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What is Continuous Integration (CI)

March 13, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Continuous Integration (CI) is a practice in Agile software development that involves integrating and testing code changes frequently and as soon as they are made. The goal of CI is to catch errors and issues early in the development cycle, reducing the time and effort required to fix them and improving the overall quality of … [Read more…]

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10 benefits of Work in Progress (WIP) limits

March 13, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Work in Progress (WIP) limits are a powerful tool in Agile methodologies such as Kanban that can bring many benefits to a team’s workflow. Here are ten benefits of using WIP limits: In summary, using WIP limits can bring many benefits to a team’s workflow, including improved focus, faster delivery, reduced lead times, increased throughput, … [Read more…]

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Scrum vs Kanban Methodology 

March 13, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Scrum and Kanban are both popular Agile methodologies used in software development and other types of projects. While they share some similarities, there are also some key differences between the two. Scrum is an iterative and incremental Agile methodology that is based on the principles of transparency, inspection, and adaptation. It is centered around the … [Read more…]

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10 difference between Business Analyst (BA) and Product Owner (PO) in scrum team

March 13, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Here are 10 key differences between the Product Owner (PO) and Business Analyst (BA) roles in Scrum: Overall, the PO and BA roles have distinct but complementary responsibilities in a Scrum team, working together to ensure that the product is aligned with the business goals and customer needs.

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Common mistake made by new Scrum masters

March 11, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Here are some common mistakes i have seen been made by new Scrum Masters:

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10 Reasons for making user stories small

March 10, 2023 / Leave a Comment

User stories are a popular Agile technique for capturing requirements from the perspective of an end-user. Breaking down user stories into smaller, more manageable pieces can have many benefits. Here are 10 reasons why we should make our user stories small:

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Why multi-tasking killing you?

March 10, 2023 / Leave a Comment

In today’s fast-paced work environment, multitasking has become a common practice for many knowledge workers. However, research shows that multitasking can actually harm productivity and lead to decreased quality of work. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why multitasking is bad for knowledge workers. In conclusion, multitasking is bad for knowledge workers. … [Read more…]

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Overlab between scrum master and Product Owner role

March 10, 2023 / Leave a Comment

While the Scrum Master and Product Owner have distinct roles and responsibilities in the Scrum team, there is a small overlap in their duties as well. This overlap is necessary for effective collaboration and communication between the two roles and ensuring the success of the Scrum team. Here are some areas of overlap between the … [Read more…]

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10 takeaways from Book: Extreme Teams

March 10, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Extreme Teams” is a book by Robert Bruce Shaw that explores the characteristics of high-performing teams. Here are ten takeaways from the book:

Posted in: Book Review Tagged: Agile, Scrum, Scrum Master, Scrum Team, self-development

What is INVEST in Agile

March 10, 2023 / Leave a Comment

“Invest” is a commonly used acronym in agile methodologies, which stands for Independent, Negotiable, Valuable, Estimable, Small, and Testable. It is a set of criteria used to evaluate and define user stories or product backlog items in an agile project. Each letter in “Invest” represents a characteristic of a well-formed user story: By following the … [Read more…]

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Mohammad Aziz

Mohammad Aziz is an experienced Scrum Master and Agile coach who started his career as a programmer then moved into traditional software project management. Mohammad has spent last 8 years working within the Agile project management. He is certified, Scrum Master, Product Owner, AgilePM, Prince 2, SAFe practitioner and in Nexus.

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