Kanban methodology: everything you need to know
Ask any project manager, director, or high-level manager, “what makes or breaks a successful project?” and they’ll tell you it’s working with people that...
Product development: 7 stages to turn ideas into a...
Building a product from scratch takes more than just a good idea. That idea needs to go through testing, a prototype, market research, and likely several iterations...
Scrum methodology: how to get started in your next...
Just like successful athletes learn by doing, so do corporate teams. If you’re going to be a star on the field or in the boardroom, you have to practice, and learn as...
How to ace your minimum viable product (MVP)
A minimum viable product (MVP) helps product management teams validate their ideas and get their product to market faster. That can be a huge win for businesses working...
Everything you need to know about Agile solutions
From manufacturing to software development, if you’re in the business of project management, going more than a week without hearing about Agile solutions is nigh...
Speed up development with a free feature request...
Requests from clients, stakeholders, and end users can add up quickly. The list can grow beyond expectations before the project even begins. Tracking and organizing...
Sprint management is here! Plus, power up your boards!
This month, we focused on little things with big impact.
Intro to Large Scale Scrum (LeSS)
Originally created in 1995 for software developers, the Scrum framework and underlying Agile principles have seeped into countless industries and businesses. But because...
How disciplined agile fits your exact needs
There are numerous benefits of disciplined agile, including that it's made for your team's needs.
Project management vs. product management: What’s...
Project management vs. product management: is there a difference?
Scrum at scale: a simple guide
Agile methodology has taken the business world by storm in the past few years—and for a good reason. It’s an incredibly effective way to manage projects and...
7 Kanban board templates to help visualize your work
Kanban board templates save project managers a ton of time and provide a source of inspiration for structuring workflows. Setting up a new Kanban board with a template...
How to write a technical specification [with examples]
Before writing a single scrap of code, a wise software engineer will always write a technical specification, also known as a tech spec. This document prevents the...
User story template: A guide to creating your own
There are many reasons for unsuccessful product launches or feature updates, but the most likely reason is that the customer doesn’t see the value. Showing customers...
A straightforward guide to backlog grooming
Backlog grooming is a technique to improve the quality of your backlog by clearing out items that are no longer relevant. By continuously “grooming” your product...
The 4 Agile ceremonies and how to manage them
These days, many IT and development teams are using Agile practices to build new products and meet project goals. What this shows is that a growing number of teams...
How to successfully manage application development...
The proliferation of electronic devices and advanced software has created an enormous demand for well-designed apps for businesses and individuals. However, you also...
A guide to successful product strategy: How to build...
Creating products that truly delight customers isn’t something that happens overnight or by accident. Behind every innovative product is a detailed and inspired...
Introduction to Agile project management
You’ve been working on a complex multi-team project and are almost at the finish line. Suddenly, the client gets in touch to say they want to take a different...
A step-by-step walkthrough to create your test plan
In software development, small mistakes can lead to massive disasters. Typing the wrong line of code can turn an otherwise successful project into a revenue leak, or a...
Best issue tracking software in 2024
Issue tracking software makes it quicker and easier for you to manage and resolve various types of issues, enhance team collaboration, improve product quality, and...
5 sprint planning best practices to optimize your...
What’s the quickest way for a good Agile Scrum team to go bad? Simple: not utilizing the Agile methodology and the Scrum framework correctly. Everything from messy...
How Agile tools support effective software and project...
We all have core values that guide us in our life decisions. The little voice inside that defines the path we take. My core values revolve around integrity,...
What is a Scrum Master? A guide to the role
If you’re working in the field of product development or project management, you have have noticed the term scrum master. Based on the name, it makes sense that...