The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Agile A flexible and dynamic approach to project management that allows for iterative updates during defined time blocks, which allows for incremental value. Agile Manifesto The fundamental document that outlines the values and principles of Agile project management. Agile team A cross-functional group of individuals (e.g.,

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Scrum.org

MAY 18, 2021

While many misinterpretations and misunderstandings have spread on the “what” and “how” of Agile, it is perhaps the “why” - the purpose of being Agile - that has become most lost. The one question I always want to ask prospective clients is, “why do you want to adopt Agile?” The aim with Agile is to increase effectiveness.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

To meet these demands, many companies have adopted new ways to integrate development, operations, and other departments as well as use Agile and DevOps principles. But there are many misconceptions about Agile and DevOps not only in the general public but also within businesses that have adopted them.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Scaled Agile Framework or SAFe is a set of organization and workflow patterns intended to guide organizations in scaling lean and agile practices. SAFe endorses alignment, collaboration, and delivery across large numbers of agile teams. Agile software development. Lean Product Development.

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Agilemania

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Scaled Agile Framework has taken the corporate world by storm. 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. Source: 15th State of Agile Survey. Scaled Agile Framework: What is it?

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Agilemania

APRIL 12, 2022

1,00,000 practitioners and 20,000 enterprises worldwide have kept faith in one thing to drive Business Agility in the enterprise. . And that’s Scaled Agile Framework(SAFe)! . As per the 15th State of Agile Survey, 38% of the respondents considered SAFe as the most popular framework for scaling agile. . What is SAFe?

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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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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2022

TL; DR: Business Agility, Scrum and Generative AI’s Take on Getting There. I thought it might be fun to ask ChatGPT a few questions about business agility in general and Scrum in particular. . ???? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 36,000-plus other subscribers. ??

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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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The Strategic Project Manager

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The concepts of scrum are powerful in business, not only in software development but also in other areas. This post reviews the basics of agile scrum roles, ceremonies, and their impact on developing strategy and managing projects. Agile Scrum Roles. Agile Scrum Ceremonies.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 25, 2021

Read on and learn how to employ search-engines, LinkedIn’s people search, reaching out to peers in the agile community, and analyzing the event markets in the quest for your next Scrum Master job. ?? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 29k other subscribers.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The vast majority of businesses were doubtful when the Agile manifesto was introduced in 2001. Nowadays, everyone wants to be more agile. Each profitable organization, from Microsoft to Google, is striving for methods to integrate agile ideas into its process. But how can you bring about these changes within your company?

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Digite

JANUARY 7, 2018

Several good books have been written on Kanban and its application to various business processes, especially to Scrum, since David Anderson published his original Kanban “blue book”. This is the original book where David Anderson first laid down the definition of and guidance to the Kanban Method for software and knowledge work.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The company has developed many hit movies and animated characters, including Mickey and Minnie Mouse, which have become recognizable worldwide brands. First, however, you might wonder how Disney implements its agile framework at such a large scale. How Did Scaled Agile Framework® Work for Disney?

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Agilemania

AUGUST 1, 2022

A SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC) instructs leaders, change agents, consultants, and project teams on implementing Lean-Agile transformations. In addition to designing and implementing SAFe projects, this professional facilitates Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and expands the Lean-Agile portfolio.

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Agilemania

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Recognized as one of the world’s foremost authorities on Lean-Agile best practices, Dean Leffingwell took it on himself to do something about it. He introduced the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). SAFe is based on following 10 Lean-Agile principles-. Most Common Reasons to Use Scaled Agile Framework.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 4, 2024

These are not just ideals but the foundation of Scrum that empowers teams to navigate the complexities of their projects with agility and integrity. 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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Agilemania

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The agile philosophy is at the core of Product Management. Teams can build products faster and more efficiently by utilizing agile methodologies from the Product Management perspective. Many agile teams can benefit from SAFe®’s alignment, collaboration, and delivery strategies.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

It is a method of automating some important phases in the software development process. The ultimate objective is to eliminate accidents while speeding up the process. Other agile software development success factors, such as build automation, version control, and automated deployments, serve as inspiration.

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Agilemania

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Everyone who knows about the Scrum framework is aware of how it has benefited the software development industry. A Scrum Master is a qualified professional who guides a team through a project while practicing Agile project management techniques. It is a surefire route to lucrative pay and great professional advancement.

