collaboration

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.
Ella Mitkin
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?
Payson Hall
What Do Professional Service Providers Want? What Do Professional Service Providers Want?

If you are aware of your vendor’s motivations it helps you understand their behavior and can be a real asset when you negotiate with them.
Payson Hall
Girl Working How Agile Principles Help in a Remote Working Atmosphere

When working remotely, teams often face high risks due to lack of communication and differences. However, when implementing agile principles, even remote teams can minimize the risks of failure. 
Tanya Kumari
Two agile team members on a video call and wearing face masks Team Agility in a Post-Pandemic WorldCOVID-19 has necessitated entirely remote environments, and people the world over have had to inspect their foundations of working, adapt to a new way of remote execution, and integrate their personal and professional lives more than before. Organizational leaders need to embrace a new outlook in four critical areas.
Gautham Pallapa
Software designers, developers and other team members collaborating The Real Value of Cross-Functional Agile TeamsAgile teams know that cross-functional collaboration is central to the methodology, but there are often barriers to fully embracing this idea. If teams are used to handoffs, it may seem like it makes sense to maintain the status quo. Try collaborating on something small to realize the true value of cross-functional teams.
Steve Berczuk
Computer screen showing emergency alert about the coronavirus Lessons the Software Community Must Take from the PandemicDue to COVID-19, organizations of all types have had to implement continuity plans within an unreasonably short amount of time. These live experiments in agility have shaken up our industry, but it's also taught us a lot of invaluable lessons about digital transformation, cybersecurity, performance engineering, and more.
Mukesh Sharma
Silhouette of team members jumping up to cheer Build Better Teams by Finding Hidden TalentsWe’re not all created equal, and it’s counterproductive to act like that’s the case on a team. Every individual has their own unique set of strengths, and knowing what everyone’s strengths are contributes to the team’s success. When you're putting a team together, you first have to discover each person’s strong suits.
Richard Estra