https://www.agilocity.co.za/blogPerspectives on teams, delivery and organisational change.en-zaMon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/the-ultimate-guide-to-agile-techniqueshttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/the-ultimate-guide-to-agile-techniquesMon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTJoel OosthuizenShort definitions of 25 agile techniques and frameworks, from Scrum and Kanban to mob programming, story mapping and agile contracts.Frameworks and techniqueshttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/monte-carlo-forecasting-a-smarter-way-to-plan-agile-workhttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/monte-carlo-forecasting-a-smarter-way-to-plan-agile-workMon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTJoel OosthuizenWhy story-point estimates mislead, and how to forecast from a team's own throughput data using Monte Carlo simulation.Frameworks and 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GMTJoel OosthuizenA list of 50 agile techniques, each with a short definition.Frameworks and techniqueshttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/characteristics-and-responsibilities-of-the-agile-teamhttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/characteristics-and-responsibilities-of-the-agile-teamSun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMTJoel OosthuizenThe shared characteristics of an agile team and the responsibilities its members take on, seen through a SAFe 6.0 lens.Teams and leadershiphttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/accelerating-flow-in-safe-6-0-building-a-continuous-value-delivery-systemhttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/accelerating-flow-in-safe-6-0-building-a-continuous-value-delivery-systemFri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMTJoel OosthuizenThe eight flow accelerators in SAFe 6.0, and how an Agile Release Train can use them to deliver value more continuously.Flow, metrics and 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smaller ones.Teams and leadershiphttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/what-is-the-scarf-model-and-tips-on-applying-ithttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/what-is-the-scarf-model-and-tips-on-applying-itThu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 GMTJoel OosthuizenThe SCARF model of Status, Certainty, Autonomy, Relatedness and Fairness, and how to apply it when managing agile change.Change and transformationhttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/how-does-an-agile-coach-work-with-a-scrum-master-and-product-ownerhttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/how-does-an-agile-coach-work-with-a-scrum-master-and-product-ownerFri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTJoel OosthuizenHow an agile coach works with a Scrum Master and Product Owner: facilitating ceremonies, improving communication, removing impediments and monitoring team performance.Teams and leadershiphttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/agile-prioritization-techniqueshttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/agile-prioritization-techniquesTue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTJoel OosthuizenAn exploration of five prioritisation techniques to consider when on the hunt for an agile prioritisation framework.Requirements and roadmapshttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/what-s-new-in-safe-6-0https://www.agilocity.co.za/post/what-s-new-in-safe-6-0Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMTJoel OosthuizenAn overview of what is new in SAFe 6.0, including business agility, team responsibilities, flow, AI and cloud, and Measure and Grow with OKRs.Frameworks and techniqueshttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/the-history-of-agilehttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/the-history-of-agileThu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMTJoel OosthuizenA short history of agile: the 1990s methods that came before it, the 2001 Agile Manifesto, and the variations since.Frameworks and techniqueshttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/resistance-to-change-and-models-to-deal-with-ithttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/resistance-to-change-and-models-to-deal-with-itThu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMTJoel OosthuizenResistance to change in organisations refers to the phenomenon where employees, groups or entire organisations resist or oppose proposed changes to their work processes, policies, procedures, systems, or structures.Change and transformationhttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/how-do-we-ignite-a-culture-of-servant-leadership-in-organizationshttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/how-do-we-ignite-a-culture-of-servant-leadership-in-organizationsThu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMTJoel OosthuizenWhere servant leadership comes from, how to encourage it in a workplace, its effect on performance, and the challenges involved.Teams and leadershipAgility and mindsethttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/what-are-the-different-types-of-agilityhttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/what-are-the-different-types-of-agilityFri, 20 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMTJoel OosthuizenFive types of agility an organisation can develop (technical, strategic, organisational, social and mental) and what each means.Agility and mindsethttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/a-look-at-agile-frameworkshttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/a-look-at-agile-frameworksMon, 02 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMTJoel OosthuizenA brief overview of agile frameworks, from Scrum, Kanban and XP to scaling frameworks such as SAFe, LeSS, DAD and Nexus.Frameworks and techniqueshttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/scrum-master-maturity-assessmenthttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/scrum-master-maturity-assessmentSat, 31 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMTJoel OosthuizenThe capabilities a Scrum Master assessment might cover, starting with facilitation, and what such an assessment should aim to show.Maturity assessmenthttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/what-are-high-performing-agile-teamshttps://www.agilocity.co.za/post/what-are-high-performing-agile-teamsFri, 30 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMTJoel OosthuizenSeven characteristics of high-performing agile teams, from clear goals and strong communication to trust, empowerment and leadership.Teams and leadership