Thriving in a VUCA World: The Agile Advantage
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.
The Impact of Time on Project Success and How Scrum Helps Manage It
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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Embracing Nigeria’s Untapped Potential: What Foreigners See That We Might Be Missing
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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Elevate Your Consulting Game with Project Management Mastery
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.
Opportunities for Young Nigerians in Scrum Amidst a Failing Economy
In recent years, Nigeria’s economy has faced significant challenges. High unemployment rates, inflation, and limited job opportunities have left many young people in search of viable solutions to secure their future. Amidst these uncertainties, Scrum and Agile practices offer a beacon of hope, presenting young Nigerians with opportunities to thrive both locally and internationally. Here’s …
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Why Projects Fail: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
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.
Agile Metaphors
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:
Definition of Ready
How the Definition of Ready Enhances Quality in Use Cases In Agile development, the Definition of Ready (DoR) plays a vital role in ensuring that work is well-prepared before it’s picked up by the development team. It acts as a checklist to confirm that all necessary information is available and that a task is ready …
Sprint Retrospective
The Sprint Retrospective is a key practice in Scrum that focuses on continuous improvement. It is held at the end of each sprint and involves the Scrum team—Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Developers—reflecting on the sprint to identify what went well, what didn’t, and how they can improve moving forward. Purpose of the Sprint Retrospective …
Scrum skills
Scrum skills are highly valuable in helping teams and organizations work more efficiently and collaboratively, particularly in complex and dynamic environments. Here’s a deeper dive into how Scrum skills can be used, the problems they solve, and some use case studies: