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<p><span id="docs-internal-guid-23a46ed7-7fff-f90d-c16e-c7323e35773a"></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-fc903584-7fff-5dc7-5f68-b68afc320346"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Agile methodology has revolutionized project management, offering flexibility, adaptability, and efficiency to teams across various industries. As businesses continue to embrace </span><a href="https://aleph-technologies.com/"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Agile practices</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, learning from seasoned experts can provide invaluable insights into maximizing project success. Here, we present 20 Agile tips from industry experts that can elevate your team's performance and outcomes.</span></span><br></p>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-5ff61b3b-7fff-3300-398a-69be78686ca6"><h4 style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;" class=""><font color="#000000" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b style="">#1 Focus on Delivering Value Incrementally</b></span></font></h4><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">According to </span><a href="https://g.co/kgs/uLRT8nB"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Mary Poppendieck</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, co-author of "Lean Software Development," prioritize delivering incremental value to customers. Break down the project into smaller, manageable chunks that add tangible value with each iteration.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></p></span><h4 class="" style="text-align: left;"><span><font color="#000000"><b>#2 Embrace Continuous Feedback Loops</b></font></span></h4><span><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a href="https://g.co/kgs/nCqkPkT"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Jeff Sutherland</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, co-creator of Scrum, emphasizes the importance of gathering feedback continuously. Regularly solicit input from stakeholders and end-users to refine the product and ensure alignment with evolving requirements.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></p></span><h4 class="" style="text-align: left;"><span><font color="#000000"><b>#3 Empower Cross-Functional Teams</b></font></span></h4><span><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Drawing from her experience, </span><a href="https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/0g9vbcn&hl=en-MY&q=Linda+Rising&kgs=5ee4865c1e60289b&shndl=17&shem=lose&source=sh/x/kp/osrp/m5/1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Linda Rising</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> advocates for empowering cross-functional teams. Encourage collaboration among members with diverse skills and perspectives to foster innovation and problem-solving.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></p></span><h4 class="" style="text-align: left;"><span><font color="#000000"><b>#4 Maintain a Well-Defined Product Backlog</b></font></span></h4><span><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a href="https://g.co/kgs/z7TU7Q9"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Mike Cohn</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, founder of Mountain Goat Software, stresses the significance of a well-maintained product backlog. Keep it prioritized, refined, and accessible to the team to ensure clarity and focus on what needs to be done.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></p></span><h4 class="" style="text-align: left;"><span><font color="#000000"><b>#5 Iterate and Adapt</b></font></span></h4><span><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a href="https://g.co/kgs/XgzKsti"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Alistair Cockburn</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, one of the creators of the Agile Manifesto, highlights the iterative nature of Agile. Embrace change and adapt plans based on feedback and evolving requirements to stay responsive to customer needs.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></p></span><h4 class="" style="text-align: left;"><span><b><font color="#000000">#6 Promote Transparent Communication</font></b></span></h4><span><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a href="https://g.co/kgs/RwaZ5qy"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Lyssa Adkins</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, author of "Coaching Agile Teams," advocates for transparent communication. Foster an environment where team members feel safe to express ideas, concerns, and challenges openly.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></p></span><h4 class="" style="text-align: left;"><span><font color="#000000"><b>#7 Encourage Test-Driven Development</b></font></span></h4><span><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a href="https://g.co/kgs/C2ocKCE"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Kent Beck</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, creator of Extreme Programming (XP), recommends adopting Test-Driven Development practices. Write automated tests before writing code to ensure higher code quality, better design, and faster feedback loops.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></p></span><h4 class="" style="text-align: left;"><span><font color="#000000"><b>#8 Limit Work in Progress (WIP)</b></font></span></h4><span><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a href="https://djaa.com/david-j-anderson/"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">David J. Anderson</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, creator of the Kanban Method, advises limiting work in progress. Focus on completing tasks before starting new ones to reduce multitasking, improve flow, and enhance productivity.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></p></span><h4 class="" style="text-align: left;"><span><font color="#000000"><b>#9 Celebrate Successes and Learn from Failures</b></font></span></h4><span><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a href="https://g.co/kgs/HFnX7xC"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Esther Derby</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, co-author of "Agile Retrospectives," emphasizes the importance of celebrating successes and learning from failures. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement by reflecting on both achievements and setbacks.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></p></span><h4 class="" style="text-align: left;"><span><font color="#000000"><b>#10 Prioritize Continuous Learning</b></font></span></h4><span><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a href="https://g.co/kgs/4AEYhbb"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Scott Ambler</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, author of "Disciplined Agile Delivery," highlights the value of continuous learning. Invest in training, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance team skills and stay updated on industry best practices.