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Value-Driven Delivery - Part 2
Agile Series Nick Balderas Agile Series Nick Balderas

Value-Driven Delivery - Part 2

By aligning with stakeholders around project priorities, we will better understand their motivations, risks, and acceptance criteria, better align ourselves with the customer who will serve as our ally throughout the project, and determine what aspects of the project are successful.

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Value-Driven Delivery - Part 1
Agile Series Nick Balderas Agile Series Nick Balderas

Value-Driven Delivery - Part 1

The purpose of identifying, managing, and monitoring project scope and its goals and creating alignment between stakeholders and the team is to reduce potential waste (partially done work, more processes, extra features) and risk. Fortunately, teams can utilize numerous tools and techniques to ensure that projects are worthwhile endeavors and help monitor key metrics throughout a project.

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Agile Principles and Mindset - Part 3
Agile Series Nick Balderas Agile Series Nick Balderas

Agile Principles and Mindset - Part 3

Servant leaders are stewards who achieve results by focusing on the needs of the team. Servant leaders employ listening, empathy, commitment, and insight while sharing power and authority with team members. The ten traits that every effective servant-leader should possess…

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Agile Principles and Mindset - Part 2
Agile Series Nick Balderas Agile Series Nick Balderas

Agile Principles and Mindset - Part 2

While teams who are new to agile might stick to only one methodology, it is essential to note that many teams tailor their processes to a form of agile that works for them. In general, there are two strategies to fulfill agile values and principles…

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Agile Principles and Mindset - Part 1
Agile Series Nick Balderas Agile Series Nick Balderas

Agile Principles and Mindset - Part 1

Many industries today are solving novel challenges and business objectives that require the expertise of many different domains. The knowledge shared and ideas applied through various projects require collaborative, ongoing effort. A nimble approach to project management is necessary due to the evolving nature of these projects, and agile serves as an effective solution.

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