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Is it really done?! The Definition of Done - A core concept that runs throughout the Scrum framework

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Is it really done?! The Definition of Done - A core concept that runs throughout the Scrum framework

The Scrum framework has made waves in the world of project management for its emphasis on collaboration, iterative progress, and responsiveness to change. But one element often slips under the radar, despite its profound potential to drive the successful delivery of value: the 'Definition of Done'. The Definition

Introducing "Days Since Last" Metrics - A Guide to Boosting Team Performance

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Introducing "Days Since Last" Metrics - A Guide to Boosting Team Performance

Welcome to a guide to Days Since Last (DSL) metrics, a new - at least to me - approach to improving team performance and business success. These metrics address the common challenges of dysfunctional team behavior by driving continuous improvement, early problem identification, and risk mitigation. This guide introduces the

Breaking the Cycle of Work Fragmentation - Neuroergonomic Techniques for Improved Productivity and Reduced Stress

Breaking the Cycle of Work Fragmentation - Neuroergonomic Techniques for Improved Productivity and Reduced Stress

Work fragmentation is costly to organizations because it results in less efficient use of time, and employees may experience higher levels of stress and time pressure, leading to reduced productivity (5 days per month). To combat this, a neuroergonomic approach to work design can be implemented. This includes implementing * Focused

The Importance of Mindfulness in Agile Workplaces

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The Importance of Mindfulness in Agile Workplaces

Agility has become the buzzword in the modern workplace. Processes, strategies, and employee mindsets need to be flexible and adaptable to rapid change. However, the pressure to adapt can be overwhelming if we focus solely on speed. Therefore, a balance between agility and deceleration is critical to achieving the best

Metrics in SAFe 6.0: An Opportunity for Improvement or a Slippery Slope to Agile Taylorism?

Metrics in SAFe 6.0: An Opportunity for Improvement or a Slippery Slope to Agile Taylorism?

The SAFe 6.0 update, a methodology for managing and coordinating large-scale development projects, introduced a new theme focused on Reliable Delivery. This theme emphasizes the importance of improving the reliability and consistency of product delivery in large-scale development environments and includes elements such as Measure and Grow and OKRs

SAFe - The Art of the Right Suit

SAFe - The Art of the Right Suit

Agile has arrived in many organizations and is seen as a way to improve work processes and results. But just how agile is SAFe? The question of the framework's usefulness and effectiveness is debated and controversial by many. Some see it as the death of agile cultures in

Sink or Swim: How Battleship Teaches the Benefits of Iterative Development

Sink or Swim: How Battleship Teaches the Benefits of Iterative Development

Responding to change over following a plan - Manifesto for Agile Software Development [1] The agile approach is all about embracing change. As a team, it's important to constantly learn and adapt to new approaches that can improve the quality and efficiency of your work. In this blog

Alternative questions to make your daily sync more valuable

Alternative questions to make your daily sync more valuable

Although the Scrum Guide no longer promotes the 3 questions as a technique for conducting dailies [1], the opinion has spread on the web that 3 questions should be used as a guideline for leading through the daily. * What did you do yesterday? * What will you do today? * Are there