Scrum masters are monkeys, and you only need developers. You don’t need Scrum masters for transformation, and so goes various conversations on LinkedIn. I am aware many people share similar sentiments. In broad strokes, the confusion around the role and the unfortunate perception of the Scrum master’s role as a…

When asked what facilitation is, I have heard Scrum masters describe it as Sending meeting invites and booking conference rooms, Starting and ending the events on time, Creating reports or sending out M.o.M and Ordering refreshments and pizzas Is this really facilitation? Facilitation originates from the Latin word facile, which…

Yes, actively doing nothing is a legit strategy for the Scrum master! Scrum master is not a passive role, and actively doing nothing is not the only intervention for the Scrum master. Though Scrum masters don’t follow a playbook, the point of reference for their decision-making is always to enable…

PMI defines Projects as a temporary effort to create value through a unique product, service, or result. All projects have a beginning & an end. They have a team, a budget, a schedule, & a set of expectations the team needs to meet. So, a software development project means delivering…

Empiricism (origin: Greek word Empeiria, meaning experience)- is a philosophy that human knowledge is based predominantly on experiences of the senses. In Agile Product Development, empiricism primarily emphasizes using experiments to collect evidence (empirical data) to learn or evolve our understanding. These observations should then be analyzed, categorized, and valued…

Let’s start with a quick look at the project manager role – Traditionally, the project manager’s role was to create and then execute “The plan” within the approved budget, time, and scope. The project managers had to deal with varied and wide-ranging responsibilities, including — managing scope, cost, risk, quality…

SAFe®’s investment horizon model helps portfolios visualize their growth strategy over time in a simple manner. This framework proves invaluable to portfolio managers when ensuring their portfolios sustain and grow over the long term. The investment horizons help keep the focus on growth and innovation by balancing the needs of…

The year 2020 will be etched in our memories for various reasons that are not positive. Most of us didn’t know what was in store for us, personally or professionally. Being a consultant, uncertainty on the professional front never bothered me much — not knowing what is coming after the…

What is the role of Release Train Engineer (RTE) all about? Agility continues to evolve, and today we are witnessing the emergence of Businesses Agility. Scaled Agile Framework ® (SAFe®) has enabled business agility and improved business outcomes for organizations of all sizes worldwide. SAFe provides a well-described set of…