Scrum.org

AUGUST 2, 2021

For example, is skipping Retrospectives okay? Join me and delve into the consequences of skipping Retrospectives in less than 90 seconds. ?? Join the poll on skipping Retrospectives on LinkedIn — there is a lively discussion going on with hundreds of votes and comments. . ?? Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Scrum.org

JUNE 19, 2023

Retrospectives are a crucial component of the Scrum framework, providing teams with a dedicated space to reflect on their performance and identify opportunities for growth. However, the effectiveness of Retrospectives heavily relies on the team’s ability to keep them fresh, engaging, and tailored to the team's needs.

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Innovation SCRUM Agile Sustainability 203

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Last Week Exclusively on my Substack Newsletter : Welcome DALL•E 3 — Transformative Analysis for Agile Practitioners. ? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 49,000-plus subscribers. ? Postponing Retrospectives, ignoring action items. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2021

If you are looking to fill a position for a Scrum Master (or agile coach) in your organization, you may find the following 47 interview questions useful to identify the right candidate. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 30,000-plus other subscribers. Agile Metrics.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 20, 2024

The presence of a Scrum Master goes beyond facilitating Scrum Events and meetings and resolving impediments. They also teach and mentor the team in Scrum and other agile practices, ensuring everyone understands why agility is needed in product development and effectively adapting agile ways of working to their context.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 26, 2021

TL; DR: Data-Informed Retrospectives. In their book Agile Retrospectives , Esther Derby and Diana Larsen popularized the idea that a Sprint Retrospect comprises five stages. The second stage refers to gathering data so that the Scrum Team can have data-informed Retrospectives. Purpose of Sprint Retrospectives.

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NimbleWork

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Many teams lean into retrospectives to help uncover areas where processes could be slicker, where engagement hasn’t been as effective as it could and to look for areas of improvement. The Place for Retrospectives Retros happen regularly during the project management lifecycle for agile and iterative projects.

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Cadence Software Review Energy Lean 109

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 3, 2023

Scrum Certifications are also increasingly in demand as agencies begin to explore a hybrid of agile and waterfall methodologies. Dave Prior , agile consultant for Leading Agile ran an agile retrospective at the Summit with 100 attendees, 63% of which claimed to be practicing both scrum and waterfall in the same organization.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 6, 2023

The framework’s Sprint Retrospective event serves as a pivotal moment for teams to reflect on their progress, identify areas for improvement and plan for enhanced productivity in future sprints. We’ll also look at a practice that supports catharsis called the silent retrospective.

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Innovation SCRUM 2023 Energy 175

Scrum.org

MAY 16, 2022

TL; DR: Sprint Retrospective Anti-Patterns. What event could better embody Scrum’s principle of empiricism than the Sprint Retrospective? I assume all peers agree that even the simplest form of a Retrospective—if only held regularly—is far more helpful than having a fancy one once in a while, not to mention having none.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Exclusively on my Substack Newsletter : The Importance of Quality for Agility — An Excerpt from the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide (7). ? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 49,000-plus subscribers. ? Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2022

TL; DR: Business Agility, Scrum and Generative AI’s Take on Getting There. I thought it might be fun to ask ChatGPT a few questions about business agility in general and Scrum in particular. . ???? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 36,000-plus other subscribers. ??

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The adoption of Scrum, an Agile framework known for its flexibility and adaptability, has extended beyond the realm of software development. While technical expertise can be an asset, it's not always a prerequisite for effective leadership in an Agile environment. Trust the Expertise of the Team: Trust is reciprocal.

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SCRUM Leadership Agile Software Developers 191

Scrum.org

JANUARY 9, 2024

The DOD is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product. The moment a Product Backlog Item meets the DOD, an Increment is born. If a Product Backlog item does not meet the DOD, it cannot be released or even presented at the Sprint Review.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 14, 2023

This post continues my ongoing series revisiting the principles behind the Agile Manifesto. This time we are focussing on the following Agile principle – “At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more effective, then tunes and adjust its behavior accordingly.” This is the purpose of the Sprint Retrospective.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The Retrospective is a critical meeting in the Scrum Framework. As a reminder: The Retrospective in Scrum is a regular event that takes place at the end of each Sprint, which is a time-boxed iteration of work in the Scrum framework. What is the Retrospective Prime Directive?

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 23, 2021

TL; DR: Should Managers Attend Retrospectives? A classic discussion is whether it is appropriate that (line) managers attend the Retrospectives of the Scrum team. However, what about managers that occasionally attend a Retrospective? Sprint Retrospectives According to the Scrum Guide.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In a recent class, a student asked, “What are the common difficulties teams face when starting with Agile?” For Agile teams, the goal of the Scrum Master or Agile coach is to get teams through the first three phases (Forming, Storming and Norming) as quickly as possible so that the team can get to Performing. Team agreements.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 18, 2021

A Scrum Event is a meeting. Given the poor reputation that meetings have, maybe it's not a surprise. Rather than replicate the name and pain of meetings, the Scrum Events are designed to replace them and be all that you need. Meetings Have Always Had a Bad Reputation. Sprint Retrospective. Why create a new word?

