We implemented Agile but it’s not bringing expected results… What’s next?
Organizations have been implementing Agile since late 90's. One of the more recent and most reliable stats is from 2017 PMI Pulse on the Profession stating "71 percent of organizations report using agile approaches for their projects". That same publication elaborates that only 21% of projects are done in Agile alone and another 20% in ...
Best practices for combining Waterfall and Agile Project Management Webcast
84% of companies use both Traditional / Waterfall and Agile / Scrum Project Management practices (PM Solutions 2018). Yet less than 8% know how to do it correctly. This interactive webcast will provide you with key insights and practices for how best to combine both predictive and responsive project management to increase business value, make ...
Digital is in Wild Wild West and IT is stuck in Legacy… Now what?
Digital and Customer Transformations are more difficult for more complex and larger businesses. In earlier stages of their Digital Maturity, as they transition from functional silos to more value-centric and cross-functional organizational structures, it is very common to hear the following the "us vs them" sentiments. IT reflects on borderline negligent adoption of technology (often ...
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Results speak for themselves. Clients love our training, our services, our workshops, and our consulting. 99.2% expressed having a great experience with over 60% using the highest rating "Excellent"! * Here is some of their feedback (anonymous): Within about two minutes, it was very clear that [VT] possessed deep expertise in managing change in an ...
The big WHY
Our constant challenge: Creating customer value in a highly disruptive world! VT empowers organizations to elevate customer value through Lean Agile practices We do this through our E4 Exploration, Empowerment, Enablement, and Enrichment: Exploration – Identify where you are in your Lean Agile journey (Research & Audits)Empowerment – Building skills and practices (Training & Workshops)Enablement – Guiding and growing Lean ...
How to get buy-in and reach the SAFe Tipping Point quickly
Hi Agile Coaches and Leaders Let's talk about applying Scaled Agile... and specifically How to get executive buy-in and reach the SAFe Tipping Point quickly There are cases where reaching the Tipping Point described in Scaled Agile Framework is difficult or more complicated than a "Burning Platform" or "Proactive Leadership". These scenarios are especially common ...
How to keep your team on track during PI Program Planning
Hi Scrum Masters Let's talk about applying Scaled Agile... and specifically How to keep your team on track during PI (Program Increment) Planning This SUMMARY article will cover the problems, the insights, and recommended approaches related to this challenge. Quick disclaimer! We are assuming you completed Scrum and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) training. Knowledge presented ...
How to powerfully direct product execution using epics, features, and stories
Hi Product Owners & Managers Let's talk about applying Agile... and specifically How to powerfully direct product execution using epics, features, & stories This SUMMARY article will cover the problems, the insights, and recommended approaches related to this challenge. Quick disclaimer: We are assuming you completed Agile / Scrum foundations training. Knowledge presented here is ...
How to prepare for Sprint Planning
Hi Scrum Masters Let's talk about applying Agile... and specifically How to prepare for Sprint Planning In this SUMMARY article as well as the video (below) we will cover both the activities you probably learned in your regular Scrum or Agile training as well as other highly valuable activities you would likely learn only through practice ...
What are Checkups?
Get critical organizational health data quickly! In God we trust; all others bring data.Edwards Deming Is your organizational health measured? Is it holistic? Is it clearly measurable and quantifiable? Most importantly, is it actionable? If not, let us introduce you to a new way to measure, action, and reinforce the health of your organization. Most ...