Unlocking the power of agile: building with the right mindset
In today’s uncertain economy, people are just as eager to find solutions as they are to find something to blame when things aren’t working. Many employees are struggling to secure work, while employers are under pressure to save their organisations by working smarter, not harder. When these approaches fall short, blame often gets directed at
The silver bullet for agile success: commitment, collaboration and empowered people
In today’s world of rapid change, volatile markets, and relentless customer expectations, many organisational leadership teams are still asking: What do we need to do to make agile truly work? The problem with this statement by leaders is the ‘set and forget’ mentality — that by simply making organisations use a particular framework or method
Agile Isn’t Dead – It’s Evolving
As an agile consultant working with delivery teams across both public and private sectors, I’m constantly reading or hearing the phrase “agile is dead” thrown around more often than ever. Whether it’s fatigue from the silver bullet trials of agile-by-name delivery, transformations drowning in change fatigue, rigid implementations of agile (death by a thousand negotiations
Benefits of implementing SAFe in 2025
In an era of rapid digital transformation, organisations must adapt swiftly to remain competitive. The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), the world’s leading framework for adopting Lean and Agile practices at scale, has been pivotal for over 14 years. With over 2,000,000 trained professionals across 110+ countries and 20,000 organisations implementing SAFe, its global impact is
10 ways to embed Agile across your organisation
In a rush to adopt Agile and benefit from its potential impact, many organisations are overlooking what it takes to successfully integrate Agile in the workplace. Here we share our top 10 tricks to embed Agile and ensure your transformation effort lives up to its promise.
What is business agility? Defining agile for modern business
Agile has its roots in software development methodologies but business agility is a much broader concept that is now gaining greater traction in the wider business world. Here Matt Sharpe, PM-Partners Agility Practice Lead and Agile Principal Consultant, explains how organisations should define agility to help their teams understand and adopt the concept, and ultimately
The 4 levels of the Scaled Agile Framework® explained
The four levels of the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) are an attractive proposition for organisations looking to adopt lean-agile practices according to their requirements, with each configuration accommodating a different level of scale. Find out what to expect at each level and how to choose the right one for your needs, in this detailed explainer
Agile vs. waterfall methodologies: What’s the difference?
PM-Partners Agile Learning Consultant and Facilitator Quinn Dodsworth explores what sets agile and waterfall methodologies apart and explains why you always need a fit-for-purpose approach to project management in order to get the best results.
A guide to the 10 SAFe® principles and how they support enterprise agile
The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) is a leading framework that helps organisations develop business agility through the implementation of lean-agile practices at an enterprise level. The 10 core principles should be the foundation of your scaled agile approach. Here Quinn Dodsworth, PM-Partners Agile Learning Consultant and Facilitator, explains what these principles are and how they
Enhancing cyber security in Scaled Agile (SAFe®) transformations
With cyber threats on the rise, it’s critical to take a proactive approach to embedding security measures when transforming to frameworks like Scaled Agile (SAFe®). Here, PM-Partners Agility Practice Lead and Agile Principal Consultant Matt Sharpe shares his strategies for creating a secure and resilient agile environment in your organisation.