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Agile at scale is a topic I’m truly passionate about, and you've probably noticed it's something I chew over a lot on this blog. To me, scaling Agile is more than just picking an Agile framework and running with it. It's about reshaping an entire organization from the top down and bottom...

When you hear "Agile", do you think of teams buzzing with energy, colorful sticky notes, and morning huddles? While that's a part of the picture, there's a much bigger canvas. Dive deeper into Agile, and you'll realize it's not just about how teams work together but how it reshapes entire...

Have you ever heard of Agile pilots? As an enterprise Agile coach, I believe that Agile pilots are one of the most effective ways to jump-start an Agile transformation within an organization. What are Agile pilots, you might ask? They involve setting up one or several fully Agile teams -...

In the fast-paced world of Agile organizations, setting goals is a crucial aspect of driving success. Whether you're involved in team planning sessions, departmental objectives, or shaping the organization's vision, it's important to understand the key factors that contribute to effective goal...

More and more companies are undergoing Agile transformation, hoping to cash in on all the good stuff Agile has to offer: faster time to market, becoming more in tune with what customers want, building better products, and boosting business results. But let's be clear, going full Agile isn't a...

OKRs - or Objectives and Key Results - are becoming an increasingly common term in the business world, and for a good reason. At their core, OKRs provide a simple yet effective structure for goal-setting that facilitates strategic planning and fosters alignment within an organization.

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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...

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....

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...

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...