Nonprofits are always operating in a dynamic and constantly evolving landscape, with challenges that range from resource constraints and shifting donor and/or grantmaker priorities to changing regulations and community needs. To navigate this complexity, nonprofits…
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3 Benefits of Agile and the Scrum Framework in a Nonprofit
Agile methodologies and specifically the Scrum framework (which is one of many frameworks under the umbrella of Agile) are increasingly becoming popular in the business world, but did you know that it can also be…
The MOST Important Event Your Team Participates In: The Retrospective
Retrospective meetings are an essential aspect of an Agile methodology, which helps teams identify areas of improvement and make necessary changes to enhance productivity. However, many employees dread retrospectives and often view them as tedious…
Collaborating Between Agile Organizations
It isn’t a tale of two cities, but rather a tale of two Agile organizations using scaled frameworks… Have you ever wondered what it would look like when two organizations, each using a different…
A Unique Approach to Team Celebrations for Achieving a Goal
I am always asking teams how they celebrate their successes, but unfortunately, regardless of the type of work the team does and the type of organization they are in, more often than not, am hearing…