Dual Track Development is Integrated in Scrum.

I recently had an enlightening conversation with a knowledgeable colleague about Dual Track development in an agile context. I argued that not applying Dual Track development within a Scrum Team is, in fact, an anti-pattern. What is Dual Track Development? Let’s examine Dual Track development! This approach segregates work into two parallel tracks: Discovery and … Read more

The Truth About Project Benefits is a Black Box

The Scientific Evidence About Project Planning Recently, I had the opportunity to attend an exceptional lecture featuring Bent Flyvbjerg, the author of ‘How Big Things Get Done,’ hosted by Morten Münster. Bent has spent decades assembling an impressive database comprising approximately 26,000 meticulously documented projects. The Shocking Statistics When this wealth of data is extrapolated, … Read more

When you say Scrum.

Everyone Can Benefit From Using Agile Practices Recently, I have been reflecting on the landscape of product development methodologies, ranging from traditional to agile approaches. At the core, I believe that, regardless of the chosen approach, the goal remains the same: to create outstanding products that delight our customers. Over the years, I’ve had the … Read more

Let’s Start Measuring Value

Hvordan ved vi om vi skaber værdi? De fleste teams er gode til at lave hypoteser, men mindre gode til at bevise dem. When experimenting with delivering value sooner, a question soon creeps up: ‘How will we know if we deliver value?’ In this article, you will learn why it is important, and that it … Read more

Using Theory of Bentoism for Retrospectives.

Is it hard to get the collaboration going in your Scrum Team or getting your Scrum Team to move beyond individual here and now thinking and doing? Consider using this retrospective pattern inspired by the theory of Bento-ism (BEyond Near Term Orientation) by Yancey Strickler. A philosophy for decision making that encourages people to think … Read more

Reboot Your Agile Team.

Tre kritiske områder mange organisationer overser når de kæmper med at få værdi fra agile metoder. I have recently engaged with several companies facing challenges in realising value through Agile methods. After in-depth discussions with these organisations, ranging from small to large entities employing both scalable and non-scalable Agile approaches, I’ve identified three critical areas … Read more