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In Agile, we always place the customer at the heart of everything we do. The golden rule? If a product addresses real customer needs, it's likely to be a hit in the market. No doubt, a strong marketing and sales team is important, but even they can't turn a mediocre product into a bestseller.

So,...

In previous posts, I’ve dissected why time-based estimation falls short ( 6 reasons why time-based estimation does not work), and championed the use of story points as a superior tool for estimation (Unpacking Story Points: 5 Reasons to Use them Today), guiding you on how to initiate their...

User stories are one of the most well-known tools in Agile. They act as fundamental building blocks, guiding the development process towards creating value for users and customers. Formatting work items as "As a <user> I want <to achieve a goal> so that I can <have value>" seems...

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...

Have you ever come across the term "Definition of Done" in your Agile journey? Many Agile teams encounter this concept, but not all of them adopt it. There could be several reasons for this: not fully grasping its purpose, confusing it with Acceptance Criteria, or simply not having enough time to...

In my last post, I explored the compelling benefits of using story points for Agile work estimation.

While intuitively straightforward, adopting this method does require some initial groundwork. Today, we're going to delve into how to introduce story points estimation to a...

You might have heard about story points, a concept gaining popularity these days in the Agile world. They're becoming an indispensable tool for many teams working on project estimation. But what exactly are story points and how can they benefit your team?

In this post, we'll explore what story...

If you are not new to Agile, you must have heard already about story points and T-shirt sizes. What is all the buzz about and what is wrong with the good old man-hours, man-days and man-weeks? 

Let’s think about the reasons we need work estimation to begin with. In traditional project...