Velocity is one of the key metrics used by Agile teams to measure the rate at which a team delivers value to the customer. In his book “Escape Velocity – Better Metrics for Agile Teams”, Doc Norton explains why velocity is not the ideal metric for Scrum teams.
In 2006, Esther Derby and Diana Larsen published, “Agile Retrospectives: Making Good Teams Great,” the first agile-focused guide to team continuous improvement. Time marched on. We learned some things. People told us some stories about their retrospectives, and how those meetings had wasted team time.
This isn’t your typical article on management, filled with silly stereotypes and references to cute animals. So, no learning how to soar with the eagles here. More like squabbling with vultures, while picking over the dead carcass of a failed project. Watch out for that viper in the high grass.
In today’s fast-paced business world, agility has become a buzzword everyone discusses. But what does agile mean, and how can we use it to drive project success? This article will explore the concept of continuous improvement in agile methodologies and how it can help teams achieve better results.
The book Introduction to Agile Methods by Sondra Ashmore and Kristin Runyan has the goal to provide an introduction to the wide landscape of Agile software development approaches. A very ambitious goal in my mind.
The idea of change scares a lot of people! The thought of being uncomfortable in a new environment freaks us out and results in us being unable to adapt. Like IQ and EQ, we need to understand the Adaptability Quotient, or AQ, to succeed in our Agile life.
In today’s dynamic business environment, companies must frequently enhance their Agile capabilities to meet increasing demands and maintain competitiveness. One practical approach is through IT team extension, where organizations expand their current IT resources by utilizing external expertise and talent.
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