Analysts Corner

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Photo by Austin Distel on Unsplash Have you ever felt daily standup as, a waste of time not getting any insights on progress towards the goal status meeting where every team member updates what they are working on then, there is a high chance that the organisation or the team assumed that a set of rituals can make them agile.

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Smart Data Collective

JUNE 1, 2022

Agile technology has been a very important part of the software development process. AI has helped create SCRUM teams to improve Agile development , but the same technology has in turn helped create new AI applications as well. Guidelines on Using Agile to Create AI Applications. Keep reading to learn more.

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Insight Software

JANUARY 24, 2024

As any CFO knows, budgeting and planning processes are complex. In addition, external market factors require that your planning process not only be able to address your current goals but also be agile enough to quickly respond to industry innovations, economic shifts, and more.

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Agile Velocity

MAY 3, 2024

Agile has been shown to shorten time-to-market, increase quality, instill predictability, improve customer satisfaction, and create an overall happier working culture. Agile Transformation involves all levels of the organization and applies Lean-Agile principles to business processes, practices, tools, operations, and culture.

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BA Careers

MARCH 20, 2024

In the fast-paced world of software development and project management, methodologies like Agile and Scrum have become indispensable. Agile methodologies focus on iterative development, adaptive planning, and customer collaboration, while Scrum provides a framework for implementing Agile principles.

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Cprime

MAY 1, 2024

In the realm of software development, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with Agile methodologies marks a pivotal evolution. This exploration delves into how AI can amplify the Agile framework , offering insights into a future where development processes are not just accelerated but also enriched with precision and creativity.

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Agile Connection

JUNE 25, 2021

Planning by creating a years-long strategic plan is a remnant of the past that does not reflect the fast pace of the digital world we live in today. See how PI (program increment) planning with an agile framework can help.

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Cprime

AUGUST 23, 2023

In the previous articles in this three-part series, we discussed facing the challenges standing in the way of Enterprise Agility , and planning for Enterprise Agility based on value. Jira Align is a software solution from Atlassian custom-built to support organizations looking to scale their Agile practices enterprise-wide.

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Cprime

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Product thinking—and its direct result, product agility —is a paradigm shift for companies that previously relied exclusively on project management to plan and manage long-term initiatives. One of the biggest roadblocks they face is how planning needs to change to support this new way of working. They have a set end date.

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Leading Agile

JULY 18, 2023

Agile needs to be tied to business-driven results. If not, then we start measuring things like people trained, teams doing Scrum, or the organization’s sentiment toward Agile to tell us if we’re succeeding. If your Agile isn’t helping you do that, then it’s not really Agile at all. First, how are we forming teams?

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Cprime

MAY 8, 2024

Join us as we unravel the complexities of Agile transformation, offering insights and strategies for turning perceived setbacks into springboards for success. This transition places leaders, many of whom are navigating the waters of agility and enterprise thinking for the first time, in a precarious position.

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Smart Data Collective

AUGUST 9, 2022

Agile helps with making the software development process faster and maintaining the quality of software. However, Agile technology defies this rule of thumb, especially when developers leverage big data effectively. Agile helps improve the quality of the work being done. Below are the things to consider: 1. Categorizing data.

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Leading Agile

MARCH 29, 2023

I don’t spend a bunch of time on LinkedIn, but the other day, I was scrolling around and happened to catch a thread where some folks in the Agile community were debating if SAFe was actually Agile. In short, it really comes down to what you mean by Agile and Agility. One of the original signatories of the Agile Manifesto.

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Leading Agile

APRIL 11, 2023

Agile begins to break down because these impediments are outside the teams’ span of control. You’re going to need a plan to deal with the things that are getting in the way of Business Agility. One of the biggest things that we see and that we believe, and we think is a huge barrier to adopting Agile.

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BA Careers

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Traditional project management methodologies, with their emphasis on rigid planning and sequential processes, often struggle to keep pace with the dynamic demands of modern projects.

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Insight Software

MAY 9, 2024

An effective budgeting and planning (B&P) process has always been a team sport for finance departments and their stakeholders. This shift towards strategic planning adds a new layer of complexity to the collaborative nature of budgeting. This collective knowledge leads to more realistic and well-rounded plans.

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Marutitech

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Regardless of whether it is part of a project management prototype or something else, the first step of any process is planning. Detailed planning takes you through numerous obstacles, and project goals are achieved to an early completion date. The answer to all these questions is Agile release planning. . Who Does it?

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Smart Data Collective

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Over the last 15-20 years, Agile has either fully or partly been incorporated into most companies. The reason is that Agile project management practices really work and are proven effective. Research published by Techliance shows that 98% of companies have used Agile and its effectiveness is around 30% higher than Waterfall.

