Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

In January 2019 I was at Prowareness in Delft, Holland, and attended the 2 day Professional Product Owner course delivered by Ralph Jocham , co-author of The Professional Product Owner book. I thought I'd share my thoughts on the course with you. Who Should Attend the Course? Agile Product Management.

SCRUM 127

SCRUM 2019 Agile Initiating 127

Scrum.org

MAY 3, 2021

Most people ask me a question: Hey Venkatesh, can you tell me that whether a person can simultaneously handle the responsibilities of a Scrum Master and a Product Owner at the same time? We need to turn the pages of the Scrum Guide for a clear definition. The definition of a Scrum Team is: . . About tryScrum.

SCRUM 200

SCRUM 2020 Consulting Leadership 200

Scrum.org

JANUARY 27, 2020

Many teams and organizations struggle to get the most out of Scrum. In my previous post “Don’t blame “agile” for existing problems” I shared my analysis why agile or Scrum itself often gets the blame. In this first post out of three I will focus on what the most common mistakes are with Scrum that lead to dysfunctional Scrum.

SCRUM 200

SCRUM Development Team Review Closing Executing 200

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Making decisions in the realm of product development is no small feat. All these factors converge, much like tributaries feeding into a mighty river, guiding the product owner's decision. As a product owner, the weight of these decisions rests on your shoulders. However, it's not just about gathering data.

Consulting 183

Consulting Finance Agile SCRUM 183

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Any Product Owner faces challenges in the organization that are not directly related to the content and value of the product. As a Product Owner you definitely feel the pain of the examples above. But the Scrum Master is in a much better position to take ownership of these kind of organizational impediments.

SCRUM 138

SCRUM Sustainability Closing Agile 138

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

I spend a lot of time talking to organizations that are adopting Scrum. They are applying the ideas of Scrum to deliver more value to their customers faster and with higher quality. Their problem domains vary significantly, as do the composition of their teams and the nature of their products.

SCRUM 181

SCRUM Finance Manufacturing 2020 181

Project Risk Coach

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In this article, let's uncover the role of risk owners and how to perform risk management in agile projects. What is a Risk Owner? A risk owner is an individual who is responsible for identifying and responding to potential risks that could affect the success of a project. Power up your risk Management course - start today!

Risk 418

Risk Agile Risk Management SCRUM 418

Scrum.org

JANUARY 13, 2021

On today's episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Can one person be both the Scrum Master and Product Owner on a Scrum Team? This question is one that Professional Scrum Trainers Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller are asked in almost every Professional Scrum Master course that they teach. Should you do this?

SCRUM 127

SCRUM Agile 127

Scrum.org

MARCH 17, 2020

TL; DR: Remote Agile, Part 1: Practices & Tools for Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and Product Owners. As a Professional Scrum Trainer, I strive to provide training classes without using PowerPoint or digital devices. Of course, there is also its big brother, Jira. All blog posts on Liberating Structures for Scrum.

Agile 239

Agile SCRUM Lean Energy 239

Scrum.org

JUNE 10, 2020

A few years ago, I became a Product Owner. In this talk we’ll cover the spectrum of product owners from backlog secretary to Product Owner visionary. I’ll share my experience training Product Owners and what I have learned by actually being one. But not in the traditional ways most do.

SCRUM 112

SCRUM Software Developers Software Development Agile 112

Scrum.org

MARCH 26, 2024

People new to Scrum or without formal training sometimes use Scrum as an excuse for various bad practices. For example, Scrum is no excuse not to create a forecast for delivery or to accept a lack of direction for your product. This article will discuss three common bad practices and explain why Scrum is no excuse.

SCRUM 184

SCRUM 2024 2020 Agile 184

Scrum.org

MARCH 20, 2024

According to the 2020 Scrum Guide , Scrum team members should be “self-managing, meaning they internally decide who does what, when, and how.” On the one hand, some Scrum team members think that self-managing means doing whatever they want. Our answer comes straight from the Scrum guide.

SCRUM 163

SCRUM 2020 2024 Development Team Review 163

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

When I started working for White October we followed the conventional “scrum” format, where the team get together, share what’s new, what’s challenging and what’s happening, and everyone gives feedback and makes suggestions to unblock each other. These make the daily scrum fun!

