Frameworks for Agile Transformation
What managers, directors and executives need to know when transitioning from Waterfall to Agile, including two essential frameworks to initiate and guide the transition.
Use Design Thinking to Avoid Shipping Products No One Buys
Shipping a product nobody buys is the ultimate failure for a Product Owner. Design Thinking employs empathy and experimentation to help you develop the right product for the right market at the right time.
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 Agile Leadership
The framework Six Thinking Hats (6TH) can hone your Agile Leadership planning skills and improve your Agile adoption. Find out how it works and download a complete walkthrough of a retrospective using our Six Thinking Hats Technique Framework.
Frameworks for Agile Release Planning
Release planning requires more than dates on a calendar. You need a strong Product Backlog as well as a shared Product Vision. In this how-to guide we provide a comprehensive review of the process and helpful frameworks to get the job done.
How to Build a Customer Journey Map
The Customer Journey Map is a critical part of your Product Playbook. In this step-by-step guide, we explain how it can help you and how to build one.
How to Make Your Sprint Demo Awesome
Many Development Teams do not have the communication “muscles” to effectively speak to Stakeholders directly during Sprint Demos. We provide suggestions and a framework to strengthen the Development Team’s ability to make their Sprint Demos awesome.
The Power of Collaborative Cost Cutting
Collaborative cost cutting leads to better long term decisions by incorporating information executives can’t easily access. Our experts provide three frameworks to prioritize objectives and investments.
Agile Metrics: 4 Balanced KPIs to Measure Success
A breakdown of the only 4 metrics agile teams need to succeed: Cycle Time, Escaped Defect Rate, Planned-to-Done Ratio and Happiness Metric.
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.