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The ROI of Aligned Agile Delivery

Posted on by Megan Keith
The ROI of Aligned Agile Delivery

By Cidoni Brind, Director – DevOps & Process Re-engineering, Engineering Enterprise leaders often find themselves staring at a paradox: they’ve invested in Agile frameworks, hired skilled people, and still don’t see the velocity, transparency, or alignment they were promised. Teams are busy and ceremonies are happening, but the connection between strategic priorities and delivery outcomes […]

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Case Study, Agile

Non-Profit Higher Learning Organization Enhances Cross-Team Work Management with SAFe® in a Box

Posted on by Megan Keith
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The Challenge A national non-profit organization providing four-year degrees, workforce skills training, and corporate internships was facing growing complexity as its programs and teams expanded. Operating on Asana, teams found it increasingly difficult to manage portfolio-level projects, prioritize initiatives effectively, and coordinate cross-team planning.  Without a unified system, project managers and leaders lacked reliable visibility […]

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How to Simplify SAFe® Program and ART Setup in Jira (Without Reinventing the Wheel)

Posted on by Megan Keith
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By Cidoni Brind, Director – DevOps & Process Re-engineering, Engineering If you’re leading an Agile transformation at scale, you’re probably familiar with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®). You know the theory. You’ve bought the tools. You’ve trained your people. And yet, one of the biggest blockers to progress remains:  Your Jira instance doesn’t reflect your […]

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Guide, Agile

SAFe® in Jira – A Simplified Path

Posted on by Megan Keith
SAFe in Jira - A Simplified Path - Infographic

SAFe® in Jira Successfully implementing SAFe® in Jira can be the difference between organizational alignment and delivery chaos. If you’re struggling with disconnected planning tools, limited visibility, or fragmented workflows, you’re not alone. This infographic breaks down a simplified, outcomes-driven approach to aligning Jira with the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®). Designed for enterprise teams looking […]

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Guide, Agile

A C-Level Guide to Agile at Scale with Jira

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A C-Level Guide to Agile At Scale with Jira

Scaling Agile Is Hard. Misaligned Tools Make It Harder. Your teams are Agile. But is your system of record?  Most SAFe® transformations stall because the tooling doesn’t support the process. Jira becomes a bottleneck. PI planning lives in spreadsheets. Executives struggle to see how strategy connects to delivery.  This guide explores how to fix that.  […]

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Guide, Agile

SAFe in Jira Readiness Checklist

Posted on by Megan Keith
SAFe in Jira Readiness Checklist

Take the SAFe® in Jira Readiness Assessment Even with the right people in place, the wrong tools can still hold you back. You’ve built the right teams. You’ve invested in Agile coaches. You’ve adopted SAFe®. But despite all that, your Jira setup just isn’t delivering the visibility, coordination, or predictability you expected. You’re not alone. […]

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Why SAFe® Implementations Fail Without Tool Alignment (and How to Get It Right)

Posted on by Megan Keith
SAFe® implementation tool alignment

Implementing the Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) is a major step forward for enterprises aiming to deliver value faster, align teams, and improve organizational agility. But let’s be honest—getting SAFe® to stick is hard. Not because the framework itself is flawed, but because most teams aren’t set up with the right tools to make it work.   […]

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Case Study, Agile

Healthcare Company Expands Agile Practices Across Platforms with SAFe® in a Box Solution

Posted on by Megan Keith
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The Challenge  A leading healthcare and genetics company set out to expand Agile practices across its platform teams using its existing Jira instance — but scaling Agile at the enterprise level surfaced challenges that quickly outgrew homegrown configurations and disconnected workflows.  The organization needed more than just training; they needed a structured, repeatable system that […]

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