Blog about team health and everything Agile

Have you ever encountered the concept of the bus factor? If not, allow me to introduce it. The bus factor is a simple idea that doesn't require any complex understanding. Just ask yourself this question: how many team members would have to be unexpectedly unavailable (whether due to an accident...

As Agile continues to gain popularity, an increasing number of organizations are embracing it to improve their performance. However, simply establishing Agile teams is not enough for a successful transformation. Management, too, must adapt to these changes. This is where Agile leadership, often...

When it comes to Agile frameworks, there are plenty to choose from. Some of the most well-known and widely used frameworks include Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, and Crystal. While all of these frameworks share common Agile principles and values, the two most popular ones are Scrum and Kanban. Scrum is...

Undergoing Agile transformation is a big decision for any company, requiring significant investment in time, resources, and manpower. As with any major business initiative, it's essential to track progress and measure success to ensure that the transformation is delivering the expected benefits....

As Agile continues to gain popularity across various industries, the role of an Agile coach has become increasingly important. An Agile coach is responsible for guiding teams and organizations on the path towards Agile adoption and improvement. This role requires a diverse skill set, and one...

Jira is a project management tool developed by Atlassian that helps teams plan, track, and manage their work. It is widely used by software development teams to manage their Agile projects, but it can also be used for other types of projects, such as marketing campaigns, event planning, and HR...

Agile coaches are an essential part of any organization that wants to be Agile. Their role is rather new, but their importance is growing as more and more companies realize the value of Agile practices. Agile coaches are responsible for guiding teams through the Agile processes, and they help...

If you've recently started at a new company or joined a new team and find yourself overwhelmed with Jira, don't worry! It's normal to feel like nothing makes sense at first, and you might be feeling frustrated or even angry. But before you give up on Jira altogether, there are a few things you...

First let me start by explaining what is the team’s health. A lot of factors got into it, but generally speaking it is the combination of motivation, cohesion, synergy and positive attitude. If your team is not being productive, people are fighting with each other all the time and no one...

Product Owner role is not an easy one as they have to wear many hats and demonstrate a large array of skills - interpersonal communication, analytics, creativity, discipline and negotiation to name a few. On top of that they need to know the product area really well and understand all the...

Nowadays more and more companies are interested in becoming Agile. The change is not easy, but the results are worth it - Agile companies deliver faster, build products that customers love and yield higher revenue. Some organizations are born Agile, while others need to undergo a lot of...

Being Agile means being able to respond to changing environment, deliver customer value and learn continuously. It doesn’t necessarily mean running sprints, writing user stories or covering all the office walls with colorful post-its. When we talk about Agile transformation, we usually mean...