4 steps to choosing the right agile framework
Choosing the right agile framework is a key part of empowering your team to deliver their best work and should be a collaborative effort. Download our framework selection template or checklist to stimulate a meaningful conversation and ensure you make the correct choice together.
Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) 6.0 – what’s new?
True to its own principle of relentless improvement, the Scaled Agile Framework® has released its latest iteration – SAFe® 6.0 – featuring a suite of refinements to enable teams to deliver better results, faster. PM-Partners Agility Practice Lead/ Agile Principal Consultant Matt Sharpe and Head of Singapore Stephen Parry talk us through the changes.
5 tips to support your transition to Scrum
There is no magic bullet or one-size-fits-all approach to a Scrum transition – every organisation is unique so activities in preparation for becoming ‘Scrum ready’ will vary. But the following tips from Quinn Dodsworth, PM-Partners Agile Learning Consultant and Facilitator, will help to lay the right groundwork.
Why you need an Agile coach in your delivery team
As more organisations make the transition to Agile, the role of Agile coach is increasingly seen as essential to uplifting delivery capabilities. Here seasoned Agile coach, consultant and PM-Partners training facilitator Kathy Berkidge explains why an Agile coach is such an indispensable asset for today’s delivery team.
Career insights: Is an Agile coaching career right for you?
With the considerable uptake of Agile and the need to build capability across organisations and teams, pursuing an Agile coaching career could be a smart move for the right practitioner. Here we consider the skills and attributes of the role and where a career as an Agile coach could take you.
Tips and tricks to effectively embed Agile
So, you’ve invested in building your team’s Agile capabilities and you’re eager to implement these new ways of working, but what next? The best advice we can give you is to slow down. Many organisations rush to adopt Agile and then fail to see a rise in their rates of delivery success. The reason being
The curious case of the hybrid PMO
Struggling to marry your project reporting, governance and progress measurement with the realities of Agile? It’s time to reshape your PMO into one that effectively supports and demonstrates value regardless of delivery approach. Here, Greg Collocott, PM-Partners Associate Principal Consultant, discusses the obstacles to progress and the steps you can take to start building a
3 fundamentals to drive Agile delivery success
Agile is well known for its ability to deliver value in dynamic environments, which accounts for an increased adoption rate in recent years. However, organisations aren’t seeing the success they expect. Here Grant Moore, PM-Partners Agile Transformation lead, discusses how to ensure you’re getting the most from Agile.
10 ways to embed Agile across your organisation
In a rush to adopt Agile and benefit from its potential impact, many organisations are overlooking what it takes to successfully integrate Agile in the workplace. Here we share our top 10 tricks to embed Agile and ensure your transformation effort lives up to its promise.
Smart ways to get ahead in your project delivery career
Market conditions have shifted considerably in recent years, thanks in large part to disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. But while these challenges have caused many to put career moves on hold, others are using it as an opportunity to reach the next level. Here’s how you can put yourself in a stronger position to