Published in Agile Pies·Pinned"Incremental work" explained on real-life examplesThis is a short video about incrementality. In software development “increment” — a new working version of the program. In a broader sense, increment is the next useful version of the product. And it is “ready” in terms of quality and usefulness. However, it does not necessarily have all the necessary characteristics and features. It is another subset of features each iteration. To better understand this important characteristic of Agile approaches, let’s look at some real-world analogies. The first analogy is the process of cleaning the apartment.Agile1 min readAgile1 min read
Published in Agile Pies·PinnedWays to split big User Story into smaller onesThe word “decomposition” is used in several ways: dividing the story into subtasks by type of work — for example, write requirements, design a solution, create a design layout, write code, etc. — or by architectural layers; dividing a large story into smaller, independent stories that fit in one sprint. …User Stories4 min readUser Stories4 min read
Published in Agile Pies·PinnedDaily Scrum / Stand-up meeting vs Status meeting — what's the difference?Why are DailyScrum/Stand-up meeting and Status meeting not the same things? What's the difference between them? You may find a comparison of a proper Daily/Stand-up and a typical abstract Status meeting below. Unfortunately, some Stand-ups look more like a Status meeting. Hence, try to avoid the flaws mentioned. If you…Agile4 min readAgile4 min read
Mar 6Employees resist their 3rd organizational transformation — What can you do?Employees resistance reasons, expressions, and how to address them Leading an Agile transformation in a company that has already undergone two transformations recently can be a challenging task, particularly for consultants working with employees. Change fatigue, skepticism, and resistance to change are common issues that can arise in such situations, making it difficult to successfully implement Agile methodologies. …Transformation5 min readTransformation5 min read
Published in Agile Pies·Feb 28Managers resist their 3rd organizational transformation — What can you do?Management resistance reasons, expression, and how to address them Leading an Agile transformation in a company that has already undergone two transformations recently is a complex and challenging task for consultants who work with management. Top managers may be skeptical of new approaches and resistant to change due to previous experience with failed initiatives. …Transformation7 min readTransformation7 min read
Published in Agile Pies·Feb 10The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team: Understanding and Overcoming Team PitfallsIn 2002, Patrick Lencioni published a book that describes the common pitfalls that teams face. Lencioni has coached and observed thousands of CEOs and Fortune 500 management teams, and has identified five levels of dysfunction that teams must overcome in order to succeed. …Team Management7 min readTeam Management7 min read
Published in Agile Pies·Jan 15Why do companies still need Agile?In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies are still under increasing pressure to deliver results even more faster, more frequently, and hit the target more accurately. This is driven by a number of factors, including the rapid emergence of new technologies and, in accordance, the changing needs and behaviors of customers…Agile3 min readAgile3 min read
Published in Agile Pies·Dec 23, 2022WSJF — Whatis and Howto videoThis is a short 12" video on what WSJF is and how to use it.Agile1 min readAgile1 min read
Published in Agile Pies·Nov 30, 2022My approach to learning a new topicThis is how I get to know a topic, dive deeper, and stay in it. Understand the fundamentals: Take a course (usually incl. several books) → understand the skeleton and general building blocks. Try some pieces → understand 2–3 topics better. Read overviewing articles → strengthen the acquired knowledge. Deepen understanding of the topic: Google answers to specific…Learning1 min readLearning1 min read
Published in Agile Pies·Sep 7, 2022T-Shape specialists — who are they, and why do you need your team to have suchWho are the “T-shaped specialists”, and why this quality is desired to be present in any of your team members, and is important for the effectiveness of the team. Briefly Competence = knowledge + skills. T-shaped skills or T-shaped people — a metaphor for describing employee competencies. In the letter T: …Agile6 min readAgile6 min read
