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What does it take to launch agile software? Q&A with Jordan Husney, CEO and Founder of Parabol

Rebel’s Guide to PM

And still , agile transformation consultancies spend a significant portion of their energy convincing senior executives it’s safe and good for the business to orient agile teams to build the right product vs. focusing on building the product right. This growth has seen a huge rise in agile tools.

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The Agile Hangover

Scrum.org

Over that quarter of a century, Scrum has gone from a niche method used by software developers to mainstream adoption with many millions of people using Scrum or at least parts of Scrum every day. Now Scrum is not just a smart way of delivering software, it is a fundamental part of any enterprise agility transformation. .

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MoSCoW Prioritization Method-A Simple Guide

Project Bliss

For software development, ask if not having these features will impact the user experience. For example, installing new insulation would reduce energy bills. Can they influence decisions made during development? For this reason, these requirements need to be considered for your first product release.

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What does the Scrum Master do all day?

Scrum.org

I am influencing the CxOs at the moment. We apply the same thinking towards creative work like software development. The way to influence change in a complex system is by influencing the interaction amongst people. By observing, we will gain data to best influence the system through human interaction.

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Agile Movers & Shakers (6): The Liberators Christiaan Verwijs & Barry Overeem

Scrum.org

Bringing in fresh energy and creativity, we create space for everyone to be involved in shaping the future and making a positive impact.”. Christiaan : A friend of mine started a software company. Barry : Failed software development projects. I was responsible for managing software development projects.

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The Agile Manifesto from a Lean Perspective

Scrum.org

The result of this buzz session was, of course, the Agile ‘Software Development’ Manifesto. Could it be that the authors were influenced by a “lean” gestalt which they saw no reason to explicitly acknowledge? Working software is the primary measure of progress”. Can we perhaps see into the minds of those who were there?

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How to identify stakeholders? (+Identification Cheatsheet)

PM Basics

This question quickly opens up discussion and helps to identify stakeholders that can influence your project in a positive direction. For example, the lead engineer in your software development project or the top salesperson bringing in clients and cash hand-over-fist. Who might be interested in our project?