Industry News

What’s the Best Scrum Software?

With so much to keep track of, what’s the best software out there to use to help Scrum Masters and teams get their work done? As you may expect, there are a ton of options on the marketplace, and the best solution for a SAFe team may not be the best solution for a 10-man small shop. This article lists the pros and cons of some of the best solutions currently out there. While a lot of these solutions have paid options, a surprising number of them offer unlimited free tiers as well.

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Agile: Not Just for Breakfast Anymore

Since the early 2000’s when Scrum/Agile really started coming into its own in software development, a lot has changed. The non-software world took notice, and now we’re seeing Agile methodologies being used in manufacturing, IT, DevOps, and other areas. Perhaps somewhat ironically, Agile is constantly evolving, iterating, and changing. As such, there are trends concerning where the philosophy of Agile is headed as a whole (beyond just Scrum.) This article discusses some of those trends. I’m particularly interested in seeing how AI and ML can assist within an Agile framework, and how that might help us all be even more efficient.

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Why YOU Should Be a Scrum Master

Being a Scrum Master is a calling for some, but what skills does it really take to get into the field?  This article explores some of what both recruiters are looking for and what current Scrum Masters are offering.

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Scrum Trends

Scrum, and Agile as a whole, is continuously evolving, iterating, and what was best practice last month may not be in vogue next month.  Here’s an article listing some current trends.  Not all of these trends will apply to every Agile/Scrum-based organization, but it’s worth a glance to see where the industry is headed.

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