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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Simplilearn

JUNE 27, 2021

Waterfall design methodology refers to linearly developing a business process with changes arriving at a steady pace from higher-level functions. In contrast, Agile design methodology encourages a constant flow of new ideas from designers and engineers.

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Smart Data Collective

MARCH 23, 2023

You also want to make sure they have a background with Agile, since Agile is crucial for developing AI software. Version 1, Version 2 This refers to starting with a basic version of your product and then improving upon it in subsequent releases, adding features and improving its design.

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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. working software more than comprehensive documentation.

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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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Leading Agile

APRIL 24, 2019

If those worlds are not connected, then there’s a limit to the level of business agility the IT department can support. Business agility is what organizations are looking for; agile software development may be one enabling factor in achieving it, but it isn’t the point of a transformation. Half-Agile Transformations.

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Vitality Chicago

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Are you just getting started with Agile and Scrum? Download our free 1-page Agile and Scrum Cheat Sheet. This handy reference contains the 4 Agile Values and 12 Agile Principles from the 2001 Manifesto for Agile Software Development. Get Your Agile and Scrum Cheat Sheet Here . The 4 Agile Values.

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

When asked what an Agile organization is, most people tend to think it’s one that’s built around a certain mindset, or around Agile practices like Scrum or SAFe—or both. But if it were as simple as a mindset or process change, so many Agile Transformations wouldn’t fail. Base Patterns and Tools. Structure. ??Your

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Simplilearn

JANUARY 13, 2021

Commonly referred to as CI/CD, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery are processes that promise to reliably expedite the delivery of software-as-a-product by helping enterprises become more agile. CI/CD automates the software development process, slashing the delivery time from months and weeks to days and hours.

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Analysts Corner

DECEMBER 26, 2022

A view from business analysis reference guides It’s not new that a good application of business analysis practices (traditional or agile) helps Product Owners improve their day-to-day work. All reference documentations for business analysis consider stakeholder management as critical tasks.

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Leading Agile

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

When I first learned about Agile methods in 2002, the principles seemed to offer an ideal solution to many organizational issues common at the time. It’s time now to move forward to the next level of proficiency in software delivery; what we might call “post-Agile.” Stable Team. Dedicated Team. Team Spaces.

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Agile Business Consortium

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) phenomenon often referenced in the business (particular business agility) field, was brought into sharp focus for most organizations. Perhaps, without knowing it, many of these organizations have been showing agile leadership and using agile techniques and practices.

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Cprime

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

As customers scale from their loose confederation of Scrum teams to the formality of the Scaled Agile Framework©, features often become a source of confusion and sometimes consternation. Agile Alliance continues: “There is no standard form to represent epics. Here is an example provided by Scaled Agile, Inc.:

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BA Coach

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In this post, we explore the fourth Agile Business Analysis principle, “Get Real Using Examples.” ” from the Agile Extension to the BABOK Guide. Examples provide concrete reference points, reducing ambiguity and helping avoid misinterpretations that could derail a project. Stay Tuned!

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Analysts Corner

MAY 24, 2023

A typical BA workflow for an agile project When I was trained in Business Analysis, I always tried to join the pieces I had learnt. Hence, this article will walk you through a typical workflow for a BA in an Agile/Scrum project. But I got the fundamental idea when I actually experienced it in my job role.

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Agilemania

MARCH 23, 2021

Some Agile experts are not hard-core fans of SAFe. And this makes SAFe more complicated, bureaucratic than the Agile manifesto recommends. They also have this opinion that SAFe is so heavy, maybe it is not Agile at all. Most of us started our Agile journey with one framework, and that is Scrum. Let us dig deeper.

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Agilemania

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Scaled Agile Framework, SAFe® is the world’s leading framework for Business Agility. The seven core competencies each have three dimensions making it a total of twenty-one dimensions to enable Business Agility. These dimensions contain some of the practices, patterns, and guidelines to Scale Agility across the enterprise.

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Agilemania

JANUARY 24, 2022

What is Scaling in Agile? Agile is a set of values and principles. Agile is an umbrella term for a group of iterative product development frameworks. Most organizations started their Agile journey with one of the frameworks mentioned above, and Scrum is the most popular one. Scaling Agile Frameworks. What is SAFe?

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Leading Agile

MAY 18, 2020

This translation of strategy into execution falls under the purview of what LeadingAgile refers to as the Investment Tier. Part of the challenge that organizations face, is not being clear about the types of decisions they are making, and how an effective Agile Transformation model can help them in this regard.

