by Maxim | Dec 11, 2023 | Agile in practice, Data-Driven Transformation, Leadership, Theory of Agile
Corporate leaders often associate lean-agile transformation with achieving faster delivery at lower costs. While it’s natural to prioritize the impact on the bottom line, this approach is akin to having tunnel vision that prevents us from seeing greater...
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 | Feb 20, 2023 | Data-Driven Transformation, Theory of Agile
Are you looking for ways to measure the performance of your Agile teams and understand their delivery performance? While there are many metrics to choose from, not all of them are created equal. Additionally, the information provided online is often misleading or...
by Maxim | Feb 1, 2023 | Scrum, Theory of Agile
The role of a “Scrum Master” was first mentioned in the mid-1990s, when the Agile framework known as Scrum was introduced by Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland as an agile framework designed to manage complex projects and improve product...
by Maxim | Jan 21, 2023 | Leadership, Theory of Agile, Workplace
As we now know, the management style that many of us refer to as “traditional” was never something that subordinates have particularly enjoyed. And in 1970 when Robert K. Greenleaf published his famous essay, “The Servant as Leader”, it was a rather radical protest...
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...
