Agile Leaders: Driving Organizational Success
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations face an ever-increasing need for Agility. Traditional hierarchical...
Bad User Stories Are Nobody’s Friend
Whenever an organization brings me in as an Agile coach, I ask management, “Why am...
Agile scaling is always a hot topic for students and organizations dealing with the complexities...
What’s an Agile Product Roadmap?
The simplest definition of an Agile product roadmap might be, “something that shows people what...
Is Your Team’s Sprint Planning Broken?
Scrum is a framework that operates in a rhythmic cadence called “sprints,” which are fixed...
What a Sprint Review Is… and Isn’t
The Scrum framework includes a pattern of five activities that allow a small team to...
4 Reasons Why Agile Scaling Goes Wrong
Agile frameworks are predicated on the notion of forming small, cross-functional teams. A low number...
The Top Behaviors of a Bad Agile Manager
Successful organizations hire quality managers who understand Agile and not only talk the talk, but...
How to Become a Great Agile Coach
Like any great skill, becoming a great Agile coach takes time and practice. It requires...
The Best Facilitation Tips for Scrum Teams
Effective and open communication within a group is a core feature of any high performing...
When the Scrum Master Role is Set Up to Be an Anti-Pattern
Sometimes an organization struggles to understand the value proposition of a Scrum Master. The role...
5 Qualities of a Great Agile Coach
It’s easy for someone to call themselves an Agile coach. Certifications don’t necessarily guarantee real-world...