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

  By Ron Smith SPC Agile project management is all about flexibility, efficiency, and delivering value to customers. But how do you measure success in such a dynamic environment? Understanding the right metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) is essential for any Scrum Master, Product Owner, or team member venturing into the Agile world. In this post, we will explore the most relevant Agile metrics that help in tracking the progress and success of Agile projects. Photo by Alistair MacRobert on Unsplash 1. Velocity: The Pace of Progress Velocity is a fundamental metric in Agile. It measures the amount of work a team completes during a sprint. This is typically calculated in story points or hours. Understanding velocity helps in future sprint planning, as it gives a realistic view of the team’s capacity. However, it’s important not to fall into the trap of comparing velocities across teams, as each team's working dynamics and story point assessment can vary greatly. V...

This article explores the characteristics, strategies, roles, frameworks, best practices, techniques, benefits, and maintenance of building a high-performing agile team. The  Characteristics of a High-Performing Agile Team  Building a high-performing agile team involves various key characteristics that contribute to its success. For instance, these teams engage in participative leadership, where all members have the opportunity to provide input and make decisions, fostering a sense of ownership and commitment among team members.  High-performing agile teams demonstrate the ability to work with urgency and focus, ensuring that they prioritize tasks effectively and deliver results efficiently. An example of this can be seen in a software development team where members collaborate closely to address urgent bug fixes or implement critical features in a timely manner, showcasing their commitment to achieving the team's goals. Moreover, these teams are characterized by their ...

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 ...