Andrew Michael Miller's Thought Backlog
Writer and working Agile professional. Author of Pancho's Fall.
Scrum and Waterfall are two of the main methodologies used in project management, and they each have their own unique characteristics and approaches to managing projects. The Scrum Master and Project Manager role from the Waterfall methodology are two roles that are critical to the success of a project, but they have different responsibilities and focuses.
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is a popular framework for managing and coordinating large-scale software development projects. It is designed to help organizations implement Agile methodologies at an enterprise level, enabling them to improve collaboration, speed up delivery, and increase productivity. However, like any framework, SAFe has its strengths and weaknesses that need to be considered before implementing it. Strengths of SAFe One of the strengths of SAFe is its scalability. The framework is designed to be adaptable to different organizational structures, sizes, and industry sectors. This means that it can be used by small and large organizations alike, and can be tailored to suit the specific needs of each organization. This flexibility makes it a great option for organizations looking… Continue reading Strengths and Weaknesses of SAFe – Scaled Agile Framework
I know what you're thinking. It's almost the new year and that means it's almost the beginning of a new 365 day sprint in your life. We often think of New Years Resolutions for our personal lives, but what about at work? Along with setting those goals for yourself for the new year, why not also resolve to help take your Scrum team to the next level?
With how widespread Scrum is today, it's hard to believe that the first Scrum Guide was only published in 2010. Not only that, but the Agile Manifesto itself was only signed in 2001. With practices this new, there are bound to be hiccups along the way. Let's take a brief look at three controversial terms that are associated with Scrum - one icky term that was in the guide at one point, one unintentionally insensitive term used unofficially by many teams, and one term that I predict will one day be the focus of additional controversy.
This week, I will cover the basics of the Scaled Agile Framework, A.K.A. SAFe, as I wish I would have had it explained to me when I first started researching it. I will do my best to make it as simple to understand as possible, so that you will not be as overwhelmed and as intimidated as I was when I began.