Anti-patterns that Doom a Product Owner to Fail
I have worked with good and bad Agile Product Owners, and I found some sure signs that a Product Owner is doomed to fail. Learn what they are.
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Debate #17 – Should Agile teams stay together?
High-performing Agile teams are hard to come by. When your work slows down, do you keep your Scrum Team together, or break it up?
Debate #16: What is the optimal team size for Agile?
The Scrum Guide 2020 advises that teams of 10 people or less are small and nimble enough, but that any larger may be less effective.
Debate #13 – Is it OK to add items to the current Sprint?
So, can you add items to the Sprint Backlog during the Sprint? The Scrum Guide states that you can, but you may not want to do it. Learn why.
Debate #5 – How long should your Agile Sprints be?
The Scrum Guide says that anything over a month should no longer be considered Agile. So how long should your Agile Sprints be?
Debate #4 – What’s the best way to write Acceptance Criteria?
There are many ways to document Acceptance Criteria for your user stories. But what’s the best way? Check out some different methods.
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.
17 Compelling Benefits of the CBAP® Certification
The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) is the premier organizing body for the Business Analysis profession. Their Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®) certification is regarded as the “gold standard” and the highest achievement for business analysts. The requirements to sit this exam are substantial – for a reason. The IIBA® wants the certification to …
9 Organizational Changes to make when adopting Agile
If you are a traditional (waterfall) organization transitioning to Agile, you’re about to be in for a big shock. To make a successful organizational shift, many changes are needed, including: Traditional Agile Work is directed by manager Team self-manages Work is approached on a project basis Shift in focus to products instead of projects Work …