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 Contracting is an approach to procurement and vendor management that aligns with Agile principles and methodologies. It involves structuring contracts and agreements in a way that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and adaptability to accommodate the dynamic nature of Agile projects and development processes. Key aspects of Agile Contracting include: Agile […]
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 […]
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 Vendor Management is an approach to managing relationships with external vendors and suppliers in an Agile environment. It involves applying Agile principles and practices to vendor management processes to foster collaboration, responsiveness, and value delivery. Agile Vendor Management is Benefits Challenges Agile Vendor Management is especially relevant in Agile […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lean-Agile Procurement is an approach to procurement and vendor management that aligns with Lean and Agile principles. It seeks to foster collaboration, flexibility, and value-driven decision-making in the procurement process, enabling organizations to work effectively with vendors and suppliers in Agile environments. Key aspects of Lean-Agile Procurement include: Lean-Agile Procurement […]
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 […]