Ever wondered how traditional Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC) differ from agile SDLCs? Or why the concept of Agile SDLC evolved ? Agile software development embraces the dynamic nature of markets and the ever changing needs of customers. And it does this through continuous planning, prototyping and an evolution of Read More
Introduction Agile Estimation Techniques “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” – by Peter Drucker Planning and estimating work plays a major role in transitioning your projects and teams to Agile ways of working to negotiate the challenges of the VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) world. Agile Read More
Introductions to Agile Principles In today’s environment, continuous evolution, responding to change and ever increasing demands are must for every organization. Agility in practice, both at organizational and individual levels, thus becomes very important and key to giving an organization a competitive edge. Agility in its simplest sense is nothing Read More
Agile development is often associated with short-term planning to keep pace with changing customer needs and volatile business contexts. However, this doesn’t mean that long-term planning (read roadmaps) doesn’t matter or is not done. On the contrary, roadmaps (product roadmaps in the context of this blog) play a vital role Read More
Have you ever conducted an elaborate team engagement survey and found some numbers pointing to the team’s health but lacked a good insight into the real issues? Have you been left only with data points but no better understanding of the actual emotions of the team? Do you struggle to Read More
Thomas Sowell once said, ‘People who enjoy meetings should not be in charge of anything’. 🙂 By the way, Daily Stand-up aka Daily Scrum is not called out as a meeting, as the makers are smart and they quote it as an ‘event’ which will lead to minimizing the meetings Read More
Discover the top 15 Agile project management tools, complete with detailed insights into their pros and cons, key features, and popular usage. Enhance your project efficiency with our comprehensive guide to the best Agile tools available. NiftyPM JIRA ProofHub Smartsheet Wrike Zoho Sprints Monday.com Teamwork Active Collab Version one Trello Read More
Only the wisest and the stupidest of men never change. – Confucius The word ‘Agile’ got popular in business circles a few decades back but how could any business survive without being agile? The businesses have always faced the challenge of changing market dynamics, competition with peers, environmental consequences due Read More
A “Team” is generally defined as a group of people. Who work together towards a shared goal. In my experience, effective interaction forms the bedrock of such a ‘team’ – a factor often taken for granted. All the more true in an agile environment, where one sees high levels of Read More
A “Team” is generally defined as a group of people. Who work together towards a shared goal. In my experience, effective interaction forms the bedrock of such a ‘team’ – a factor often taken for granted. All the more true in an agile environment, where one sees high levels of Read More
