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The State of Scrum in Los Angeles, California: Challenges, Communities, Trends, and Unique Characteristics
by Steve Ostermiller (Ed.) Scrum has become the go-to framework for agile development and project management in many organizations across the world. Los Angeles, California is no exception. This vibrant city is home to a thriving tech industry and an ever-growing...
Definition of Done and Acceptance Criteria in Scrum Teams
by Jason Gardner (Ed.) Two important components to consider when working with a scrum product are the Definition of Done (DoD) and Acceptance Criteria (AC). At first, it might seem like these two are interchangeable, but that is not the case. Each has a distinct...
The Power of Visualizing Impediments
by Jason Gardner (Ed.) Managing obstacles and impediments is crucial to the success of any agile team. Impediments can arise for various reasons, such as lack of resources, unclear goals, processes, or communication difficulties. In order to effectively remove these...
Common Agile Assessment Findings. What Can You Do About Them?
by Jason Gardner (Ed.) Agile methodology has been embraced by many project management teams in recent years, especially in the software development and IT industries. In an agile environment, teams work together to deliver high-quality results in a short period,...
Increasing Developer Accountability with Scrum
by Jason Gardner (ed.) As an agile development methodology, scrum has many advantages that can be leveraged to improve team performance and overall project success. One of the key aspects of this methodology is creating accountability for developers in order to ensure...
Your First Retrospective
by Jason Gardner (Ed.) Welcome to your first retrospective! Planning and conducting retrospectives is a crucial part of making sure that each sprint ends on a high note and sets your team up for success going forward. This post will walk you through what to expect and...
3 Essential Tips for New Scrum Masters
by Steve Ostermiller (Ed.) Being a new scrum master can be an overwhelming experience, as there is much to learn and numerous challenges to face. It is natural to fall into familiar habits of project management that you may have used in previous roles. However, it is...
How to Get the Most Out of an Agile Assessment
An agile assessment is invaluable for understanding how your organization stacks up against agile values and principles. Learn how best to prepare for, participate in, and follow through on your assessment.
Three Keys for Leading a Successful Agile Transformation
If agile transformations are necessary to survive, what can be done to help your organization prepare? In this article we will discuss the three steps successful organizations take to prepare their teams: 1) Start with yourself, 2) Create the environment for success, 3) Fertilize grassroot growth.
Working with Product Owners for the Greatest Impact
Learn how working with product owners for the greatest impact is possible for organizations. Review all the roles that collaborate with product owners.
What Types of Business Agility Training Does Your Organization Need?
Learn about what types of business agility training are available. In this in-depth overview, you’ll have the knowledge to make the right decisions.
