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I know I know...here we go again, but it is apparent this is still a great topic to debate and learn how to get more articulate, so here's my try...

Let’s get real for a minute. One of the most common sources of confusion in agile teams—especially those trying to scale or serve complex stakeholder environments—is this: They treat their...

What? I have had plenty of conversations this week (and on Linked In) regarding velocity and its use (or misuse). So much so, I wanted a more permanent place to...

Velocity is best used as a planning tool—helping teams forecast how many story points they can realistically complete in an upcoming iteration. Think of it like a car’s speedometer: it...

I’ve always had a passion for continuous improvement. As a Certified Scrum Trainer focused on business agility, my life revolves around asking tough questions every day: What can we do...

If you’ve ever worked in an organization attempting “Agile,” you’ve likely encountered this paradox: The company adopts the Agile Manifesto, renames departments, and installs Jira or a similar tool, but...

Just this week, I was invited to speak at a large product group’s annual meeting to inspire an agile mindset to their upcoming roadmap initiatives. As part of the session...

I am excited to share my latest discussion on the Agile Mentors Podcast: “2025: The Year Agile Meets AI and Hyper-Personalization.” In this episode, we explore how AI revolutionizes agile...

Businesses today face an unprecedented need for transformation as they navigate a rapidly changing landscape. For years, Agile methods were at the forefront of our focus, helping organizations reduce friction...

The Industrial Revolution marked a profound transformation in the way humans worked. Machines took over once labor-intensive tasks, such as weaving fabrics or assembling products on factory lines. For many...

As 2024 comes to a close, we at Big Agile reflect on our incredible year. We are truly blessed to serve organizations and teams across industries, doing what we love—empowering...

When I work with teams in any capacity (well, when assisting them in becoming more "agile"), I often find that the bottleneck that has the best "low-hanging fruit" is the...