What you need to know about quality assurance (and how...
Imagine playing Jenga with a set that contains one faulty block. Near the end of your game, you tap the end of the Jenga block to free it from the stack, and it cracks...
What is a technical project manager?
Technical project managers are an invaluable resource for projects that require the cooperation and cohesion of stakeholders from all tiers of technical experience i.e....
Everything you need to know about Agile release...
In a perfect world, everything would always go according to plan. Development teams and project managers alike know just how important it is to stay on top of story...
Scrum vs. PMP: everything you want to know
Being in charge of a project isn’t a walk in the park. Without the right foundation it can feel more like walking through a field full of landmines. While...
10 scrum tools to try in 2023
We’re going to make a claim about Scrum that might shock you. Scrum isn’t actually a methodology. It’s not a process, either. Scrum is a technology. Sound crazy?...
The different types of Scrum meetings — for beginners
Communication and good project management go hand in hand. Therefore, meetings are an essential part of project management–– whether you’re running an Agile or...
What is a scrum sprint? [2023 guide]
Despite what it sounds like, a Scrum sprint has nothing to do with either rugby or track and field. A Scrum sprint actually describes the amount of work a development...
How to run a daily Scrum meeting your team won’t hate
If you’ve ever watched a football game you know what happens before kickoff — the huddle. Both teams gather in a tight circle, but they’re not gathering to talk...
The 5 Scrum values and how to implement them
So you’ve decided to implement the Scrum framework in your company. If you do it without internalizing the Scrum Values, you may as well drop your team in the jungle...
What is Scrum methodology and how can you use it?
If you’re completely new to the topic, Scrum methodology might sound intimidating. But trust us, it’s not as scary as you think. Compared to some other project...
The Scrum Guide translated: ceremonies and artifacts in...
With ceremonies and artifacts, it’s easy to think the Scrum Guide is some kind of religious scripture. But you can learn the Scrum framework without feeling like...
Scrum vs. Waterfall: is the choice really that clear?
Scrum good. Waterfall bad. That’s as simple as many sources make it sound these days. Out with the old, in with the new. But what if we told you it wasn’t so...
SAFe vs. Scrum: which is right for you?
“The world is Agile.” It’s a cliche by now, but that doesn’t make it less of a movement. Any company not using Agile processes in 2020 is liable to come...
The ultimate guide to Scrum principles
In rugby, a scrum is a method of resolving disputes over which side has the ball. The two opposing teams form up into three reinforced lines each, then push and shove...
Agile development: What is Agile SDLC and how to use...
Agile SDLC or Agile Software Development Life Cycle represents a change from the traditional software development life cycle that front-loads the work for software...
How to get the most out of your Scrum artifacts
Every day at the International Space Station, astronauts send a report to the mission control center about everything they did. The mission control center staff then...
Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the difference in 2023?
If you’re a manager, the following question has almost certainly crossed your mind: how can I get my team to work together faster and more productively without...
Understanding the basics of Scrum roles and Agile...
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard companies talking about scrum and agile over the past few years as part of Agile project management. ...
Here’s how to build a successful Scrum team
For many teams wanting to make tighter deadlines, and increase product development and delivery—and who doesn’t want that!—the answer lies in Scrum...
3 ways citizen developers can achieve your digital...
We’ve been hearing about digital transformation for years now — and IT hasn’t had a break since. Developers are overwhelmed by an unending IT request pipeline,...
Why we prefer some technologies other others
I have a confession. As a marketer, the CRM is one of the most important tools in our digital ecosystem. But in my last job, I hated it. Even though crucial data was...