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Learn more about the SAFe, or Scaled Agile Framework, methodology and how it supports enterprise agility and scaling lean agile practices.
Are you ready for SAFe? 5 questions to help you decide today!
If you have been working with Scrum or Kanban, or any other Agile approach, I am willing to bet that…
Essential Skills of Effective System Team Product Owners – Part 1
Identifying the Product Owner (PO) for the System Team can sometimes be not as straightforward as it can be for…
Is Being A Scrum Master Boring You? 5 Tips To Reenergize Yourself
If you have been a Scrum Master for the same team for at least six months, I have a feeling…
From Scrum Master to SAFe Scrum Master – 3 Keys to Success
You have achieved many successes as a Scrum Master for a small team. Your team respects and appreciates you for…
15th Annual State of Agile Report – 5 Key Things You Need To Know
Over the past few years, I have gained unique insights from the State of Agile Report regarding industry trends. The…
From Scrum Master to Release Train Engineer – 3 Keys to Success
If you are reading this, you are most likely a Scrum Master who has been relatively successful within at least…
Why Release Train Engineers Must Prioritize Relationship Building
One of the key tenets that makes enterprise agility possible is that everyone involved in an organization can and should…
Sprint Retrospective vs. SAFe Iteration Retrospective –
3 Big Differences You Need to Know
If you are familiar with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), you should be aware of the many similarities that SAFe has…
Agile Change Management – 3 Tips for your Agile Adoption
Recently, I have been studying how people, teams, and organizations respond to change. This may seem surprising, but I have…
Lean Portfolio Management Blog Series Part 2: Strategic Alignment
Strategies for shifting from “imitation LPM” to “real LPM.” In the previous installment of this blog series we…
Lean Portfolio Management Blog Series Part 4: Tooling
In the previous articles in this series, we’ve discussed the dangers of “imitation” lean portfolio management (LPM), the steps required…
Lean Portfolio Management Blog Series Part 3: Organizing for Value
Organizing teams to shift from “imitation LPM” to “real LPM.” In the previous installment of this blog series,…