What Lies Beneath: Symptoms of Ineffective Scrum Practices
Symptoms of ineffective Scrum are often misleading or hard to see — or understate the scale of the problem. This article explores why.
Webinar: Vertical Story Slicing Takes the Cake!
Applied Frameworks Principal Consultant Kim Poremski takes a deep dive into Vertical Story Slicing. She discusses the characteristics of a well-formed story, explores common patterns for effective story slicing, shows how to identify clues for when/how to slice stories, and examines sample stories to practice applying story slicing techniques. Oh! She answers questions too!
User Stories: Making the Vertical Slice
Vertical Story Slicing is a challenging and intimidating concept. Gain an understanding of story structure and how to more effectively slice stories to maximize value, plus there’s a link to her webinar on the topic.
Three Strategies for Alleviating Pandemic Burnout in Agile Teams
Pandemic burnout is real. The impact of an always-on remote work life is taking its toll — especially on mothers. This essay discusses three simple but effective strategies for addressing pandemic burnout in Agile teams.
Solving the 7 Wastes of Development with Cross Functional Teams
Developing fully cross functional teams can dramatically reduce waste. In this essay we explore why cross functional teams are difficult to implement, and how to overcome common obstacles.
Agile Interview Questions for Hiring Managers and Candidates
How Agile are you? Whether you're a job seeker or a hiring manager, these Agile interview questions will give you a clear answer.
Frameworks for Evolving from Business Analyst to Product Owner
Agile transformation often requires Business Analysts to become Product Owners. This essay explores the differences in the two roles and provides two frameworks you can use to make the transition.
Frameworks for Effective Virtual Meetings
Running an effective virtual meeting can be challenging even for a seasoned facilitator. Here are a set of frameworks we use to ensure alignment and action.
Covid-19: An Agile Case Study
The changes and emotions Covid-19 has brought on society parallel, to a lesser extent, the changes and emotions caused by an Agile transformation, and remind us it’s okay to be disoriented along the way.
Webinar: Remote PI Planning Preparation – Part 1 – Product Owner Edition
Fully remote SAFe PI Planning takes careful preparation. Learn from experts at Applied Frameworks about the planning steps and timing to ensure your Remote PI Planning event is a success.