of this integration extend beyond internal project management.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 42,000-plus subscribers. ? Are the symptom cards available on the Honest Agile website? Your single best investment to improve your professional standing ; order the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now! Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

By Alan Zucker Agile is a mindset described by a set of values and principles. Lean is industry-agnostic and offers insight into agility. It traces its roots to Lean, which is also foundational to other modern management theories. Lean’s primary focus is delivering value quickly and eliminating waste. Toyota was a Lean pioneer.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 10, 2023

In software development, an increasingly prevalent phenomenon is the adoption of agile methodologies, akin to individuals embarking on fitness journeys through gym memberships. However, obtaining a membership doesn’t miraculously bestow the benefits of a toned physique or improved cardiovascular health. Enter the corporate world.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 42,000-plus subscribers. ? The Idea of a Scrum GPT Exploring Scrum in the real world often uncovers a tangle of anti-patterns—those practices that, despite best intentions, stray from agile principles and hinder progress.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The adoption of Scrum, an Agile framework known for its flexibility and adaptability, has extended beyond the realm of software development. While technical expertise can be an asset, it's not always a prerequisite for effective leadership in an Agile environment. Active Listening: Actively listening to team members is crucial.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 30, 2023

This post continues my ongoing series revisiting the principles behind the Agile Manifesto. This time we are focussing on the following Agile principle – “The most efficient and effective method of conveying information to and within a development team is face-to-face conversation.” In-person communication may be inherently better.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Patricia Kong , Todd Miller, Kurt Bittner, and Ryan Ripley, authors of Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management, joined the Mastering Agility podcast to talk about their latest book. Organizations often believe in the certainty of their plans and see every deviation from the plan as a sign of failure.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Exclusively on my Substack Newsletter : The Importance of Quality for Agility — An Excerpt from the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide (7). ? 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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