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Waterfall Vs Agile Or Knowledge Vs Values

People often compare waterfall vs agile and argue one is better than others. Discussions also happen around simple requirement vs complex requirement and if simple then a waterfall and if complex then use one of the agile approaches. Is it that simple? Is comparing based on requirement type correct? Another argument is about predictive vs empirical and if predictive then waterfall else agile approach. People also do a comparison of a project vs product. If you have a project (often referred to as fixed time and fixed cost) then go for waterfall and if you have a product that is being built based on market reaction then take one of the agile approaches. I don’t see people consider full context and that stumps me. Let’s talk about complex predictive projects such as setting up a disaster recovery system, automation of plant, rolling out SAP HR in 28 multiple countries simultaneously or automating delivery pipeline. Here we have predictive work like setting up a production-like e

Agile Scrum Training Or Certification – A Dilemma For You And Me

We at Agilemania deliver coaching and training in global leadership skills and agile competencies to business owners, managers, and executives of companies trading in national and international marketplaces. Our Principal Consultant Mr. Naveen Kumar Singh with over 22+ years of experience has helped hundreds of businesses and leaders to be agile and more importantly to stay agile. Here is how he thinks about agile training and certifications. About Naveen Kumar Singh Naveen Kumar Singh is a Consultant than a coach as he focuses more on organization design, product & service delivery and associated business values over people's mindset, culture, and behavior. He does understand good people and culture will improve delivery and business value. But he chooses to work on organization design, process ennoblement and associated business value (mostly top-down approach) than working with people and teams to improve culture, behavior, and mindset. His professional credentials