SCRUM 347

SCRUM Agile Energy Development Team Review 347

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Every project is different, of course, but the differences when managing software development projects are especially so, due to its distinct life-cycle processes. ProjectManager is award-winning project management software that has kanban boards to visualize workflow across the production cycle. What Is Software Project Management?

Software Review 329

Software Review Software Software Developers Software Development 329

Scrum.org

JANUARY 29, 2024

As a Scrum Master and Agile Coach, I've often pondered the question: is it my job to motivate the team? The effectiveness of a Scrum team is not just about ticking off tasks and meeting deadlines; it's about the team's connection to the work they do. Accountability is key in this journey. Enjoy this video?

SCRUM 163

SCRUM 2024 Leadership Agile 163

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

It’s used for tracking work in a project schedule or during a sprint in a scrum. Scrum teams working in an agile environment use a burn up chart to help them measure progress. Software development and product development teams use a burn out chart as these fields tend to work in a more iterative, agile fashion.

Agile 346

Agile Estimate SCRUM Software Review 346

PM Basics

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Scrum Master vs. Project Manager vs. Product Owner? However, in real life, project managers lead scrum teams. Scrum Masters do need project management tools and techniques. Who is a Scrum Master? Scrum Master is a specific role prescribed in one framework – Scrum. Is it a Myth?

SCRUM 111

SCRUM Certification Agile Risk Management 111

Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2024

I once worked with a Scrum team that deliberately underestimated the size of Product Backlog items during refinement to enable them to pull oversized items into the Sprint, bypassing the team agreement that restricted larger items from being pulled into the Sprint. The Scrum team doesn't 'disappear into a dark room' for months.

Cadence 168

Cadence SCRUM Agile Risk Management 168

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 4, 2022

The scrum methodology was developed as a response to rigid project management approaches such as the waterfall method, which didn’t adapt to the needs of agile product and software development teams. We’ll explore the scrum methodology in-depth, but before that, let’s start with a simple scrum definition. Scrum Values.

SCRUM 338

SCRUM Software Review Development Team Review Underperforming Technical Team 338

Agilemania

OCTOBER 13, 2021

In this article, I would like to provide a simple guideline to select the right SAFe course for you, if you are willing to take up one. Note : I am not going to provide course details but just an overview of learning objectives and the audience for which that course is directed. Scrum Master. SAFe Scrum Master.

Certification 98

Certification Software Engineering Lean Engineering 98

Scrum.org

JANUARY 1, 2024

At your next Sprint Retrospective, why not work with your Scrum team to identify a New Year's Resolution? Focus on improving your Scrum game in 2024 with one of these five resolutions to enhance collaboration within your team and deliver value sooner to your customers. 4) Try Scrum. 1) Focus on Incremental Delivery What is it?

SCRUM 181

SCRUM 2024 Development Team Review Agile 181

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 19, 2023

The Plus membership opens the doors to all of those online courses – there are thousands of courses. What’s included in Coursera Plus It gives you access to 7,000+ courses and specializations (which are a collection of courses that lead to a certificate) with one monthly or annual subscription. Agile methods?

2023 401

2023 Certification Prince2 Agile 401

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2023

A meeting could also be used to build better teamwork, which leads to greater productivity and morale. Some common ones include a progress report, discussing the purpose of the project or generating ideas, talking about issues that have arisen over the course of the project and approving or rejecting ideas. Daily Scrum Meeting.

Software Review 480

Software Review Technical Review SCRUM Risk Management 480

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

It’s a myth that Scrum Teams don’t plan. Scrum Teams plan at the Sprint Planning event and when refining work items. Scrum Teams plan frequently to navigate complicated environments where new information emerges constantly. When that happens, the Developers and the Product Owner should meet to discuss how to respond. . .

SCRUM 248

SCRUM 2023 Estimate Risk Management 248

Scrum.org

JANUARY 12, 2024

raised several concerns and demonstrated misconceptions about Scrum. The piece created a false dilemma between "Scrum" and a hypothetical "Flow" process, essentially referring to Kanban. Notably, Scrum.org offers a course called ' Professional Scrum with Kanban ' that trains individuals to integrate both approaches.

