Hey Reader π€, Are you working Agile but hating it? Are you feeling fatigued? Agile fatigue is popping up left and right. So let's dive into this topic on what it is and how we can overcome it. What is Agile fatigue? First things first, let's define what I understand of Agile fatigue. β It's a mental and operational fatigue caused by prolonged exposure to agile processes without any tangible improvement. Symptoms Now that we are on the same line. Let's explore how to recognize the symptoms of...
30 days agoΒ β’Β 5 min read
Poker Planning: Have The Right Estimation Discussions What is poker planning? Poker Planning, also known as Scrum Poker, is an estimation and facilitation method for aligning a team on a user story. The practice is most commonly used in software development, where an estimation of the work has to be done. Why use poker planning estimation? I use planning poker for the following benefits. Usually, within the team, you have strong characters that could take the stage at any time. This is not a...
8 months agoΒ β’Β 4 min read
I will not make the deadline. This is one of the hardest realities in project management. The deadline is approaching, and your chances of meeting it are low. What do you do in this situation? Hope for the best? Take the risk and go for it? Well, the answer is complex, but I keep the following in mind. Keep sustainable pace When working in an agile way, we want to keep a sustainable pace. We try to keep this pace by working with the concept that when something is fixed, other things are...
over 1 year agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Sprint Reviews are an essential part of the Agile development process, allowing teams to showcase their progress and gather valuable feedback from stakeholders. However, traditional Sprint Reviews can sometimes become repetitive and fail to capture the true essence of collaboration and innovation. Here are my 10 experiments you can try for your next Sprint Review! 1οΈβ£ Experiment number 1 - The raw and dirty. If you spend a lot of time preparing the slides, doing demos, and doing dry runs, Try...
over 1 year agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
How do you know if your meeting was impactful? My favorite way is to do a ROTI (Return On Time Invested) score. Here's how you can do a ROTI score: π Ask everyone to hold up their hand in a fist. Count down from 3οΈβ£2οΈβ£1οΈβ£. Everyone gives a score from πto π. π being the highest. π being the lowest. Here's what the result of a ROTI exercise could look like: π€ππβππ Then, do a round table to ask why they chose a particular score. π₯ BAM! π₯ You have feedback on your meeting you can take into...
almost 2 years agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Liked, Learned, Lacked, Longed for: Your guide to the 4L Retrospective. What is the 4 ls retrospective technique? The 4 Ls retrospective stands for Liked, Learned, Lacked, and Longed for. Itβs an easy-to-use template you can run with your agile teams. The goal is to gather feedback and make necessary adjustments as a team. The 4 sections of the retrospective prompts each team member to gather feedback. This conversation-focused retrospective helps you to bring the team on the same page to...
almost 2 years agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
SPIDR: Unleashing the Power of User Story Splitting Splitting user stories can be a challenge. Good thing there are different ways to split a user story and still deliver something valuable. Enter the SPIDeR Technique. Don't worry. You don't need to be afraid of this spider. It just gives you a way to split user stories. SPIDR Techniques: π Spikes: Learn more about upcoming user stories so you can better split them in the future. π€οΈ Paths: Split stories on different paths a user can make. π₯οΈ...
about 2 years agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Launching Your Project to Success: Mastering the Art of a Successful Project Kickoff Meeting Want to ensure the success of your project? Hold a project kickoff meeting to create alignment among team members and stakeholders on project scope, roles and responsibilities, and timing of ceremonies. Get ready to take action for your project! Read more! Oostmalsebaan, 13, F, Brecht, Antwerpen 2960Unsubscribe Β· Preferences
about 2 years agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
Mastering Scrum Events: A Comprehensive Guide to the 5 Essential Ceremonies Dive into the world of Scrum events and gain insights into the Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective. Understand how these essential ceremonies foster collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement, empowering your team to deliver value with each iteration. Read more! Oostmalsebaan, 13, F, Brecht, Antwerpen 2960Unsubscribe Β· Preferences
about 2 years agoΒ β’Β 1 min read
