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MARCH 11, 2024

Durante años, los story points se han considerado una "mejor práctica" en el mundo ágil para estimar y planificar el trabajo en los equipos de desarrollo de software. Influenciados por libros populares y coaches bien intencionados, muchos equipos adoptaron esta técnica buscando una forma más efectiva de predecir cuándo se completarían las funcionalidades y de reportar el progreso a sus clientes y stakeholders.

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MARCH 11, 2024

I've always been captivated by the dynamics of project management within creative industries. The unique challenges and the relentless pursuit of innovation demand a philosophy that is both adaptable and respectful of the creative process. Reflecting on my experiences and observations, I've come to appreciate the role of Kanban in this context. Kanban, with its roots deeply embedded in visual management and flow optimisation, offers a compelling approach to managing creative projects.

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MARCH 6, 2024

Do you have what it takes to be a successful Scrum Master? Learn about the essential skills and traits you must have in this Responsive Advisors Scrum Lightning Round.

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SCRUM 210

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Zu keinem anderen „Event“ werden mir mehr Fragen gestellt als zum Product Backlog Refinement. Die „Top 3“ der Fragen lauten: Wie häufig soll es stattfinden? Wie werden Einträge des Produkt Backlogs verfeinert? Wer soll dazu eingeladen werden? Werden diese Fragen nicht beantwortet, dann erlebe ich immer wieder dasselbe: Unzählige Meetings enden ohne klare Anforderungen.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

TL; DR: Scrum Anti-Patterns GPT Can a Custom Scrum Anti-Patterns GPT align teams with Scrum principles? Dive into how leveraging custom GPTs might offer a novel path through Scrum’s common hurdles, focusing on creating actual customer value in the face of organizational and team-level challenges. ? Your single best investment to improve your professional standing ; order the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now!

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Are you and your team on the journey of developing innovative products and solutions? If so, there's a vital insight to consider: perfection may not be the ally you’re seeking. Here’s why embracing imperfection could be the key to your success. 1. The Delay Dilemma Perfectionism encourages delays, particularly in feedback cycles. The frameworks like Scrum emphasize the importance of delivering a working product swiftly to foster rapid feedback and collaboration.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

En el artículo anterior vimos cinco ejemplos de un Daily Scrum disfuncional. Para que no tengas que pinchar te los recuerdo aquí. Es un reporte Respondemos a las tres preguntas Falta gente No ocurre sin el Scrum Master Nunca hay follow-ups Hoy quiero centrarme en soluciones que no son obvias y los motivos por los que éstas situaciones pueden estar sucediendo.

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SCRUM Planning 187

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The Scrum.org Professional Scrum With Kanban (PSK I) assessment is a 60-minute timeboxed assessment. You need to score over 85% to pass and gain the PSK I certification. The assessment contains 45 questions in English of multiple choice type. You decide when and where to take the assessment. You are not required to attend an assessment centre and can take it online from a location of your choosing.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We started this Scrum foundation series explaining we see four underlying concepts of the Scrum framework. In the past series of mails we covered the three pillars of Empiricism, the Scrum Values, and Self-Management. A self-managing team is taking decisions about who does what, when, and how. This ensures the team can move forward without unnecessary waiting time.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

For professional Project Managers seeking to transition into Professional Scrum Masters, the project management principle of being a diligent, respectful, and caring steward offers a valuable perspective. In Scrum, stewardship extends beyond traditional project management, emphasizing integrity, care, and trustworthiness within the realms of initiatives and products.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 14, 2024

La transformación de tu organización es una cosa única e irrepetible. La transición a metodologías ágiles en una organización siempre es un proceso complejo y desafiante. A continuación, te presento algunos errores comunes que las organizaciones suelen cometer durante esta transición: Falta de compromiso de la alta dirección Si la alta dirección no está comprometida con la transición ágil, es probable quasi seguro que los equipos no cuenten con el apoyo necesario para implementar cambios signifi

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JANUARY 8, 2024

Projects are most of the time considered part of a system for creating and delivering value. According the PMBoK® Guide other components in such a system also often contain portfolios, programs, products, and operations. Together these components create deliverables that, once used, produce outcomes. And outcomes can create benefits - gains realised by the organisation.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 9, 2024

Ever wondered what an Agile Coach really does? Contrary to common misconceptions, they're not the sports coaches barking orders; instead, they're facilitators who ask more questions than provide answers. Good coaches make themselves expendable by mentoring Scrum Masters to take on that accountability. Check out our Agile Coaching services to maximize your team dynamic!