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></p></span><h4 class="" style="text-align: left;"><span><b><font color="#000000">#11 Ensure Leadership Support</font></b></span></h4><span><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a href="https://g.co/kgs/ew6CgWh"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Jim Highsmith</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, co-author of the Agile Manifesto, underscores the need for leadership support. Secure commitment from organizational leaders to provide resources, remove impediments, and champion Agile principles.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><h4 style="text-align: left;" class=""><b><font color="#000000">#12 Keep Meetings Purposeful and Time-Bound</font></b></h4><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a href="https://g.co/kgs/zib4m6n"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Henrik Kniberg</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, author of "Scrum and XP from the Trenches," advises keeping meetings purposeful and time-bound. Set clear objectives for meetings, adhere to agendas, and respect participants' time to maximize productivity.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></p></span><h4 class="" style="text-align: left;"><span><font color="#000000"><b>#13 Promote Self-Organization</b></font></span></h4><span><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a href="https://g.co/kgs/SSjPYb7"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Jurgen Appelo</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, author of "Management 3.0," advocates for promoting self-organization within teams. Encourage autonomy, accountability, and trust among team members to foster a culture of ownership and empowerment.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></p></span><h4 class="" style="text-align: left;"><span><font color="#000000"><b>#14 Visualize Work with Information Radiators</b></font></span></h4><span><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/kjscotland"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Karl Scotland</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, Lean and Agile consultant, recommends visualizing work with information radiators. Use Kanban boards, task boards, or burndown charts to make project status and progress visible to all stakeholders.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></p></span><h4 class="" style="text-align: left;"><span><font color="#000000"><b>#15 Invest in Automated Testing and Deployment</b></font></span></h4><span><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a href="https://g.co/kgs/p4ED2Qb"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Jez Humble</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, co-author of "Continuous Delivery," emphasizes the importance of automated testing and deployment. Automate repetitive tasks to reduce errors, accelerate delivery, and increase team efficiency.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></p></span><h4 class="" style="text-align: left;"><span><font color="#000000"><b>#16 Encourage Cross-Pollination of Ideas</b></font></span></h4><span><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a href="http://www.poppendieck.com/people.htm"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Mary and Tom Poppendieck</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> advocate for the cross-pollination of ideas across teams. Encourage knowledge sharing, collaboration, and cross-training to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></p></span><h4 class="" style="text-align: left;"><span><font color="#000000"><b>#17 Strive for Sustainable Pace</b></font></span></h4><span><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a href="https://g.co/kgs/koszAuJ"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Ron Jeffries</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, co-author of the Agile Manifesto, emphasizes the importance of a sustainable pace. Avoid overloading team members with excessive work to prevent burnout and maintain long-term productivity.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></p></span><h4 class="" style="text-align: left;"><span><font color="#000000"><b>#18 Practice Servant Leadership</b></font></span></h4><span><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><a href="https://g.co/kgs/TX5ztpE"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Robert C. Martin</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">, author of "Clean Code," promotes servant leadership in Agile teams. Leaders should prioritize serving the needs of the team, removing obstacles, and enabling their success rather than exerting authority.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></p></span><h4 class="" style="text-align: left;"><span><b><font color="#000000">#19 Cultivate a Growth Mindset</font></b></span></h4><span><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Carol Dweck's concept of a growth mindset is championed by Agile coach and author </span><a href="https://g.co/kgs/uzqYugY"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Christopher Avery</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">. Encourage team members to embrace challenges, learn from feedback, and persist in the face of setbacks to foster continuous growth and improvement.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br></span></p></span><h4 class="" style="text-align: left;"><span><b><font color="#000000">#20 Reflect and Adapt Regularly</font></b></span></h4><span><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Finally, from the wisdom of the </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Agile Manifesto</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> itself, reflect on your team's practices and outcomes regularly and adapt accordingly. Embrace change as a means of continuous improvement and strive to refine your Agile processes over time.</span></p></span><hr><span><br><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="border:none;display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;width:624px;height:351px;"><img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/rvyuxPhkc1X_Cm2o3AoskQLJTX5Qp0J99ZuK2bBcH6pr4Bc1azpfy7vk363CeoH3OWRWgR9RRcNfe0jYogX5C3hlb7oJUq__gcAdGYYreds4khkWHPNW7RXrJUZfIBa2N2hZmGCUJ7iWNGH4BSyjXHc" width="624" height="351" style="margin-left:0px;margin-top:0px;"></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align: center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Photo by Redd F on Unsplash</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Incorporating these Agile tips from industry experts into your project management approach can enhance collaboration, efficiency, and ultimately, the success of your projects. By embracing Agile principles and continuously striving for improvement, your team can navigate complexities, deliver value to stakeholders, and thrive in an ever-evolving </span><a href="https://aleph-technologies.com/organisational-agility/"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">business landscape</span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">.</span></p></span>
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