Category: Agile

  • The Comedy of Role Confusion: A Pre-Product Nightmare in Digital Transformation

    Once upon a time in a not-so-distant galaxy, a brave manager named Max was summoned by his top CIO (Chief Information Officer). His mission? To establish a Pre-Product team to be at the forefront of digital transformation. Max, naturally optimistic and full of vigor, accepted the challenge. However, he was oblivious to the turmoil awaiting…

  • Key Roles and Responsibilities in Modern Project and Product Development

    Modern project and product development requires the coordination of a multitude of activities and stakeholders. Three roles often come to the fore: the project manager, the product owner, and the agile master. While there are overlaps in their responsibilities, each role has specific main tasks. Task Project Manager Product Owner Agile Master Project planning and…

  • Kanban: Another agile framework

    Kanban is an agile framework that originated at Toyota in the mid-20th century. Originally developed as a method to increase flexibility and efficiency in production, Kanban was later adapted for project management by David J. Anderson. Unlike rigid processes or structures, Kanban emphasizes self-organization and tasks being pulled by employees or the team (pull principle).…