- Joshua Brock
How Product Managers Can Align Strategy with Execution Using Agile Hive
- Agile
Strategy doesn’t fail in the boardroom—it fails in the handoff to execution. For product managers, aligning vision with delivery is one of the hardest challenges in modern product development. Agile Hive closes that gap by unifying strategy, roadmaps, and real-time execution inside Jira. By connecting high-level objectives directly to team backlogs, product managers gain continuous visibility, true outcome-based metrics, and the ability to adapt plans as reality evolves. Discover how Agile Hive helps turn strategy into a living, executable system.
- Events
SAFe Summit D.C. – “All Good Things Must Come To An End”
You can smell the change of seasons in the air; with it one ends and another begins. Much like the change from Summer to Fall, the team at Agile Hive transitioned home after four days of traveling to and then back, setting up and tearing down, from hellos and then to goodbyes, and thousands of miles and hundreds of hours in between. SAFe Summit 2024, held in Washington, D.C., October 14-17, felt like an enormous success on many levels to all of us, individually and collectively. We wanted to share some of the highlights of this annual conference with our supporters.
- PI Planning
Mastering SAFe® Planning Interval | PI Objectives
In the ever-evolving landscape of Agile frameworks, the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) stands out for its robust structure and scalability. One of the critical elements of SAFe® is the Planning Interval. At the heart of PI planning are the PI Objectives—strategic goals that guide Agile teams through each increment. This article explores the intricacies of SAFe® PI Objectives, their significance, how to craft and implement them effectively, and best practices for ensuring they drive meaningful outcomes.
- PI Planning
5 Best Practices For PI Planning In Agile Hive
There are a handful of frameworks available for scaling agile. In Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) , Program Increment, or PI Planning stands as a crucial event. It marks the beginning of a new development cycle, bringing together various teams to align their work with strategic goals. Agile Hive, the “SAFe® in Jira” solution, offers a comprehensive solution for streamlining this complex process. In this article, we will explore how to effectively plan a PI using Agile Hive, highlighting key strategies, benefits, and practical tips.
- Agile
Using Acceptance Criteria
It’s the “what”, not the “how”. That in a nutshell explains acceptance criteria; scenarios that need to be met so that a product, service, increment, or user story will be accepted and considered complete. Essentially they are conditions akin to pass or fail, on or off, black or white, there is no gray area. Within the realm of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®), acceptance criteria are part of each capability, feature, or story to be delivered by a single Agile Release Train (ART) with a Planning Interval (PI).
- Agile
Agile Hive Data Center Basics
This is the first of our companion blog articles series that pair with our “Study Sessions with Cindy” YouTube videos. Suppose you’re looking for an overview of how to extend the functionality of Jira, specifically scaling Agile practices with the success patterns made available with Scaled Agile Framework, or SAFe®. In that case, you’ve come to the right place. Agile Hive is the “SAFe® in Jira” solution you’ve been searching for. Follow along as our resident SAFe® expert and Agile Hive Product Owner Cindy VanEpps walks us through the highlights of Agile Hive for Data Center.
- SAFe
How Agile Hive Can Support SAFe® Certifications
For those looking to take their knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) to the next level, the organization offers a variety of classes that verify successful completion on SAFe®-specific topics. This article focuses on the “SAFe® for Teams” certification, in particular how Agile Hive can play a part as an integral teaching tool for it.
- Events
SAFe Summit D.C. – “All Good Things Must Come To An End”
You can smell the change of seasons in the air; with it one ends and another begins. Much like the change from Summer to Fall, the team at Agile Hive transitioned home after four days of traveling to and then back, setting up and tearing down, from hellos and then to goodbyes, and thousands of miles and hundreds of hours in between. SAFe Summit 2024, held in Washington, D.C., October 14-17, felt like an enormous success on many levels to all of us, individually and collectively. We wanted to share some of the highlights of this annual conference with our supporters.
- PI Planning
Mastering SAFe® Planning Interval | PI Objectives
In the ever-evolving landscape of Agile frameworks, the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) stands out for its robust structure and scalability. One of the critical elements of SAFe® is the Planning Interval. At the heart of PI planning are the PI Objectives—strategic goals that guide Agile teams through each increment. This article explores the intricacies of SAFe® PI Objectives, their significance, how to craft and implement them effectively, and best practices for ensuring they drive meaningful outcomes.
- PI Planning
5 Best Practices For PI Planning In Agile Hive
There are a handful of frameworks available for scaling agile. In Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) , Program Increment, or PI Planning stands as a crucial event. It marks the beginning of a new development cycle, bringing together various teams to align their work with strategic goals. Agile Hive, the “SAFe® in Jira” solution, offers a comprehensive solution for streamlining this complex process. In this article, we will explore how to effectively plan a PI using Agile Hive, highlighting key strategies, benefits, and practical tips.
- Agile
Using Acceptance Criteria
It’s the “what”, not the “how”. That in a nutshell explains acceptance criteria; scenarios that need to be met so that a product, service, increment, or user story will be accepted and considered complete. Essentially they are conditions akin to pass or fail, on or off, black or white, there is no gray area. Within the realm of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®), acceptance criteria are part of each capability, feature, or story to be delivered by a single Agile Release Train (ART) with a Planning Interval (PI).
- Agile
Agile Hive Data Center Basics
This is the first of our companion blog articles series that pair with our “Study Sessions with Cindy” YouTube videos. Suppose you’re looking for an overview of how to extend the functionality of Jira, specifically scaling Agile practices with the success patterns made available with Scaled Agile Framework, or SAFe®. In that case, you’ve come to the right place. Agile Hive is the “SAFe® in Jira” solution you’ve been searching for. Follow along as our resident SAFe® expert and Agile Hive Product Owner Cindy VanEpps walks us through the highlights of Agile Hive for Data Center.
- SAFe
How Agile Hive Can Support SAFe® Certifications
For those looking to take their knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) to the next level, the organization offers a variety of classes that verify successful completion on SAFe®-specific topics. This article focuses on the “SAFe® for Teams” certification, in particular how Agile Hive can play a part as an integral teaching tool for it.
