Critical Chain Project Management: Agile’s Missing Link
When an Agile project has too little time and too few resources, an extra planning boost from the critical chain method can keep a project on the path to success.

Costas Voliotis
CapEx 101: Resolving the Agile vs. Waterfall Conflict With Hybrid Methodology
What do Agile, Waterfall, and the former energy corporation Enron have in common? A strange shared history that may shed light on one of the most well-known conflicts in software development.

Adam Zachary Wasserman
You’ve Landed Your Next Scrum Master Job. Now What?
The first days in a new position can be confusing and lead to avoidable mistakes. These Scrum master best practices will help you become the servant-leader your team needs.

Anna Zakoyan
SAFe Case Studies: Transformation Notes From the Field
In the final installment of Toptal’s Agile scaling series, the creator of SAFe, Dean Leffingwell, shares his expertise alongside three case studies from Toptal project managers who discuss the challenges and rewards of implementing an Agile scaling framework.

Daniel Carroll
5 Agile Scaling Frameworks Compared: Which One Should You Use?
Toptal’s Agile scaling series is designed to guide project managers in their team expansion efforts. In this first installment, project manager Kamil Imański breaks down popular scaling frameworks to help you make the best choice.

Kamil Imański
What Is Agile? A Philosophy That Develops Through Practice
Agile’s flexibility is attractive, but its lack of specificity leads teams to misinterpret its applications. Agile expert Umar Ali explains how he helps teams prioritize values over practices.

Umar Ali
Tips for Effective Agile Budgeting and Forecasting
Adaptability is a core pillar of Agile. As such, Agile budget planning needs to be approached with a flexible mindset. These tips can help you deliver projects on budget without sacrificing quality.

Katie Shevlin
Remote Solutions for Effective Agile Retrospectives
Leading effective remote retrospectives can be challenging. These videoconferencing best practices will help you run successful retros whether your teams are remote or in-house.

Jim Stewart
Stay on Track With These Proven Agile Project Estimation Techniques
Estimation is an important part of Agile project delivery, and there are many ways to weigh and rank the items in a backlog. This comprehensive guide can help you decide which method is best suited to your team and project.
Jonathan Donado
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