by Jason Gardner (ed.) As organizations strive to keep up with the ever-changing business landscape, they are turning to Agile methodologies to increase efficiency, speed, and flexibility in their operations. To effectively implement Agile methodologies, companies...
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The Agile Approach for Migration Sprints and Iterations
by Jason Gardner (ed.) Migration projects are complex, requiring an enormous level of commitment from everyone on the team. But at the end of the day, these massive overhauls are more about results than processes. When it comes to sprint reviews, however, the...
Techniques for Managing Conflicting Demands from Stakeholders
by Jason Gardner (ed.) One of the most challenging aspects of project management is managing stakeholder expectations. These stakeholders can be the customers, investors, or any individual or group that has a vested interest in the project. This can become even more...
How to Handle Impediments, Blockers, & Roadblocks in Scrum
by Jason Gardner (ed.) In project management, it is common to encounter challenges that can hinder progress and affect the overall success of a project. These challenges can be referred to as impediments, blockers, or roadblocks. However, these terms are often used...
The Importance of Product Owners: Key Roles and Responsibilities
by Jason Gardner (ed.) Product owners are integral to success in scrum. Often, product owners are thought of as only prioritizing requirements and ensuring project goals are being met. One of the most important roles of the product owner is controlling the project's...
Scrum vs Kanban: Key Differences Between Scrum and Kanban Board
by Jason Gardner (ed.) Whether you're mastering the art of project management or refining your productivity strategy, Scrum and Kanban are two buzzwords you're bound to encounter. Each with their distinctive benefits and approach, understanding these methods at a...
The INVEST Criteria: Creating Powerful User Stories
by Jason Gardner (ed.) User stories are an essential part of an agile development process. They work as a communication bridge between the development team and other stakeholders, and they influence the design and implementation of software products. But creating user...
Habits of Effective Scrum Teams
by Jason Gardner (Ed.) Do you want to create an effective Scrum team that produces successful results? If so, it’s essential to understand the habits and practices of top-performing teams. But where do you start when building the right scrum team culture from scratch?...
Self Organizing Scrum Team
by Jason Gardner (ed.) Self Organizing Scrum Team Organizing your team using the Scrum framework for the first time can be daunting, especially if you’re working with professionals who have been accustomed to traditional top-down project management styles. Scrum is an...
Sprint Length: How Long Should They Be?
by Jason Gardner (ed.) Sprint Length: How Long Should They Be? Maybe you are already working in sprints or wanting to get started. Either way, you might be asking what is the ideal length for your team's sprints. While there is no one size fits all answer when...
How do agile projects get initiated?
by Jason Gardner (ed.) How do agile projects get initiated? If you're a professional considering an agile project for your business, you know the importance of starting off on the right foot. Agile involves many moving parts - from ensuring stable teams to...
Stop Abusing Velocity as a Comparison Metric in Scrum
by Jason Gardner (ed.) Stop Abusing Velocity as a Comparison Metric in Scrum The Scrum framework promises teams greater velocity and efficiency when approaching complex projects. However, without careful consideration for the key nuances within the methodology,...