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There’s been a trend lately of IT thought-leader types claiming that the Agile movement is dead or dying. There are, of course, a ton of organizations still using Scrum and other Agile methods to great effect. And I still believe that Scrum is responsible for amazing improvements in the quality of life and value delivery […]
If Agile Is Dead, Who Killed It? Suspect #3: The Changing World
There’s been a trend lately of IT thought-leader types claiming that the Agile movement is dead or dying. There are, of course, a ton of organizations still using Scrum and other Agile methods to great effect. And I still believe that Scrum is responsible for amazing improvements in the quality of life and value delivery ...
If Agile is Dead, Who Killed It? Suspect #2: SAFe
There’s been a trend lately of IT thought-leader types claiming that the Agile movement is d...
How to Successfully Navigate Agile in a Hybrid Work Environment
In the wake of the global shift towards remote and hybrid work models, Agile methodologies fac...
Agile in Unexpected Places: The Universal Adaptability of Agile Methodol...
Agile methodologies have long been associated with the fast-paced world...
A-CSM & CSP-SM: What’s In It For You?
Why were A-CSM and CSP-SM created? Created by the Scrum Alliance and started in 2002,...
Fiction, Not Fantasy: A Cautionary Tale About Testing
Many managers think that if they send everyone to a Scrum training and then assign...
7 Reasons You Can’t Stabilize Velocity & How to Fix It
On Scrum teams, velocity represents how much work a team can do each sprint. For...
The Two Most Valuable Agile Metrics
Spoiler alert: the most valuable Agile metrics are lead time and flow efficiency. First off,...
Optimize the Whole: Lessons From a Past Tester
Sub-optimization happens when we apply an improvement measure or process to one component of a...
Why Would I Need an Agile Coach?
Agile frameworks are simple, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy. Maybe you’re struggling with the...
4 Agile Resolutions to Make 2021 Your Best Year Yet
2020. A year I can’t wait to see go and never return. In 2020 most...
My Agile Resolution: Stop Starting and Start Finishing
As we approach the New Year and begin considering how we can improve our lives...
What is Agile Coaching? Years ago, whenever I heard the word “coach,” I imagined people...
A ScrumMaster’s Checklist for Problem-Solving
In my blog post, “Growing and Improving as a ScrumMaster,” I wrote: So, how do...
You’re Going Agile. What Training Will Give You the Best Start?
Great training is a critical part of any successful transition to Agile frameworks. After more...
Agile Isn’t Just for IT; It’s for You Too
In 2001, a group of men from various software development companies met to discuss and...