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25.09.2024 By Simon Meier
Project management: agile, classic - or both?
In the project world, there are various methodological approaches that should be chosen depending on the requirements and characteristics of the project. The two most prominent methods are classic and agile project management. Both approaches have their advantages and disadvantages and the decision on which method to go with depends heavily on the specific requirements of the project and the framework conditions. Let's take a look and find out which method is best suited to your project.
Read more17.09.2024 By Sascha Aebi
Agile Organization 2024 - the Good, the Bad and the Ugly?
Anyone thinking about agile software development concepts today often predicts improved performance, more robust software and happier employees. But is that really the case? And is the concept of "agility" really new?
Read more17.06.2024 By Siver Rajab
The Spotify Scrum model compared to classic Scrum in companies
In the world of agile software development, there are various approaches to help teams work together efficiently and deliver high-quality products. Two popular models are the classic Scrum and the Spotify model. In this blog post, I will explore the differences between the two approaches and examine their respective advantages and disadvantages.
Read more02.05.2023 By Karin Glombitza
Changing how you think begins in the mind – the mindful attitude as a SCRUM success factor
Lightbulb moments are not something you can explain, they are something that you need to experience. Just like success factors for agility. As an agile coach, I often deal with teams who want to become better. If we engage in this process and accept the uncertainty, we can learn and gain new insights. Mindfulness facilitates this process and can help you work more successfully.
Read more02.01.2023 By Jenny Gursch and Markus Felkel
Agile scaling and the challenges that come with it
Scrum, which is the best-known framework, promises to pave the way to agility if used correctly. The aim of this blog post is not to explain or define Scrum. Instead, we will be taking a closer look at the requirements and the challenges when it comes to agile scaling that need to be overcome to get a majority of a company’s staff on board.
Read more04.11.2022 By Stefan Mönk
#8 Agile software development – four Scrum values for everyone, with and without a framework
No Scrum values, no successful application. The Scrum Guide leaves us with many uncertainties. We have to find a solution ourselves using the values and framework. However, applying Scrum successfully depends on whether people are able to live out the five Scrum values. In my blog post, I will show you why this is important.
Read more07.10.2022 By Karin Glombitza
#7 Agile software development – success with Scrum via mindfulness
As soon as ‘agility’ becomes a topic within companies, the Scrum framework also enters the conversation. This framework is easy to understand and quick to implement, but difficult to put into practice. For success, we need a specific inner attitude. Behaving in a way that adds value and exemplifies the Scrum values builds trust. Our attitude of trust in the cause and people gives us the ability to shape our success.
Read more05.10.2021 By Henrik Stapel
How to lead self-organised teams
Self-organisation is a guiding principle of the agile working model. But what does self-organisation mean for leadership work in real terms? And how is it possible to ensure that the strategy is still pursued? In this post, I’ll be providing further information on the self-organisation of agile teams and their leadership from the perspective of management and executive-level staff. Along with that, I will also outline the approach a company needs to take when developing the organisational framework if it wants to become more agile.
Read more27.04.2021 By Beatrice Malova and Andreas Kramp
How Scrum Masters can support product maximisation by acting as an idea manager
Scrum and other agile frameworks have been gaining a lot of traction lately, especially in IT projects. These project frameworks are mainly characterised by greater flexibility, faster responsiveness and a stronger focus on end users. Today, Scrum is often combined with other proven methods, techniques and frameworks – such as Kanban, Design Thinking and BusDevOps. What all these approaches have in common is that the chosen path is reflected on in an iterative process and that adaptation to the desired state often requires creativity on the part of those involved. This blog post explores the question of how successful ideas can be generated while also adhering to the objective of maximising the product.
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