Software Testing Unleashed · 2025-07-31 · 29 min
How skills triumph over frameworks in effective Agile scaling In this episode, I chat with Derk-Jan de Grood. We explore what it means to live agility beyond just following frameworks. Derk-Jan shares insights on scaling skills over frameworks and connecting strategy to team actions. We discuss common pitfalls where quality often falls through the cracks, particularly at the management level. There's a focus on breaking down testing and improvement into small, actionable practices. It's all about making Agile effective and meaningful. "If you don't know when you're going to accept, how can I know what I need to test?" - Derk-Jan de Grood Derk-Jan de Grood works as a Principal Consultant and Inspirator at InnSpire. He helps organizations take the next step in their agile transformation and improve the flow of value delivery. As an Agile Transformation Consultant, RTE Coach, and Value Delivery Expert, Derk-Jan is passionate about optimizing the development process. He actively collaborates with leaders, RTEs, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners to co-create effective solutions.
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