Cliff Berg’s Post

The adoption of SAFe has decreased by 50% to 26%. Scaled Scrum took a 9% hit, to 19%. Overall, companies would prefer "Their own enterprise Agile framework” or "Would not follow a mandated Agile framework at the enterprise level.” I think this is great AND risky though. Great because companies increasingly realize that they need to adapt Agile to their own needs, and risky because, without a proven framework and support, there can be inconsistencies and a lack of clear direction. This can lead to challenges in scaling and sustaining Agile practices effectively. Thoughts? #Agile #SAFe #Leadership

Your First Steps in Agile should focus around value creation. If you are just starting with Agile, have this at the top of your mind that Agile is basically about delivering value early and often. It is highly important to prioritize task that bring real impact and value and at the same time communicating openly with stakeholders. Getting these basic foundations right helps build a team and culture where everyone is delivering value because in Agile, value is one of the ultimate pinnacle of success. #AgileTesting #QualityAssurance #ValueDriven #AgileFoundations #AgileValues #CustomerCentric #StartAgile #CSP_SM #Technology #Agile #CSP #CertifiedScrumProfessional #AgileTransformation #AgileCoach #ScrumAlliance #Leadership #Software #TripletMom #TripletsMom #MomOfMultiples #Triplets #Motherhood #WorkingMom #MomLife #TechMoms

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In today's agile world, "Velocity" is a killer. Teams working on agile are often questioned on the velocity, especially when it drops. To make it worse it is crudely equated to the productivity of the team. This leads to "Velocity Gouging", in this case the velocity is treated just as a numerical value, without its actual value. There is a whole lot of things happening within a sprint, and most of them are unplanned, even after a proper sprint planning. The teams get better at handling the unexpected events empirically. A self reflection by the team in the form of retro at the end of the sprint, will help them to identify the underlying issue and they will fix it in the right way. Agile is not about getting it right, it is all about doing it right, most importantly it is driven by values. When the leaders have empathy, they feel that they belong to the team, set the right tone, it will automatically reflect in the outcome.  Stop Gouging, Start Retro'ing.  Any thoughts! #agility #agiledelivery #scrum #velocity #retro #scrumaster #businessanalysis #leadership #mindset #doitright #retrospective

In the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), core values and principles guide organizations in achieving agility at scale. Here's how SAFe's core values align with its principles to ensure effective program execution and long-term success: 1. **Alignment** - Take an economic view - Visualize and limit WIP, reduce batch sizes - Organize around value 2. **Built-in Quality** - Assume variability, preserve options - Unlock the intrinsic motivation of knowledge workers - Visualize and limit WIP 3. **Transparency** - Base milestones on objective evaluation - Decentralize decision-making - Organize around value 4. **Program Execution** - Apply systems thinking - Build incrementally with fast learning cycles - Apply cadence, synchronize planning By embracing these core values and aligned principles, organizations can ensure that they not only deliver consistent value but also maintain quality, transparency, and alignment throughout their agile journey. Let’s focus on continuous improvement, collaboration, and delivering meaningful value at every stage. #SAFe #AgileTransformation #Leadership

Scrum Masters play the role of sage advisers in Agile, organizing team participation and innovation, rather than traditional heroes. Their leadership, like a guiding beacon, empowers each team member to find their inner hero—encouraging autonomy, ownership, and mastery of their profession. These virtuosos, armed with an arsenal of facilitation skills and a thorough understanding of Scrum principles, guide the team through the maze of problems, instilling resilience and adaptation. 🌈 Accept the Scrum Master as a guiding force, leading the team to excellence! ✨ "In the dance of Agile, Scrum Masters are the guiding maestros, empowering teams to become their heroes." 🌟 https://lnkd.in/gejwqGJ #advanceagility #quoteoftheday #agile #scrummaster #team Advance Agility Amogh Jyoti

In my very humble opinion, the Agile industry has made a very serious mistake that has undermined faith in and has set back Agile adoption. We have focused on ceremonies and artifacts instead of what makes teams truly Agile, mindset. Our thought leaders have coined terms such as "cargo cult Agile" (focusing on the forms of the process rather than understanding the philosophy). Yet, we've failed to recognize that by measuring teams' Agile maturity by how many Scrum ceremonies they attend or how up-to-date their board is, we've lost sight of what's really important. Agile is how teams think about their work and how they relate to each other and other teams. Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches who talk more than they listen or adopt an adversarial posture with the teams they should be supporting are missing the point. During this time of tech industry layoffs, we have an opportunity to reassess our contribution to the teams we are members of and focus our energies on changing mindsets. When mindset changes, behavior follows. https://lnkd.in/eRsMzAK5