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7 Ways to Get and Improve Fast Feedback

Here’s how to get the rapid feedback you need to ensure you build the right product.

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For Better Agile Planning, Be Collaborative

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Clarifying the Relationship between Definition of Done and Conditions of Satisfaction

I'd like to clarify the relationship between two important concepts: a team's Definition of Done …

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3 Ways to Help Agile Teams Plan Despite Uncertainty

We might not like ambiguity, but it’s a fact of life. Find out how to plan with uncertainty in mind.

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Scrum, Remote Teams, & Success: Five Ways to Have All Three

Scrum, Remote Teams, & Success: Five Ways to Have All Three

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Don’t miss this new podcast from the Scrum and agile experts at Mountain Goat Software. 

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Agile Spikes Deliver Knowledge So Teams Can Deliver Products

On agile projects, a spike is a time-boxed research activity that helps teams make better decisions …

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Seven Tips for Running a Virtual Daily Scrum

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