SAFe 5.1 Establish the Context for PI Planning
Practitioner 4:15 pm No Comments SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) certification is a highly sought-after program for individuals who work with or within organizations that use SAFe methodology for their software development and project management. One of the key components of the SAFe methodology is PI Planning, which stands for Program Increment Planning. PI Planning is […]
How to Ensure Your Definition of Done is Meeting Business Goals?
Practitioner No Comments In Agile software development, the “Definition of Done” (DoD) is a shared understanding of what constitutes a completed and acceptable piece of work. It provides a clear and concise definition of the minimum level of quality that is expected for any given product backlog item or user story. The DoD helps to […]
Backlog Refinement Techniques in 2023: A Guide to Effective Prioritization
Backlog Refinement Techniques in 2023: A Guide to Effective Prioritization Practitioner February 25, 2023 8:09 pm No Comments Introduction Backlog refinement is a regular activity in Agile software development and agile scrum methodology where the development team and product owner review, prioritize, and update the items in the product backlog to ensure that it remains […]
Navigating the Agile Release Train Operating Model
Practitioner July 27, 2023 4:18 pm No Comments Agile frequently starts with small teams that are committed to making unique contributions to the total.Long-lasting cross-functional teams that are committed to delivering value in a certain value stream or set of value streams become necessary eventually. Delivering value that scales at the corporate level requires the […]
Two Techniques that you, as a Scrum Master, can use to get participants engaged in the first 5 minutes of any Scrum Event or meeting (Facilitation series 2 of 6)
Practitioner 6:24 pm No Comments Note: This is Part 2 in the series of blog posts where we will talk about different facilitation techniques. If you haven’t read Part 1, we encourage you to read it first here – What is the most common meeting format, and how you can use that to have effective […]
Continuous improvement in Scrum and how to drive it
Practitioner January 12, 2023 7:00 pm No Comments Introduction Continuous improvement, also known as Kaizen, is the practice of continuously identifying and addressing areas for improvement within a business or organisation. In the context of Scrum, a framework for agile software development, continuous improvement is focused on constantly improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the […]
What does a day in the life of the Scrum Master look like?
Practitioner 6:56 pm No Comments Scrum Masters who are new to the role often wonder how a Scrum Master is supposed to spend their time. The problem gets compounded when you are transitioning from a Developer Role. As a Developer, you have a list of items (Sprint Backlog or Product Backlog) from which you can […]
The future of agile: Current state of the agile model and speculate on where it might be headed in the future
Practitioner January 30, 2023 1:03 pm No Comments Introduction The agile model is a project management and software development approach that emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and customer satisfaction. It was first introduced in 2001 with the Agile Manifesto, a set of guiding principles for creating and delivering software in a fast and efficient manner. The Agile […]
Continuous Integration and Release Management: Working Together for Better Results
Practitioner January 30, 2023 No Comments As part of the software development process known as continuous integration (CI), developers frequently merge their modifications into the main branch. An automatic code build and test sequence is initiated by each merging and should run in under ten minutes. The continuous delivery process may advance to new levels […]
Introducing SAFe 5.1: What’s new and how it improves agility
Practitioner 1:16 pm No Comments Introducing SAFe 5.1: What’s new and how it improves agility? Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is a popular framework used by organizations to improve their agility and deliver products and services faster. SAFe 5.1 is the latest version of the framework, and it brings several new features and improvements that can […]
