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Everything You Need to Know About Release Managers

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Once everything looks good from a technical standpoint, the release manager could start working on preparing communications about the upcoming software change. The comms may come from the project team or a functional consultant, or via the minutes of the CAB, or another mechanism. Key roles and responsibilities of the job. Scheduling.

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The Power of Product Ownership: A Tale from Microsoft's Journey

Scrum.org

In the vast realm of software development, the role of a product owner is pivotal. In this video, Martin discusses the transformative journey of Microsoft's product development, highlighting the significant contributions of two individuals: Brian Harry and Aaron Bjork. ?? But it wasn't just about changing a release cycle.

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All technical debt is a risk to the product and to your business

Scrum.org

I hear the phrase “but not all debt is bad” a lot, usually coupled with “some level of debt is manageable” and, as a software developer, it makes me cringe. The non-linear accumulation of technical debt A good example of this is from the Developer Division (DivDev) at Microsoft in developing a product called Team Foundation Server.

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Are These DevOps Obstacles Getting in the Way of Your Agile Transformation?

Leading Agile

I used to have my own consulting company and have been involved in Agile practices since XP and before the Agile Manifesto. I used to run a company that developed unit testing software. Currently, I’m helping out various companies, including Leading Agile, in starting a software studio and other ventures.

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Agile Still Works

Scrum.org

People and Interactions over tools and software. Agile has been around for a while now, but many firms still see agility as a software development solution. It’s no secret that agile software teams see all sorts of performance gains. . How can we find the right cadence for collaboration and when should we collaborate?

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The Roles and Responsibilities of a SAFe Agilist You Never Knew

Agilemania

Apply cadence, synchronize with cross-domain planning. Kanban is a preferred framework for implementing Agile and DevOps software development. Agile Coach, Consultant, Change Agent. 5+ years’ experience in software development, testing, business analysis, product, or project management. Eligibility criteria.

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Live from Product404, in Atlanta: Agile RoadMapping

Leading Agile

Scott Sehlhorst: SVP, Executive Consultant at LeadingAgile. Scott has 25+ years in product management & strategy consulting, software development, and mechanical engineering to help companies make better decisions about how to invest in their products.

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