Leading Agile

AUGUST 2, 2023

When people say they have a culture problem that’s preventing them from sustaining change in an Agile Transformation, what they’re really saying is that they have a cognitive dissonance problem. You have an inability to help people see how Agile is going to improve the organization. So, you’re going to need a better plan of attack.

Agile 118

Agile Planning Business Architecture Vision 118

Growing Agile

JULY 6, 2020

This is the second part of the blog series were we discuss the 12 Agile Principles. The more time the Product Owner can spend with the team on a daily basis, the less time is needed in rigorous planning meetings. The post The 12 Agile Principles. appeared first on Growing Agile.

Agile 147

Agile Planning 147

Agilemania

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

In the scrum framework, sprint planning sets the pillar for the successful execution of the agile project. Therefore, when our team organizes the sprint planning ideally helps to establish a real sprint goal. However, sprint planning can sometimes be confusing for the entire scrum team. What is Sprint Planning?

Planning 98

Planning Agile Visualization 98

Vitality Chicago

AUGUST 31, 2022

Agile ways of working have become extremely popular since 2001 when the Manifesto for Agile Software Development was published. But does agile work in all contexts? Deciding When to Choose Agile over Traditional Approaches. You can read my review of Harbott’s book here.] Context Counts!

Agile 91

Agile Innovation Project Management Planning 91

Vitality Chicago

MARCH 2, 2021

I am thrilled to announce the second edition of Agile Project Management. This is a long overdue update of the book I first published in 2015. And it is the best agile book I’ve written (so far). For a limited time, you can get a copy of the 2nd Edition of Agile Project Management for free. Defining Agile.

Project Management 65

Project Management Agile Planning 65

Vitality Chicago

DECEMBER 2, 2022

I taught an Agile Training course recently and felt I did a pretty good job. Here are my key takeaways: People want agile training that is customized and specific to them. People Want Customized Agile Training. That is because of the nature of Agile. Agile itself is open. There are thousands of books on agile.

Agile 83

Agile Documentation Planning 83

Agile Velocity

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Recently, Dave Gipp partnered with Adam Mattis of Scaled Agile to discuss strategic planning. Titled, “Mastering the Art of Integration: Strategic Planning with SAFe ® for Agile Organizations”, the webinar explored the challenges many companies face when bridging the gap between strategy and execution. That’s hard.

Planning 40

Planning Agile Portfolio Management Finance 40

Vitality Chicago

JANUARY 2, 2022

Are you looking for some great agile articles? The Best Agile Blogs of 2021. #1 1 – The 5 Best Agile Books for 2021. It is not just a list of 5 books – I’ve actually created a list of 5 Best Agile Books specific to each of the following audiences: Scrum Masters. Agile Coaches.

Agile 85

Agile Requirements Gathering Planning 85

Vitality Chicago

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Agile Coaching can a challenging job, particularly when supporting managers in organizations. In fact, for new Scrum Masters or Agile Coaches, coaching managers may be the last place they focus. Great Ideas from the Fixing Your Scrum Book. The book is great and it actually sparked a lot of great ideas for me.

Agile 78

Agile Innovation Planning 78

Leading Agile

MAY 16, 2023

What if, instead of focusing on all the Agile practices, we started applying some of the things we know about systems engineering to help large companies become the kind of organization that can leverage those practices? Video Transcript Agile is a way of enabling work cells in that factory. How does workflow across the Agile world?

Supply Chain 69

Supply Chain Agile Government Innovation 69

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-. Apply cadence and synchronize with cross-domain planning. What is SAFe?

Agile 98

Agile Vision Planning Project Management 98

Analysts Corner

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This time, we’ve got a collection of stories about business analysis, data, agile, and product and project management. We have some interesting write ups about agile, including the future of BA in the world of agile and scrum, and a very poetic comparison between writing good user stories and writing good haiku. AI Pitfalls?

Enterprise Architecture 130

Enterprise Architecture Requirements Gathering Business Analysis Business Analysis 130

Agile Velocity

MAY 14, 2020

Did you know you can maximize your chances of achieving desired business outcomes by combining DevOps with an Agile transformation? When you hear “Business Outcomes,” “DevOps,” and/or Agile transformation” – what comes to mind? Agile Transformation. Agile transformations and DevOps initiatives are complementary.

