Can you talk about the Kanban workshop and why it’s a great option for organizations
#scrum is a great solution for teams wanting to acquire an #agileframework to help navigate complexity in #productdevelopment. That said, some of the events and artefacts don’t resonate with every team, and so #kanban has become an increasingly popular option for #productdevelopment teams that want to navigate complexity, grow agile capabilities, but don’t want a […]
Agile 2023 The Scotland Experiance with Lyssa Adkins & NKDAgility
The Agile 2023 Scotland Experience is almost upon us, and NKDAgility proudly sponsors the event! There will be a keynote from Lyssa Adkins and many unique opportunities for workshops and talks, not to mention networking and catching up with friends. Apart from the fantastic talks, my favourite part of conferences is catching up with old […]
What is the most interesting outcome you have achieved as an agile consultant?
What is the most interesting outcome you have achieved as an agile consultant? Insights from an Agile Consultant I can honestly say that this is a really interesting question, as ‘interesting’ can be interrupted in many ways. How you look at it, for instance, there can be a ‘good’ interesting and a ‘not’ so good […]
Why do you think that 4 half days is a better format than 2 full days?
Why do you think that 4 half days is a better format than 2 full days? Unpacking the Benefits of Four Half-Days Over Two Full Days Let’s start with one question I often get asked: “Why do you think that 4 half days is a better format than 2 full days? “🤔 So, let’s dive […]
What is sprint planning?
A #sprint is a container within #scrum where all the work, events, and artefacts of the #scrumframework happens. Often, it’s a predetermined length somewhere between one and four weeks, and the intention of the team is to produce a working product within that time box. #sprintplanning is an event where the #scrumteam come together to […]
What is a common mistake made by rookie agile consultants?
What is a common mistake made by rookie agile consultants? I think the most common mistake made by a rookie agile consultant is the belief that simply by following the rules or processes of whatever agile framework they recommend; positive results and outcomes will be achieved. A belief that these practices and processes will solve […]
How do you think Agile is evolving since its inception in 2001?
How do you think Agile is evolving since its inception in 2001? I think agile has been evolving steadily, although not always in the way we would like to see. Hierarchy One of the central ideas expressed in the agile manifesto, and reinforced through the agile values and principles, is a shift from the traditional […]
January 2023 NKDAgility: What is the difference between traditional and empirical approaches
Welcome to this month’s edition of NKDAgility. In today’s fast-paced, rapidly changing world, agility has become more important than ever. The ability to quickly adapt to new situations, pivot when necessary, and continuously improve is key to success in the 21st century. In this edition, we will explore the importance of agility in today’s world […]
APS Secret Agent: The Eye Roller
It is important to assess the impact of different team behaviours on the outcomes of Sprints. The purpose of Sprint 3 is to investigate this and this activity on your part will help your team see how different dysfunctional team behaviours impact their effectiveness. Your Scrum Master will not know what’s going on. Part of […]
Free Workshop 03: Introduction to Kanban & Flow [Review & Retrospective]
This workshop was delivered on 2nd September 2021 and focused on introducing the core concepts of Kanban & Flow. I used a combination of Liberating Structures, Microsoft Teams, and Mural to deliver an interactive session. This session did not go well and timing and explanations, perhaps with other considerations resulted in a haphazard and inconsistent […]