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 29, 2022

The best Scrum teams that I have worked with were supported by management leaders focused on removing impediments, providing resources, and promoting an agile mindset and culture that supports the Scrum values. Making it more challenging are the agile leadership myths out there that can get in the way of being effective.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Scrum is a popular Agile project management framework that has been adopted by organizations worldwide. Coaching the team on scrum and Agile practices. Ability to facilitate group discussions and keep meetings on track. Knowledge of scrum and Agile principles. Removing obstacles that may impede the team’s progress.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 21, 2022

For example, holding the Sprint Retrospective for the previous Sprint after Sprint Planning for the next Sprint limits the team’s ability to adapt. At the Sprint Retrospective, the team inspects their interactions, their processes, and tools and brainstorms ways to adapt and improve in those areas. Professional Agile Leadership.

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NimbleWork

MARCH 27, 2024

When an agile team is not performing and meeting its goals, it can have an impact on productivity and morale. One area that could be looked at for improving the performance of an agile team is it’s velocity and seeing if there is room for improvement. Sprint Planning in Nimble Agile 5.

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NimbleWork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

A retrospective meeting, often associated with agile methodologies like scrum and kanban , is a crucial opportunity for a team to reflect on their recent work and identify areas for improvement. Retrospectives should ideally be done at a regular cadence. What if there is little interest in doing them?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Before we talk about the comparison and contrast between Scrum Master and Agile Leader, people often compare and contrast Scrum Master and Agile Coach, and they often ask me, what’s the difference? They should be well versed on product management, design, other agile and lean agile approaches.

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MPUG

MARCH 8, 2024

In Agile, we reframe these as “inspect and adapt.” Retrospectives in Agile provide such opportunities to inspect, adapt and grow. When done correctly, retrospectives can bring out the real pain points and show when team members were mad, sad, or glad! Indeed, it’s the most important event in Agile frameworks.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

A Scrum board, also known as a Kanban board, is a visual tool often used by Agile teams to track and manage work items, often represented as sticky notes or digital cards, as they progress through various stages of a project or sprint. Jira Jira is arguably one of the most popular project management tools for Agile teams.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

TL; DR: Agile Management Anti-Patterns. Learn more about agile management anti-patterns the aspiring servant leader should avoid during the organization’s transition: From applying the Stage-Gate® approach through the back door to the ‘where is my report’ attitude to other beloved signs of applied Taylorism.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2022

Here are the three steps to Done in Scrum: ensure your Scrum Team has a workable Definition of Done, a well-refined Product Backlog, and uses the Sprint Retrospective to identify improvement opportunities. . . As the 2020 Scrum Guide poetically puts it, “The moment a Product Backlog item meets the Definition of Done, an Increment is born.”.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Scrum is a popular Agile project management framework that has been adopted by organizations worldwide. Coaching the team on scrum and Agile practices. Ability to facilitate group discussions and keep meetings on track. Knowledge of scrum and Agile principles. Removing obstacles that may impede the team’s progress.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Are they meeting their Sprint Goal on a regular basis? Positive Team Dynamics Observe the team's interactions and dynamics during meetings and day-to-day work. Scrum relies on a set of values (courage, respect, openness, commitment and focus) as well as the principles in the Agile manifesto.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

TL; DR: Sprint Retrospective Anti-Patterns. What event could better embody Scrum’s principle of empiricism than the Sprint Retrospective? I assume all peers agree that even the simplest retrospective—if only held regularly—is far more useful than having a fancy one once in a while, not to mention having none at all.

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Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Development Team Review Agile 211

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Scrum is the most popular Agile framework. According to the latest State of Agile survey from Digital.ai, 90% of teams who are using an Agile framework are using Scrum. For example, Scrum includes five events: the Sprint, Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review and the Sprint Retrospective.

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SCRUM Software Review Agile Software 179

Scrum.org

JULY 11, 2021

The purpose of the Sprint is to deliver a ‘done’ increment which meets the Sprint goal. Drag the uncompleted work automatically to the next Sprint without disclosing it to the Product Owner and without discussing it at the Sprint Retrospective or Sprint Planning event. The team may not be making full use of the Daily Scrum meeting.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 13, 2023

TL; DR: Adherence to Legacy Systems, Processes, and Practices Administrative overreach and micromanagement in Scrum mainly arise from clinging to legacy systems and traditional (management) practices, leading to rigidity and misapplication of Agile principles. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Process Sustainability Technical Review SCRUM 162

Scrum.org

APRIL 21, 2020

As an active agile Scrum Consultant and Professional Scrum Trainer, I am constantly helping a large number of agile teams. Others just use video conferencing for their scheduled meetings and that’s enough for them. Iterate, use a retrospective driven change approach. Retrospectives use problems to help us become better.

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Scrum.org

MAY 8, 2023

So let’s have a look at some typical agile negotiation scenarios. ?? Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: Agile Verhandlungen – Das Leben ist Verhandlungssache; warum sollte Scrum anders sein? ? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 46,000-plus subscribers.

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