Working within a software development team has tremendous benefits, but it also comes with its share of complications. One of those complications is inertia โ the more people who get used to a process or a certain set of tools, the more difficult it can be to introduce changes. Maybe this manifests in a positive way, where repetition and familiarity …
Effective communication isnโt just about sending messages; itโs about knowing they landed, were understood, and acted upon. In agile software teams, short feedback loops are one of the most powerful ways to reduce misunderstandings and build alignment. Hereโs why they matter and how to build themโboth inside and outside the development team room.
โThe hardest part of any project is communication.โ ~Lynn Brownlee
In this blog, we’ll explore how CI/CD automation with tools like JIRA Cloud, Jenkins, Slack, GitHub, SVN, and Postman benefits Agile teams as a whole. Whether you’re new to Agile or are working with an experienced team, automation can significantly reduce “JIRA paperwork” while keeping everyone focused on delivering value. By streamlining repetitive tasks, teams can spend more time on …
Youโve officially made it! Weโre almost ready to wrap up our conversation about the Scaled Agile Framework. In case your memory is hazy, Iโm a senior consultant and team lead on the Keyhole Software team. Iโve been working with a client who is adopting SAFe, guiding their team and helping to set the right culture for the methodology. Iโve learned a lot about SAFe over the past year, and in this blog series, Iโm sharing what Iโve learned with you.
In this final series installment, weโre getting a bit more practical. Weโll start with a quick foray into the benefits and the drawbacks of implementing SAFe (weโre all about balance here). Then, Iโll talk a little more about what it looks like for small teams, and after, Iโll share some tips for devs who find themselves in an organization that uses SAFe. To wrap up, weโll get down to it; should you implement SAFe on your team? Iโll talk you through a few factors that should help you decide.
Before we get started – if youโre new here, head to Part I (Overview + Core Values) and/or Part II (Core Principles) before proceeding. If youโre caught up, great! I think weโre ready to dive in.
Welcome back to Part II of our series covering Scaled Agile Framework. As a quick refresher, Iโm a lead consultant at Keyhole Software, and for the past year, Iโve been helping my client adopt SAFe methodologies and practices. Iโve certainly learned a lot, and I want to share that knowledge with you.
Last time in Part I, I gave an overview of SAFe and discussed the four core values: Alignment, Transparency, Respect for People, and Relentless Improvement. Today, weโll dive a little deeper, talking through SAFeโs ten core principles. Next time in the third and final installment, weโll take a practical look at the pros and cons of SAFe and some tips for implementing it.
