How to Better Manage Dependencies with Kanban
Dependencies are common in knowledge work like software development. While Agile teams strive to be self-sufficient and fully cross-functional, external and internal dependencies will still pop up. When dependencies are not properly managed and planned, it often results in delays and rework. In Project Management Institute (2021). Beyond Agility:
Takt Time: What is it and Why is it Important?
In business, we consider time as a very important commodity. To improve your productivity, optimizing the use of your time is essential. When it comes to understanding your team’s capacity to deliver products continuously, you need to know how to measure the amount of time spent on creating each
6 Tips on Planning Effective Stand-up Meetings
One of the main ceremonies of Scrum is the Daily Stand-up Meeting or Daily Scrum. Daily stand-up meetings originated in software development but it’s no surprise if you’ll hear your sales, marketing, operations, or support teams having them. Because of its benefits, daily stand-up meetings have been happening outside
How to Build an Effective Cross-functional Team
We hear more companies are forming cross-functional teams as they face more complex problems and target more complex goals. Organizations are breaking down hierarchical barriers to try to speed up the innovation and creation process. Many are getting team members from various departments together to solve problems and build
Why You Should Create a Learning Dojo for Your Team
In this modern world, continuous learning and innovation are a must if organizations want to advance and attain a competitive advantage. Organizations spend extensively on learning and development programs. But the problem with traditional training and learning programs is that they rarely result in lasting change. A relatively new
How the Pandemic is Changing the State of Remote Work in 2021
The pandemic fast-tracked the evolution of remote work and has been the talk of the town ever since. Before the pandemic, the state of remote work was different and the practice was always thought of as a privilege and a nice perk that companies offer. Now, remote work has
