As we look back on a year filled with insights and advancements, the posts on the Agile Alliance blog offered a wealth of knowledge for professionals at all levels. From embracing small user stories to fostering inclusivity in Agile teams, each article provided unique perspectives and practical advice in the Agile landscape.
To help you navigate these valuable insights, we’ve compiled ten of our most popular posts from 2023, listed here chronologically from the beginning of the year to the end.
1. Should your user stories fit into one sprint?
Smaller stories help teams deliver more efficiently and reliably while improving the experience for all stakeholders, including the end-user.
2. What to look for in a certifying organization
Are you considering getting an Agile certification? Before jumping into this, consider what factors comprise a good certification program and how it fits your goals and objectives.
3. Milestone-Kanban: A hybrid project scheduling technique
Milestone-Kanban Schedule (MKS) combines traditional and Agile project management to handle projects where deliverables are clear but time & effort are uncertain.
4. Winning Agile friends in your organization
Learn how to effectively promote Agile to your organization by tailoring your message to your audience, speaking their language, and suggesting small incremental changes.
5. Why your retros don’t work and how you can get more out of them
Retrospectives are a critical part of Agile teams, but they can fail if not run regularly, if team members don’t contribute, or if no action items are defined.
6. Evolve-Ability: The need for an adaptive business evolution
Adaptability involves minor changes within the current plan (“plasticity”) and major adjustments to the business model, requiring an Agile approach to navigate evolving business landscapes effectively.
7. Mapping the river: discovering value streams and implementing meaningful transformations
Explore the power of value streams. Learn how discovery and full process visibility drive successful enterprise transformations, leading to optimized efficiency and boosted ROI.
8. Transform your Agile journey by encouraging experimentation
Learn about the challenges, benefits, and the importance of embracing failures for success. Ideal for leaders aiming to enhance resilience, market speed, and productivity in a dynamic business environment.
9. An Agile focus on value
If you implement Scrum ceremonies, you are technically doing Scrum, but are you embracing an Agile philosophy? Is your team engaged in productive work valued by the stakeholders?
10. Neurodiversity and invisible disabilities in Agile
Shedding light on the significance of accommodating neurodiversity and providing practical tips for creating an inclusive and effective Agile team.
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