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Why Agile projects fail to deliver on time

Why Agile projects fail to deliver on time

Introduction Agile methods are widely adopted in digital project environments to gain flexibility, speed, and user focus. Yet many teams still struggle to deliver their product on time. Why? Because agility is not a guarantee—it’s a mindset and a framework that must be properly understood, implemented, and continuously

Collaborative Tools as Drivers of Agile Team Performance

Collaborative Tools as Drivers of Agile Team Performance

Agility is built on core values: collaboration, responsiveness, transparency, and continuous improvement. For agile teams, using collaborative tools is a key performance driver. Whether for planning, communication, or tracking progress, each tool helps solve a specific challenge while staying true to agile principles. Here’s an overview of tools grouped

The Power of Three: Unlocking Agile Success with the 3 Amigos

The Power of Three: Unlocking Agile Success with the 3 Amigos

In agile project management, collaboration among stakeholders is essential to deliver high-quality products quickly and efficiently. Among the many practices that foster this collaboration, the “3 Amigos” methodology plays a strategic role. But what exactly is it, and why is it so valuable for an agile project? The Concept of

The Role of Data in Agile Decision-Making

The Role of Data in Agile Decision-Making

In today's fast-paced business environment, where agility is crucial for adapting quickly to market changes, effective and informed decision-making is essential. This is where data plays a fundamental role. Integrating data into agile management allows teams to better understand their environment, predict trends, and react more swiftly to

SHIP / SHOW / ASK: A PRAGMATIC APPROACH TO TAKE TECHNICAL DECISION

SHIP / SHOW / ASK: A PRAGMATIC APPROACH TO TAKE TECHNICAL DECISION

In software projects, making technical decisions is often a major challenge. Who decides what? When should the team be consulted? Which choices should be validated by peers or managers? To address these questions and streamline decision-making processes, Martin Fowler introduced the Ship / Show / Ask concept. This approach aims to structure

ALIGNMENT IN AGILE PROJECT: A KEY FACTOR FOR SUCCESS

ALIGNMENT IN AGILE PROJECT: A KEY FACTOR FOR SUCCESS

In an Agile project, alignment is a critical factor to ensure the project's success and the satisfaction of stakeholders. It involves synchronizing the objectives, expectations, and actions of all team members as well as external stakeholders (such as the business or project sponsors). Without this alignment, the risks

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN AN AGILE ENVIRONMENT

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN AN AGILE ENVIRONMENT

In an Agile environment, forming and managing a team are critical factors for the success of a project. The Agile framework is based on values and principles such as collaboration, transparency, and adaptability. However, it is crucial that every team member understands and respects their role and scope of responsibilities.

E-MAIL: A THREAT TO PRODUCTIVITY AND A REVEALER OF INEFFICIENCY

E-MAIL: A THREAT TO PRODUCTIVITY AND A REVEALER OF INEFFICIENCY

Email has become a central tool in professional communication, just like meetings. However, just like these meetings, it has become a major factor of inefficiency, slowing down employee productivity and revealing organizational dysfunctions. Too often used by reflex rather than necessity, email has become a source of cognitive overload, misunderstandings,

WILL AI REVOLUTIONIZE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT?

WILL AI REVOLUTIONIZE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT?

Product management is an essential discipline in software development. It involves designing, developing, and improving products by aligning user needs with the company’s strategic objectives. The Product Manager (PM) plays a central role in defining the product vision, prioritizing features, and coordinating various teams, such as development, marketing, and

COMMUNICATION: A CRUCIAL LEVERAGE IN THE FACE OF THE REMOTE WORK CHALLENGE

COMMUNICATION: A CRUCIAL LEVERAGE IN THE FACE OF THE REMOTE WORK CHALLENGE

In a world where remote work is becoming the norm, communication within IT project teams proves to be a crucial and decisive factor in the success of a project. Team members, often spread across different time zones and geographically isolated, must overcome challenges related to coordination and cohesion. Given these

BETTER MANAGE YOUR TIME WITH TIME-BOXING AND TIME-BLOCKING

BETTER MANAGE YOUR TIME WITH TIME-BOXING AND TIME-BLOCKING

Time management is a constant challenge, exacerbated by the overload of information and the never-ending distractions of modern life. In this context, two particularly effective methods have emerged: time-boxing and time-blocking. Although often confused, these concepts have subtle but important differences. Do you struggle with managing your time or finding

CONFLUENCE: MUCH MORE THAN JUST A DOCUMENTATION TOOL

CONFLUENCE: MUCH MORE THAN JUST A DOCUMENTATION TOOL

In an increasingly digital and collaborative professional environment, effectively managing functional and organizational documentation is a major challenge. This is where Atlassian's Confluence comes in, a powerful and flexible tool that has become an ideal solution for centralizing, structuring, and enriching a company's content. What is

AGILITY, A MINDSET BEFORE A METHOD

AGILITY, A MINDSET BEFORE A METHOD

Agility, often associated with frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe, has become essential in the world of project management and product development. However, reducing Agility to just a set of practices or processes would miss its deeper essence. Before being a methodology, Agility is fundamentally a mindset—a work and

CREATE YOUR FIRST JIRA WORKFLOW LIKE A PRO

CREATE YOUR FIRST JIRA WORKFLOW LIKE A PRO

Creating a Jira workflow seems like a simple task at first, but it is actually much more complex than it appears. Indeed, we tend to want to break the work down to the smallest detail, represent an entire process in every aspect, and add rules, transitions, and custom fields that

COI vs ROI

In the business world, there is one word that all managers frequently mention: ROI. "What is the ROI of this feature?" / "What about the ROI of this project?" But what about the COI, much less known but just as important, if not more so? What is

SCRUM: A RIGOROUS FRAMEWORK SERVING GREAT ADAPTABILITY

SCRUM: A RIGOROUS FRAMEWORK SERVING GREAT ADAPTABILITY

The Scrum method is one of the most popular and widely used Agile methodologies in project management, especially in software development. Its success is based on its ability to enable teams to work collaboratively while offering great flexibility to adapt to frequent and unexpected changes. Origins and Principles Scrum was

INTRODUCTION TO AGILE METHODS

INTRODUCTION TO AGILE METHODS

Agility has become an essential pillar in software development and beyond, thanks to its ability to meet the demands of a constantly evolving market. Agile methodologies are iterative and collaborative approaches that promote adaptability, responsiveness, and customer satisfaction. Origins Agile methodologies were born as a response to the limitations of