Vitality Chicago

MAY 30, 2021

Sadly, it is also the agile technique that is most frequently butchered by hacks. Books on the Retrospective. For those of you who still read books, there are two great books on retrospectives. The first is Norm Kerth’s 2001 book, Project Retrospectives; a Handbook for Team Reviews. Setting the Stage.

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Agile transformation can feel like an uphill battle, especially when frameworks and processes overshadow the foundational principles of the Agile Manifesto. In this video, we explore why the industry’s common applications of Agile often fall short and how the focus on culture or process misses the mark without the right conditions.

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The BAWorld

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Agile is one such discipline that keeps evolving at a reasonable pace and hence agile practitioners must always be on their toes to be relevant and perform their role effectively. Agile blogs act as a valuable source of the latest and most up-to-date information on various subject areas from experienced professionals.

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My Agile Partner

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Software Craftsmanship – Agile methodologies have become the most popular approach around the world. Software Craftsmanship: Rooted in the Agile Manifesto Written in 2001, the Agile Manifesto was crafted by 17 recognized specialists in the world of software development. What Is Software Craftsmanship?

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Vitality Chicago

JULY 29, 2021

Let’s also look back to 2001 to understand who coined the term and why. Eric Ries gets a lot of credit for the minimum viable product though frankly, it was Frank Robinson that coined the term in 2001. Eric Ries and his mentor Steve Blank did popularize the MVP and it was Eric that included it in his 2011 book, the Lean Startup.

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In this video, we explore the evolving landscape of Agile and examine why traditional frameworks may fall short in complex, large-scale organizations. Our discussion highlights the importance of stable teams, clear backlogs, and tested products—”The 3 Things”—as foundational for Agile success. Yeah, 2001.

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Cprime

MARCH 15, 2022

If you are a seasoned Project Manager, you have probably heard about “Agile” or “Scrum” at least a few times. While many of you may see this concept of “Agile” as a fad, some of you are likely wondering whether this is a good time to start paying more attention to this growing trend to see if you can benefit from it.

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Vitality Chicago

JULY 29, 2021

Let’s also look back to 2001 to understand who coined the term and why. Eric Ries gets a lot of credit for the minimum viable product though frankly, it was Frank Robinson that coined the term in 2001. Eric Ries and his mentor Steve Blank did popularize the MVP and it was Eric that included it in his 2011 book, the Lean Startup.

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Vitality Chicago

JULY 29, 2021

However, I recently heard of an agile practitioner describing the Minimum Viable Product as starting with a skateboard and ending with a rocket ship. Eric Ries gets a lot of credit for the minimum viable product though frankly, it was Frank Robinson that coined the term in 2001. It makes sense, right.

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Vitality Chicago

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

This may sound like an easy question, but what is Agile Leadership ? I’ve written all about Agile Leaders for example in The Agile Leaders Role in Transformation and How Leaders Create Agility – 3 Key Steps. In fact, in 2020, this blog was named to the Hubspot top 20 Agile Leadership blogs.

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Agile methodologies promised transformative value but, in many large enterprises, Agile has become commoditized—a standard process that teams follow rather than a strategic driver. We’ll begin with a return to agile’s core principles, focusing on team autonomy, feedback loops, and iterative delivery.

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