Johanna Rothman
AUGUST 26, 2021
They think agile approaches are tactics and agile tools are part of their strategy. That's why they want to Buy an agile approach. And that's why they want to Customize and then standardize on tools. However, if there is a Buy alternative for commonly-used tools, I would move to that as early as possible.
Johanna Rothman
AUGUST 19, 2021
So when does it make sense to customize your agile approach to gain a strategic advantage? They want an agile approach, so they started with Scrum. We don't think we need to be “religious” about our agile approach as long as we get the benefit. Then, they Built their agile approach based on their needs.
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Johanna Rothman
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
Many of these people want to use a tool to plan from the “bottom” (what the teams do) to the top (roadmaps and portfolio). Worse, they want to start with a tool. See Schedule Game #11: The Schedule Tool is Always Right as an example.). They think the tool will do “everything” for them.
LSA Global
APRIL 11, 2024
A Guide to Boosting Organizational Change Agility: The Top 6 Best Practices Most leaders understand that organizational change is both a constant and a necessity. Change management consulting experts define agility as the capacity of an organization to anticipate, respond to, and capitalize on internal and external changes.
Johanna Rothman
MARCH 17, 2020
What tools do you need? My list of the most important tools: A good microphone and headset so you can hear people, even in somewhat noisy environments, like a home with other people. I recommend a tool, such as Slack. A meeting tool anyone can start. Tools You Can Buy or Use. Tools I Didn't Mention.
Johanna Rothman
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
I never had to experience CASE tools in the 90s. “Agile” as a way to do much more work in much less time. (NO! I'm a huge fan of tools that help me do my job. Yes, use paper, because you will interrupt yourself less than if you use an electronic tool.) Tools might help us. It doesn't work that way!!)
Johanna Rothman
MARCH 14, 2024
And even if you can find an agile coaching or Scrum Master job, the pay is so terrible, you don’t want to take it. That’s because these managers think agile coaching and Scrum Mastering is a staff job, not a line job. Tools and technology: Operating systems, languages, anything specifically technical.
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