by Maxim | Dec 5, 2023 | Agile in practice, Leadership
As leaders, we often wear many hats, but one of the most crucial skills we must cultivate is the art of delegation. In my coaching practice, I often find seasoned managers who end up taking on too many tasks themselves and feeling stressed about completing all the...
by Maxim | Dec 1, 2023 | Agile in practice, Scrum
Daily Stand-up is a short meeting for a team to sync on their progress towards a common goal and collectively build a plan for the day. However, despite the concept seeming simple, in my practice, I find this regular team routine to be the most misunderstood or, even...
by Maxim | May 26, 2023 | Agile in practice
In the ever-evolving world of software development, Agile methodologies have become the driving force behind efficient and iterative software delivery approaches. However, while Agile training primarily focuses on mindset and principles, new Agilists often lack a...
by Maxim | May 25, 2023 | Agile in practice, Leadership, Theory of Agile
In one of my previous articles I had already mentioned the importance for the managers and leaders to be able to delegate work and trust their teams to find the best ways of getting it done. In my practice I often encounter an issue where a talented, responsible...
by Maxim | Mar 16, 2023 | Agile in practice
SAFe 6.0 introduced a number of much-needed updates to the framework. Some say SAFe finally graduated from a high school. Indeed, now it focuses on the flow, expands Business Agility practices, embeds Kanban better (finally acknowledging its place next to scrum),...
by Maxim | Dec 10, 2022 | Agile in practice, Theory of Agile
Cross-functional teams are composed of individuals with different skills and expertise, allowing for a more diverse range of perspectives and approaches to problem-solving. This diversity of perspectives can help the team to come up with innovative solutions and avoid...
