According to several of the authors of the Agile Manifesto, the word agile refers to adaptability and how quick a team or an organization is able to respond to changes. As a consequence, this means that the “Manifesto for Agile Software Development” might as well have been called the “Manifesto […]
Agile Change Management is an approach to managing organizational change that aligns with Agile principles and methodologies. It involves applying Agile practices and mindsets to the change management process, enabling organizations to adapt quickly to change, foster employee engagement, and achieve successful outcomes in an ever-evolving business landscape. Key aspects […]
An Agile Coach is a professional who plays a crucial role in guiding and supporting individuals, teams, and organizations in adopting and implementing Agile methodologies and practices effectively. Agile Coaches act as mentors, facilitators, and change agents, helping teams and organizations navigate the complexities of Agile transformations and optimize their […]
Agile Coaching is a supportive and guidance-oriented role in Agile software development and project management. Agile Coaches work with individuals, teams, and organizations to help them adopt and improve Agile practices, principles, and values. They play a pivotal role in facilitating Agile transformations, promoting continuous improvement, and fostering a culture […]
An Agile Center of Excellence (CoE) is a centralized team or group within an organization that provides leadership, guidance, and support for the successful adoption and implementation of Agile practices. The Agile CoE serves as a hub of expertise, sharing best practices, providing training, and promoting consistency across Agile initiatives. […]
Agile Decision-Making refers to the process of making informed and timely decisions in an Agile environment. It involves embracing Agile principles and practices to enable quick, collaborative, and value-driven decision-making that aligns with the organization’s strategic goals. Key aspects of Agile Decision-Making include: Agile Decision-Making recognizes that in a dynamic […]
Agile Employee Engagement refers to the practice of actively involving employees in Agile initiatives, fostering a sense of ownership, commitment, and enthusiasm for the organization’s Agile journey. It involves creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture where employees are empowered to contribute to Agile processes and decision-making. Key aspects of […]
Agile HR, also known as Agile Human Resources, is an approach to human resource management that aligns with Agile principles and values. It involves transforming traditional HR practices to support Agile ways of working and create an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and employee empowerment. Key aspects of Agile HR […]
Agile Leadership refers to the mindset, behaviors, and practices that leaders adopt to effectively lead Agile teams and organizations. It involves empowering and enabling teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, and aligning the organization’s vision and values with Agile principles. Key characteristics and principles of Agile Leadership […]
Agile Metrics and Reporting refer to the collection, analysis, and presentation of data to measure the performance and progress of Agile teams and projects. The goal is to provide valuable insights that support data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, and transparency within the organization. Key aspects of Agile Metrics and Reporting include: […]
The Agile Mindset is a set of beliefs, attitudes, and values that underpin the Agile approach to software development and project management. It is the foundation upon which Agile principles and practices are built. The Agile Mindset emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, customer-centricity, and continuous improvement. Key aspects of the Agile Mindset […]
An Agile Operating Model is a way of structuring and running an organization that embraces agile principles and practices to enhance its ability to respond quickly and effectively to changes in the business environment. It goes beyond just adopting agile methodologies in software development or project management and extends agile […]
Agile Principles are a set of guiding values and beliefs that underpin the Agile Manifesto, a foundational document for Agile software development. The principles provide a philosophical foundation for Agile methodologies and practices, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, customer focus, flexibility, and continuous improvement. The 12 Agile Principles, as stated […]
Agile Performance Management is an approach to managing employee performance that aligns with Agile principles and practices. It shifts the focus from traditional, annual performance reviews to a more continuous and collaborative process that supports the needs of Agile teams and fosters employee growth and development. Key aspects of Agile […]
An Agile Retrospective, is a structured meeting that takes place at the end of an iteration or Sprint in Agile methodologies. Its purpose is to facilitate reflection, learning, and continuous improvement within the Agile team. The Agile Retrospective is guided by the following principles: The Agile Retrospective typically follows a […]
Agile Talent Management is an approach to talent acquisition, development, and retention that aligns with Agile principles and practices. It involves adapting traditional talent management processes to support Agile ways of working and create a workforce that is agile, collaborative, and adaptable. Key aspects of Agile Talent Management include: Agile […]
An Agile Transformation is a comprehensive and strategic effort undertaken by an organization to adopt Agile principles, values, and practices across the entire organization. It involves a fundamental change in the organization’s structure, processes, and culture to become more adaptive, customer-centric, and responsive to change. Benefits These are some of […]
Business Agility is the ability of an organization to respond rapidly and effectively to changes in the market, customer needs, technology, and other external and internal factors. It is about creating an adaptive and resilient organization that can continuously innovate, deliver value, and thrive in a dynamic and unpredictable business […]
A Business Agility Assessment is a systematic evaluation of an organization’s agility and its ability to respond effectively to changes in the business environment. The assessment examines various dimensions of the organization, including its processes, culture, leadership, and technology, to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement related to agility. […]
A Business Agility Maturity Model is a framework used to assess and measure an organization’s level of business agility. It provides a structured approach to understanding how well an organization is adapting to change, embracing Agile and Lean practices, and continuously improving its processes to respond to market dynamics and […]