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Insight Software

APRIL 18, 2024

You now must connect organizational data and enable agility across all relevant stakeholders if you hope to achieve profitability. Modern finance leaders like yourself must invest in the right technology to effectively connect data for real-time planning and analysis.

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Leading Agile

APRIL 7, 2023

As a community, we have developed a handful of team-based Agile approaches over the years; some of which we would consider scaled. Implementing Agile, especially in larger, more complex organizations, still seems to be a black art. All the things we consider hallmarks of a small team, Agile methodology. But here we are.

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Leading Agile

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

If you want to be successful at Agile Transformation —especially at scale—you’ll need more than Agile Coaches teaching your teams the ceremonies of Scrum or how to do SAFe and LeSS. To be successful, your company will need an array of people to take on various Agile roles and responsibilities. Agile Coach’s Responsibility.

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CMCrossroads

JUNE 25, 2021

Planning by creating a years-long strategic plan is a remnant of the past that does not reflect the fast pace of the digital world we live in today. See how PI (program increment) planning with an agile framework can help.

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Leading Agile

JULY 22, 2022

When working toward becoming an Agile Organization, many companies begin by applying Agile methodologies at the team-level and then call the Transformation done. The problem is that even when you do it perfectly, establishing a team-level Agile Delivery Model is almost always insufficient. Overcoming our Barriers.

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Leading Agile

AUGUST 2, 2023

When people say they have a culture problem that’s preventing them from sustaining change in an Agile Transformation, what they’re really saying is that they have a cognitive dissonance problem. You have an inability to help people see how Agile is going to improve the organization. So, you’re going to need a better plan of attack.

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BA Careers

APRIL 26, 2023

Sprint planning meetings are a crucial part of the agile development process. These meetings help teams set goals, prioritize tasks, and plan for the upcoming sprint. However, without proper planning and execution, these meetings can quickly become unproductive and frustrating. Set clear goals and objectives.

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Nimble vs Agile: why is a unique term not enough? I went to the dictionary to look up the translation and there it was: NIMBL E (adjective) : agile. I went to the dictionary to look up the translation and there it was: NIMBL E (adjective) : agile. respond to changes more than following a plan.

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BizAcuity

APRIL 1, 2023

Agility for any organization is the ability to stay alert and be prepared to act on any decision almost instantly. Agile software development is a collaborative process between and within project teams with an ingrained set of values and principles for software development.

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Leading Agile

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Establish an Agile System of Governance to guide this (and other) efforts. Adaptive Governance This is an adaptive and dynamic process best served by agile governance. Quantify the economic benefit of improving each capability (performance, market fit, availability, quality, etc.) Decide the transformation approach for each capability.

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Growing Agile

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Failing to plan is planning to fail. Sometimes however, I do fall into the trap of planning and not preparing… what’s the difference? Planning is good because it sets you up in a direction. Responding to change over following a plan. The post Preparing and Planning appeared first on Growing Agile.

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My Agile Partner

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The ART Planning Board, formerly known as the Program Board within SAFe, is a highly valuable tool worth exploring. What is the ART Planning Board in SAFe? The ART Planning Board offers a macro-level view of progress. When to Use the ART Planning Board? It helps organize the work for Agile Release Trains (ART).

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Is Agile Transformation simply about making a culture shift, or should we start with processes and go from there? But what does it really take to enable successful Agile Transformation? Because people tend to resist change, culture-first Agile Transformation can be a tempting way to get started. Starting With Culture Change.

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Agilemania

DECEMBER 29, 2022

What is PI Planning? It is crucial to comprehend and plan for these interdependencies in order to make sure that the efforts of each team are directed toward a single, project-specific objective. This objective is far simpler to accomplish if you have PI planning in place. Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®).

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Business Analysts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

During my time working on agile projects, I have often encountered situations where a release is not delivered on time. This is often caused by poor release planning or a lack of release planning altogether. Luckily, there are methods to effectively plan releases and avoid situations where the team falls short.

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Business Analysts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

During my time working on agile projects, I have often encountered situations where a release is not delivered on time. This is often caused by poor release planning or a lack of release planning altogether. Luckily, there are methods to effectively plan releases and avoid situations where the team falls short.

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

An Agile Transformation Roadmap is all about getting people to change and having that change be sticky. Our Agile Transformation Roadmap, our change model, is all about getting everyone to see what’s possible, creating safety for the people and the business, and building trust at every step of the Transformation.

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Agilemania

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The term “ agile product management ” means precisely what it sounds like. At its foundation, agile product management is a reaction to the widespread usage of agile software development approaches such as scrum or kanban. How Agile Can Product Management Benefit Your Business?

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Agile Velocity

JANUARY 6, 2023

Planning is indispensable for all agile teams to visualize, align, adjust, and implement. No matter how well-documented the plan is, it often requires pivoting and adjusting. Adopting Iterative Planning at various levels helps teams stay focused and address impediments in a timely manner.

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