Posts Tagged 'Scaled Agile'

Large Scale Scrum: Explaining Agile LeSS Framework, Principles, & More

January 8, 2024

Large Scale Scrum has emerged as a powerful and adaptive framework in the realm of Agile project management and software development. This methodology is designed to address the challenges of scaling Scrum to accommodate larger teams and more complex projects. Let’s start from the beginning:

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Using SpiraPlan for Program Backlog Planning with Jira and Azure DevOps

January 4, 2024

We have had several prospective customers ask us how they can use the new program planning and backlog management features of SpiraPlan to help them do program backlog planning and portfolio management of multiple project teams even when the individual teams are using a combination of other tools such Atlassian Jira and Microsoft Azure DevOps. The SpiraPlan data-synchronization infrastructure, in conjunction with our program planning functionality, comes to the rescue.

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Comprehensive Guide to Scaled Agile Team Roles

October 9, 2023

https://www.inflectra.com/Ideas/Entry/scrum-team-size-roles-1643.aspxIn the world of software development, agility is key to staying competitive and responsive to ever-changing market demands. The Scaled Agile Framework, or SAFe, is a powerful approach that enables organizations to scale agile principles across multiple teams and deliver value efficiently. At the heart of SAFe are various roles, each with a specific set of responsibilities. In this guide, we'll demystify these, what they do, and where they fit into the framework.

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What is SAFe PI Planning?

September 26, 2023

PI planning is an efficient way to leverage agile processes at scale, even in large enterprises. But how do we define PI planning? Keep reading to learn what it is, the benefits it provides, and the steps involved with this process.

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Value Stream Management with SpiraPlan

September 28, 2022

We recently demonstrated SpiraPlan to a large, multinational manufacturing company. During the series of demonstrations and proof concepts, we configured SpiraPlan for a set of different use cases, including demand management, program management, portfolio management, configuration management, and value-stream management. In this article we will be covering the topic of value stream management and value stream mapping

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Spotlight on Spira 6.13 - SAFe Support for Requirement Types

November 4, 2021

The upcoming release of our Spira platform includes a major change in how requirement types work, specifically when you have multiple levels of parent requirements and you want/need control over what the type is for those requirements. Previously, parent requirements were forced to be either Package (Spira versions 5.4 and earlier) or Epic (Spira versions 6.0 and later). Recognizing that we need more flexibility for different methodologies such as Scaled Agile (SAFe), Waterfall and Agile/Scrum/Kanban, we have completely revamped how this feature works.

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Scaling Your Agile Process With SpiraPlan

May 26, 2020

One of the limitations of standard agile methodologies is that they are designed to operate primarily at the team level, with product owners, developers, testers, and other disciplines working together as a single team. So when you want to adopt agile practices on large programs or within large organizations, a scaled agile approach may be more appropriate. Learn how to scale agile with SpiraPlan.

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Webinar Recap: Why is Setting a PMO Necessary with the Growth of Agile?

March 13, 2020

On March 10, 2020 Inflectra and Sriram Rajagopalan hosted a live webinar: Why is Setting a PMO Necessary with the Growth of Agile?

If you missed the webinar, here is a recap blog to catch you up.

WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS:

  • Why have a central body of excellence regardless of delivery framework
  • How to differentiate the various flavors of PMO structure
  • What are the essential characteristics of PMO
  • How to set up a PMO

Scroll down to view the recording. 

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