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To Fix Your OKRs – Go Back to First (Familiar) Principles

Scrum.org

Avoid … mapping all planned initiatives to OKRs. . Aligned Initiative over Command and Control. Donald Reinertsen calls this Aligned Initiative. Why does initiative/autonomy matter so much? Figuring out the right Cadence . and that’s exactly what we often see out there. . So with that in mind – .

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Using OKRs with Scrum and Evidence Based Management

Scrum.org

When used with Scrum and the value-based metrics of the Evidence Based Management (EBM) framework, the ability for the enterprise to inspect and adapt its initiatives in order to meet the challenges of disruptive change increases both the relevance and outcomes driven by OKRs supported by Scrum's empiricism. . About Zen Ex Machina.

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Unlocking the Power and Mastery of Development Approach and Life Cycle

Project Pulse Journal

This domain facilitates strategic alignment, optimized delivery cadence, methodology customization, increased flexibility, and improved risk management. The desire for a project management framework that sustains deliverability, supports the required cadence, and remains faithful to an adaptable methodology is now within reach.

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13 Reasons to Choose Agile Project Management Methods

LiquidPlanner

The organization gets to choose the right method for each project, or a hybrid approach that suits all workstreams or teams within an initiative. You create a delivery cadence Timeboxing in agile is a way of wrapping up work into a clearly defined iteration (or sprint).

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“Agile Is Just for Software” and other Scrum Myths

Scrum.org

PI Planning serves as the cornerstone of the Agile Release Train within SAFe, establishing a synchronized cadence for multiple teams to work together towards a common goal. Starting with an initial, high-level backlog and refining it as the team moves forwards is not only acceptable but it really is the only way to fully embrace agility.

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Scrum is not an excuse to ignore emergencies

Scrum.org

The cadence of the Sprint is the heartbeat of Scrum, and it runs smoothly and consistently for high-performing teams. For example, suppose the Scrum Team is working on value for the BlackBerry device in the midst of the initial iPhone release. But what happens if there is a customer emergency or unexpected, urgent request mid-Sprint?

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A Guide to Mastering One-On-One Meetings

Planio

Explain the initiative (or reboot) to your team Whether one-on-ones are a new thing or they’ve been used in the past, it’s crucial to clearly explain to the team how you plan to run them, why you’re doing them, and what they can expect. It’s always better to change the cadence than continue with something that isn’t working.

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