Product Playbook: Why You Need One
Effective product ownership is harder than it looks. In this essay we explain why creating a strong product playbook is a key part of product ownership success.
Remote PI Planning: Techniques that Work
Remote Program Increment (PI) planning poses unique challenges to SAFe teams accustomed to working together in person. We propose solutions to get your team prepared.
Kanban for Remote Team Leadership
Kanban’s organizing principles and practices offer a proven and powerful framework for teams and organizations to combat the challenges of being dispersed.
Remote Scrum: New Tools for Better Meetings
Working from home is a new reality — one that can prove challenging for Scrum teams. ScrumMasters and other facilitators need new tools to make online meetings better.
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.
Adapting Scrum: Know Your Limits
Scrum leaves a lot of room for teams to experiment, but what are the core elements that should not be changed? And what are the elements that can be tailored for your team?