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.
agile
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.
Who owns Quality on a Scrum Team?
Unfortunately, quality is often skipped or overlooked when developing products using an Agile approach. So, who owns quality in Scrum?
Poor Product Owners lack sufficient Knowledge
Product Ownership is a difficult job, especially if you’re not an expert in your industry, market, competition, business, and the product.
Organizational Anti-Patterns for Product Owners
If one thing spells the success or doom of a product, it’s the Product Owner. This blog explores Organizational Product Owner Anti-patterns.
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.
Debate #20 – What are the official roles in Agile?
Agile teams are fully cross-functional so they can create a done increment each sprint. But what does that mean? Explore the official roles.
Debate #18 – How are defects best handled in Agile?
In Agile, defects can be handled in different ways – so what should you do when you discover a bug? Find out how to handle defects in Agile.
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.