Ron Smith SPC - Waking Up Agile: A Guide to Living Agile Every Day

By: Ron Smith SPC This article explores the impact of COVID-19 on Agile teams, the adaptation of common Agile frameworks for remote work, best practices for implementing Agile methodologies in remote teams, building effective remote Agile teams, challenges and solutions for remote Agile teams, tools and technologies for remote Agile collaboration, solutions for common issues leading remote teams for Scrum Masters and Product Owners, sustaining Agile culture in remote Agile teams, and the importance of finding the best approach based on shared best practices within the SAFe and Agile communities. Photo by  Annie Spratt  on  Unsplash  | Commercial use allowed Remote Agile - The New Normal The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally transformed the way Agile teams operate , challenging the traditional belief that they must be physically located in an office. As organizations adapt to the new normal, there is a growing recognition of the potential for reduced ...

  By Ron Smith SPC This article discusses the role of coaching new Release Train Engineers (RTEs) in large organizations undergoing a SAFe agile transformation, including their responsibilities, challenges they may face, the importance of metrics, utilizing Jira and Confluence, strategies for effective communication, building trust, emphasizing constant learning and kaizen, reporting and tracking progress, establishing and managing new trains, and the role of Agile coaches in supporting new RTEs. RTE's Role in SAFe Agile Transition The role of a Release Train Engineer (RTE) in a SAFe agile transition is multifaceted and essential for the successful implementation of the framework within large organizations moving from a waterfall or other project-centric approach. One key responsibility of the RTE is to facilitate Agile Release Train events , ensuring that the teams are aligned with the objectives of the Program Increment (PI) and are working collaboratively to deliver value. For ...

  By: Ron Smith SPC This article discusses the top 5 things to consider as an agile change agent when tasked with transforming a large business, including embracing agile principles, the role of scrum masters and agile coaches, managing resistance to change, providing agile training and education, and measuring progress of agile transformations. Agile Principles for Large Business Transformations Agile principles stand as the cornerstone for large business transformations , encompassing collaboration, customer value, and flexibility. These principles emphasize the need for organizations to foster a customer-centric approach, embrace iterative development, and remain adaptable in the face of change. By integrating agile principles into their transformation strategies, businesses can effectively streamline their operations, drive innovation, and respond to market demands more swiftly. For instance, a leading multinational corporation, in its pursuit of large-scale transformation, ad...