In “Organizational Patterns of Agile Software Development,” authors James O. Coplien and Neil B. Harrison provide an extensive examination of how patterns can enhance the structure and...
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Scrum Demystified: Insights from Jeff and JJ Sutherland's "Red Book" In “Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time”, Jeff Sutherland and JJ Sutherland distill the...
In this book review, we delve into the shortcomings of traditional project planning and estimation methods. We will examine how agile techniques and tools assist teams and organizations in...
As the world of artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly grows in popularity and notoriety, “Introduction to Generative AI” by Numa Dhamani and Maggie Engler serves as a significant beacon for...
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Wiseman introduces us to an empowering breed of leaders she coins 'Multipliers'. These are the Genius Makers who apply their intelligence to amplify the capabilities and smarts of their teams. My key...
Simple Secret of Successful Disruptive Strategies I skate to where to puck is going to be, not where it has been” ~ Wayne Gretzky In the world of business, disruptive strategies hold the key to...
Can you believe it? It’s already December. With that comes a frenzy of holiday shopping, a slew of reunions with coworkers and old friends, and potentially a string of looming thoughts about the year...
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In honor of Halloween, we are sharing our treats. Because the holidays are around the corner, we are aiming to be extra sweet! Over the past several months, we have been sharing with you some of the...
Microsoft Whiteboard is an effective contender when you’re on a budget and need a space to collaborate, fast. With its collection of templates and built-in Microsoft Teams integration, this tool can...
Mural is a digital workspace that helps distributed teams come together and get work done. What makes it effective is that it’s simple, easy to use, and visually...
Welcome to the first part of our Collaboration Tool Series, where we give you a play-by-play of the various platforms in the market. I’m sure we can all agree that the events of 2020 have...
Being a good leader is an art, but being a Multiplier is a masterpiece. In her book ‘Multipliers,’ Liz Wiseman redefines leadership with a template that doesn’t just manage teams but...
Just like a vine overshadowing a sprout, well-intentioned leaders can inadvertently hinder their team’s growth and autonomy, becoming unintentional barriers to success. In Liz Wiseman’s...
TPM, Scrum Master, portfolio management. Although I’ve been living and breathing this world these past several years, it may all sound like jargon to you. I would have never imagined that I would be...
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Imagine an agile team where everyone feels and works together as one tribe: a family that rows in unison toward one direction, which leads to exceptional productivity. Sadly, only 2% of US...
Life is a grand adventure, much like the stories we find in books and movies. Just like the heroic characters we admire, we embark on our journeys in pursuit of our dreams and goals. For example, take...
It’s 10:34 pm and I’m sitting at my younger sister’s house and trying to figure out what to say. It’s been an intriguing year. A lot has happened, and a lot didn’t happen either. I ask myself...
Each organization has the flexibility to define their guiding principles and shape their own responsible AI framework. However, what matters most is putting these principles into practice, despite the...
When it comes to finding a hobby, it’s good to have at least three, one that keeps you healthy, one that you can take with you wherever you go, and one that helps pay the bills...
How can you efficiently deliver high-value products and services with distributed teams while ensuring top-notch quality quickly? In today’s fast-changing business landscape, agile frameworks are the...
In “Organizational Patterns of Agile Software Development,” authors James O. Coplien and Neil B. Harrison provide an extensive examination of how patterns can enhance the structure and...
If you could get all the people in an organization rowing in the same direction, you could dominate any industry, in any market, against any competition, at any time. This is the central theme of this...
Scrum Demystified: Insights from Jeff and JJ Sutherland's "Red Book" In “Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time”, Jeff Sutherland and JJ Sutherland distill the...
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In this book review, we delve into the shortcomings of traditional project planning and estimation methods. We will examine how agile techniques and tools assist teams and organizations in...
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