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A space where we share insights, industry trends, and expert opinions. Here, you'll find articles on technology, business strategies, and our experiences in the IT world. Our goal is to provide valuable knowledge, practical tips, and thought-provoking ideas to help businesses and professionals stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
All Work, No Win? Rethink What Your Team Really Delivers
Many teams equate busywork with progress, but real success comes from delivering value, not just output. Learn how Evidence-Based Management (EBM) helps Agile teams shift from effort-based thinking to outcome-driven delivery using clear, data-backed business metrics.
Gehtsoft
Jun 28, 20252 min read
What Can a CIO Do to Rescue a Project Afflicted with Fake DevOps?
Fixing a broken DevOps project is harder than building one from scratch, especially when it's faking agility. This article shows how CIOs can take action to rescue projects afflicted by Fake DevOps and get delivery back on track.
Sofya Gekht
May 29, 20252 min read
Making DevOps Work: What Leaders Need to Know
What does it take to prevent fake DevOps? This post breaks down the essential steps leaders must take to build real DevOps. Not just tools and automation, but strategic decisions rooted in the Three Ways and Five Principles. If even one is missing, dysfunction follows.
Sofya Gekht
May 3, 20252 min read
What Causes Fake DevOps?
Fake DevOps emerges when teams focus on process over purpose, creating the illusion of progress without real results. Learn what drives it, what reinforces it, and how to reverse it.
Sofya Gekht
Apr 10, 20252 min read
The Tell-Tale Signs of Fake DevOps: How to Spot It
Behind the tools and rituals are you really doing DevOps? Learn how to tell the difference between real and fake.
Sofya Gekht
Mar 28, 20252 min read
How to save a failing project?
Turning failing projects into success stories — learn how to identify issues, regain trust, and take decisive steps toward recovery.
Nikolay Gekht
May 6, 20247 min read
How to Use a Salary Formula Conversation to Improve Engagement and Inclusivity
Use the Salary Formula conversation to improve engagement, inclusivity, and transparency in Agile teams by aligning pay with expectations.
Nikolay Gekht
May 26, 20215 min read
PMI introduces new course for hybrid project management
PMI introduces a new hybrid project management course, bridging Agile and traditional PM tools to address modern project challenges.
Nikolay Gekht
Jan 27, 20211 min read
Seven tips to help your business thrive in the new reality
Discover seven key tips to help your business thrive in the new reality by fostering culture, connectedness, and communication.
Ivan Gekht
Dec 16, 20203 min read
The test pyramid misconception #1: “We have to build the pyramid”
The test pyramid isn’t something we build—it forms naturally when Agile testing principles like "fail early" and simplicity are applied corr
Nikolay Gekht
Nov 19, 20203 min read
Pragmatic Scrum Master: How Disciplined Agile Can Help?
Scrum is great, but without proper coaching, teams risk falling into "zombie Scrum." Learn how Disciplined Agile offers a flexible, empirica
Nikolay Gekht
Sep 13, 20203 min read
Using Moving Motivators to Find Common Ground with Team
Use Moving Motivators to align team and project goals, improve engagement, and foster collaboration in Agile teams through meaningful discus
Nikolay Gekht
Jul 30, 20203 min read
PMI-ACP, PSM 1, and PSM 2 certifications, what do you need to pass, what does it mean to be certified?
Compare PMI-ACP, PSM 1, and PSM 2 certifications. Learn what they test, how to prepare, and what each means for Agile professionals and Scru
Nikolay Gekht
Jul 20, 20205 min read
Three Tips to Break the Ice between Your Development Team and Product Backlog
Engage your development team in backlog management with three key tips to improve collaboration, understanding, and product ownership.
Nikolay Gekht
Apr 19, 20203 min read
Make Sure Your Team Knows the Client
Ensure your team truly understands the client’s needs. Learn why client awareness is key to better decision-making, alignment, and product s
Nikolay Gekht
Apr 1, 20203 min read
3 Mistakes to Avoid when You Send Your Employees to Work from Home
Avoid common mistakes when managing remote teams. Learn how to set clear goals, foster self-management, and ensure effective communication.
Nikolay Gekht
Mar 22, 20204 min read
Create Better Backlog and Engage the Development Team with FURPS.
Learn how using the FURPS model and engaging your development team can help create a better backlog, improve prioritization, and deliver qua
Nikolay Gekht
Feb 26, 20204 min read
Four phrases that developers should stop saying when they are switching to SCRUM
Learn four phrases developers should stop saying when switching to Scrum and how changing communication can drive agile transformation succe
Nikolay Gekht
Feb 3, 20204 min read
The number one secret of delivering high-value API to the customers.
Discover the key to delivering high-value APIs—focus on customer needs, clear design, and usability to create APIs that truly make an impact
Nikolay Gekht
Jan 7, 20205 min read
Backlog: Analyze Problems First
Backlog management isn't just about adding tasks. Learn why analyzing problems first leads to better solutions and more effective product de
Nikolay Gekht
Dec 15, 20193 min read
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