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Are sprints overrated? What's going on with Kanban in Lithuania? And why is Scrum still so popular? 🔎 Chief of Teamhood, Vidas Vasiliauskas, sat on the Ant Agile Sofos | On the Agile Couch and discussed the state of Agile in Lithuania 💬🤝 A short but refreshing talk to listen to while you're having your lunch! 🥪 YouTube link in the comments down below! 👇

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How about delivering a Kanban story at the conference in a form of an interview? We can experience it done by Olena Miroshnichenko and Maksym Vyshnivetskyi telling us a story of internal beauty of #Kanban at Kanban Day Poland 2024

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I am excited to share that I have successfully passed the Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) certification from Scrum.org. This certification validates my knowledge of the Scrum framework and my ability to support and enable value creation and delivery. Earning PSPO I shows my understanding of how to bridge the gap between strategy and agile product management in order to create valuable products using Scrum.

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🌟 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐒𝐆2024: 𝐀 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🌟 As we prepare for Regional Scrum Gathering Belgrade 2024, it's essential to reflect on how far Agile methodologies have come since their inception. From the early days of the Agile Manifesto to today’s complex, scaled frameworks, Agile has continually evolved to meet the changing needs of teams and organizations worldwide. 🔎𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞'𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲: 2001: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨: It all started with 17 thought leaders coming together to create the Agile Manifesto, a set of values and principles designed to enhance software development. This was a revolutionary shift from traditional, rigid project management methods to a more flexible, collaborative approach. 2004: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐗𝐏: Scrum and Extreme Programming (XP) gained popularity as effective frameworks for implementing Agile. Their emphasis on iterative development, customer feedback, and teamwork laid the groundwork for widespread Agile adoption. 2011: 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞: As Agile principles proved successful in small teams, the need to scale these practices across larger organizations became evident. Frameworks like SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and LeSS (Large Scale Scrum) emerged, enabling Agile to be implemented at scale. 2020: 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝: The global shift to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic tested the adaptability of Agile teams. Agile practices evolved to support distributed teams, emphasizing digital collaboration tools, virtual ceremonies, and remote-friendly communication practices. 🔎𝐑𝐒𝐆2024: 𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞'𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: At RSG2024, we’re continuing this journey of innovation by addressing the latest trends and challenges in Agile. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to Agile, this year’s gathering will explore themes that reflect Agile's ongoing evolution: 𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞: Discover how artificial intelligence is being integrated into Agile practices to improve decision-making and efficiency. 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞: Learn about the growing emphasis on sustainable practices within Agile, from eco-friendly project management to long-term organizational health. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤: Engage in discussions about how Agile can continue to support teams in an increasingly remote and hybrid work environment. 🔔 Join us at Regional Scrum Gathering Belgrade 2024: Secure your spot today and be part of Agile’s future. Sponsorship opportunities are still open! 📧 For more info, contact us at [email protected] or visit our website https://bit.ly/3xxwZ8V Let’s continue to drive the future of Agile together! 🚀 #RSGBelgrade2024 #ScrumAlliance #AgileSerbia #KoucingCentar

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🤔 What’s the danger of using the title “Product Owner” inside product companies? If the company is using the term product owner to describe the role of its product managers, then there is already something alerting there. Due to the common misunderstanding about agile and its corresponding frameworks, many people conceptualize the role of a product manager as someone who leads the delivery of the product. Product delivery is one of the responsibilities of the product manager, but only one-third of their responsibilities. If the business needs product managers who are just there to lead the delivery process, then they are not really product managers, and the company doesn’t have a strong product culture. They are essentially project managers who organize the activities for bringing a solution to completion within the agreed requirements, time, and quality. #ProductManagement #theConsultancy

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Some software development practices can be applied also elsewhere. For example testing of bad cases - you try to break the software by providing invalid input. From time to time I am doing same for processes where I have some doubts about purpose or where the guidance is bad. So for example if someone wants from me to fill in some form, I simply fill it wrongly and submit.

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Want to lead in product ownership? The IIBA Certificate in Product Ownership Analysis gives aspiring product owners and business analysis professionals the agile skills to drive product value. Until Dec 30, you save 20% on this key certification! Start today: https://lnkd.in/dbTSNwz #ProductOwnership #ProductOwner #ProductOwnershipAnalysis

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Workshop: Agile Meetings Meetings are the daily basis for several organizations and implies a lot of focus in order to get the most out of them. Preparation before meetings it's even more important than the main meeting, In our daily routine maybe looks impossible to take time to prepare but, think about it, you only need 5 minutes to discuss with your team. Imagine that you are in front of the other guests, what do you will ask him? take note of all the topics and put it in your invite, this simple thing will help other guests to get in the meeting with previous investigation or makes them able to share the meeting with the people that actually is relevant for the topic. Wich strategies are you following for the effectiveness of your meetings? Scrum México

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💡 How to Create Unstructured Processes in Camunda? 💡 What do you do when your process doesn’t follow strict rules and has an unpredictable structure? We've published a new article explaining how to effectively use Camunda for unstructured processes. Learn how to use a combination of BPMN and DMN to organize flexible process management when task execution order varies. 📖 Read the article and discover how to manage unstructured processes and dynamic tasks. Stay flexible even in uncertain conditions 👉 https://lnkd.in/eqMpA_Yb #Camunda #BPMN #Automation #BusinessProcesses #Reunico #DigitalTransformation

