How to Improve the Five Whys Technique
In the last decade, the Five Whys technique has become standard Agile practice. The technique can lead to unintended consequences, however, so we're proposing an alternative: Five Whats.
6 Tips for New SAFe Program Consultants
Becoming an SPC can be a springboard for your career, but to fully take advantage of what you learn, you must continue learning to become a fully realized Agile leader.
User Story Hierarchy in Agile
This article is intended to be a quick reference guide to align your team to a common vocabulary around User Stories and User Story Hierarchy.
Defining Value in Agile
In an Agile context, defining value isn’t necessarily about calculating return on investment or measuring profit margins. At the team level where work gets done, defining value must be understood incrementally, in terms that make the right decisions possible.
The Secrets of Effective Sprint Planning
Do your Sprints appear to be successful but somehow the end result isn't what you expected? The problem may be Sprint Planning. In this article we address the most common pitfalls and propose concrete steps for improvement, plus a flexible Sprint Planning agenda.
Value Stream Mapping Webinar
Value Stream Mapping is one of the most essential — but least well understood — Lean management techniques. Join us in this deep-dive webinar to learn practical tips.