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Revitalizing Agile Retrospectives with Katas: Part 1
Retrospectives have been a cornerstone for continuous improvement for Agile teams. They are the sacred moments for reflection, adaptation, and connection. Yet, many teams report that retrospectives feel ineffectual, leaving them running in circles rather than advancing forward. Why is this, and how can we change it? The Traditional Woes of Retrospectives The Toyota Kata:…
Read MoreEscaping Scrum’s Build Trap: Integrating Learning Increments
Discover how to escape the Scrum ‘build trap’ by integrating Learning Increments into your Agile process. This article explores common pitfalls of focusing solely on Usable Product Increments and offers practical solutions to align your Scrum framework with discovery work for better outcomes
Read MoreAgile Learning Zones – Part 2: Sprints in the Zone
Explore Agile Learning Zones and Learning Sprint Routines: shaping dynamic learning environments for cultivating collaboration and future-ready skills.
Read MoreFrustrated With The Definition of Ready? Try a Dialogue of Ready
The Dialogue of Ready is a lightweight alternative to the Definition of Ready (DoR) that can help teams ensure sprint success. Learn more about this approach and how to use it to improve your sprint planning process.
Read MoreThe 5S Strategy: Tame Your Product Backlog and Maximize Value
Taming a Product Backlog might seem like trying to break in a wild stallion—unpredictable, headstrong, and quite the challenge. But imagine having a blueprint to rein in the craziness, strategies that harness the Product Backlog into one with focused purpose and clarity. Enter the 5S strategy—Subtract, Sort, Shrink, Slice/Split, Substitute—your saddle for this untamed horse,…
Read MoreSprint Goals Made Simple: Use S.P.R.I.N.T. To Craft Sprint Goals
What is a Sprint Goal Let’s take a step back first. 🌍 In the Scrum framework, a Sprint Goal is our shared objective, our north star for the sprint. It’s like the mission statement or commander’s intent for that particular Sprint. But just having a goal isn’t enough; it needs to be an effective one!…
Read MoreThe Dangers of the “Outcomes Over Outputs” Mantra
When it comes to progress, we all strive to make a meaningful impact in our lives and the world around us. It’s a journey that revolves around two fundamental elements: output and outcomes. My definition of progress is output towards a desired outcome. “Progress is output towards a desired outcome“ Output encompasses the tangible results…
Read More10 Tips to Becoming an Impediment Crusher
By Laura Williams Ok, so look, it’s not really about the time it takes; it’s about the steps you take towards the impediment crusher mindset and the processes you put into place to set your students up for success. And when you take these steps, you will find yourself teaching and thriving in an agile…
Read More4 Steps to an Agile Classroom
Are you ready to grow an Agile Classroom that supports student-led learning and fosters creativity and innovation? Then, let’s get started with these four steps! Step 1: Make Learning Visible The first step to create an Agile Classroom is to make learning visible. This means you and your students must be aware of the learning…
Read MoreLynnhaven School’s Mission to Empower Students With Agile
When it comes to education, one size does not fit all. This is why schools are turning to innovative approaches to help students succeed. The Agile Classrooms framework has been a game-changer for Lynnhaven School, and in a recent webinar, Casey Hitchcock and Jim Frago shared their inspiring journey of implementing agile in their school.…
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