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Sprint Review Meetings: 5 Things to Know

By Robert Pieper /

What happens every time you interact with a customer? You get feedback! In some way, shape, or form, any time you deliver a product or service, you get something back from your end-users. Sometimes, it comes in the form of indifference. Ideally, it’s in the form of dollars and cents. This is the point of…

Agile Project Management In A Nutshell

By Jeff Maleski /

Productive outcomes— delivered as quickly as possible— are a top priority for any organization. Unfortunately, in complex environments, productivity can be difficult to manage. At the turn of the century, Agile development emerged as one of the most effective ways to manage complex development efforts.  The Scrum framework now boasts widespread adoption. In fact, according…

Benefits of Working With An Agile Coach

By Jeff Maleski /

What is a coach? According to Merriam-Webster, the literal definition is “a large, usually closed four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage having doors in the sides and an elevated seat in front for the driver.” While this interpretation is certainly less relevant today, it’s valuable to reflect on where the word’s most popular current usage comes from. The…

Change Management: How To Ensure Successful Implementation of Scrum

By Robert Pieper /

When it comes to organizational change, whether that is new development techniques or company acquisitions, it is imperative that companies manage the change appropriately to ensure successful implementation. That said, as the Agile rebellion gains more and more traction across industries, it has become even more important for companies to integrate Scrum into their way…

7 Things Every Agile Executive Should Know

By Robert Pieper /

Becoming agile is about more than just Jira and Scrum. To be a successful company, the entire organization must play their part. But how? An agile executive would know. In this Lunch and Learn, Robb Pieper, CEO of Responsive Advisors will discuss areas affected by the agile delivery with some general solutions to common problems…