Expressing knowledge, capability, and experience in agile consulting
Agile workflow work-in-process (W.I.P) limits specify the maximum amount of work at any given time. Inefficient workflows can easily be identified when teamwork is limited. Identifying bottlenecks in team delivery pipelines before they become crises is manageable. Having W.I.P limits improves throughput and reduces work “nearly done” because it forces the team to focus on smaller tasks. At the most fundamental level, W.I.P limits foster a “done” culture….
DevOps is an acronym for Development and Operations. This movement originated in the IT industry to align development and operations teams. Early in software development, module integration often failed and caused a great deal of frustration.
Product owners maximise product value. The product owner brings the customer’s perspective to the scrum team as a single individual.
The success of agile projects depends on team motivation. Team members are often expected to do more than follow orders and do what is asked of them.
The product backlog lists the tasks that must be completed before the product can be released following its priority.
User stories are designed to elicit a conversation by describing how a feature will benefit a customer.
As agents who foster collaboration wherever they go, scrum masters are seen as supporters and facilitators of a system of interconnected, collaborative communities inside organisations.