The Spotify model, explained

The Spotify model, explained

As someone who uses Spotify on a regular basis to listen to music and podcasts, I like the platform’s user-friendly design and vast library. Although I’ve just recently became aware of the ‘Spotify model’ as a framework for scaling agile development processes, I’m not familiar with its distinguishing features or how it compares to other … Read more

Scaling Scrum: choosing a framework

Scaling Scrum – choosing a framework

Now that we have explored four different scaling frameworks, each with their own characteristics and merits, how does one choose a framework? What are the similarities? What are the key distinctions? Is it feasible to mix frameworks? This is the final installment in my series of articles about Scrum scaling. Similarities and differences The Scrum … Read more

Scaling Scrum: Scrum@Scale

Scaling Scrum: Scrum@Scale

Scrum@Scale (S@S) is a framework that allows Scrum to be scaled to handle large-scale projects. It is intended to solve the difficulties associated with coordinating the activities of various Scrum teams, and it includes advice on how to structure Scrum teams, manage product backlogs, and implement continuous delivery. Scrum@Scale is a collection of standards and … Read more

Scaling Scrum: Next level with Nexus

Scaling Scrum: Next level with Nexus

Nexus is a Scrum scaling framework that was created to assist organizations in coordinating the work of multiple Scrum teams working on a single product or project. Nexus is a collection of guidelines, practices, and tools for scaling Scrum while adhering to its core principles of transparency, inspection, and adaptation. Nexus is a Scrum framework … Read more

Scaling Scrum: Playing it SAFe

Scaling Scrum: Playing it SAFe

Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) is a framework for scaling Agile to large enterprises with multiple teams working on complex projects. SAFe is a set of principles, practices, and guidelines for implementing Agile across multiple teams and departments while aligning the organization’s goals with the overall business strategy. Dean Leffingwell, regarded as one of the forefathers … Read more

Scaling Scrum: Doing more with LeSS

Scaling Scrum: Doing more with LeSS

Large-Scale Scrum, or LeSS, is a framework for scaling Scrum to multiple teams working on a single product. LeSS is based on Scrum principles and values, emphasizing customer focus, continuous improvement, and self-organizing teams. LeSS is a set of rules, roles, and events that assist organizations in scaling Scrum while adhering to its core principles. … Read more

Scaling Scrum: starring roles, greater challenges

Scaling Scrum: important roles

Scrum scaling necessitates a shift in the mindset of the Scrum Team as well as a few key stakeholders within the organization. This article discusses the various roles and stakeholders, as well as the general challenges they face when implementing Scrum in their organization. Product Owner Scaling Scrum to larger organizations poses new challenges for … Read more

Scaling Scrum: an introduction

Scaling Scrum - an introduction

When an organization has multiple Scrum Teams working on a large-scale project or multiple interdependent projects, scaling Scrum may be necessary. The goal of scaling Scrum is to ensure that the work of multiple teams is coordinated and that product development is consistent and cohesive. Scrum was originally intended for small teams, but as larger … Read more