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Muda in AI: 7 Types of Waste When Working with Artificial Intelligence
Some time ago, I wrote about the 7 types of waste in software development. Lean and its concept of Muda originated at Toyota for industrial manufacturing, yet mapping these categories onto software development still works surprisingly well. And now, as companies are learning to work with AI, from ChatGPT in everyone’s pocket to enterprise implementations […]
AI as a Heating Repairman: Why AI Adoption Success Doesn’t Depend on the Size of Your Implementation
The biggest value of AI in your company doesn’t come from complex implementations. It comes from the moment someone remembers to use it and has the courage to experiment. A few days ago, I had this confirmed at home. The story I’m about to tell you reminded me of something fundamental about how companies should […]
Muda, or 7 Types of Waste in Software Development
If any of you have ever looked into Lean, you’ve probably come across the seven types of waste (Muda). And since Lean was originally developed for industrial manufacturing (Toyota), I initially found it difficult to figure out how these types of waste apply to software development. Personally, an article on kanbanize.com helped me a lot a few […]
Lead Time in Agile: How It Impacts Delivery Performance
Why management should monitor lead time Many companies monitor employee workload, number of projects, or adherence to deadlines. But few companies systematically monitor how long it takes them to deliver real value. Lead time directly affects: A company with a long lead time may appear busy and active, but still respond slowly. However, let’s not confuse […]
5 structural changes in agile teams in the AI era that give you a competitive edge
Agile teams are often created to respond more flexibly to market changes. Their advantages are undeniable if they are implemented correctly. But let’s be honest: in many large companies, setting up agility correctly is no easy task: People are reluctant to change, and no wonder—they have spent years gathering experience, and agile approaches change many […]
5 Signs Your Team Needs a Change (and Why It Matters)
When I started writing the article “5 signs your team needs a change,” I realized there are far more than five. And it’s hard to choose which one matters most. Over the past few years, I’ve seen hundreds of situations where companies are “still running”… but in reality they’re moving slower, spending more, and taking on […]
How to get Scrum certified
Have you ever considered becoming a Scrum Master certified in Scrum? Perhaps, like me, you were wondering whether the investment in the certificate is worth it. If you ask your colleagues around you, you will find that many people have different opinions about certifications. I will also give you one possible view on this topic in […]
How many teams can an agile coach have at once?
In a number of companies, people have recently started to fill themselves in the role of agile coaches on a large scale. For example, in connection with the Spotify “framework”, we often encounter questions about how the role of an agile coach differs from a scrum master. Is the difference between these roles really just in the title? […]
My experience with team scaling
By Matěj Nešetřil/ July 20, 2022 It turns out that it is not uncommon for a scrum team to grow to such a size that the advantages of having a team together all the time disappear and the overhead begins to increase. We will look at how to deal with such a situation as simply as possible and avoid inconvenience in […]
Everything I need to know as a Scrum master was not taught to me by a Scrum guide
By Matěj Nešetřil / October 13, 2023 Would you like to become a Scrum Master? Then you probably have thoughts running through your head about what you will need to know to begin with. And that is what today’s article is dedicated to. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the description of what this role entails before you begin. […]