Agile 98

Agile Vision Innovation Planning 98

Analysts Corner

DECEMBER 26, 2022

A view from business analysis reference guides It’s not new that a good application of business analysis practices (traditional or agile) helps Product Owners improve their day-to-day work. From working closely with the team on a daily basis, to see far better “the forest through the trees” at a roadmap and an organizational level.

Business Analysis 189

Business Analysis Business Analysis Documentation Agile 189

Leading Agile

JULY 3, 2023

Today, Agilists must have a plan for incorporating DevOps practices into the early stages of Agile Transformation. But what if we told you there’s a whole class of DevOps considerations that no one is talking about that’s secretly killing your ability to unleash the potential of Agile? How many of you here are consultants?

Agile 124

Agile Skillset Innovation Monitoring 124

Vitality Chicago

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

If you want to stir people up, just call one of the popular agile approaches by the wrong label. We are Not an Agile Methodology! Not that long ago, the Disciplined Agile people underwent a change where they stopped referring to DA as a “process decision framework” and began calling Disciplined Agile a toolkit.

Agile 74

Agile Documentation Project Management Planning 74

Vitality Chicago

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

I am excited to share with you my discussion with agility and resilience coach Anjali Leon. This is our first agile coach interview in what I plan as a series of discussions intended to bring some diversity of thinking and opinions and to amplify voices that may not otherwise be heard. people product and personal leadership.

Agile 97

Agile Design Thinking Vision Product Management 97

EBG Consulting

MAY 6, 2020

In my recent Modern Agile Show interview with Joshua Kerievsky, we discussed product management in an agile context, product discovery and delivery, collaboration, and more. The book Requirements by Collaboration (2002) first introduced the “6Ps”: Purpose, Participants, Principles, Products, Place, Process.

Product Management 52

Product Management Product Management Agile Visualization 52

Leading Agile

MARCH 15, 2023

Companies that adopt Agile never do it just for the sake of adopting Agile. They do know that Waterfall wasn’t working, so Agile will fix those problems, right? They think if they do the “Agile stuff,” they will make quicker progress to achieve their goals.

Agile 62

Agile Planning Government Portfolio Management 62

Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The IIBA describes the term “nimble” as a business capability , in which the organization aims to navigate in uncertainty, without necessarily being related to a specific practice or methodology (such as agile). They were originally defined in the Agile Extension of the BABoK® : Strategy, Initiative, and Delivery.

Agile 130

Agile Digital Transformation Business Analysis Business Analysis 130

Vitality Chicago

JANUARY 26, 2022

This article was originally posted on the Agile Alliance website. 2021 marked the 20-year anniversary of the publication of the Agile Manifesto. We are literally standing on the shoulders of giants today though I doubt that the millions of people who are using agile ways of working today appreciate that.

Agile 52

Agile Documentation Finance Planning 52

Managed Agile

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

My Early Start at Boston University I was originally hired as an Adjunct Professor at Boston University about (10) years ago to teach a graduate-level Agile Project Management course that I had developed for BU. So, I was “swimming upstream” at that time to try to develop an Agile Project Management curriculum.

Project Management 52

Project Management Agile Planning 52

Managed Agile

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Is Elon Musk a Good Agile Manager? I actually did a case study on Elon Musk and Tesla for the second edition of my book on Agile Project Management that is scheduled to be released early in 2023. Being completely Agile is not necessarily an appropriate goal in itself. Elon Musk does not fit any typical leadership styles.

Agile 40

Agile Project Management Planning 40

Agilemania

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Agile is in the news yet again. In the 15th State of Agile Report, 94% of the respondents reported that their company is using Agile while 65% report that their organization has significant experience with Agile. The percentages must surely have piqued your interest, so let’s understand today’s topic, Agile.

Agile 52

Agile Documentation Project Management Planning 52

My Agile Partner

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

While agile methodologies increasingly emphasize user-centricity, they didn’t directly address the growing need for innovation. Design Thinking, alongside other methodologies like Lean Startup and Design Sprint, has been integrated into the world of agility to encourage innovation. What is Design Thinking?

