Introduction In the Agile community, one of the most discussed topics is the distinction between “doing Agile” and “being Agile.” While these terms are often used interchangeably, they actually represent two very different approaches to Agile practices. Understanding the difference is crucial for teams looking to embrace Agile fully and reap the benefits it offers. …

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As a consultant, your role often starts with analyzing problems, offering recommendations, or crafting strategies. But here’s the catch: your job doesn’t end there. Your clients expect more than insights—they want solutions that are actionable and results that align with their goals.

Prioritization is the process of evaluating and determining the relative importance of items. It focuses on identifying what matters most to achieve business goals or satisfy customer needs.

Traditional methods of planning and execution often fall short in such environments. Enter Agile—a mindset and methodology designed to foster adaptability, collaboration, and customer-centricity.

Introduction: Time is one of the most crucial resources in project management. Whether it’s setting deadlines, managing team schedules, or allocating resources, the effective use of time can make or break a project. In this edition of our newsletter, we explore how time affects project success and how Scrum’s time-driven approach can help you stay …

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iNTRODUCTION Recently, while waiting for a meeting at Eko Hotel, I witnessed something that got me thinking about Nigeria’s current landscape. As I sat there observing the hustle and bustle around me, I noticed a trend that felt both surprising and eye-opening. While many Nigerians are actively looking for ways to leave the country in …

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Whether you’re working with frameworks like Six Sigma, Lean, Agile, or other proven methodologies, having the right tools and techniques is crucial to delivering value. At Scrum Consult, our mission is to empower consultants like you with the full suite of project management tools necessary to carry projects from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and successful closure. Here’s how we do it and why it matters for you.Whether you’re working with frameworks like Six Sigma, Lean, Agile, or other proven methodologies, having the right tools and techniques is crucial to delivering value. At Scrum Consult, our mission is to empower consultants like you with the full suite of project management tools necessary to carry projects from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and successful closure. Here’s how we do it and why it matters for you.

No matter the industry or size of the initiative, project failure is a risk that organizations often face. Unfortunately, many projects fall short of meeting their goals, whether through missed deadlines, budget overruns, or delivering incomplete results. Understanding why projects fail is the first step toward increasing success rates.

One notable example is the Scrum framework, which is often explained through a variety of metaphors to make its roles, processes, and principles easier to grasp: