Author name: Sawyer Conrady

12 Tips for incorporating “security” into the responsibility of agile teams

Moving security and compliance “left” in the Agile development process means integrating these considerations early on, rather than addressing them as a separate phase at the end of the development cycle. This shift-left approach aims to identify and address security and compliance issues throughout the entire Agile development lifecycle. Here are strategies to incorporate security […]

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Navigating the Intersection of Agile and Engineering Excellence

Introduction In the dynamic world of software development, the intersection of Agile methodologies and engineering excellence is where innovation thrives. Agile, with its emphasis on flexibility and collaboration, and engineering excellence, with its focus on quality and efficiency, might seem like contrasting forces. However, when these two realms converge, organizations can unlock a powerful synergy

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Pragmatic Agile Coaches: Blending the Best from Many Methodologies

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of project management, the Agile approach has emerged as a transformative force, promising flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability. However, in the quest for agility, some organizations find themselves navigating a sea of methodologies, each with its strengths and weaknesses. Enter the pragmatic Agile coach, the maestro of amalgamation, pulling the best

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Maximizing ALM/PPM Tools: The Indispensable Role of Expert Agile Coaches

Introduction In today’s fast-paced and dynamic business environment, organizations are increasingly turning to Agile methodologies to enhance their project management and product development processes. Accompanying this shift is the widespread adoption of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools, which promise to streamline workflows, increase collaboration, and deliver projects more efficiently. However,

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Eight Agile Coaching-style Dysfunctions – Don’t be an Antipattern

The 8 Agile Coaching-style Dysfunctions – Don’t be One of These The Death Marcher These coaches like to reverse coach “People and Interactions over Processes,” even if it is the first “Wassup” of the Agile Manifesto. In this scenario, the team’s attempts to have fun can’t beat the pull of the Death-Marcher’s black hole. “Why

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Team-Level Agile

Do you want us to do your business agility for you? Yes, I want ICON to do it for me      |      No thanks, I’d rather do it myself What is a Scrum Team? First, we need a short preface to define Scrum. The Scrum methodology is a team-level agile framework that

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Agile Anti-Patterns

Do you want us to do your business agility for you? Yes, I want ICON to do it for me      |      No thanks, I’d rather do it myself Top reasons Agile Transformations Fail There are many reasons why agile transformations can fail. We will cover the common reasons for anti-patterns and

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