By Chad Greenslade

I have often been asked about my lessons learned in delivering Agile transformations. Below is the fifteenth in a fifteen part series examining my lessons learned while instituting Agile concepts & practices. I hope that these lessons help you on your journey to Agile nirvana.

Lesson 15: Execute Subsequent Sprints

With Sprint Zero (0) in your rear-view mirror, you’re now ready to execute the Sprints required to build your product.

A Sprint typically begins with a...

By Chad Greenslade

I have often been asked about my lessons learned in delivering Agile transformations. Below is the fourteenth in a fifteen part series examining my lessons learned while instituting Agile concepts & practices. I hope that these lessons help you on your journey to Agile nirvana.

Lesson 14: Execute Sprint Zero (0)

As with any other project, you’ll want to ensure you have all materials procured, all contracts signed, environments built, tools selected, etc. While this is...

By Chad Greenslade

I have often been asked about my lessons learned in delivering Agile transformations. Below is the thirteenth in a fifteen part series examining my lessons learned while instituting Agile concepts & practices. I hope that these lessons help you on your journey to Agile nirvana.

Lesson 13: Build a Product Roadmap (containing Features, Themes, & Epics)

Immediately following the kick-off meeting, you’ll want to begin agile planning. Time spent on agile planning is...

By Chad Greenslade

I have often been asked about my lessons learned in delivering Agile transformations. Below is the twelfth in a fifteen part series examining my lessons learned while instituting Agile concepts & practices. I hope that these lessons help you on your journey to Agile nirvana.

Lesson 12: Hold a Kick-Off Meeting

Every project begins with a kick-off meeting. Agile projects are no different. It is a chance to pull every team member into a meeting and outline the project’s...

By Chad Greenslade

I have often been asked about my lessons learned in delivering Agile transformations. Below is the eleventh in a fifteen part series examining my lessons learned while instituting Agile concepts & practices. I hope that these lessons help you on your journey to Agile nirvana.

Lesson 11: Select a Pilot Project

Simply put, the pilot project must be a project that is representative of, and similar to, other projects executed at your office. It cannot be a “one-off” or...