by duane bush | Oct 6, 2025 | Social Media
In SAFe® transformations, metrics are often among the first things leaders ask for. “How fast are we moving?” “Are teams delivering more?” “What’s our average velocity?” While these questions reflect a well-intentioned desire to...
by duane bush | Oct 1, 2025 | Social Media
Words Shape Mindsets in Agile Agile is rooted in adaptability, iteration, and evolution. So it’s only fitting that our terminology evolves too. One such evolution gaining traction across Agile communities is the shift away from the term “Agile ceremonies”...
by duane bush | Sep 29, 2025 | Social Media
Introduction: The Challenge of Strategy in Large Enterprises Large enterprises rarely operate within a single line of business. Multiple divisions—each with unique markets, customers, and value streams—must all contribute to the overarching enterprise strategy....
by duane bush | Sep 24, 2025 | Social Media
Relentless Improvement: More Than a Buzzword in SAFe In the Agile community, continuous improvement is a familiar mantra. Teams inspect, adapt, and refine their processes to deliver better value. But in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), the bar is set...
by duane bush | Sep 22, 2025 | Social Media
In the world of IT Agile delivery, leadership and management are often treated as interchangeable terms. But in practice—and in impact—they are profoundly different. While both play important roles in organizational success, Agile ways of working challenge us to shift...
by duane bush | Sep 11, 2025 | Social Media
In the fast-paced world of Agile, words matter. Yet, two terms—impediments and blockers—are often used interchangeably, leading to confusion that can slow down teams and limit value delivery. While both describe obstacles to progress, their differences are important...