A product can be defined as a tangible or intangible item that is created and offered for sale in the marketplace. It is the result of a manufacturing, production, or creative process aimed at satisfying a consumer need or want. A tangible product refers to a physical object that can […]
A Product Backlog is a prioritized and dynamic list of all the work items, features, enhancements, and bug fixes that need to be addressed to create and maintain a product. It serves as the single source of truth for the development team, product owner, and other stakeholders regarding what needs […]
A Product Increment is a tangible, coherent, and usable portion of a product that is developed and delivered during an Agile development iteration, commonly known as a Sprint in Scrum. It represents the sum of all the work completed during the iteration, including new features, enhancements, and bug fixes, that […]
A Product Manager is a professional responsible for the strategic planning, development, and management of a product or product portfolio throughout its lifecycle. They play a critical role in bridging the gap between the customer’s needs, the business goals, and the development teams. Key responsibilities of a Product Manager include: […]
The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team. How this is done may vary widely across organizations, Scrum Teams, and individuals. The Product Owner is also accountable for effective Product Backlog management, which includes: The Product Owner may […]
Purpose-driven leadership transcends traditional leadership paradigms, centering around a clear and meaningful purpose that extends beyond mere financial success. This approach aligns the organization’s mission and values with the goals and actions of its leaders, employees, and stakeholders, which is at the core of Business Agility. A purpose-driven leader, in […]
Real Options is a concept borrowed from financial decision-making and adapted to the context of product development and project management. It refers to the idea of treating decisions as options that provide the right, but not the obligation, to take certain actions in the future based on new information or […]
Refactoring is the process of making changes to the internal structure of code without altering its external behavior. It is a disciplined technique used in software development to improve the design, readability, and maintainability of the codebase without adding new features or fixing bugs. The primary goal of refactoring is […]
SAFe stands for “Scaled Agile Framework,” and it is a widely-used framework for implementing agile practices at scale in large organizations. SAFe provides a structured approach to scaling agile principles and methodologies to address the challenges of coordinating work across multiple teams, business units, and departments. The main objectives of […]
Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps people, teams and organizations generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems. In a nutshell, Scrum requires a Scrum Master to foster an environment where: Scrum is simple. Try it as is and determine if its philosophy, theory, and structure help to achieve […]
The Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum as defined in the Scrum Guide. They do this by helping everyone understand Scrum theory and practice, both within the Scrum Team and the organization. The Scrum Master is accountable for the Scrum Team’s effectiveness. They do this by enabling the Scrum […]
Scrum of Scrums (SoS) is a technique used in large-scale Agile projects to coordinate and integrate the work of multiple Scrum teams. It facilitates communication, collaboration, and alignment among these teams to ensure they are working effectively toward the common goal of delivering a complex product. Key points about Scrum […]
The fundamental unit of Scrum is a small team of people, a Scrum Team. The Scrum Team consists of one Scrum Master, one Product Owner, and Developers. Within a Scrum Team, there are no sub-teams or hierarchies. It is a cohesive unit of professionals focused on one objective at a […]
SMART objectives are a framework for setting clear and specific goals that are both achievable and measurable. The term “SMART” is an acronym that stands for: Example of a SMART objective: “Increase website traffic by 25% in the next quarter (Q3) by implementing SEO optimization techniques and publishing weekly blog […]
In Agile software development, a Sprint is a time-boxed iteration during which a development team works on a set of user stories or backlog items to produce a potentially shippable product increment. Sprints are a fundamental part of the Scrum framework, which is one of the most widely used Agile […]
Sprint Planning is a key event in the Scrum framework, where the Scrum Team collaboratively plans the work that will be undertaken during a Sprint. It is a time-boxed activity that occurs at the beginning of each Sprint and involves the Product Owner, Development Team, and Scrum Master. Key points […]
A Sprint Retrospective is a vital ceremony in the Scrum framework, an Agile methodology for software development. It is a time-boxed meeting held at the end of each Sprint to reflect on the team’s performance during the Sprint and identify opportunities for improvement in the next one. The primary objectives […]
A Sprint Review is a key event in the Scrum framework, an Agile methodology for software development. It is a collaborative meeting held at the end of each Sprint to inspect the Increment of work completed during the Sprint and gather feedback from stakeholders. The main objectives of the Sprint […]
In the context of the Spotify Model, a Squad is a small, cross-functional, and self-organizing team that works together to deliver specific product features or functionalities. Squads are the fundamental building blocks of the Spotify organization, representing small groups of individuals with different skills and expertise who collaborate closely to […]
Story Points are a relative unit of measure used in Agile methodologies, particularly in Scrum and other Agile frameworks that employ the concept of User Stories for requirements management. Story Points are used to estimate the effort and complexity of implementing a user story or a task. Key points about […]
A storyboard is a visual representation of a story or concept, presented in a sequence of illustrations or images, often accompanied by brief descriptions or notes. It is commonly used in various fields, including filmmaking, animation, advertising, and user experience (UX) design. Storyboards serve as a means to visualize and […]
Test Driven Development (TDD) is a software development practice that can also be applied in the context of Business Agility to drive product development, enhance quality, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. In TDD, the development process is guided by writing tests before writing the actual code. This practice […]
Test Driven Development (TDD) is a software development practice that can also be applied in the context of Business Agility to drive product development, enhance quality, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. In TDD, the development process is guided by writing tests before writing the actual code. This practice […]
Transparency refers to the quality or state of being open, honest, and easily understood. It is the practice of sharing information, data, and processes in a way that is accessible, clear, and readily available to others. In various contexts, transparency can have different meanings: Overall, transparency fosters trust, accountability, and […]
In the context of the Spotify Model, a Tribe is a collection of squads that share a similar business domain or area of expertise within an organization. It is a large organizational unit that brings together multiple cross-functional teams (squads) working on related products, services, or components. Key characteristics of […]
A User Story is a short, simple, and informal description of a specific feature, requirement, or piece of functionality from the perspective of an end-user or customer. It is a fundamental component of Agile software development methodologies, such as Scrum and Extreme Programming (XP). The User Story format follows a […]
Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a visual tool and Lean management technique used to analyze, optimize, and improve the flow of materials, information, and activities required to deliver a product or service to customers. It provides a holistic view of the end-to-end process, from the initial request to the final […]
Velocity, in the context of Agile software development, is a metric used to measure the amount of work a team can complete within a specific time frame, typically measured in a Sprint. It is a performance indicator for Agile teams, and is often used by teams following Scrum or Kanban […]