Do You Find Agile Epics a Fuzzy Concept? Here’s Your Cheat Sheet For many it might seem that Agile has some pretty confusing and frankly odd terminology. If you feel included in this group, let us give you a hand. In this article we give you some clarity regarding some of the methodology’s essential terms,…
Scrum Retrospective Meetings – To Keep It Or Leave It? How many times have you heard or said that retrospectives are useless? Project management can mean that we deal with problems on the go; so why waste our time? Guess what. Retrospective meetings are not about solving problems. Let us explain. First, take a look…
The WHYs and HOWs of Agile SWOT Analysis A common mistake during switching to Agile is that an organization throws the baby out with the bathwater, discarding business strategy, values and practices that have benefited them so far. In order to avoid this, a SWOT analysis might come in handy. Though used in traditional management,…
Your Most Frequent Agile Software Development Questions Answered As you may know, for most companies today, agile software development is essential, given the environment of ever-changing expectations. More and more companies realize the value of Agile methodologies. In contrast to traditional methods, agile frameworks allow for fast adaptation to customers’ expectations; provides a framework for…
Introduction To The BCG Matrix And Its Connection To The Agile Method Though Agile is a product-oriented approach, for a long period of time, it was only focusing on a single product. Scrum, the most widespread of Agile frameworks, is no different. It’s a great framework for a product development and cross functional teams, but…
It’s High Time You Played Music for More Engaging Virtual Meetings Given the rise of virtual teams, it’s safe to say that virtual meetings are here to stay. Popularized during the lockdown, this form of meeting can be pretty effective with a growing number of remote workers, even though it certainly has some drawbacks. If…
The WHYs and HOWs of Building Consensus in Your Scrum Team As Scrum Master, your task is to lead a Team towards a common goal, assign and monitor the completion of tasks, facilitate progress, run the daily scrum, set milestones and ensure timely delivery. Not an easy task, even with Team members who fully agree…
Running a Business Remotely – Embracing What Cannot be Conquered When the pandemic hit two years ago, companies, stores and the whole business world were in shock. With lockdowns having been implemented in an instant, companies found themselves in deep waters, having had little to no time to switch to a new way of operating.…
6 Ways To Use Youtube To Grow Your Business Using social media platforms is a no-brainer when it comes to growing your business. It’s not that you are doomed without an online presence, but close to that. For this reason, you cannot afford to miss out on opportunities like YouTube to grow your business. Chances…
Let’s Talk Numbers – How Much Is A Scrum Master’s Salary? When it comes to job opportunities, many points are to be considered. Proximity (if it’s not remote), home office availability, how fulfilling or meaningful it is, future colleagues, etc. However, it would be quite hypocritical to leave out another crucial aspect. Many companies like…