By Stefan Wolpers, 09 September 2016 Product Backlog Refinement—TL;DR How to kick off your agile transition part 1 Where to start when kicking-off an agile transition? Usually, tools and processes are smallest the common denominator among all participants, as they are at the core of the grand scheme of agile things. It is a rare occasion … Continue reading Product Backlog Refinement — Agile Transition (Part 2)
Agile Transition—TL;DR A hands-on, practical guide on how to kick-off an agile transition: Embrace the agile mindset and scale your engineering and product organization to harvest your organization’s full potential. The Big Picture of an Agile Transition at a Fast-Growing Startup Similar to all other journeys, transitioning to agile software development with Scrum starts … Continue reading How to Kick-off Your Agile Transition (Part 1)
by Joel Roberts June 22, 2016June 22, 2016 The new catch word in the world of project managers is “agile”. But how exactly can agile project management be explained? It’s an attitude for managers who want to use approach with making quick alterations in an ever-changing environment. Agile Project management is all about a flexible … Continue reading Dissecting the Most Commonly Used Agile PM Methods
Are you an agile marketer? Jim Yu discusses the convergence of digital marketing disciplines and the hybrid skills that you’ll need to thrive. Jim Yu on May 31, 2016 As the digital marketing industry matures, digital channels have converged. As customers have become more technologically savvy, they have become increasingly channel-agnostic. They readily use search … Continue reading The 7 habits of highly effective digital marketers: agile skill sets
Alexandra LevitNovember 7, 2015 Gartner has predicted that the swarm will be the future of teams, but what are the advantages and disadvantages of such an arrangement? Mid-century work teams will be temporary in addition to virtual. The growth of contract work and the specialization of organizations will spell the end for stable groups that … Continue reading Swarming: The Next Big Thing in Agile or Buzz Kill?
John HewickOctober 30, 2015 Agile and Waterfall are two different approaches to software development. Agile was in fact developed in response to the linear sequential design process of Waterfall, which can limit designers. Agile offers more freedom, Waterfall more structure. If you are starting a software design project, you are probably wondering which method is … Continue reading Agile vs Waterfall – Which Is Best for Your Project?
Rocky MitaraiSeptember 24, 2015 Companies grow quickly and acquire others or are acquired themselves, making organizational change and restructurings a common event – in fact, over half (54%) of US CEOs plan to complete at least one acquisition within 2015 according to PwC (1). Planning for organic growth is also challenging, as many organizations expand … Continue reading 3 Keys to Better Workforce Planning – Tools and Tips to Make it Agile
Jeff JulianJuly 10, 2015 I love meetings. Yeah, I said it, I love meetings. Why you might ask? Because I truly value the input and insights of the roles I am not in. I love knowing the big picture, where we currently are, and where we are going. I love to hear new ideas and … Continue reading 8 Effective Meetings for Agile Marketing Teams
Cem AhmetApril 20, 2015 Demands in the workplace are changing as the government introduces new policies which support a more flexible workplace. If your business isn’t prepared to become more agile, you’re likely to lose out to your competitors. Businesses need to stay one step ahead, not only in terms of agility, but also when … Continue reading 10 Characteristics of an Agile Business (Infographic)
Business.comMarch 23, 2015 Outsourcing was one of the most powerful technology trends of the 90s and 2000s. Its promise was clear: work with knowledgeable people at a lower cost than having the work done in the United States. Many larger companies got the message at the same time and outsourced en masse. As of 2003, … Continue reading Quality Control: Best Practices for Agile and Outsourced QA Testing
