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  • Access Beyond the Newsletter!

    The post encourages community members to explore the exclusive content, events, and benefits offered to paid members of the Agile Alliance, highlighting that many may not be fully benefiting from the organization’s resources. It emphasizes the value of becoming a paid member for access beyond regular updates.

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  • Important notice: 2024 annual dues adjustment

    Starting March 1, 2024, certain membership levels will have a slight increase in dues, transitioning from the temporary COVID-19 pandemic reduction to aid the community. This adjustment was announced in a post on Agile Alliance.

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  • How AI Will Reshape Agile Development: Takeaways from a Recent Briefing

    Summary: The article discusses the integration of AI with Agile methodologies, examining their influence on project management and software development. It offers expert perspectives and discusses future trends in this rapidly changing tech environment. The post was originally published on Agile Alliance.

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  • How to Overcome Resistance to Change

    The text emphasizes overcoming resistance when transitioning to agile or Scrum. It identifies four common reasons for resistance: lack of awareness, information, job security, and executive advocacy. It also outlines strategies to overcome resistance, including building awareness, increasing desire, and developing ability. The key is to understand and address individuals’ specific concerns to reduce resistance.

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  • Meet new Agile Alliance Board Chair Brian Button

    In a recent post on Agile Alliance, Brian Button, the 2024 Chair of the Agile Alliance Board of Directors, shared his development journey, goals for the Alliance, and his expertise in Agile methodologies.

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  • Level up your leadership skills in 2024 with Agile Alliance!

    Agile Alliance offers career advancement through monthly events, global conferences, networking, and practical experiences. Elevate your leadership skills in 2024 by joining Agile Alliance. The post first appeared on Agile Alliance’s platform.

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  • The Just Right Size for Agile Teams

    The text discusses the optimal size for Scrum teams and the advantages of small teams, recommending 4 to 5 members based on research and practical reasoning. It emphasizes the benefits of small teams in terms of efficiency, communication, and productivity, counterbalancing the potential need for larger teams in certain urgent situations.

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  • Reimagining Agile initiative launch group announcement

    The post on reimagining Agile emphasizes embracing change and relevance, rather than fearing them. It was initially announced on the Agile Alliance platform.

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  • Top 10 reasons to join Agile Alliance in 2024

    Agile Alliance in 2024 offers exclusive resources, global networking, expert insights, and unforgettable events. These top benefits make it an enticing opportunity for individuals seeking to expand their knowledge and professional network. The post “Top 10 reasons to join Agile Alliance in 2024” was first published on Agile Alliance website.

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  • Agile Alliance’s 2023 year-in-review

    In 2023, Agile Alliance had an exciting and eventful year. For a recap of the highlights, check out the year-in-review post on Agile Alliance’s website.

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  • Introducing the Agile Alliance Annual Partner Program

    Agile Alliance introduces the Agile Alliance Official Partner program, offering a heightened level of engagement beyond event sponsorship. This program promises a new and exciting opportunity for partners. [Total words: 35]

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  • 10 outstanding articles from the Agile Alliance blog in 2023

    Discover the top blog posts of 2023, featuring insightful strategies in Agile work methods. The post “10 outstanding articles from the Agile Alliance blog in 2023” was originally published on Agile Alliance, showcasing valuable insights for efficient and effective work practices.

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  • How Much Can You Really Tinker with Scrum?

    The text explores the possibility of doing Scrum without certain elements. It emphasizes the importance of roles like Scrum Master and Product Owner, the necessity of sprints, daily scrum meetings, estimating, and story points in Scrum, and the value of Scrum training. It suggests that while some elements can be foregone, they are fundamental for…

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  • Boost your Agile expertise by joining Agile Alliance today

    Utilize unspent professional development funds by obtaining an Agile Alliance membership to enhance your Agile knowledge. This opportunity was first announced on the Agile Alliance website.

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  • How to Engage & Help Busy Product Owners

    The text discusses the challenges faced by product owners in staying engaged with the Scrum team during sprints. It suggests strategies for Scrum Masters to help re-engage product owners, such as emphasizing the importance of frequent communication and assigning them the responsibility of running the sprint review demo. It also provides tips for Scrum Masters…

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  • Meet the Agile2024 Program Team – Reese Schmit

    Agile2024, scheduled for July 22-26 in Dallas, introduces the dedicated team responsible for curating a memorable conference experience. In this edition, meet Reese Schmit, a member of the Agile2024 Program Team. This update was originally posted on Agile Alliance’s website.

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  • Neurodiversity and invisible disabilities in Agile

    This post discusses the importance of embracing neurodiversity and addressing invisible disabilities within Agile teams. It also provides practical tips for creating an inclusive and efficient team.

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  • Reimagine Agile: Back to Basics, Forward to the Future

    Agile Alliance is encouraging people to participate in reimagining and updating the Agile approach. They are inviting individuals to join their efforts in modernizing and reshaping the future of Agile. The initiative is discussed in the post “Reimagine Agile: Back to Basics, Forward to the Future” on the Agile Alliance website.

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  • The State of Sustainability in Agile – Reflections on SoSA 2023

    The SoSA 2023 conference brought together the Agile community to address sustainability in social, environmental, and economic areas, setting a direction for global responsibility. This update was originally published on Agile Alliance. (51 words)

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  • Sprint Review: More Than Just A Demo

    The text discusses the difference between a sprint review and a sprint demo. It emphasizes that a sprint review is more than just a demonstration and should be a conversation involving attendees, asking for feedback and discussing new functionality ideas. Calling it a demo devalues these aspects and may lead to skipping important discussions. The…

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