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A VUCA environment refers to a context characterized by: In a VUCA world, traditional approaches to management and decision-making, which rely on predictability and stability, are less effective. Organizations and leaders in such environments must be highly adaptable, agile, and resilient, capable of quick thinking and responding effectively to rapidly changing circumstances.
Relevance to Businesses The Agile approach, born in the 1990s, is a philosophy centered on delivering value to customers, aligning with the primary project goal, and encompassing various frameworks. Scrum, often used interchangeably with Agile, is a framework that materializes Agile philosophy. The Agile Manifesto, formulated in 2001, represents Agile methodologies’ core values and principles, […]
In the article “Agile vs. agility. What are the differences?” by Bruce Schoor on agileXL, the distinction between ‘Agile’ and ‘agility’ in business transformations is explored. Here’s a summary of the key points: Initial Definitions: Evolution from Agile 1.0 to Agile 3.0: Business Agility Hype: Agile and Agility Dimensions: Combining Agile and Agility: This article […]
After a financial fiasco that left the gourmet food delivery service Providoor in liquidation, owing over $6.3 million, the company has found a lifeline in a new owner and a star-studded cast of culinary celebrities. Launched during the pandemic lockdowns as a lifeline for food enthusiasts to access meals from top restaurants, Providoor faced a […]
In the article “Yes, You Can Become a Leader: 4 Ways to Boost Confidence to Step Into a Leadership Position” by Kristel Bauer on Entrepreneur, the focus is on developing leadership skills through personal growth and confidence building. Bauer shares her journey from fearing public speaking to becoming a confident speaker and leader, emphasizing that […]
The article “The Definition of Ready and Its Dangers” by Mike Cohn on Mountain Goat Software explores the concept of a ‘Definition of Ready’ in Scrum teams. This definition acts as a set of criteria determining whether a product backlog item is ready for a sprint. It’s likened to a bouncer at a nightclub, only […]
As a voracious reader, I often find myself at the intersection of technology and human behavior. Today, I’m delving into a book that resonates profoundly with both realms: “Whistling Vivaldi: How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do” by Claude M. Steele. This isn’t your typical business book rehashing worn-out tropes. Instead, it’s a […]
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has recently rolled out a new feature for Amazon CloudWatch that provides “out-of-the-box” best practice alarm recommendations. This feature aims to enhance observability on the AWS platform by making it more straightforward for users to set up alarms directly from the console. Users can also download templates for CloudFormation, Terraform, and […]
Amazon has expanded its Amazon Fresh grocery delivery and pickup services to all customers in the U.S. cities and towns where Amazon Fresh is available, previously exclusive to Prime members. This expansion makes grocery shopping more accessible for all in-store and online customers. Claire Peters, Vice President of Amazon Fresh, emphasizes this as a step […]
Agile Change Management: Overview, Principles, Best Practices (2024) by Priyanka Malik Overview: This article explores the concept of Agile Change Management, a methodology that has gained prominence in various business sectors beyond its IT origins. Agile Change Management emphasizes iterative and incremental development, collaboration, and adapting to change, starkly contrasting the traditional waterfall method of […]