Category: Agile

Lean Six Sigma and Agile make for a potent combination when deployed in several different environments. However, one area where you can leverage this powerful combination for exemplary results is in software development. Software development is a tricky business sector to hem in, thanks in part to the actively shifting targeted goals of […]

Six Sigma and Agile are two of the major methodologies behind businesses these days. While today’s article title might lead you to believe this is a shootout of sorts, I didn’t have that in mind. Instead, when it comes to the question of Six Sigma vs. Agile, I was wondering where these methodologies intersect […]

What common pitfalls in Scrum do people run into? Scrum has been one of the most popular approaches to Agile in recent memory, dominating the software industry for decades at this point. However, it isn’t always smooth sailing when it comes to adopting Scrum. As with any new methodology or approach, there can […]

If you’re working for any organization these days, big or small, there is a good chance that you have at least heard of Big Room Planning (BRP). While there are mixed reviews on whether Big Room Planning works, some companies and employees feel the opposite.  In the world of agile methodologies, Big Room […]

Scrum vs. Kanban: Which is the best for your Agile efforts? Agile comes in a few different flavors, depending on the workflow you’re after. Sometimes, this comes as organized sprints meant to do incremental work. Other teams might benefit from limiting workflow and focusing on the tasks at hand. Both of these approaches […]

In the business world, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to learn that how we work changes, and then changes all over again. For a period of time in modern history, using the waterfall methodology as a project management tool was a practical and compelling idea.  Fast-forward to today. The waterfall method and […]

What are the best tools for Agile? Agile as a methodology can seem somewhat freeform, despite following rather rigid planning. Further, since Agile projects are typically broken down into individual components, complex projects can spin out of control quite quickly. As such, it makes sense to employ solid and dependable tools for the […]

Where do stakeholders in Agile come into play? Any project management methodology is going to have a stakeholder of some sort at its core. However, learning the roles and overall function of these individuals in the grander scheme of your Agile project can make quite a bit of difference when moving through sprints […]

How do you get past resistance to Agile? Change is a tricky subject for any company to navigate. This is doubly true when looking at instituting a methodology like Agile for your project management needs. If you’ve got an entrenched method of work, changing gears so abruptly can lead to some setbacks. However, […]

Agile vs. waterfall, what is the best methodology for managing your projects? There is no shortage of project management approaches when it comes to businesses. Agile is one approach that has taken off in the world of software development, with new practitioners even extending it well outside of the tech industry. Waterfall is decidedly different, […]

How does Agile project management fare beyond the world of software development? Software development has adopted Agile as an industry standard, but the same principles can be applied across the band to a wide variety of industries. Furthermore, many industries would benefit from implementing the Agile methodology in their current project management workflow. […]

How are companies leading Agile teams? Agile is a methodology with quite a bit of buzz, thanks partly to its rapid adoption in software development. Primarily intended as a software development approach, Agile emphasizes the use of distinct phases that are meant to iterate upon one another. The approach itself has caught on […]

Introduction Lean Six Sigma and Agile are two powerful methodologies widely used to improve processes and deliver value. While they originate from different domains, Lean Six Sigma focuses on reducing waste and improving quality, and Agile emphasizes flexibility and iterative development. Their integration offers organizations a dynamic framework for process improvement. Together, they […]