Is Agile Right for Your Business?
Is Agile Right for Your Business? When it comes to business, “one size fits all” solutions simply don’t work — especially when income is on the line and businesses can reach a make-or-break point within days. Whether you’re a small business or an enterprise, it’s vital to constantly optimize operations, reduce job costs and wasted […]
People Over Process: Behind Agile’s Core Principles
People Over Process: Behind Agile’s Core Principles In “People Over Process,” Michael K Levine explains how the focus on “Individuals and Interactions” over “Processes and Tools” is key to Agile. That’s why it was the first value listed in the Manifesto for Agile Software Development. 20 years on, we can see why and how this […]
Survival of the Fittest: How Agile Organizations Thrived Through the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic caused massive disruptions to businesses worldwide, marking a fundamental change in the way many businesses operated. When put in a situation of adapt or die, some businesses were able to not only survive but thrive, while others shut their doors for good. The organizations which shifted quickly and were able to rapidly […]
The Agile Approach: Focus on Outcomes, Not Actions
The Agile Approach: Focus on Outcomes, Not Actions As they sail the ship towards success, good leaders act as role models, setting an example for team members and boosting their performance. To continue the analogy, Agile leaders are well equipped to handle changing weather conditions or stormy seas by being quick to adapt. They combine […]
Agile Leadership: How to Balance Recognition and Criticism
Agile Leadership: How to Balance Recognition and Criticism The coronavirus pandemic has turned the world upside down, forcing most companies and businesses to react to abruptly changing conditions instead of planning ahead proactively. This change epitomizes why agile leadership is so important. In times of uncertainty and chaos, business agility provides the adaptability to pivot […]
Agile Leadership Has the Power to Transform Your Business
In today’s organizations, modern leaders often focus on fostering a learning and experimental culture. In such environments, employees usually don’t have to worry about making mistakes because their efforts are in the interest of trying and learning new concepts every day. This type of agility, which cultivates teamwork, innovation and growth, has become even more […]
Agile QuickTip: Increase Team Engagement with a Done Bell
Saved by the Bell: Using a Done Bell to Motivate & Engage Your Team Managers are always looking for innovative ways to keep their teams involved and motivated. But you don’t always have to reinvent the wheel to keep things moving – engaging your teams can be as simple as ringing a bell. Scrum managers […]
Agile QuickTip: Boosting Product and Team Success with Value-Based Planning
Boosting Product and Team Success with Value-Based Planning It’s no secret that some of the greatest product features and innovations come directly from its customers and users. Product teams solicit feedback and ideas from users in order to understand user priorities and needs. With reviews and suggestions in hand, Product Managers and Product Owners identify […]
Agile QuickTip: Maximize Efficiency by Assigning Tasks “Just in Time”
Using the “Just in Time” Approach for Task Assignment Sometimes, pre-planning every detail of a sprint and who is going to work on what task when may not be the best approach for your team. In fact, your team may find that taking a “Just in Time” approach to work and task assignment may be […]
Agile QuickTip: Schedule your Collaboration Time
Schedule your Collaboration Time Looking for some ideas to make your team more effective? Why not schedule collaboration time from the outset. Many scrum teams, especially if they are new, struggle to find opportunities and reasons to collaborate and work with one another. They may even find it awkward to approach one another and ask […]