Relative Estimation with Reference Stories
Relative Estimation is the fastest and most reliable method for Sprint planning. Using historical data in the form of Reference Stories makes it even better.
SAFe Implementation: 4 Tips for Getting Started
SAFe implementation can be a daunting task. Starting things off right can make a huge difference. Here’s how...
How to Learn the Team Estimation Game
We recently published a piece describing why we think Relative Estimation is a more effective alternative to Planning Poker. In this article, Principal Consultant Joel Bancroft-Connors explains how our recommended alternative, Team Estimation, works.
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.
How to Create Competitive Battlecards
Competitive Battlecards distill a product manager’s insights on customers and competition into a single page that the sales team can use. This article offers the templates and tools you need to create your own.
How Kanban Is Built for Speed
Deceptively simple on the surface, the Kanban Method is a powerful framework built for speed. Intelligently applied and consistently practiced, Kanban can accelerate delivery with aligned, motivated, and more cohesive teamwork.
Embed a Learning Mindset with Communities of Practice
The Scrum Master’s role revolves around service to the organization. This sense of duty includes creating a learning environment that is continuously inspecting and adapting. At Applied Frameworks, we’ve learned that building Communities of Practice is the surest way to embed a learning mindset in your organization.
The Power of Frameworks for Business
Why did we decide to name our company Applied Frameworks? And how can you use frameworks to spur innovation at all levels of your organization? The answers to these questions and more can be found at the edge of a swamp in Quantico, Virginia, 35 years ago...
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.