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by Matthias Orgler, MSc

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The Iron Triangle from an Agile Perspective

The Agile Compass Matthias Orgler Master Deadlines in Agility Are you tired of hearing that agile methods can’t meet deadlines or stay within budget? Discover how agile practices not only defy this myth but actually excel in delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget! Hello Reader, before we dive into today's topic of deadlines and how agile methods help you keep them, I have a question: Did you ever consider that the adversity some agile coaches or scrum masters feel in teams...

3 days ago • 3 min read

The Agile Compass Matthias Orgler Mastering Deadlines with Agile Methods: How to Deliver on Time and Within Budget Are you tired of hearing that agile methods can’t meet deadlines or stay within budget? Discover how agile practices not only defy this myth but actually excel in delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget! Hello Reader, this time we'll dive into deadlines and the iron triangle of project management. This in-depth article is exclusive to paying subscribers. Reply...

3 days ago • 10 min read

The Agile Compass Matthias Orgler Don‘t ignore the hidden preconditions for Scrum Did you know that many organizations are not a great fit for Scrum? Scrum makes a few assumptions that are often ignored and not fulfilled. And when we naively start to implement Scrum, we wonder why it doesn't seem to work as promised. Let's uncover these hidden assumptions today! Hello Reader, you're reading a free article of the Agile Compass. If you find my articles valuable, you might want to become a...

10 days ago • 13 min read

The Agile Compass Matthias Orgler Beyond Bug Hunting: Mastering Agile Testing For Superior Product Quality! Did you know that "testing" in an agile context is very different from what testing traditionally means? Agile companies invest heavily in test automation and shift from a test last to a test first approach. Hello Reader, last week we talked about how emotional check-ins can boost collaboration, trust and communication in a team. This week we dive into product quality and testing. I...

17 days ago • 13 min read

The Agile Compass Matthias Orgler Feeling the Pulse: The Power of Daily Emotional Check-Ins The most common reasons why teams fail? Lack of trust & bad communication. A simple technique can improve both trust and communication. Let's learn about emotional check-ins. Hello Reader, last week we talked about better retrospectives. This week look at a simple technique that can have a significant impact on team performance, especially for distributed remote teams: emotional check-ins. If you enjoy...

24 days ago • 7 min read

The Agile Compass Matthias Orgler Avoid the Pitfalls: Guide to Effective and Efficient Sprint Retrospectives Are your retros effective? Do you only discuss problems or does the team actually improve continuously? Here is my proven template for effective retrospectives. Hello Reader, Matthias here. Last week we talked about the important topic of psychological safety and how you can measure it. This week I want to focus on retrospectives. While most of you will know them from Scrum,...

about 1 month ago • 9 min read

The Agile Compass by Matthias Orgler Hello Reader, last week we talked about Efficiency or Effectiveness - What Will Give You the Competitive Edge?. This week will be about psychological safety and how we can measure it. How To Measure Psychological Safety In Agile Teams 🎧 Listen to this article Think of the best team you’ve ever been part of. What made it stand out? Was it the easy way everyone shared ideas, or maybe the comfort of speaking up without fear of being shut down? That magic...

about 1 month ago • 13 min read

The Agile Compass by Matthias Orgler Hello Reader, today I want to give you an article you can pass on to doubting managers. It talks about a company‘s competitive edge in the 21. century: is it efficiency oreffectiveness? Before we dive in, here are a few articles you might have missed: How To Demo The Backend In An Agile Way? Assuming Positive Intent: The secret sauce in the agile playbook ⚽️ [premium] Is Extrinsic Motivation Really That Bad? Understanding the Balance for Effective...

about 1 month ago • 4 min read

The Agile Compass by Matthias Orgler Hello Reader, a common question I get: How do we demo virtual deliverables in the Sprint Review or System Demo? If we only have a backend or a library to show, how can we best do it? Let me give a few tips in this week's article. But before we dive in, here are other interesting articles that you might have missed in the last couple of weeks: Assuming Positive Intent – learning from the world of soccer ⚽️ (a premium article) Why You Shouldn’t Assign Team...

about 2 months ago • 4 min read

The Agile Compass by Matthias Orgler Hello Reader, last week we explored whether extrinsic motivation really kills intrinsic motivation. This week's article comes from the world of sports ⚽️ and teaches us a valuable lesson about perception and culture. Assuming Positive Intent: The Secret Sauce in the Agile Playbook 🎧 Listen to this article In the realm of professional soccer, a 2005 study titled “Action bias among elite soccer goalkeepers: The case of penalty kicks” provides a fascinating...

about 2 months ago • 4 min read
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