Agile Archives | Mitrais

Agile Coaching: A Brief Introduction

When discussing Agile, we often hear the term coaching and other Agile techniques such as facilitation and mentoring. Coaching is one of the tools used in developing people and teams in Scrum and other Agile methodologies. However, coaching can be confused with managing, especially for those from a traditional management background. By looking at the word's etymology, we can better understand its true meaning. Read this article to learn more!

5 Steps to Successfully Manage Agile, Remote Development Team

With the current global situation, we are forced into remote working in lots of instances – so now is the time to focus on getting it right, and seeing the value that it can add to your team.

How to Maintain Agile Practices in a Remote Team?

The transition from a centrally located environment to a remote setting can be challenging, but not impossible. In fact, with the use of modern technological development, the remote setup of such teams can be streamlined and scaled. Learn more in this article.

We are One, but We are Many – on Developing Team and Project Culture

Developing strong relationships and partnerships across teams and with our clients isn’t something that “just happens”. It comes about through dedicated work and commitment. One of our Team Engagement Managers shares how Mitrais to deliver great outcomes not only for our clients, but for our team members as well.

On Agile – Don’t Just Focus on “How” but on “Why”

To fully appreciate and master the practices in Agile Methodologies, it is not enough to simply focus on the “how” of performing agile practices. Instead, Product Owners must also understand the background of “why” those practices are necessary, and construct their methodology appropriately for their team and desired outcomes.

Innovation is Inevitable

In challenging times, like those we find ourselves in in 2020, an organization must be able to adapt and to innovate to survive. Now is the time to challenge the perception of this pandemic as a crisis, and instead try to see it as an opportunity for new business growth and innovation.

5 Keys to Successfully Manage Agile, Remote Development Team

With most software development teams now working flexibly or remotely in response to COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to embrace best practises in remote working. This brand new article - 5 Keys to Successfully Manage an Agile Remote Development Team - outlines a practical checklist for all software team leaders.