Agile adoption is everywhere but so are the frustrations. Jenny Martin joins us to explore why so many teams get stuck in process over value, and how her OOPSI framework helps restore collaboration and focus.
Key Takeaways:
- Agile Pitfalls Are Common – Many companies measure Agile success by compliance to the framework instead of the value delivered or the speed of delivery.
- Beware Water-Scrum-Fall – Sprint-based development loses its impact when analysis, dev, and testing remain siloed with long handoffs.
- The OOPSI Framework – Outcomes (value goals), Outputs (tangible deliverables), Process (steps to achieve them), Scenarios (acceptance/test cases), and Inputs (data & preconditions) keep teams aligned.
- Start Small, Deliver Fast – OOPSI encourages breaking work down into small, valuable increments to accelerate delivery and reduce rework.
- Collaboration Over Compliance – Success comes from multifunctional teams co-creating solutions, not just following Agile rituals.
Guest Bio:
Jenny Martin is a facilitator, coach, and creator of the OOPSI framework, with a background in psychology and decades of experience guiding high-performing Agile teams. She’s passionate about fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and joy in the product development process.
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