How to Help Leaders Understand Agile
Becoming Agile is no simple task. However, when leaders are educated and enthusiastic about it, they can become its most ardent advocates.
Leadership
If you are a Product Owner, a Project Manager, a Scrum Master, or a Business Analyst, you are inherently a leader. But it’s not always easy being a leader.
What happens to Middle Managers in Agile?
In agile (Scrum), teams are self-organized and self-managed, largely replacing the need for functional managers. So what happens to them?
What happens with part-time Scrum Team members?
Ideally, your Scrum Team includes full-time people with the right cross-functional skills; but if you have part-timers, you’ll have problems.
How to set your Scrum Team up for Success
You can build a high-performing team by setting them up for success, coaching and guiding them along the way – then get out of their way.
12 Reasons why I love being a Consultant
I have been a consultant for about nine years. Not everyone is suited to consulting, but I love it. Why do I love it? Let me count the ways…
Product Management is the new Business Analysis
The provocative title of Dave Saboe’s presentation: “Product Management is the new Business Analysis,” drew me to attend this session at BBC.
The official conference of the IIBA® is back!
It’s true! The official conference of the IIBA® – Building Business Capability (BBC) is back! Check out Delvin Fletcher’s keynote highlights!
Innovative Employee Incentives #11: Recognition and Rewards
Everyone likes being recognized for excellent work, and organizations that do this are much more likely to attract and retain employees.
Innovative Employee Incentives #10: Culture
A company’s culture is like its personality or its soul – it’s an intangible set of unwritten norms and rules that guide how people behave.
“You, Inc.” PMI Professional Development Day 2022
I attended the annual NEW-PMI Professional Development Day on May the 4th at Lambeau Field (in person!). The theme this year was “You, Inc.!”