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Scrum, a framework I've engaged with extensively in my professional journey, is deceptively simple to comprehend yet remarkably challenging to master. This dichotomy often leads to misunderstandings and misapplications in its practical use. In my latest video, I explore this intriguing aspect of Scrum, shedding light on why something so seemingly straightforward can become complex in real-world scenarios.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

In today's fast-paced and highly competitive markets, the ability to adapt and innovate quickly is not just desirable – it's essential. In this video, Martin explores the nuanced role of Scrum in such environments. ? He sheds light on how Scrum can help businesses not only survive but thrive in these challenging conditions. ? The conversation starts with a fundamental question: In a highly competitive market, how does Scrum product development help acquire and retain customers?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 17, 2023

In our book —  the Zombie Scrum Survival Guide  — we dive deep into what causes Zombie Scrum, something that looks like Scrum from a distance but lacks a beating heart. We also offer 40+ experiments to recover from Zombie Scrum. Zombie Scrum is on the rise! What may look like Scrum from a distance often turns out to be anything, but when you take a closer look.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 17, 2023

A product is a tangible or intangible offering that fulfils a need or desire. It has a customer, who benefits from it, a buyer, who pays for it, and a producer, who receives a benefit in return. It's a solution to a problem or an enhancement to existing ways of doing things, often developed through creativity, technology, and an understanding of market needs. 1.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In Kürze: Wie Sie erfolgreiche Scrum Master erkennen In diesem Artikel werfe ich einen Blick darauf, was einen Scrum Master nicht nur gut, sondern herausragend macht. Vom regelmäßigen Erreichen der Sprint-Ziele über die Schaffung von Mehrwert für die Kunden bis hin zum Aufbau von Beziehungen zu den Stakeholdern – entdecken Sie die Eigenschaften, die erfolgreiche Scrum Master auszeichnen.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Patricia Kong , Todd Miller, Kurt Bittner, and Ryan Ripley, authors of Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management, joined the Mastering Agility podcast to talk about their latest book. About the book: Leverage Evidence-Based Management, a scientific method, to enable organizations to achieve goals under conditions of uncertainty. Organizations often believe in the certainty of their plans and see every deviation from the plan as a sign of failure.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Is there a clear line between a Scrum Master and a Product Owner on a Scrum Team? Is it okay for one person to be both? In this Responsive Advisors Lightning Round, Professional Scrum Trainers Jason Malmstadt , Greg Crown , and I have some ideas to share about one person or two people taking on the accountability of Scrum Master and Product Owner.

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SCRUM 194

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

What is the ‘Navigating the Scrum Events’ Series? If you or your team are new to Scrum, you can use this as a starting point to answer, “what should we be doing and why?” for each Scrum Event. If your team is more experienced but you feel like you’re drifting away from healthy behaviors and patterns and you’re not sure how to course correct - you can use this series as a baseline to reset and start re-aligning your team.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

What is the ‘Navigating the Scrum Events’ Series? If you or your team are new to Scrum, you can use this as a starting point to answer, “what should we be doing and why?” for each Scrum Event. If your team is more experienced but you feel like you’re drifting away from healthy behaviors and patterns and you’re not sure how to course correct - you can use this series as a baseline to reset and start re-aligning your team.

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SCRUM Planning 190

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

What is the ‘Navigating the Scrum Events’ Series? If you or your team are new to Scrum, you can use this as a starting point to answer, “what should we be doing and why?” for each Scrum Event. If your team is more experienced but you feel like you’re drifting away from healthy behaviors and patterns and you’re not sure how to course correct - you can use this series as a baseline to reset and start re-aligning your team.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

What is the ‘Navigating the Scrum Events’ Series? If you or your team are new to Scrum, you can use this as a starting point to answer, “what should we be doing and why?” for each Scrum Event. If your team is more experienced but you feel like you’re drifting away from healthy behaviors and patterns and you’re not sure how to course correct - you can use this series as a baseline to reset and start re-aligning your team.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Join the Mastering Agility Discord community! This article continues from the Product Wall introduction article. These series are co-written with Ryan Brook based on our upcoming book. You can download our free Product Wall Mural template here. Now we have covered the general overview of the entire Product Wall, we break it down piece by piece. In this article, we explain the Personas section.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

