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    Applied Frameworks Splash

    A collection of articles, blogs, webinars, and resources. Get insights, advice, and tools created by experts in Product Management, Agile, SAFe, and Profit.

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    Examples of Scrum Case Studies

    [Updated February 2024] Successful Scrum Implementations across various Industries In my Scrum training courses, students... Read More
    Process

    User Stories: Making the Vertical Slice

    One of the challenges I continually observe Scrum teams struggle with in their Agile adoption is the concept of vertical... Read More
    Product

    How to Manage P&L as a Product Manager

    How to Manage P&L as a Product Manager Is it possible to manage P&L as a Product Manager? There are great reasons for ... Read More
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    The Top 5 Signs of an Underperforming Scrum Team

    What does an underperforming Scrum team look like? For that matter, what does “underperforming” even mean? Some signs of... Read More
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    Our Top SAFe Blogs and Webinars

    The Scaled Agile Framework® offers a rich tapestry of techniques for organizations looking to expand their lean business... Read More
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    SAFe Lean Governance for Regulated Industries

    Many highly regulated companies, such as those in banking or insurance, have developed methodologies that are closely... Read More
    Process

    Five Steps to Creating a Sprint Goal

    In my experience with Scrum teams, a well-articulated Sprint Goal means the difference between a loose collection of... Read More
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    Why the Product Goal is NOT the Product Vision in Scrum

    To set the stage, let us begin with definitions of Product Goal and Product Vision: Product Vision: Long-term,... Read More
    Training

    Tips for Taking the Scrum Master Certification Exam

    Test anxiety is a real thing. I faced it taking the SAT, and I had six tense months preparing for the exam to become a... Read More
    Product

    The Principles of Software Profitability

    Many software companies develop pricing strategies — and, by extension, their business models — through basic cost analysis... Read More
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    Sprint Cadence: A Pragmatic Guide

    Our Scrum students and consulting clients often ask questions about Sprint cadence: “Can you hold your Sprint Review and... Read More
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    Why Flexibility Is the Key to Implementing SAFe

    One of the most common misconceptions about implementing SAFe is that it is a rigid framework that must be followed closely... Read More
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    Make Your Backlog Sing with SAFe Features + WSJF

    How do you keep your backlog healthy and well-prioritized, even when the items in backlog seem completely unrelated? In my... Read More
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    Getting Lean Portfolio Management to Stick

    Implementing Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) can transform an organization for the better. But the journey between deciding... Read More
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    Agile Metrics: Quantifying Team Velocity

    As part of our ongoing series on agile metrics, this article dives deep into one of the most famous — or infamous — metrics... Read More