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...

By Ron Smith SPC This article provides insights and guidance for new Scrum Masters entering a scaled scrum or SAFe environment, covering topics such as role and responsibilities, transitioning to the role, training and certification, understanding the SAFe framework, agile project management, facilitation and team collaboration, challenges and expectations, and navigating scrum events. The New Scrum Master: Navigating the Scaled Scrum or SAFe Environment Congratulations on your new role as a Scrum Master! Stepping into this position marks an exciting and challenging transition, especially in a scaled scrum or SAFe environment. As you embark on this journey, it's crucial to have a clear understanding of the primary responsibilities of a Scrum Master in this context. In a scaled scrum or SAFe environment, a Scrum Master is tasked with coaching, facilitating, and leading the team (or teams). For both mature and new teams (see THIS article on navigating the particular challen...

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 ...