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✨ Agile Project Management: Blending the Best of Both Worlds ✨ At itonic, we are thrilled to introduce our playing field: #AgileProjectManagement. And we’re doing so with full awareness of the ongoing discussions about the death of agile. When the agile movement gained momentum in Central Europe over a decade ago, project management was often dismissed, and project managers were considered outdated. The conversation then shifted to a binary debate: you had to choose sides – agile or project management. From our perspective, this debate has always missed the point. Why should organizations choose between two approaches when blending them can unlock the best results? At itonic, we work with clients to tailor solutions that fit their context, customers, and teams, combining the strengths of agile and traditional project management. 🔹Why not embed #LessonsLearned (or retrospectives) throughout a project’s lifecycle – for example, after key milestones – instead of waiting until the very end? 🔹Why not bring proven #RiskManagement techniques into an agile setup? And why assume that #CustomerCentricity and #DeliveringValue are concepts unique to agile? These principles have long been integral to project management – we simply named them differently. 🔹We value pragmatism over dogma. By blending the best of both worlds, we help organizations create approaches that work in their specific context and deliver real value. So let’s stop the "either-or" debate and focus on what truly matters: making things work smarter, better, and faster. That’s our approach. 😊

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🐞 UI BUG While using the "Mein ELBA App" by Raiffeisen Bank, I encountered a UI bug where the options "Dauer-/Abschöpfung" and "Überweisung" are not clickable and are displayed outside the intended margins (see attached screenshot). This misalignment not only affects the visual presentation but also limits user interaction with key functionalities. To improve the user experience, it’s crucial to ensure that all buttons are properly aligned and visible, allowing users to access these important features seamlessly. As a professional in software testing and quality assurance, I understand the importance of a clean and functional interface—especially in banking applications where usability is essential. I hope this feedback helps in making the app more user-friendly for everyone. Raiffeisen Bank International AG, Raiffeisen Software GmbH Device: iPhone 13 Pro Max iOS: 18.0.1 Mein ELBA: v1.138.0(2) - 03.10.2024 #BugFixReport #UIBug #SoftwareTesting #QualityAssurance #MeinELBA #RaiffeisenBank #BankingTech #FinTech #UserExperience #BugFixes

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Professional Scrum Product Owner Advanced (II) - Summer edition (8 - 9.08) 25% cheaper than the standard price! Where and when: online, 9:00 - 17:00, 8 - 9.08.2024 Language: english Two exam attempts (PSPO II) included in the price. If you're interested in learning new skills as a Product Owner and upgrading your position on the job market, this training is for you! As part of the training you will: - Find out what to do and what NOT to do as a Product Owner in a Scrum Team - What traps and dysfunctions you should avoid in order to enable to team to deliver value regularly - How to measure value from the customer and organizations perspective - How to delegate product backlog management activities so that you have more space to consider the big picture - How to follow the market trends, experiment with pricing strategies and come up with innovative product solutions - What to consider when scaling up product development - How to manage stakeholder's needs and requests and maintain a healthy relationship with them If you're interested, let me know in a private message by the end of the day and you'll get a 25% discount as well as a number of additional bonuses: - one on one consultations, - video trainings about Scrum and Agile, - a dedicated 1 hour session for the entire group to prepare for the PSPO II exam as well as a mock test that will help you get a better understanding of what's expected.

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Professional Scrum Product Owner Advanced (II) - Summer edition (8 - 9.08) 25% cheaper than the standard price! Where and when: online, 9:00 - 17:00, 8 - 9.08.2024 Language: english Two exam attempts (PSPO II) included in the price. If you're interested in learning new skills as a Product Owner and upgrading your position on the job market, this training is for you! As part of the training you will: - Find out what to do and what NOT to do as a Product Owner in a Scrum Team - What traps and dysfunctions you should avoid in order to enable to team to deliver value regularly - How to measure value from the customer and organizations perspective - How to delegate product backlog management activities so that you have more space to consider the big picture - How to follow the market trends, experiment with pricing strategies and come up with innovative product solutions - What to consider when scaling up product development - How to manage stakeholder's needs and requests and maintain a healthy relationship with them If you're interested, let me know in a private message by the end of the day and you'll get a 25% discount as well as a number of additional bonuses: - one on one consultations, - video trainings about Scrum and Agile, - a dedicated 1 hour session for the entire group to prepare for the PSPO II exam as well as a mock test that will help you get a better understanding of what's expected.

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❓ How an Agile Coach could co-construct Agility together with the team? 🚀 We are excited to announce the session of Cristina Michicin! 📚 In Agile Project Management, especially because Agility is often a new subject in many companies, Agile Coaches intervene most often as experts of Agile or any Agile framework like Scrum or SAFe. They come as consultants, define a roadmap for the Agile transformation within the company they work for and after 1-2 years they leave the floor. ❗ This kind of approach will have it limitations, especially when most of the companies will switch to Agile or when Agile will become the new standard for project/product management. ⁉ The question today is how the Agile coach can motivate mature agile teams? ⁉ How an Agile coach can co-construct together withe the team an agility that is specific to the team or the company, which permits the team to adjust quickly to change, deliver maximum value and still be aligned with the agile principles? 💡 Co-construction meaning the Agile Coach changes its paradigm from a subject matter expert of Agile to a guide to excellence in agility. 🚀 Looking forward to the next Agile Tour! ❗🎫 Buy your ticket here before we are sold out: https://lnkd.in/etFPvMPC #agiletourgeneva2024 #agilesuisse

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I have successfully passed the Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills (PSPBM Skills) certification from Scrum.org. This certification shows that I have demonstrated an understanding on how to effectively manage a Product Backlog which is both transparent and focused on value.

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Every Business Analyst wants to hear the three most important words: we released the product... And behind these simple words — hours of work, discussions, compromises. Our Head of Business Analysis, Volodymyr Vysotskyi, has already told us what a Business Analyst does in a team and what happens when your team doesn’t have any. Today, we will take a closer look at tools, necessary skills, and vital stages of research 👇

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