Agile Solutions for Remote Teams: How to Stay Competitive in 2025 From asynchronous communication to advanced collaboration tools, the Agile solutions of 2025 will redefine how remote teams operate. IRENE KARATOLIOU · JAN 31, 2025
Is Agile Dead? Insights from 2024 Team O’clock Data Explore the evolving state of agile practices through insights from 2024 Team O’clock data, uncovering trends in team maturity, alignment, and efficiency. Discover how teams are pragmatically adapting agile principles to meet their unique needs while addressing challenges like time management and predictability. MIKE GIANNAKOPOULOS · JAN 9, 2025
3 Free Apps for Fun Icebreakers in Microsoft Teams Meetings Creating a sense of connection among remote teams is no small feat. Fun icebreakers are essential for creating a positive team dynamic in virtual environments. IRENE KARATOLIOU · DEC 23, 2024
3 Must-Have Sprint Retrospective Templates for Small Remote Teams Without the right approach, retrospectives can become just another checkbox on the Agile agenda. That’s where Sprint Retrospective Templates come in. ALEX CARTER · DEC 18, 2024
Why Engineering Teams Get Estimation Wrong (and How to Fix It) Getting better at estimation isn't just about improving your prediction skills. In this blog, we’ll identify the core problems behind poor estimation. ALEX CARTER · DEC 7, 2024
The Async-First Manifesto: The New Era of Remote Engineering Communication Misaligned goals and the inevitable communication breakdowns of working across time zones. These are just a few challenges a remote engineering team knows well. IRENE KARATOLIOU · DEC 4, 2024
30 Christmas-themed Icebreaker Questions for Your Next Agile Meeting Great meetings don’t just happen—they’re crafted. Here is a list of Christmas-themed icebreaker questions explicitly designed for your next Agile meeting. IRENE KARATOLIOU · NOV 27, 2024
The 15-Minute Formula: Make Your Remote Engineering Standups Work Better With the proper structure and tools, remote engineering standups can be just as effective—and take no more than 15 minutes. IRENE KARATOLIOU · NOV 21, 2024
How to Build a Strong Agile Culture in a Remote Environment Communication is the backbone of Agile culture in a remote environment. Find out how to cultivate a collaborative culture to keep Agile values alive. IRENE KARATOLIOU · OCT 31, 2024
Check-In Questions in Agile Meetings: What You Need To Know For Agile teams prioritizing collaboration, and continuous improvement, check-in questions have emerged as a vital tool for maintaining team cohesion. IRENE KARATOLIOU · AUG 16, 2024
20 Icebreakers You Need For Your Next Agile Meeting Agile coaches are responsible for building cohesive Agile teams. One simple yet powerful tool that has proven effective is using icebreakers in team meetings. ALEX CARTER · AUG 14, 2024
The True Essence of Agile: How Introspection Fuels Growth Ever wondered which is the secret weapon of high-performing Agile teams? Hint: it’s not their streamlined process. ALEX CARTER · JUL 24, 2024
How to Identify Your Remote Team's Weak Points and Improve Them in 3 Ways Remote work has become the new norm. While it offers flexibility and convenience, it also presents unique challenges that can affect team performance. IRENE KARATOLIOU · JUN 28, 2024
Meeting Less, Doing More: Strategies to Minimize Meetings in Remote Teams Discover strategies to reduce and optimize meetings by embracing asynchronous communication, leveraging hybrid models, and implementing clear processes and response policies. Learn how to establish no-meeting times, utilize technology for efficient collaboration, and foster a culture of clear communication to boost productivity and maintain work-life balance. MIKE GIANNAKOPOULOS · JUN 9, 2024
How to Eliminate Unproductive Activities and Focus on What Matters Who doesn't get swamped by their never-ending to-do list nowadays? It's so easy to get bogged down by trivial tasks that sap our time and energy. These unproductive activities can prevent us from focusing on the work that truly matters. IRENE KARATOLIOU · JUN 5, 2024
How to Achieve More Participation in an Agile Meeting Active engagement is crucial for the success of agile practices because it leads to better decision-making, problem-solving, and team cohesion. This blog will show strategies to enhance participation in an agile meeting, ensuring every voice is heard and valued. IRENE KARATOLIOU · JUN 4, 2024
Remote Agility Redefined: Free Remote SCRUM Guide for Seamless Agile Operations IRENE KARATOLIOU · JUN 1, 2024
What You Need to Know About the "Hopes and Concerns" Retrospective Template IRENE KARATOLIOU · MAY 3, 2024
Thriving in the Remote Work Era: Strategies for Building High-Performing Teams AL EZPE · MAR 12, 2024
Planning poker - Better async & sync team collaboration How planning poker can fix asynchronous collaboration in your Agile team, offering insights on leveraging this technique for more efficient estimation. NIKOS VASILEIOU · DEC 22, 2023
How To Run A Standup From Your Work Chat App Master remote standup meetings using work chat apps like Slack and Microsoft Teams for better team collaboration and efficiency. IRENE KARATOLIOU · SEP 21, 2023
How to Set Up Successful Planning Poker Meetings for Your Remote Team Explore how to set up a Planning Poker meeting for your remote team, ensuring productive and engaging sessions. IRENE KARATOLIOU · JUN 21, 2023
How to Set up a Retrospective Meeting for Your Remote Team Learn to set up impactful retrospective meetings for your remote team, fostering continuous improvement and team cohesion. IRENE KARATOLIOU · JUN 13, 2023
5 Common Agile Estimation Techniques: How to Choose the Right One for Your Team ALEX CARTER · OCT 15, 2024