March 25, 2019

Estimation is (necessary) waste… REDUCE it!

The question often put before Lean-Agile coaches or consultants is - what does Lean-Agile say about Estimation? Good, bad… or ugly?
March 20, 2019

6 Ways AI is Transforming Project Management: A Game-Changing Evolution

Uncover the transformative power of AI in project management! From chatbot assistants to predictive analytics, explore how AI enhances efficiency and reshapes project delivery for unparalleled success.
March 11, 2019

XAI (eXplainable AI) – A Contextual Introduction

Data science is not just about solving business problems mathematically but it is also about telling a story to stakeholders. It is a joy when one can draw out the “OOHs” and “AAHs” as mental bulbs warmly glow into existence as the results of an analysis are understood. More often than not, such storytelling is not possible when one bakes algorithmic outputs into products.
February 18, 2019

The Value of Upstream Kanban for Backlog Grooming

I have spoken about this topic in several conferences in India in the last year. After my talk, I would get several requests to share a “template” of the Upstream process! The people who heard me in the conference understood the context and the problem that it was trying to solve. However, it is clear this is a common problem that many teams face and hence, I decided to write a blog about it.
February 4, 2019

Here’s Why (and How) Non-Software Teams Are Adopting Agile Methodologies

Agile methodologies have come a long way since the 2001 manifesto, which was primarily aimed at software teams and considered subversive at the time. Although most companies still haven’t fully adopted Agile, the business world is waking up to its merits far beyond software development.
December 5, 2018

Agility – More to it than Method?

Like in much of life, there is a serious paradox tearing at the very heart of teamwork. In today’s Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous business world (VUCA for short), being an Agile business is not an option but an existential necessity. In this backdrop, when we look at work in teams and organizations, especially knowledge work, the divide between methods, versus flexibility, is as paradoxical as day and night. This is especially a challenge for large, established and successful companies. The consulting company Mckinsey has tried to address some of the paradox in their Dec 2015 article “Agility: It rhymes with Stability” (https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-insights/agility-it-rhymes-with-stability)
September 20, 2018

Digital Transformation & Artificial Intelligence: Is your Organization ready?

Digital Transformation (DX) is one of the, if not the, most crucial initiatives that many organizations have undertaken or are taking up. The perfect storm of a wide range of technologies such as SaaS, Mobile, Robotics, IoT (Internet of things), Virtual Reality (VR), etc. is playing a crucial role in the Digital Transformation (DX) of companies. However, it is our belief that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) will be the key technologies that will propel organizations through Digital Transformation.
June 13, 2018

Beginner’s Guide to Kanban for Agile Marketing

We're honored to republish this blog post 'Beginner’s Guide to Kanban for Agile Marketing' by Andrea Fryrear which was originally published in the AgileSherpas blog! In this article, Andrea explains the Kanban method in detail starting from its origin to its principles and its application. She also shows you how to design your first Kanban Board, with examples. Shows how a marketing team can benefit by Visualizing work on a Kanban Board!
May 23, 2018

Lean/ Agile Adoption in IT Services

NimbleWork products have been the core execution platform for many IT service companies in India. We have a leadership position in the market, given that 4 of the Top 5 India based IT service companies use our products.