Cross-functional teams and dependencies Ageling on Agile • 117 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24 💼 Business Agile Dependencies Team Dynamics Product Development Organizational Structure Agile teams should aim to be cross-functional and deliver value independently. Dependencies outside the team can hinder effectiveness. Consider organizing teams around value rather than functions.
Beware of Scaled Agile Ageling on Agile • 98 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24 💼 Business Agile Scaling Startup You don't need all the complexities of Agile scaling approaches to solve your issues. Start small and gradually add complexity based on your real needs. Focus on nailing the solution before trying to scale it.
Let's Stop Lying! Almost Nobody Does Scrum Untrapping Product Teams • 275 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23 💼 Business Management Agile Product Development Company Culture Leadership Scrum implementation often focuses on delivery instead of problem-solving. Many companies misuse Scrum by prioritizing output over following the framework. Product Backlogs can become wish lists for stakeholders, hindering real value delivery.
Why SAFe is the safest choice to fail with Agile Untrapping Product Teams • 294 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23 💼 Business Agile Framework The post discusses why SAFe is not a good choice for becoming agile. SAFe can lead to failures in companies trying to adopt an agile framework. SAFe is compared to an 'insult to agile' in the text.
SAFe Scrum - Is it actually Scrum? Ageling on Agile • 255 implied HN points • 26 Mar 23 🕹 Technology Agile Development Frameworks SAFe 6.0 has replaced ScrumXP with SAFe Scrum for Agile Teams in the Scaled Agile Framework. The post questions how closely SAFe Scrum aligns with the principles outlined in the Scrum Guide. The author suggests that ScrumXP did not meet the qualifications of being recognized as Scrum.
Liberate SAFe's Agile Release Trains with outcome-oriented goals Ageling on Agile • 157 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23 🕹 Technology Agile Focus on outcomes to encourage creativity and collaboration Avoid being bound by complex feature delivery plans Emphasize outcome-oriented goals to liberate Agile Release Trains
12 great ways to fail with Agile Ageling on Agile • 157 implied HN points • 29 Mar 23 💼 Business Agile Focus on value, not just on velocity. Understand and adhere to the Agile principles for success. Measure success by the value delivered, not just by the speed of delivery.
So it goes... The Weasel Speaks • 117 implied HN points • 01 Jul 23 🕹 Technology Software Development Testing Innovation Agile Quality Assurance Change can be slow in software teams when it comes to the need for dedicated testers. Different organizations have varying approaches to testing, from having no dedicated testers to having very few or many testers. Consider the context when evaluating statements that you disagree with, as what may not work in one context could work in another.
SAFe has an update - I studied the changes so you don't have to Ageling on Agile • 137 implied HN points • 19 Mar 23 💼 Business Management Agile Updates SAFe framework has been heavily used and is gaining more popularity over the years. Despite its widespread use, not all individuals are satisfied with SAFe. There have been updates from version 5.1 to 6.0 of SAFe that have been studied and shared.
How to effectively use the concept of Fluid Scrum Teams in SAFe Ageling on Agile • 117 implied HN points • 28 May 23 🕹 Technology Agile Teams Flexibility is important for achieving goals in Fluid Scrum Teams. Define outcome-oriented goals in SAFe during PI Planning event. Agile Teams should plan only one Iteration ahead in SAFe.
New Generation Product Leader Model Product Power by Samet Ozkale • 98 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23 💼 Business Product Management Data-driven Agile Collaboration Product leaders should focus on data-driven and customer-centric approach in product development. Understanding the user through research and user feedback is crucial for making informed decisions and solving real problems. Cross-functional collaboration and transparent accountability are essential for fostering innovation and delivering results in product management.
Cross-Dysfunctional Product Teams TeamCraft • 13 implied HN points • 23 Oct 23 🕹 Technology Agile Product Management Software Engineering Startup Culture Team Dynamics Spotify's cross-functional product squads champion autonomy and decoupled releases. Local cross-pollination in product teams enables holistic problem-solving. Startups often adopt parts of the Spotify framework but struggle due to lack of trust and selective implementation.
Agile done right - process edition The Professional Manager • 19 implied HN points • 16 Jul 23 💼 Business Management Process Agile Teamwork Productivity A perfect Scrum process needs team engagement and effective pointing Build a principle-based process with your team Consider a template process that emphasizes shipping software quickly and delivering business value
The Blurred Line Between Methodology and Framework Building Rome(s) • 13 implied HN points • 24 Aug 23 🕹 Technology Methodology Framework Software Development Agile Project management The role of a Technical Program Manager (TPM) involves defining and implementing the methodology and framework for software development projects. Methodologies provide general principles while frameworks offer specific plans of action. It's important for TPMs to be flexible in choosing the right methodology and framework based on the project's specific needs and requirements.
22/36 : BDD, Theme, Epic, Feature & Story Product Mindset's Newsletter • 15 implied HN points • 18 Jun 23 🕹 Technology Development Agile Management Analysis Planning Behavior Driven Development (BDD) enhances collaboration between teams to create valuable software. Themes are high-level views or abstract goals broken down into Epics in Agile project management. Features are significant parts of a product providing value, broken into user stories for development.
23/36 : 📚 A Guide to Effective User Stories and Story Mapping and Pointing Product Mindset's Newsletter • 13 implied HN points • 02 Jul 23 🕹 Technology Agile User stories are informal explanations of software features from an end-user perspective. Creating user stories keeps the team focused on real users, encourages collaboration, and drives creative solutions. Story splitting is important to break down large user stories into smaller, valuable increments that can be completed within a sprint.
Polymath Engineer Weekly #72 Polymath Engineer Weekly • 0 implied HN points • 04 Dec 23 🕹 Technology Software Algorithms Cloud Microservices Agile Designing a SIMD Algorithm from Scratch can help understand SIMD and Rust's simd library Creating a Knowledge Graph can assist in analyzing concepts and their connections for a deeper understanding Microservices help in managing development across teams by reducing communication overhead