Blog about team health and everything Agile

In the ever-evolving world of Agile, there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Agile, while originally created for software development, has now branched out to encompass various sectors and disciplines. Each team, depending on their specific needs, will adopt their unique blend of Agile tools...

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 -...

Whether you're looking to make a complete Agile transformation or simply want to introduce Agile gradually, the fundamental unit remains the same: the team. Different organizations may have different approaches to adopting Agile - some might opt for a sweeping, all-at-once transition, while...

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...

Agile has taken the business world by storm, and it's no wonder why. With its emphasis on customer-centricity, quicker time-to-market, and fostering an environment for innovation, more and more organizations are eagerly hopping on the Agile bandwagon. However, there are times when, despite...

First, let's clarify what Sprint Zero is. For those unfamiliar with the term, Sprint Zero refers to an initial sprint undertaken by a newly-formed team to create the foundational artifacts and kick off their work. A typical Sprint Zero might follow this sequence:

Day 1 - Team kick-off,...

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...

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....

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...

Agile is a very broad concept, and there is no one correct way of being Agile. You have tons of frameworks available, there are different principles that work better or worse depending on the industry, you could have a rather homogeneous team (like in software development) or a very diverse in...

Team’s health is often underestimated, but it is extremely important. Healthy teams are motivated, creative and collaborative. They are enthusiastic about delighting the customer and making great products, they help each other and care about the team’s success. On the other hand,...