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7 Advantages of Scrum (Plus 1 Hidden Disadvantage)

7 Advantages of Scrum (Plus 1 Hidden Disadvantage)

Scrum benefits teams and orgs in many ways. But there’s a downside some enterprises overlook.
How to Get Teams Aligned on What It Means to Be Agile

How to Get Teams Aligned on What It Means to Be Agile

Discover how to align teams on what it means to be agile, from principles to practices.
3 Ways to Ensure Agile Training Works to Transform Your Teams

3 Ways to Ensure Agile Training Works to Transform Your Teams

The best agile training leads to real results. Learn how to ensure your investment pays off.
Agile Collaboration: What It Is, How It Feels, and Why It Matters

Agile Collaboration: What It Is, How It Feels, and Why It Matters

Collaboration on high-performing teams is like a rowing team in perfect sync.
5 Key Factors for Effective Product Backlog Prioritization

5 Key Factors for Effective Product Backlog Prioritization

Confused about how to prioritize your backlog? These 5 factors will help to focus your efforts.
5 Ways to Achieve Accurate Estimates That Everyone Trusts

5 Ways to Achieve Accurate Estimates That Everyone Trusts

Pressure for guarantees can ruin agile plans. Learn how to build stakeholder trust with accurate estimates.
Lessons from Barbie for When a Project Absolutely Must Succeed

Lessons from Barbie for When a Project Absolutely Must Succeed

Discover 4 lessons from Barbie that can help your agile project succeed.
The Surprising Cost of Bad Estimates

The Surprising Cost of Bad Estimates

Bad plans lead to many well-known problems. Teams deliver later than expected. Or the budget is blown by…
Agile Spikes Deliver Knowledge So Teams Can Deliver Products

Agile Spikes Deliver Knowledge So Teams Can Deliver Products

Discover what spikes are and how teams use them to gain the knowledge they need to succeed.
Short Answers to Big Questions about Agile Leaders

Short Answers to Big Questions about Agile Leaders

Discover 3 things that define agile leaders and explore their role in change and learning.
User Stories: How to Create Story Maps

User Stories: How to Create Story Maps

Story maps help to create a shared understanding of the product, visualize user needs, and elicit user story ideas. Discover how to create your own.
What Does a Product Owner Do, When, and Why?

What Does a Product Owner Do, When, and Why?

Ever wondered what product owners do? Have you scratched your head, wondering when they do it all, and why? If so, this blog is for you.

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