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Agilemania

MARCH 3, 2022

It is an empirical process that builds the products in increments. Scrum is based on 3 pillars of empirical process control that are difficult to master for many teams. All aspects of the process affecting the outcome must be visible to those performing the work as well as those receiving the work. Brief about Scrum Alliance.

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Agilemania

JULY 26, 2022

Using SAFe®, the world’s leading framework for enterprise agility, organizations are able to adopt lean-agile principles and values throughout the enterprise. The team of Agilemania are proud to announce that we have become a Gold Service Partner with Scaled Agile, Inc. It is undeniable that the world is changing.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 26, 2020

This is quite a long read which you can download as the whitepaper "Systems Thinking in Organizational Coaching". In this whitepaper, I will be sharing an example of organizational coaching, in which I successfully applied the Systems Thinking approach. In fact, any type of change would benefit from using Systems Thinking approach.

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Agilemania

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

What is a persona in Agile Product Development? They are used to develop a picture of your consumers, including their preferences, traits, decision-making processes, and so on, by creating profiles of typical users. Agile personas are visual and concise. What are the benefits of creating a Persona?

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Agilemania

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Concerns were voiced in the IT operations and software development sectors from 2007 to 2008 about the old software development paradigm that split operations from developers regarding how code was distributed and supported. DevOps was formed by combining the concepts of development and operations.

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Digite

AUGUST 14, 2017

Competitiveness in the age of digital disruption requires businesses to achieve agility at scale – not in select projects and portfolios alone, but across functions, across the business. The approaches to achieving enterprise-wide agility are keenly debated. Here are some interesting highlights from there. The method wars.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Misconceptions about Refinement — the process of adding detail, order and size to individual Product Backlog items can be highly detrimental to a team's ability to deliver value to the business frequently. Developers should size the work because they are the ones who will be accountable for delivering the work. .

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Agilemania

DECEMBER 23, 2022

However, because of the complexity of applications and their development, businesses frequently run a high risk of failure. However, if businesses began testing earlier and more frequently throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC), such issues would be simpler to find, less expensive, and less troublesome when fixed.

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Agilemania

JANUARY 10, 2022

The Scrum is still the most popular framework per the 15th State of Agile Report. However, with the agile adoption rate going from 37% in 2020 to 86% in 2021 , more companies are set to join the bandwagon. . If you’re an aspiring Scrum Master , you will learn what Certified Scrum Master Certification (CSM) is and its benefits. .

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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. It is built upon the foundation of Agile principles and values, providing a set of guidelines, roles, and ceremonies that enable teams to work together seamlessly.

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Function Point

JUNE 9, 2023

Consistency and Improvement: Your project management style affects how you define and replicate processes and workflows across projects. How Function Point Can Help: Use budgeting tools in agency software to better manage financials and account for accurate time tracking. Understanding your style helps you make proper adjustments.

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Online PM Courses

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

You want to embrace Agile as part (or maybe all) of your Project Management practice. Which Agile Certification program should you follow? Classifying the Agile Certification Providers. I have also included the Axelos PRINCE2 Agile qualifications here. Tier 1: Principle Promotors of Agile Project Management.

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International Institute for Learning

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Since the Agile Manifesto was written in 2001 by a group of software practitioners, Agile approaches have been taking over the project management scene at a steady pace. Some say Agile is a mindset, not a methodology. Source: The Agile Practice Guide, PMI and Agile Alliance. What’s the Big Picture?

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Binfire

MARCH 26, 2018

According to agile visionaries, a robust, agile team embodies “we” rather than “I” and that teamwork is crucial to delivering great software. Supposing your organization has embraced an agile methodology and you’re disappointed by failure, then it is time to look into it critically. Start with Proper Planning.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In the realm of software development, the Agile methodology has garnered widespread acceptance for its ability to deliver results quickly and adapt to changing requirements. However, when it comes to large-scale projects, a different approach is needed – enter Less Agile.

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Agilemania

MARCH 22, 2021

And, agile is one of the most popular project management approaches among all. Even 71% of companies agreed on using agile practices often, sometimes, and always. In this article, let’s explore more on the differences between traditional and agile project management to see what sets them apart from each other.

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LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Sigmon gives project managers a defined process to not only break bad news, but also improve communication over the long-term. He explains how to succeed or fail fast for projects that are too uncertain to use waterfall project management and too complex to succeed with agile project management. Clients go on vacation.

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