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Top 5 AI Mistakes Killing Your Business (And How to Avoid Them)
When Air Canada’s customer service chatbot promised a grieving customer a bereavement fare refund that didn’t actually exist, the airline tried to blame the bot.
Why Every SMB Should Consider Agile: It’s Time to Move Beyond the IT Department
For decades, Agile transformed software development, but for the 33.2 million small businesses across sectors like law firms, dental practices, construction, and retail, Agile represents a blue ocean of untapped potential.
If your SMB is struggling with operational inefficiencies, declining revenue, or slow decision-making, the solution isn’t just about software, it’s about business agility.
Thriving Through Downturns: How Agile Teams and ARTs Stay Valuable When Workloads Shrink
On January 3rd the Agile Alliance has officially joined forces with the Project Management Institute (PMI), effective as of December 31, 2024.
This recent announcemee sparked a variety of reactions from the Agile and project management communities. At first glance this merger may seem counter intuitive, and indeed the reactions to the news have been varied.
Agile Alliance Merges with PMI
On January 3rd the Agile Alliance has officially joined forces with the Project Management Institute (PMI), effective as of December 31, 2024.
This recent announcemee sparked a variety of reactions from the Agile and project management communities. At first glance this merger may seem counter intuitive, and indeed the reactions to the news have been varied.
Applying the 3 Levels of Mastery to a SAFe Implementation: A Journey Through Shu, Ha, Ri
Dive into the journey of mastering SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) implementation with the ancient wisdom of Shu, Ha, Ri. Learn how these stages of mastery can transform your Agile practices.
Story Points in Agile Estimation
Story Points are a challenging topic of discussion for new and transforming teams. In this post we discuss the value of relative estimation and why people use it.
The Pitfall of Unnecessary Progress Reports in SAFe Implementations
This blog post discusses how to effectively communicate with stakeholders who ask for additional status reports, including tips for managing expectations and setting boundaries.
When Lean Budgeting Lags other SAFe Practices
In many SAFe rollouts, Lean Budgeting’s implementation often comes after the initiation of Value Stream Management and Agile Release Trains (ARTs). Traditional budgeting can interfere with ARTs, introducing conflicting processes.