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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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Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Software development simply refers to a set of computer science-related activities purely dedicated to building, designing, and deploying software. Velocity refers to the real-time speed at which data is created. Agile Development. As such, agility is one of the requirements of a modern-day developer.

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Vitality Chicago

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

I am frequently asked about the best books for learning about agile and Scrum. I have nearly 100 books on agile-related topics and there are so many new agile books published every year that it is difficult to keep up! As we head into 2021, I thought I would share my lists of best agile books. Agile Coaches.

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Vitality Chicago

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Q: How can we use the Disciplined Agile Tool Kit to help our agile team succeed sooner? To answer this question easily, I could simply tell you to take a Disciplined Agile training course. Understanding the Disciplined Agile Tool Kit. This article will focus on one aspect of the DA Tool Kit, the Disciplined Agile Browser.

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Agile Velocity

MAY 14, 2020

Did you know you can maximize your chances of achieving desired business outcomes by combining DevOps with an Agile transformation? When you hear “Business Outcomes,” “DevOps,” and/or Agile transformation” – what comes to mind? Agile Transformation. Agile transformations and DevOps initiatives are complementary.

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Business Analyst Learnings

JULY 18, 2019

I tend to describe the agile approach as a way of working; A targeted way of working that allows us to make changes, respond to customers’ needs and manage uncertainty with minimal delays, and without needing to wade through “red tape”. This mental shift comes with implicit obligations of adopting new ways of working.

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Agile Velocity

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Value stream mapping is a common practice in the Agile space because it allows leaders and stakeholders to see where the flow of value delivery is slowing down and exposes opportunities to create better alignment across teams. Then it becomes a tool to help diagnose a problem (which is usually when Agile coaches are called in). .

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Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In the twenty-first century, business is all about agility. Don’t mistake relying on pricing; always consider other variables such as reputation, stability, R&D, and references. Why must one use SaaS management software? Many firms prefer to embrace SaaS solutions because of the benefits they provide.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Scaled Agile Framework or SAFe is a set of organization and workflow patterns intended to guide organizations in scaling lean and agile practices. SAFe endorses alignment, collaboration, and delivery across large numbers of agile teams. Agile software development. SAFe Agile Product Manager (APM) 5.1.

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Simplilearn

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

One of the major requirements for an agile project leader is the ability to identify conflicts and resolve them at the earliest. In agile, conflict is referred to in two variations. Secondly, if. Read More.

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BA Coach

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This article is part of our ongoing series on Agile Business Analysis principles. In this post, we’ll explore the fifth principle, Understand What is Doable , which emphasizes the importance of setting realistic goals within Agile initiatives by balancing ambition with constraints and team capabilitites.

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Leading Agile

AUGUST 19, 2020

Agile isn’t ever really about Agile. In our Business Drivers of Agility webinar series hosted by LeadingAgile CEO, Mike Cottmeyer, Mike dives deep into six key business drivers to uncover how Agile can enable organizations to connect these drivers to better business outcomes. It’s about creating business outcomes.

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Cprime

MARCH 8, 2022

As an Agile Coach and trainer, one of most common questions I receive is regarding Agile certifications. Many teams that I support are new to the Agile world. Scaled Agile Inc. Certification programs are often a controversial topic that is debated amongst various members of the Agile community.

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BA Coach

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This article is part of our ongoing series exploring Agile Business Analysis principles as defined in the IIBA Agile Extension. In this post, we delve into the principle of Stimulate Collaboration and Continuous Improvement , which emphasizes fostering teamwork and a culture of learning to drive better outcomes in Agile initiatives.

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BA Coach

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This final article in our series on Agile Business Analysis principles explores the principle Avoid Waste. Over the course of this series, we’ve examined principles that help business analysts (BAs) align Agile mindset and practices with delivering value, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement.

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Agilemania

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Recognized as one of the world’s foremost authorities on Lean-Agile best practices, Dean Leffingwell took it on himself to do something about it. He introduced the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). SAFe is based on following 10 Lean-Agile principles-. Most Common Reasons to Use Scaled Agile Framework. What is SAFe?

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

46% of the organizations reported inconsistencies in practices and processes as their main challenge with agile transformation. Source: 15th State of Agile Report. There sure is an Agile framework called SAFe. SAFe is a scaling agile framework, so referring to it as just an agile framework may not be appropriate.

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Vitality Chicago

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

I am excited to share with you my discussion with agility and resilience coach Anjali Leon. This is our first agile coach interview in what I plan as a series of discussions intended to bring some diversity of thinking and opinions and to amplify voices that may not otherwise be heard. I am calling it Fresh Agile Voices or FAVs!

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