What is Agile? Agile software development is an assortment of software development techniques based on iterative development, which means that requirements and solutions change through the collaboration of self-organizing teams of cross-functional members. Agile methodologies or Agile processes generally advocate a disciplined management approach that promotes regular inspection and adaptation as well as a philosophy […]
Traditional vs. Agile vs. Lean Project Management: Key Differences
Project managers in today’s corporate IT environment face many challenges in delivering products to customers quickly, reliably, and cost-effectively. Most of these challenges stem from a rapidly changing environment characterized by haste, unclear expectations, and arbitrary deadlines, among other factors. Even when careful attention is given to accurately defining project goals, maintaining communication, and meeting […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Scaling Scrum
Scrum framework was originally envisioned to be used in a simple and focused environment— one team of up to 9 people working with one Backlog to deliver a (relatively) small-scale project. Over time, however, the framework started gaining ground in the enterprise landscape. In such an environment, everything is larger, including the organizational structure, the […]
SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) — an introduction
SAFe is a framework for scaling Agile in large organizations. It consists of two to four levels: Team level Program level Large Solution level (optional) Portfolio level (optional) Here’s a diagram that illustrates Full SAFe, the most comprehensive version of the Scaled Agile Framework: Team Level At the team level (referred to as Agile team), […]