The Loop
Dispatches from the front lines of modern work

Using Kanban in Software Development
If you’re looking to get started with applying a project management methodology to your workflow, Kanban might be just what you need. It’s relatively easy to...

Understanding the Agile Triangle’s Role in Product Development
Learn how the agile triangle helps teams better manage the quality, value, and constraints of their projects.

Agile Engineering Best Practices
Agile engineering preaches being efficient and responsive to change in order to develop the best product. Learn its best practices and how they can enable yo...

Engineering Estimates
Learn about story point estimation, the problems it solves compared to time-based estimation, and how best to implement it with your team.

How and Why a Co-Located Team Can Work
Co-location is optimal for agile working, making it easy to be creative, think together, and use visualizations to align on the same goal. With almost no bar...

Team Development Tips for Engineering and Product Leaders
Leaders must strive to build a team where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, but despite the importance of team building and development, not ma...