Learn from Alex Sloley, Craig Smith, and Shane Hastie about embracing Agile Coaching Ethics to improve coaching practices, and contribute to an ethical future of Agility. The article “Navigating the ethical waters of Agile coaching with Alex Sloley” was featured on Agile Alliance’s website.
Agile teams value responding to change over following a plan, but high-performing agile teams still make plans, as good plans lead to good decisions. The video discusses decision-making in the context of rolling a die and how agile planning can lead to good outcomes despite occasional setbacks. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the distinction…
The Agile Coach Camp Worldwide Initiative is scheduled for a 2024 tour in Costa Rica, focusing on fostering peer learning among Agile coaches and related roles through interactive discussions. This initiative was first announced on Agile Alliance’s website.
Agile teams may find creativity within Scrum’s constraints, as frameworks like Scrum enhance creativity. Examples from Shakespeare, Friends, and Wile E. Coyote demonstrate how constraints foster creativity. Agile teams face size and sprint constraints, driving innovative problem-solving. Constraints, as outlined in “A Beautiful Constraint,” can actually fuel creative solutions.
Agile Alliance has opened nominations for the Board of Directors term 2025-2027. The announcement was made on their website.
Agile Alliance is inviting participation in the virtual launch of the Young Professionals Committee on April 17, 2024, offering an opportunity for growth, learning, and innovation. This initiative marks an important step forward for Agile Alliance. Find more details at Agile Alliance’s website.
Agile Alliance New Zealand, established in 2016, is a volunteer-led society aimed at promoting Agility across industries and assisting local Agile communities in adapting to changing practices. The organization’s focus is on fostering Agility and supporting the growth of Agile communities. This information was first published on the Agile Alliance website.
The Agile Sustainability Initiative’s Digital Cleanup Gathering on March 15, 2024, aimed to reduce digital clutter, offering expert insights and practical tips for promoting digital hygiene and sustainability. The event was featured in a post on Agile Alliance, titled “Reflections on the Digital Cleanup Gathering 2024.”
The post discusses a project manager’s successful transition to a Scrum master, focusing on challenges, mindset shifts, and growth during the adoption of Agile methodologies. It was originally published on Agile Alliance’s website.
Board Chair Brian Button provides insights into Agile Alliance’s conference organization and selection process, emphasizing collaboration between the Board and Program Team. The post shares details on the Agile20XX program selection process.
The text discusses the challenges in Agile transformations, highlighting the difficulty in adopting the Agile mindset for product development. The concept seems simple but can be challenging. The post is featured on the Agile Alliance platform.
Summary: At a recent retrospectives webinar, questions around reminding teams and outsiders about the value of sprint retrospectives were addressed using an agile AI tool called GoatBot. Specific strategies were provided for changing team mindsets, conducting retrospectives after successful sprints, engaging quiet team members, managing external participants, and handling manager requests for retrospective details.
Agile Alliance is dedicated to aiding individuals and organizations in advancing Agile values, principles, and practices. Addressing concerns within the Agile community is crucial in pursuing this mission. This is outlined in the post “Ensuring safe, inclusive Agile events” on the Agile Alliance website.
Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes demonstrate Agile leadership through valuing individuals and interactions, providing a blueprint for impactful team guidance. This dynamic duo empowers individuals to achieve success, reflecting valuable leadership lessons. The post on Agile Alliance emphasizes their approach, highlighting the importance of empowering individuals for significant impact.
The Agile Alliance emphasizes the benefits of minimalism in its focus on streamlining processes to enhance value by prioritizing meaningful outcomes over irrelevant tasks. This approach highlights the importance of efficiency and meaningful results in the pursuit of agile practices.
A team in California excelled in collaboration and skill but consistently failed to finish their sprint goals due to overcommitting influenced by an unofficial leader, Marc. The pressure to overcommit often stems from leadership or the team itself and can lead to reduced predictability for the organization. Three strategies are recommended to address habitual overcommitting.
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.
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.
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.
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.