2024 151

2024 SCRUM Software Review Software Developers 151

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Scrum is a framework, not a set of work instructions. The Scrum framework guides the way individuals interact and work together to deliver complex products. The flexibility of Scrum is its strength. The true power of Scrum lies in its simplicity and flexibility.

Technical Review 197

Technical Review SCRUM Agile Defining 197

Scrum.org

JUNE 6, 2022

When people ask me the best way for their team to transition to Scrum, I have to tell them that there isn’t an easy answer because every organization is unique. Keeping that in mind, here are some general steps to consider if implementing Scrum is on your horizon. . Is Scrum the right fit for your business problem?

SCRUM 230

SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Defining Agile 230

Scrum.org

APRIL 9, 2024

Fortunately, Scrum offers a structured framework that can guide you through. Here's how Scrum addresses ten common challenges that managers face, providing clear solutions through its empirical approach. This feedback loop ensures that the product evolves in line with user needs and market dynamics.

SCRUM 175

SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability Software Review 175

Scrum.org

AUGUST 7, 2023

Boost Efficiency with Scrum In today's digital age, enterprises must respond swiftly to market changes to maintain competitiveness. To retain a competitive edge, businesses must consistently deliver high-value products to their customers in the shortest possible lead times. The concept of limiting WIP is not alien to Scrum.

Controlling 156

Controlling SCRUM Certification Monitoring 156

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Here are some study notes that I created whilst learning more about the Scrum.org Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills (PSPBM Skills) course and assessment. Product Backlog Ordering Many techniques can be used to order the contents of a Product Backlog.

SCRUM 171

SCRUM Estimate 2020 Defining 171

Scrum.org

MARCH 14, 2024

By integrating Kanban methodologies with product techniques that encourage experimentation, your team can embark on a journey of continuous innovation. As the Professional Scrum with Kanban course teaches, your Scrum team can utilize these practices within the Scrum framework.

Innovation 162

Innovation SCRUM Process 162

Scrum.org

AUGUST 21, 2022

I think of the three accountabilities in the Scrum framework as creating a balance of power. The Product Owner owns the content and ordering of the Product Backlog, which describes what the team will work on. And the Scrum Master helps to maintain the balance between them. The Product Owner.

SCRUM 176

SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Agile Risk Management 176

Scrum.org

JULY 26, 2023

The Product Owner accountability is critical for the success of the Scrum team. And yet, the characteristics of the Product Owner are not described in the Scrum Guide. Product Owners must understand the organization's business strategy and use that information to create the Product Goal.

SCRUM 157

SCRUM Planning Agile Process 157

Scrum.org

AUGUST 1, 2022

As a project manager, I have delivered many complex initiatives, from re-platforming a consumer products website to doubling the size of a line of business. creates a unique product , service or result. . creates a unique product , service or result. . A Product Backlog is different from a project plan in several ways.

Agile 234

Agile Monitoring SCRUM Technical Review 234

Agilemania

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Scrum Alliance introduced Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) Training course a decade back to strengthen your technical skills in Agile software development. It is not a popular program compare to a Certified Scrum Master and Certified Scrum Product Owner. There are reasons for not gaining popularity.

SCRUM 94

SCRUM Software Developers Software Development Agile 94

nTask

MAY 3, 2019

Likewise, based on IT Project Management Certifications, such as; Agile, Scrum or PMP+ modules, the certified manager can overlook an entire workforce responsible for achieving a milestone. These project managers handle Scrum Masters and Product Owners who, in turn, are tasked to monitor “sprint” marathons within the organization.

Certification 159

Certification 2019 PMI Technical Review 159

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The refinement process for those practicing Scrum determines the detail, order and size of the items in the Product Backlog. The purpose is to ensure that we have the highest-ordered Product Backlog items (PBIs) ready to Sprint. During refinement, the team discusses what we will deliver with each Product Backlog item.

SCRUM 250

SCRUM Planning 2023 Estimate 250