How to Help Executives Understand Agile
For agile transformations to succeed, they must have top-down support from executives who really understand what it means to be agile.
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How to Screw Up Scrum
I can’t tell you how many times I have seen Scrum go wrong. If you want the perfect recipe for screwing up Scrum, you’re in the right place.
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.
How to Avoid Role Confusion on Scrum Teams
There are only three official roles in Scrum, but there’s widespread confusion about the roles and what each one is responsible for.
5 Ways a Product Owner should NOT Behave, Part 2
In blog two of three, I cover five more ways a Product Owner on a Scrum Team should not behave. Watch out for these behaviors or traits.
When your Agile Requirements go Wrong, Part 1
The problem of Agile requirements going wrong is endemic; this is the first of a four-part series on what can go wrong, and how to fix it.
Will products fail without a Strategy or Vision?
Having a vision aligned to the strategy of our product is like having a north star to guide you. Without one, you will probably fail.
Debate #6 –Should all your Agile teams be run the “same” way?
Does your organization have multiple Agile teams? If so, do you think they should all operate in the same way?
10 Attributes and Behaviors of Poor Product Owners
As an agile practitioner and consultant, I have seen 10 attributes and behaviors that lead to poor Product Owners. Check them out.
10 ways Poor Requirements in Agile can cause Projects To Fail, Part 2
It’s a known fact that poor requirements can cause projects to fail. When using Agile, these problems can be even worse. Learn what to avoid.