Design Thinking 52

Design Thinking Innovation Agile Logistics 52

Passionate BA

JULY 3, 2023

In my humble opinion, it is a brief but helpful overview, more of a taste of a book, which is excellent. Rethink your planning by Alex Velichko The article introduces the concept of checkpoint planning as a way to supplement agile planning processes, increasing transparency and predictability. Case reviews.

Business Analysis 130

Business Analysis Business Analysis Design Thinking Planning 130

Watermark Learning

JUNE 2, 2021

Bringing an Agile Perspective to OCM Eight Tips to Create a more Agile OCM Effort. Bringing an Agile Perspective to OCM. Agile focuses on embracing and adapting to change. Organizational Change Management in an Agile Environment. Agile relies on transparency, inspection, and adaption. Table of Contents.

Change Management 52

Change Management Agile Planning 52

The BAWorld

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

This target date helps in planning backwards and helps in focusing. Get your hand on BABOK As BABOK is the book, which is what questions are based on, I spent a lot of time on going through it. I heard people saying that it took me 2.5-3 3 month but owing to my schedule, I targeted 4 months. Making my own notes to remember key points.

UML 98

UML Agile Planning Business Analysis 98

Agile Business Consortium

JANUARY 26, 2021

Agile certified is our new series exploring the real stories from our students using their Agile qualifications to further develop in their field. How did you arrive at the decision to take Agile PM? I was offered the chance to take Agile PM due to my involvement with digital projects in primary care (i.e.

Agile 40

Agile Digital Planning 40

The BAWorld

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Agile is one such discipline that keeps evolving at a reasonable pace and hence agile practitioners must always be on their toes to be relevant and perform their role effectively. Agile blogs act as a valuable source of the latest and most up-to-date information on various subject areas from experienced professionals.

Agile 52

Agile Vision Product Management Product Management 52

Think Agile

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Join us to learn how to improve your product agility by defining and refining backlog items that are “ready” to pull into planning and development. I worked in Agile(ish) teams for a few years and became a Product Owner for a Large Financial Institution in 2012. This book gave me almost everything I was looking for!

Agile 98

Agile Vision Planning Business Analysis 98

Analysts Corner

DECEMBER 19, 2023

So, everything in the EA Practice leads to this — the Enterprise’s Architecture and Technology Strategy and Plan, the EATSP. Although this template is tailored for commercial businesses, it can be easily used for government and non-profit organisations by changing the inputs to be the motivations and plans of such organisations.)

Business Analysis 130

Business Analysis Business Analysis Requirements Gathering Project Management 130

Think Agile

JANUARY 21, 2022

Working at Think Agile: What Motivates Me? . I remember the day I called Pavel to ask if he was still looking for an Agile Coach and a Trainer. It’s been three years working at Think Agile & my excitement has only increased. I am going to explore the other reasons behind my motivation to be with Think Agile. .

Agile 52

Agile Government Planning 52

Cprime

MAY 12, 2022

I did not plan on pursuing this role, but it fell into my lap. Moving beyond being a Scrum Master and becoming an Agile Coach. As I explored my options, a colleague of mine shared a book with me – Coaching Agile Teams , by Lyssa Adkins. Tips to aid your transition to being an Agile Coach.

Agile 52

Agile Project Management Planning 52

Agile Coach

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Yesterday Adriana Girdler and I presented Timeless Leadership at the Toronto Agile Tour. Our intent was to show that everything we need to know about leadership has already been invented, we just need to stop and look around once in a while instead of jumping on the next agile fad. Remember the ‘being vs doing’ debates?

Agile 101

Agile Innovation Change Management Digital 101

Roman Pichler

AUGUST 16, 2016

What is a Release Plan? A release plan forecasts how a major release is developed. It’s a type of project plan —albeit an agile one—and it usually covers the next three to six months. Release plans come in different shapes and sizes depending on the process used. How do the Release Plan and Roadmap Relate?

Planning 64

Planning User Experience Agile Digital 64

Managed Agile

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

I think it is a big step forward in the journey that more fully integrates an Agile approach to project management. The Influence of Agile on Project Management. An Agile approach relies very heavily on tacit knowledge. In the past, I’ve been somewhat critical of PMI ® and PMBOK ®. Prior PMBOK ® Versions.

Project Management 105

Project Management Agile Human Resource Management Procurement 105