Agile Development Methods

Agile Development Methods

Agile Development Stories
Learn to Use Your Creativity for Problem SolvingCreativity, the ability to make new things or think of new ideas, is something we value. Steve Berczuk writes that established best practices, such as patterns, can help us solve many problems efficiently, but breakthroughs arise from creative solutions.
Tips for Coaching Agile Teams

To succeed as an agile coach, you need to understand the skills and mastery that the position requires. Here, Venkatesh Krishnamurthy shares some tips that will help you coach an agile team. Remember, it has been found that successful leaders have creative traits rather than reactive ones.

How Cloud Technology Will Change Your Office ForeverTechnology is a driving force in how people work. Cloud services are powering more of today's business technology than ever before, with companies relying on them for software and network storage needs. In coming years, organizations will rely even more on the cloud. What could this mean for you?
Is a Framework Needed to Scale Agile?There are varying reactions to using frameworks to scale agile. One concern surrounding the rise of SAFe and DAD is the creation of new methods that are compared with or pitted against existing sets of techniques, fragmenting the agile community. Do you really need a framework to scale agile?
The Power Index: Why a Transition to Agile Is a Cultural Issue, TooIn countries with high power indices, it’s more difficult for people in less powerful positions to talk to people in more powerful positions. A transition to agile exposes this power differential, which can be uncomfortable or intimidating. Read on for ways you can help people adopt agile practices.
Should a Leader Do or Should a Leader Lead?

Common thinking is that a leader should be the best doer or the best doer should always be the first choice leader. But if we look at the dimensions of skills alone, leading and doing require very different skill sets. So the essential question is—Should a leader do or should a leader lead?

Use Timeboxing to Boost Your EfficiencyIn timeboxing, you predetermine the maximum time allowed to get tasks done. You determine the launch deadline when you start the sprint or iteration, and everyone works toward that date. It can keep your project focused and on track. Is this method for you? Read on for advantages and disadvantages.
How Work Gets to Be FunSteve Berczuk writes that the idea of having fun at work is a frequently discussed—and important—topic. But happiness at work is not as simple a concept as it may first seem. How work gets to be fun matters.