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Why was SAFe created when other agile frameworks existed?

Why was SAFe created when other agile frameworks existed? Many of the scaling agile frameworks you see today, such as LeSS (Large Scale Scrum), came out after SAFe was created so it’s one of the first scaling frameworks to be created. SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) was created to help organizations solve the challenge of aligning agile, product development teams with organizational […]

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So, what is value, really?

If people optimize value or maximize value, it would be nice to understand what value is. The dictionary definition is open to interpretation. I’d like us to be a little clearer for agility. Let’s talk about what value is not: inputs such as budget, people allocation/assignment things to do that contribute to the creation of value also […]

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Is SAFe® (Scaled Agile Framework®) really agile?

Holistic perspectives: Series 1 These series of articles might create some controversies among the agile fraternity. But I still attempt to express my views on this so that it might benefit the same fraternity and/or the leaders who are in the need for bringing change or transformation in their organizations. In this Series 1, let’s […]

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Client progress one year after Professional Scrum with Kanban workshop

I often wonder about the Trustpilot reviews straight after a workshop. Did I entertain? Did I perform? Were attendees satisfied? Are attendees inspired? It matters. I just think it matters more if the workshop made a difference to the work lives of attendees. I can’t take credit. The client does the hard yards. So I […]

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Light bulb moments – workshops by Haydn Shaughnessy & Fin Goulding (FlowAcademy)

The Flow framework from Flow Academy is a creation from Fin Goulding and Haydn Shaughnessy. There are two books on it (Shaughnessy and Goulding, 2019), (Shaughnessy and Goulding, 2018). Fin Goulding gives a testimonial on the back of Mik Kersten’s from Project to Product book (Kersten, 2018), where Kersten’s Flow framework is featured. Mik Kersten’ […]

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How to measure success? Is it even possible?

How to measure success? Is it even possible? Just to set the scene, I haven’t figured this out yet. I can tell you my story, in all its ugliness. It’s based on a real story, but it’s changed significantly from reality to protect the innocent. I hope you still find my account useful. I worked […]

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For those who use Scrum, here is a two-pager with hints and links…

For those who use Scrum, here is a two-pager of Scrum hints and links. I hope you find the two-pager useful… If you have more useful hints and links, please submit your ideas in the comments, thank you. Here is a snapshot of the header for the two-page PDF download. Connect with Value Glide! Are you looking […]

Why was SAFe created when other agile frameworks existed?

So, what is value, really?

Is SAFe® (Scaled Agile Framework®) really agile?

Client progress one year after Professional Scrum with Kanban workshop

Light bulb moments – workshops by Haydn Shaughnessy & Fin Goulding (FlowAcademy)

How to measure success? Is it even possible?

For those who use Scrum, here is a two-pager with hints and links…

Start Here

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Why was SAFe created when other agile frameworks existed?

So, what is value, really?

Is SAFe® (Scaled Agile Framework®) really agile?

Client progress one year after Professional Scrum with Kanban workshop

Light bulb moments – workshops by Haydn Shaughnessy & Fin Goulding (FlowAcademy)

How to measure success? Is it even possible?

For those who use Scrum, here is a two-pager with hints and links…

Start Here

Evidence & Thinking

Firm

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