Cultivating agility is more than just deploying agile methodologies – it’s about nurturing a mindset that permeates every aspect of the business. Here, PM-Partners Agility Practice Lead/ Agile Principal Consultant Matt Sharpe unravels the distinctions between the two and outlines the role and steps senior leaders should take to drive true agility within their organisations.
Unlike traditional agile approaches, the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) is for implementing lean-agile practices at an enterprise level. Here, Quinn Dodsworth, Agile Learning Consultant and Facilitator at PM-Partners, explains what it entails, who it’s for, and how training and certification can benefit your organisation. If you’re new to SAFe, or just starting out with the
Choosing the right agile framework is a key part of empowering your team to deliver their best work and should be a collaborative effort. Download our framework selection template or checklist to stimulate a meaningful conversation and ensure you make the correct choice together.
True to its own principle of relentless improvement, the Scaled Agile Framework® has released its latest iteration – SAFe® 6.0 – featuring a suite of refinements to enable teams to deliver better results, faster. PM-Partners Agility Practice Lead/ Agile Principal Consultant Matt Sharpe and Head of Singapore Stephen Parry talk us through the changes.
There is no magic bullet or one-size-fits-all approach to a Scrum transition – every organisation is unique so activities in preparation for becoming ‘Scrum ready’ will vary. But the following tips from Quinn Dodsworth, PM-Partners Agile Learning Consultant and Facilitator, will help to lay the right groundwork.
As more organisations make the transition to Agile, the role of Agile coach is increasingly seen as essential to uplifting delivery capabilities. Here seasoned Agile coach, consultant and PM-Partners training facilitator Kathy Berkidge explains why an Agile coach is such an indispensable asset for today’s delivery team.
With the considerable uptake of Agile and the need to build capability across organisations and teams, pursuing an Agile coaching career could be a smart move for the right practitioner. Here we consider the skills and attributes of the role and where a career as an Agile coach could take you.
So, you’ve invested in building your team’s Agile capabilities and you’re eager to implement these new ways of working, but what next? The best advice we can give you is to slow down. Many organisations rush to adopt Agile and then fail to see a rise in their rates of delivery success. The reason being
Struggling to marry your project reporting, governance and progress measurement with the realities of Agile? It’s time to reshape your PMO into one that effectively supports and demonstrates value regardless of delivery approach. Here, Greg Collocott, PM-Partners Associate Principal Consultant, discusses the obstacles to progress and the steps you can take to start building a
Agile is well known for its ability to deliver value in dynamic environments, which accounts for an increased adoption rate in recent years. However, organisations aren’t seeing the success they expect. Here Grant Moore, PM-Partners Agile Transformation lead, discusses how to ensure you’re getting the most from Agile.
