Debate #2: Do you need Documentation in Agile?
How much documentation is needed in Agile? It depends. Are you in a regulated industry? Are you doing complex work? Learn how much you need.
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What is this “Agile” thing all about? It’s a different way of getting complex work done that delivers the highest amount of value in a short amount of time.
Debate #1 – Can you use a Sprint 0 in Agile?
Sprint 0 is a hot topic amongst debated by Agile practitioners. So, should you have a Sprint 0? Check out these arguments for and against it.
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.
10 ways Poor Requirements in Agile can cause Projects To Fail, Part 1
It is well-known that poor requirements are the top reason for project failure. For many years, this has been studied by the Standish Group, which produces their famous “Chaos Report” each year. However, the focus is mainly on project failure of traditional or waterfall approaches. My question is: what requirements issues in Agile environments contribute …
The once Self-organized, now Self-managed Scrum Team
Let me begin this blog with the fact that the updated 2020 Scrum Guide changed the term “self-organizing” to “self-managed”. I think this was a very appropriate change because that is what Scrum Teams truly do. They don’t just decide how to work together, they also direct their own work without anyone else telling them …
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 …
How do traditional Project roles change in Agile (Scrum)?
Scrum Roles In Scrum, as of the updated 2020 Scrum Guide, there are only three recognized roles: Product Owner Scrum Master Developers (formerly the Development Team) Now, let’s look at the responsibilities of each of these roles: Product Owner The Product Owner role on a Scrum Team is the most critical, and the most difficult …
What will be New and Improved in PMBOK® version 7
Get ready. Change is coming. But wait… it’s good change. I recently attended a Project Management Institute (PMI®) chapter meeting, and we were treated to a preview of the upcoming revisions to the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK®). The new version is expected to be released sometime early in 2021. The coming changes are, …
Knowledge, Skills, and Traits of a good Agile Product Owner
As I have mentioned in other blogs, the Product Owner role (now called an “accountability”) is THE most important member of a Scrum Team. The success of the team rests squarely on the Product Owner’s shoulders and finding a good Product Owner is extremely difficult. If you are looking for a good Product Owner, there …