TL; DR: Escaping the Feature Factory — Refocussing From Output to Outcome The feature factory fate is not inevitable; there is hope to avoid becoming a mere cog in the machinery. Learn how! In many large organizations, Scrum teams fall into the ‘feature factory’ trap, focusing more on churning out features than creating real value. It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Many professionals in the Agile space today seem to be fixated on tools and techniques. While these are undoubtedly important, I believe there's something more essential that's often overlooked: the underlying principles that drive Agile practices. In my experience, focusing primarily on tools can lead to a superficial understanding and application of Agile.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Me lanzaron esta pregunta el otro día en una formación, una pregunta sobre si las empresas deben adaptarse a la agilidad de negocio. Y… sí, las empresas tendrían que adaptarse a la agilidad de negocio. El entorno empresarial actual es cada vez más complejo y cambiante, y las empresas que no puedan adaptarse a estos cambios se quedarán atrás. La agilidad de negocio es una forma de gestión que permite a las empresas responder rápidamente a los cambios y aprovechar las nuevas oportunidades.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Get The Most from Your MVP! The term Minimum Viable Product means different things to different people. Is your company using it to define the first of a series of fixed scope, fixed date projects? If so, you're probably not using it right. Join Jeff and Mike to understand what it was intended to mean and misconceptions in its use.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Questo articolo è stato pubblicato sul blog di collectivegenius.it il 31 ottobre 2023. Abbonati per riceverlo in anteprima! Continuo ad osservare 7 ostacoli a Scrum nelle aziende che aiuto nell'evoluzione verso la Business Agility. Piccoli o grandi che siano, questi ostacoli sono spesso l'eredità di una cultura aziendale nata e sviluppatasi negli anni della rivoluzione industriale.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In the rich tapestry of ancient Greek philosophy, the concept of the seven deadly sins stands out as a profound exploration of human nature and morality. Deeply rooted in Greek thought, these sins were not seen as fleeting transgressions. Instead, they were formidable obstacles, barriers between individuals and a virtuous, fulfilling life. These sins promised personal suffering, societal decay, and eventual destruction if left unchecked.

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Software Developers Software Development Software Review Agile 180

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 29, 2023

TL; DR: Scrum Team Failure This post on Scrum team failure addresses three categories from the Scrum anti-patterns taxonomy that are closely aligned: Planning and process breakdown, conflict avoidance and miscommunication, and inattention to quality and commitment, often resulting in a Scrum team performing significantly below its potential. Learn how these Scrum anti-patterns categories manifest themselves and how they affect value creation for customers and the organization’s long-term sustain

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 28, 2023

No hay recetas para adoptar Scrum. No existen plantillas de como organizar los equipos que se deben seguir para lograr los objetivos. La adopción de Scrum requiere un trabajo duro y disciplinado para cambiar de mentalidad y producir los cambios necesarios en las organizaciones. Sin embargo, algunas consideraciones pueden ayudar a recorrer este camino: Abrazar el cambio y la incertidumbre.

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SCRUM 190

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Many teams grapple with the challenges of organisational wrath, not realising its profound impact on team dynamics and productivity. This wrath, often stemming from a lack of accountability, can create a ripple effect, disrupting the very core of agile principles. It's not just about pointing fingers or deflecting blame; it's about understanding the root causes and addressing them head-on.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 17, 2023

While Scrum came out of the field of software development, and is still often used by teams developing software, Scrum is used in lots of other fields: marketing, academia, finance, hardware, and many others. How does Scrum work in these cases? What do you show at a Sprint Review? How can you tell if Scrum is a good fit in these cases? In this Responsive Advisors Scrum Lightning Round, Robert Pieper and I tackle these ideas.

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Software Developers Software Development Software Review SCRUM 199

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Joanne Perold emphasises the importance of understanding the global challenges we face and how agile principles can be applied to address them. She highlights the significance of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they serve as a roadmap for global betterment. Joanne discusses the concept of "Wicked Problems" - complex issues that cannot be easily defined or solved.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 7, 2023

La falta de certeza o confianza sobre algo futuro es lo que llamamos la incertidumbre. Es una experiencia universal que todos experimentamos en algún momento de nuestras vidas. Sin embargo, la mayoría de las personas tienden a evitarla o a tratar de reducirla al mínimo. Y las organizaciones ya ni os cuento, lo poco que les gusta la incertidumbre. ¿Qué razones hay para odiarla?

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