The hottest Agile Methodology Substack posts right now

Our brains seek simple explanations for complex phenomena due to our evolutionary history.
Predictability and control in knowledge work are often illusory, leading to eroded trust and inefficiencies.
Embracing uncertainty and complexity in work requires shifting mindset towards experimentation and adaptation.

A healthy product backlog is like a healthy human - groomed, organised, living in the open.
Product backlogs help prioritize work, ensuring teams focus on important features and tasks.
DEEP product backlogs should be Detailed Appropriately, Estimated, Emergent, and Prioritized.

Playing with the map doesn't change the territory in project management.
Implementing a weekly team planning and review process can lead to increased energy, collaboration, and adaptation.
Avoid adding up weeks, comparing weeks over time, and comparing weeks across teams in project planning.

Kent Beck emphasizes the importance of relearning software engineering from scratch
There's a transition from exploration to expansion to extraction in project phases
In Exploration phase, focus on cheap experimentation and coverage of the problem space

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Agile is not just for digital apps, it is a mindset for project management in all areas.
Check out the Agile manifesto for valuable insights and principles.
Agile has gained popularity beyond just tech circles.

Having a System Architect can lead to improved alignment and coordination across teams, enhanced technical expertise, improved quality and performance, and reduced technical debt.
The role of a System Architect can harmonize with the Agile methodology by providing guidance and direction to teams on technical aspects while being a facilitator and coach.
Guiding principles for a System Architect include valuing people, effective communication, simplicity in design, embracing change, customer-centric solutions, delivering quality, and agile documentation and modeling.