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Five reasons why Scrum is not helping in getting twice the work done in half the time

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They got the idea of increasing the complexity of dependency management and longer lead time due to the handoffs having individual accountability. Do you measure estimated time for a task vs. actual time spent? Or measuring things like defects per story, defect removal efficiency and code coverage, etc.

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Kanban History: Origin & Expansion Across Industries

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Kanban history has informed everything from manufacturing to software development. For those unsure what kanban is, we’ll first explain the kanban system and then go into kanban history from its development to its uses in manufacturing, project management and software development.

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Development Team Anti-Patterns

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Finally, the term Development Team seems to limit the role to technical people, for example, software engineers. Too much estimating: The Development Team estimates sub-tasks. It just feels good to solve yet another puzzle from the board, here: coding a new task. Development Team Anti-Patterns: Sprint Review.

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A Comprehensive Guide on Software Project Management in 2021

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When we talk about software project management in a conversation related to the organizational paradigm, it usually comprises of all of the things from software development, documenting the whole process, testing every single element, and delivering the finished product on time. Software Project Management.

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How To Base Your Beliefs About Agile On Evidence

Scrum.org

Perhaps you’ve read many blog posts about how horrible SAFe is, or how useless estimation is, or what the optimal size of a team is. What if you recommend teams to stop estimation altogether and cause financial damage compared to when you wouldn’t have recommended this? You may have the practical experience to support your beliefs.

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Where to Start with Scrum? Is Value Stream Mapping Your Answer?

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In the realm of software development, principles of DevOps and a commitment to technical excellence can further enhance the process. Originating from lean manufacturing principles, VSM's relevance has expanded, becoming a cornerstone in fields such as software development. The initial mapping session was a revelation for the team.

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Am I Really Doing Agile?

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Agile came about in the world of software development precisely because people started to realize that the pace of change had become so fast that it was smarter to embrace that change and find ways to work within it than try to resist. It describes four values for software development. No change in engineering practices.

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