A Cross-Functional Team is a group of individuals with diverse skills, expertise, and backgrounds who work together to achieve a common goal or objective. In the context of Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, cross-functional teams play a crucial role in delivering valuable products and services efficiently. Below […]
Cynefin is a sense-making framework and model that helps individuals and organizations understand the nature of problems they face and make better decisions in complex and uncertain environments. The term “Cynefin” is derived from a Welsh word that roughly translates to “habitat” or “place of multiple belongings.” It was developed […]
The Decision Distance Index (DDI), developed by Allan Rennebo Jepsen in 2018, is a dynamic Key Performance Indicator (KPI) that assesses an organization’s proficiency in making timely and effective decisions, particularly when confronted with evolving demands. The essence of DDI lies in striking a balance between the speed of decision-making […]
Developers are the people in the Scrum Team that are committed to creating any aspect of a usable Increment each Sprint. The specific skills needed by the Developers are often broad and will vary with the domain of work. However, the Developers are always accountable for: ~The 2020 Scrum GuideTM
Extreme Programming (XP) is an agile software development methodology and a set of engineering practices that aim to improve software quality and responsiveness to changing customer requirements. XP was created by Kent Beck in the late 1990s and has since become one of the most popular and influential agile development […]
In the context of Business Agility, “Flow” refers to the smooth and efficient movement of work, information, and value across an organization’s entire value stream. It extends beyond the software development process and encompasses the end-to-end flow of activities, from ideation and customer engagement to product delivery and support. Flow […]
In the context of the Spotify Model, a Guild is a community of interest that brings together employees from different Squads and Tribes who share a common passion, topic, or area of expertise. Guilds serve as voluntary, cross-functional groups where individuals can collaborate, exchange knowledge, and drive continuous improvement across […]
An iteration, in the context of software development and Agile methodologies, refers to a time-boxed development cycle during which a team works on a specific set of tasks or user stories. It is a fundamental concept used in various Agile frameworks, including Scrum and Kanban, to manage and deliver work […]
Kaizen is a Japanese term that means “change for better” or “continuous improvement.” In the context of business management and Lean methodologies, Kaizen refers to the philosophy and practice of making small, incremental improvements to processes, products, or services over time. Key points about Kaizen include: Kaizen is a cornerstone […]
KPIs, or Key Performance Indicators, are measurable values that organizations use to assess their progress and effectiveness in achieving specific objectives or goals. KPIs serve as quantifiable metrics that provide insights into various aspects of an organization’s performance. They help monitor performance, track trends, and make informed decisions to drive […]
Lean-Agile Leadership is a leadership approach that combines the principles of Lean thinking and Agile methodologies to foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and value delivery in organizations. It emphasizes empowering teams, promoting a growth mindset, and aligning leadership practices with the values and principles of Lean and Agile. […]
Lean-Agile Leadership Development refers to the process of cultivating and developing Lean and Agile leadership capabilities within an organization’s leadership team. It involves equipping leaders with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to effectively lead in a Lean and Agile environment. Key aspects of Lean-Agile Leadership Development include: Lean-Agile Leadership […]
Lean Thinking is a management philosophy and approach that originated from the Toyota Production System (TPS) and was popularized by the book “The Machine That Changed the World” by James P. Womack, Daniel T. Jones, and Daniel Roos. Lean Thinking focuses on creating value for customers while minimizing waste and […]
Mob Programming is a collaborative software development approach in which an entire team works together on the same task simultaneously. In this approach, all team members, including developers, testers, and other stakeholders, gather around a single computer or workstation to collectively work on coding, designing, testing, and solving problems. The […]
Pair Programming is an agile software development practice in which two developers work together at the same computer to collaboratively write code. In this approach, one team member is the “driver,” responsible for actively writing the code, while the other team member is the “observer” or “navigator,” providing real-time feedback, […]
PDCA stands for Plan-Do-Check-Act, and it is a four-step iterative management cycle used for continuous improvement and problem-solving. PDCA is also known as the Deming Cycle or the Shewhart Cycle, named after its creator, Dr. W. Edwards Deming, who is considered one of the fathers of modern quality management. The […]
A Product Manager is a professional responsible for the strategic planning, development, and management of a product or product portfolio throughout its lifecycle. They play a critical role in bridging the gap between the customer’s needs, the business goals, and the development teams. Key responsibilities of a Product Manager include: […]
Purpose-driven leadership transcends traditional leadership paradigms, centering around a clear and meaningful purpose that extends beyond mere financial success. This approach aligns the organization’s mission and values with the goals and actions of its leaders, employees, and stakeholders, which is at the core of Business Agility. A purpose-driven leader, in […]
SAFe stands for “Scaled Agile Framework,” and it is a widely-used framework for implementing agile practices at scale in large organizations. SAFe provides a structured approach to scaling agile principles and methodologies to address the challenges of coordinating work across multiple teams, business units, and departments. The main objectives of […]
A Sprint Retrospective is a vital ceremony in the Scrum framework, an Agile methodology for software development. It is a time-boxed meeting held at the end of each Sprint to reflect on the team’s performance during the Sprint and identify opportunities for improvement in the next one. The primary objectives […]
Transparency refers to the quality or state of being open, honest, and easily understood. It is the practice of sharing information, data, and processes in a way that is accessible, clear, and readily available to others. In various contexts, transparency can have different meanings: Overall, transparency fosters trust, accountability, and […]