Introduction Agile methodologies have become indispensable for organizations aiming to navigate complexity and foster innovation whilst continuing to deliver predictable value. Yet, despite widespread adoption of agile principles into contemporary ways of working, a significant gap remains in understanding the specific meaning of critical metrics that tell the story of an organization’s agile transformation. Organizations […]

What is PI Planning? At its core, PI Planning (Program Increment Planning) is high level planning for sprints, typically focusing on the next 12 weeks or 6 sprints. It can be thought of as a “sprint of sprints”. In the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), PI Planning is a pivotal event aimed at ensuring alignment, collaboration,

Introduction It remains frighteningly common to hear the expression “agility and due dates are not compatible”. While it might be possible to defend the idea of “no due dates” in the context of a startup or small team, it is not credible or realistic to hold this position in the context of an enterprise organization.

Intake Management (also known as Demand Management) is the process of accepting and prioritizing new ideas, requests, and requirements to ensure that initiatives with the highest strategic value and impact in an organization are being prioritized and executed effectively. Whilst it is one of the most crucial elements of the delivery workflow it is often

In enterprise portfolio management, mastering the nuances of a wide range of new concepts like SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprise), LPM (Lean Portfolio Management), ART (Agile Release Train), and PI (Program Increment) is essential. In an industry filled with acronyms that represent specific techniques and processes, precise communication is crucial, from the boardroom to

What is accrual? Accrual is the process by which costs that have been incurred but not paid are accounted for. You can think of it like a credit card. At the end of the month, the transactions in your bank account are not a complete representation of the money that you have spent that month.

Introduction Prioritization is a cornerstone of portfolio performance in agile organizations. Effective prioritization ensures that teams focus on the most critical tasks, optimizing resource allocation and accelerating delivery. By systematically deciding the order of tasks, projects, and initiatives based on their importance and urgency, teams can enhance their efficiency, streamline workflows, and improve overall productivity

Introduction Is your agile transformation stalling before it even begins? Organizations feel overwhelmed by the scale of the challenge ahead of them in the context of ‘agile transformations’. The volume of jargon, the consultants queuing up to provide their perspective, and the time-consuming reality of putting out today’s fires can make the path ahead feel

Introduction Jira is an incredibly flexible tool. But with great flexibility, comes a significant propensity for chaos, especially in large organizations. Organizations must not let this go unchecked. The secret is to approach Jira with a mindset that balances empowerment with control. We want to resist the urge to impose a traditional command and control

Most of us understand that correct allocation of capital expenditure is critical, but surprisingly few of us (outside finance!) understand “why”. In this article we’ll look at 3 key reasons why it’s important for your organization, in layman’s terms. We’ll do our best to avoid the jargon, no accounting qualifications required! What is CapEx? CapEx