What is the Sprint Lifecycle and how does each stage impact the Scrum Master? Just as there are no two Projects that are the same, each Sprint is also unique. Even within the very same Project requirements and the same Team, there will be differences. The Framework of the Sprint will be the same, however…
What are the Product Owner Roles and Responsibilities in an Agile Scrum Project? Many Companies adopting Agile Frameworks struggle to understand the Role of the Product Owner (the Voice of the Customer). The Product Owner belongs to the Scrum Team. They are selected due to their substantial knowledge of the business in the areas of…
How is Scrum Planning done and what role does the Product Owner play? Planning for a successful project occurs long before the individual user stories are written. It begins with the Scrum Team selection and the roles and responsibilities of the team members. The Product Owner (the Voice of the Customer) must be immersed in…
What are the Scrum Team Roles and Responsibilities? When a Company takes the bold step of moving from a Traditional IT setup to an Agile Environment, there are often teething problems because of the Culture Change. This is on several fronts:-. the rest of the Organisation is still organised hierarchically and discover it hard to…
Is the full project value achieved at Scrum Project Completion, and how can we plan for maximum value? A Scrum Project can reside in a Programme or a Portfolio, just as Traditional Projects are organized. Where the main distinction lies is in the Project Planning. Scrum Projects focus on short-term goals, rather than a Project…
Which of the Agile Development Frameworks is best for your project? Are you contemplating the move to Agile Development? Do you already have an Agile Framework? Is it delivering the results you expected? Here are some of the options available and some key considerations you must take into account when selecting a Framework. The Agile…
What can an Agile Case Study tell us about the benefits of Agile Project Management? There are many Agile and Traditional Project Management Case Studies out there. Most of these case studies are not particularly compelling supporters for either method. The real reason for this is that it is not about the approach, it has…
How does the Declaration of Interdependence help the Scrum Team in Increasing Return on Investment? In early 2005, with echoes of the Agile Manifesto, the Declaration of Interdependence (DOI) was published. Many of the 15 luminaries who Collaborated in publishing this Declaration were also signatories to the Agile Manifesto. At first glance, it seems like…
What are the Agile Fundamentals and how are they associated with the Minimum Viable Product? The Lean Startup viewpoint of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) relates straight to the Fundamentals of Agile Development. In this rapidly changing world, getting a Product to Market as promptly as possible is a priority. This is required not just…
A simple step by step guide to help you choose the appropriate product development approach between Agile or Traditional Development. It provides a detailed description of each factor that matters in your choice of approach. Agile Vs Traditional Product Development – The Battle Make no mistake – the answer to the question “Agile V/s Traditional…