Project Management

Clarity is Power

Have you ever encountered a situation where team members say, “I wasn’t aware that this was expected of me”? In my experience, I joined a project in between, where I found it difficult to understand the reasons why despite having all talented team members, we are facing a lot more client criticism and escalations and […]

October 8, 2024

Project Management

From Chaos to Control: Master Time Management with Ease

Have you ever found yourself struggling with time, wondering where the hours disappeared? Maybe you had the best intentions to tackle your to-do list but ended up binge-watching a series or scrolling through your phone instead. Trust me, I’ve been there. The truth is, time management isn’t about turning into a scheduling robot or squeezing […]

September 30, 2024

Project Management

The Sprint Planning Meeting: Setting Your Team Up for Success

Introduction: The Keystone of Agile Success In the fast-paced world of Agile, Sprint Planning isn’t just another routine meeting—it’s the keystone that can make or break your project’s success. What if I told you that this often-overlooked session holds the power to transform your team’s performance? A well-executed Sprint Planning meeting doesn’t just organize tasks—it […]

September 13, 2024

Project Management

Sprint Reviews: Challenges I Faced as a Scrum Master

The Sprint Review is a formal Scrum event where the Scrum Team and stakeholders come together to review and evaluate the outcome of the Sprint. During this meeting, the team and stakeholders collaboratively decide on the next steps for the product. Each Scrum Master has their own approach to conducting Sprint Review meetings, and over […]

September 13, 2024

Project Management

OCR: Insurance Industry Digitalisation

Introduction In this fast pace of digitalization where every other industry is chasing behind ways to get their work done accurately & quickly, OCR (Optical Character Recognition) has proved to be a boon to one of the most tedious jobs for data-intensive industries like insurance, banks, hospitals, etc. Just imagine having a system that is […]

August 16, 2024

Project Management

How excessive use of ‘Why’ Hurts Productivity and Team Integrity

Introduction In the fast-paced world of software development, the Agile methodology has been a beacon of efficiency, promoting collaboration, adaptability, and swift responses to change. However, a subtle adversary is lurking within teams that can derail the very essence of Agile: the overuse of the question “Why?” Questioning as a Double-Edged Sword Asking “Why?” can […]

August 5, 2024

Project Management

Emotional Intelligence and Growth

Emotional intelligence (EI) has become a pivotal skill in the modern world, influencing how we manage our emotions and interact with others. Unlike IQ, which quantifies intellectual abilities, EI focuses on our emotional handling of relationships and situations. This blog explores the core components, benefits, and strategies for enhancing your emotional intelligence. Understanding Emotional Intelligence […]

July 29, 2024

Project Management

Agile framework for Gen AI based applications

What comes to mind when we think of “agile ways of working”? Agility, as a mindset and methodology, empowers us to navigate this complex and dynamic landscape with resilience and adaptability. It enables us to embrace change, iterate quickly, and pivot when necessary, all while maintaining a steadfast focus on delivering value and driving meaningful […]

July 29, 2024

Project Management

Sprint Retrospective: The Team’s Growth Session

The Sprint Retrospective is like a team’s reflection session. Like any other Scrum ceremony, retrospective plays a purposeful role in overall team dynamics and to maximise customer value, but is often neglected. It is taken with a casual attitude of skipping it altogether and moving on to the next sprint which leads to the same […]

July 23, 2024