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Succeeding with agile isn’t just about knowing where to start, it’s about knowing where to go next—wherever you are on your agile journey. Whether you’re completely new,…

How to Work with Complex User Stories That Cannot Be Split

Here’s what to do when facing a complex user story that cannot be split but is too large for one sprint.

Three Questions to Determine If an Organization Is Agile

A lot of organizations claim to be agile. Here’s a quick way to see if they really are.

Advice on Conducting Agile Project Kickoff Meetings

Traditionally managed projects begin with a kickoff meeting. Here’s why and how agile projects can do the same.

What Does It Mean to Be Potentially Releasable?

Scrum teams know they need to be potentially releasable at the end of the sprint. But do they know exactly what that means?

Why Agile Teams Should Estimate at Two Different Levels

It’s important for most agile teams to estimate both their product and sprint backlogs. But why?

Free Scrum Foundations Video Course

This video series is the perfect primer for Scrum. It’s great prep for the Certified Scrum Master or CSPO--and is equally valuable for anyone who just wants to know more about agile frameworks…

Why Your Product Backlog Should Look Like an Iceberg

An agile product backlog should evolve over time, with product backlog items and user stories rising toward the top according to priority. Learn how your team can make this happen.