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Sprint Backlog vs. Sprint Goal: Understanding the Balance Between Flexibility and Commitment

In Agile teams, there’s often a bit of confusion—sometimes even tension—when it comes to balancing the Sprint Backlog with the Sprint Goal. It can feel a bit like walking a tightrope. On one side, you have the Sprint Backlog, which is designed to be flexible and responsive as the work unfolds. On the other side is the Sprint Goal, something far more fixed and unchanging, a guiding light for what the team is working to achieve during the sprint. When people don’t understand how these two pieces fit together, you end up seeing teams either dig their heels in too rigidly or unravel completely at the first sign of disruption. …

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Integrating Product Management and Lean Portfolio Management in Agile Organizations

In any organization navigating Agile practices, there’s a balancing act that drives both purpose and progress: the relationship between Product Management and Lean Portfolio Management (LPM). While these two roles often appear distinct—one focused on product success and the other on portfolio-wide strategy—they are deeply intertwined, each building on the other to generate real value. But making that collaboration work? That’s where things can get messy, nuanced, and, honestly, a little frustrating at times….

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Myth-Busting Scrum: Why the Sprint Backlog Can (and Should) Change During the Sprint

There’s a persistent myth in the Scrum world that holds teams back: the belief that once the Sprint Backlog is set at Sprint Planning, it’s locked down tight. No changes allowed. It’s as if there’s an invisible “do not disturb” sign hanging over it for the next two weeks. But let’s clear something up right away: Scrum is about adaptability, not rigidity. This myth? It stands in direct contradiction to the principles that make Agile work. …

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