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A common pitfall development teams face when first transitioning to using Scrum is holding onto parts of their old processes. This is especially difficult for teams that are used to a waterfall model, where technical design and architectural implementation are the very first steps after the specification is written. One instinct people new to Scrum have is to keep the technical design and architecture phase up front and then move to a Scrum process for the remainder of the project.

The problem with doing both Scrum and waterfall is that you’re then actually doing neither — and you definitely aren’t capitalizing on all agile has to offer.

Using A 'Walking Skeleton' To Reduce Risk In Software Innovation A common pitfall development teams face when first transitioning to using Scrum is holding onto parts of their old processes. This is especi...

The concept of Shu-Ha-Ri originates from the Japanese martial art Aikido. Here the meaning:

Shu (守) "protect", "obey"—traditional wisdom—learning fundamentals, techniques, heuristics, proverbs

Ha (破) "detach", "digress"—breaking with tradition—detachment from the illusions of self

Ri (離) "leave", "separate"—transcendence—there are no techniques or proverbs, all moves are natural, becoming one with spirit alone without clinging to forms; transcending the physical.

The Shu-Ha-Ri model can be adapted not only to martial arts. This is a perfect metaphor for the development of Agile teams.

Shu-Ha-Ri in Agile The concept of Shu-Ha-Ri originates from the Japanese martial art Aikido. Here the meaning: Shu (守) "protect", "obey"—traditional wisdom—le...

The Agile management revolution is transforming the world of work. It took off in software development in 2001 and is now spreading rapidly, under various labels, to all parts and all kinds of organizations, including the five largest and fastest-growing firms on the planet. It is truly a Copernican revolution in management. As Professor Julian Birkinshaw declared in 2016, we have entered the age of Agile. Agile firms are now capable of delivering instant, intimate, frictionless value at scale. In case you hadn’t noticed, everything is different.

Understanding The Agile Mindset The Agile management revolution is transforming the world of work. It took off in software development in 2001 and is now spreading rapidly,...

Companies today hold all business functions to a mandate for innovation. Innovation should create business value (a better experience for employees, customers, and partners). It should create agility and speed. It should make business functions more easily adaptable, easier to change. And it should also lower the cost of the functions over time. The benefits are clear and obvious. But the truth is innovation is illusive and hard to get.

How To Get Innovation From Service Providers and Vendors Companies today hold all business functions to a mandate for innovation. Innovation should create business value (a better experience for ...