In an agile setting, communication is the lifeblood that keeps the project moving. This post focuses on the importance of effective, clear, and open communication between management and agile teams. We will discuss strategies, practices, and tools that promote and enhance communication, including daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Agile development introduces a new dynamic to the role of a manager. In this post, we will explore how a manager's responsibilities shift in an agile environment, from controlling and directing to facilitating and enabling. Learn how you can support self-managing teams, help overcome obstacles, and foster an environment of productivity and continuous improvement.
In the first part of our agile management series, we delve into the heart of agile development - its principles and values as articulated in the Agile Manifesto and how they relate to the typical manager. This post will guide you through the core beliefs that distinguish agile from traditional software development approaches and set the foundation for agile management practices.
In today's business climate, agility is key to success. But what exactly is agility? And how can companies make sure they're promoting an agile mindset within their organization? Unfortunately, many companies mistakenly think of agility as a methodology, when in fact it's much more than that.
How many Scrum Teams should a Product Owner (CSPO) work with at once? The Scrum Guide is very clear, so in this #AskArtisan video, let's sort it out!
ScrumMasters with more than one Scrum Team have a few things to look out for to ensure their multi-tasking isn't affecting the team's effectiveness.
I love being asked about the role of Scrum Team managers - it's an important topic many leaders get wrong and isn't talked about enough. #AskArtisan
Scrum Team members CAN be part-time, but this week’s #AskArtisan video shares insight on helping them maximize their time, and pitfalls to look out for.
I'm often asked about the ideal number of people on one Scrum Team, but maybe a better question is why and how any number becomes too many?
Can multiple Scrum roles go to one person? Why or why not? Let's break it down to understand the pros and cons to having Scrum team members with multiple roles.
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Wondering where to start with agile transformation? Do you pick a single project? Or a specific team? Train everyone and run with it? Here's some guidance.