agile

architects holding a blueprint The Importance of Project Foundation

Agile teams often struggle due to weak project foundations, not complex issues. Defined roles, clear communication, and acknowledged "Definition of Done" are critical. Neglecting these basics leads to dysfunction and missed goals, proving that visible fixes are needed for invisible problems.

What if My Steering Committee Won’t Show Up? What if My Steering Committee Won’t Show Up?

If the people assigned to give you guidance are AWOL, how might you proceed?

Scheduling a Kickoff Scheduling a Kickoff

When should the team and stakeholders be brought together to assure everyone is on the same page?

Moving out of the Process Twilight Zone Moving out of the Process Twilight Zone

Many organizations struggle with inconsistent work management, hurting product development. Leaders must recognize this, invest in improvement, and adopt a coherent model to boost results.

Overcoming Challenges in a Complex Software Development Project: A Case Study Overcoming Challenges in a Complex Software Development Project: A Case Study

In this case study, we explore the unique challenges faced by a team tasked with developing a complex software product using Agile methodology, discussing the solutions they applied to overcome these challenges and successfully deliver the product.

Losing the Battle One Hill at a Time: Scope Creep in an Agile World

Some issues/hills are important and worth going all in – but most probably aren’t. Project managers must choose their battles wisely and develop scope discipline.

 

Groovy - Agile Java

Groovy's recent surge in usage (TIOBE index ranking from 26 to 12 between Feb. 2020 and Feb. 2021) could be attributed to the many benefits the language provides. Groovy, like Java, is compiled to JVM (Java Virtual Machine) bytecode. 

virtual meeting Agile+DevOps Culture in a Virtual World

Transforming and maintaining culture is hard enough when team members are somewhat co-located and in physical spaces—even harder when the majority are working from home.