Lead Time vs. Cycle Time: What’s the Difference?
A key part of effective agile software team leadership is focusing on the right metrics. There are lots of behaviors that you can measure, but knowing…
The Top Value Stream Management Tools
We’re here to talk about value stream management. More specifically, we’ll cover the top value stream management tools that should be on your radar. If you…
What Is the Agile SDLC Model? A Detailed Overview
This post is an overview answering a single question: What is the agile SDLC model? You may also be wondering how it works and why you…
Change Control Process: An Overview and Three Concrete Steps
Nothing ever goes as planned. A statement most project managers hate to hear, yet sometimes it’s true even for projects that seem too easy to fail….
RAG Status and Its Crucial Role in Organizational Leadership
The RAG status of a project or any of its milestones is the level at which resources, like money, time, and talent affect its expected success….
Containers vs Virtual Machines (VMs): A Detailed Comparison
While containers and virtual machines have a lot in common, they’re not the same thing. Each one has distinct advantages and disadvantages. You want to make…
KPIs and Metrics: The Difference and How To Use Both
If you’re involved in business intelligence, business analytics, or project management, you’ve probably heard terms like KPIs and metrics thrown around the office. In fact, if…
Understanding, Measuring and Improving Time To Value (TTV)
The aim of every business, product, or service is to provide value to its customers. The business value refers to the benefits or unique selling propositions…
Agile Project Management: The Battle-Tested Field Guide
Software projects differ from projects in other engineering disciplines. For instance, if you think about a construction project that’s late and off schedule, you’ll (rightfully) think…
Roles and Responsibilities: A Guide To the Scrum Master Role
Have you been wondering whether it’s worthwhile to explore scrum for your business? Let’s discuss scrum in general and the roles and responsibilities of a scrum…
Plan-Do-Check-Act: Understanding and Applying PDCA
The world of business transforms at the speed of light. Businesses try to define new processes and improve existing ones. However, what works and what doesn’t…
Tech Debt: A Thorough Explanation and Guide to Fixing It
Technical debt is an incredibly useful metaphor in software engineering. It can encourage meaningful conversations about the trade-offs and hard choices that are part of the…