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What is SAFe? A framework for scaling business agility

CIO Business Intelligence

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) explained The Scaled Agile Framework encompasses a set of principles, processes, and best practices that helps larger organizations adopt agile methodologies , such as Lean, Kanban, and Scrum , to deliver high-quality products and services faster.

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No Scrum Master? No Problem - Social, Agile, and Transformation

Social, Agile and Transformation

No Scrum Master? How should Enterprises fill the Scrum Master Role? I field this question very often and especially from members of technology organizations where agile and scrum in particular is being introduced top down from Management. Note: Scrum of scrums really works for this scenario!). No Problem.

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Digital transformation’s fundamental change management mistake

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For example, KPMG reports that 51% of technology executives have not seen an increase in performance or profitability from digital transformation investments. Agile and scrum methodologies put most of the emphasis on delivery activities when teams focus on completing user stories every sprint.

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7 tell-tale signs of fake agile

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When the focus shifts to granular facets of agiles, like Scrum ceremonies, instead of actual content and context, agile’s true principles are lost, says Prashant Kelker, lead partner for digital sourcing and solutions, Americas, at global technology research and advisory firm ISG. Agility is about shipping as well as development.

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Project management: Tips, tools, best practices

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Agile , which includes subvariants such as Lean and Scrum, is increasing in popularity and is being utilized in virtually every industry. Originally adopted by software developers, agile uses short development cycles called sprints to focus on continuous improvement in developing a product or service. CSM: Certified Scrum Master.

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How to get your CFO to buy into a better model for IT funding

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This example enabled CFO O’Sullivan to see the ‘swapping’ concept in action — we used the quarterly forum to show how this approach reduced risk by ensuring the team worked within their budget while still aligning to strategy. Budgeting, CFO, Project Management, Software Development Improved productivity due to reduction in delays.

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Digital pragmatism at Volvo means more control and less agile

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The balance between software and hardware in cars is also changing dramatically since software is increasingly developed internally and built into the cars. The result, for example, is no more roles such as scrum master and release train engineer, while project managers and program managers have returned. “So

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