Agile Insights

In this section, we dive deep into the Agile world, from understanding the basics to achieving mastery. Explore our series of articles filled with Agile wisdom, best practices and thought-provoking ideas.

Deliver Software Faster With Agile

In many companies, software development is at the heart of business success and the need for rapid, efficient, and effective project delivery is paramount. Decision-makers grappling with sluggish software development cycles or pondering over an Agile transformation will find a robust solution in Agile frameworks such as Scrum. This blog will explore how Scrum not only accelerates software delivery but also ensures that the end product aligns seamlessly with market demands and user needs, ultimately driving cost savings and boosting revenue generation.

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هل يمكن أن تكون عمان القوة القادمة في الشرق الأوسط التي تستخدم Agility للمنافسة؟

يمكن لسلطنة عمان، وهي دولة معروفة بمناظرها الطبيعية الخلابة وتاريخها الغني، أن تضع نفسها بهدوء كقوة الأعمال الإقليمية القادمة. اقرأ كيف يمكن أن يكون استخدام Agile Frameworks، مثل Scrum، هو المفتاح للميزة التنافسية في المنطقة.

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Scrum is dead...

Agile frameworks, with Scrum at its forefront, are no stranger to the kind of negative sentiment found in forums and blogs that are written by frustrated practitioners. Despite Scrum's absolute simplicity and its proven track record of success across industries, there’s been a pretty consistent and vocal minority speaking out against the framework. “Scrum is dead!”, they will shout, “Scrum doesn’t work!”. But is it really dead, or is this just another phase in the ebb and flow of (un)popular opinion...?

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Oman: the Middle East's next Agile economic powerhouse?

Oman, a country known for its stunning landscapes and rich history, could be quietly positioning itself as the next regional business powerhouse. Read how the use of Agile Frameworks, such as Scrum, could be the key to competitive advantage in the region.

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The curse of Mechanical Scrum - how to spot it. And how to fix it

Whilst we absolutely encourage any leader that wants to improve their ways of working to consider Agile approaches, it’s important that any implementation programme is done properly and thoughtfully. If you are one of those leaders considering introducing Agile to your organisation, ask yourself how you’d promote the transformation programme to your teams. If you find yourself saying things like “Let’s go Agile!” or “Our company is going to do Agile!”, pause for a moment and read this article.

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Scrum.org vs. Scrum Alliance - what’s the difference and why should you care?

The Scrum landscape is dominated by two major organisations: Scrum.org and Scrum Alliance. Both organisations offer Scrum certifications and training, and both have their own cohort of passionate followers and advocates. This article provides an overview of each approach, traces their origins, lists their pros and cons, and highlights the key differences between the two.

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