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.

Leadership 212

Leadership Agile SCRUM Development Team Review 212

Scrum.org

MARCH 17, 2020

TL; DR: Remote Agile, Part 1: Practices & Tools for Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and Product Owners. Agile has always been about colocation, about direct communication, physical boards, and all the other haptic and analog moments to create value in the digital realm. Do you want to get this article in your inbox?

Agile 242

Agile SCRUM Lean Energy 242

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 29, 2023

This is the third of three articles analyzing the 183 anti-patterns from the upcoming Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book. The other two articles, see below, address adhering to legacy systems, processes, practices, and communication and collaboration issues. ? Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

SCRUM 207

SCRUM 2024 Sustainability Technical Review 207

Scrum.org

MARCH 20, 2024

This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. The presence of a Scrum Master goes beyond facilitating Scrum Events and meetings and resolving impediments. This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter.

SCRUM 166

SCRUM 2024 Technical Review Agile 166

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? ? Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available !

SCRUM 178

SCRUM Agile Technical Review Software Review 178

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

TL; DR: How To Spot Successful Scrum Masters In this article, I unravel the secrets of what makes a Scrum Master not just good but amazingly outstanding. Exclusively on my Substack Newsletter : The Importance of Quality for Agility — An Excerpt from the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide (7). ? Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

SCRUM 193

SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Leadership 193

Scrum.org

MAY 15, 2023

TL; DR: 60 ChatGPT Prompts for Agile Practitioners ChatGPT can be an excellent tool for those who know how to create prompts. The following article offers a primer to creating ChatGPT prompts for Scrum practitioners to get you started running. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Design a Retrospective.

ChatGPT 196

ChatGPT Technical Review SCRUM Artificial Inteligence 196

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

TL; DR: The Definition of Done: Business Agility & Technical Excellence Most of the time, stakeholders are not interested in how we solve their problems as long as we ethically play by the rules. Instead, they are interested in the regular delivery of valuable Increments as these pave the road to business agility.

Technical Review 197

Technical Review Agile SCRUM Sustainability 197

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.

Software Review 200

Software Review Agile Underperforming Technical Team Development Team Review 200

The IIL Blog

JUNE 28, 2023

By Alan Zucker Agile seems like a mystery to many. However, when we step back and inspect agile, we see that it follows common, recognizable patterns from our daily lives. Let’s explore how agile practices can be applied to this common predicament. Our Thursday evening family meeting is similar to iteration planning.

Agile 89

Agile Technical Review Estimate 2016 89

MPUG

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In this article, we’re addressing a common question in modern project management: Do we need risk management in agile projects? Do agile projects have risks associated with them? So, yes, of course, we need risk management in agile projects. So, yes, of course, we need risk management in agile projects.

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Risk Agile Technical Review 98

Scrum.org

AUGUST 24, 2020

TL; DR: Agile Metrics. Suitable agile metrics reflect either a team’s progress in becoming agile or your organization’s progress in becoming a learning organization. At the team level, qualitative agile metrics often work better than quantitative metrics. Do you want to get this article in your inbox?

Underperforming Technical Team 230

Underperforming Technical Team Agile SCRUM 2020 230

Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2023

With this in mind, Agile-ity Inc. In this article, we'll take a journey through four distinct learning methods – traditional, guided, immersive, and flipped – highlighting their unique characteristics, benefits, and applicability in the context of Scrum & Kanban training. Immersive learning is where technology meets education.

SCRUM 159

SCRUM Agile Influencer Initiating 159

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?

SCRUM 222

SCRUM 2020 2021 Agile 222

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

In the 1990’s, Scrum was one of a number of light methodologies that informed the creation of the manifesto for agile software development. The agile manifesto, as we usually refer to it. The agile manifesto hasn’t changed since its creation in 2001. Is the connection between the agile manifesto and scrum still there?

SCRUM 197

SCRUM Agile 2001 Software Review 197

MPUG

JANUARY 23, 2023

Scrum is one of the most used frameworks in Lean-Agile space , among others such as Kanban, eXtreme Programming (XP), or Scrum combined with XP. And more… Welcome to the three-part series of Practical Scrum with MS Project Agile. In fact, MS Project Agile (i.e., The Scrum framework comes mainly with three artifacts.

SCRUM 111

SCRUM Agile 2005 Lean 111

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.

Innovation 203

Innovation SCRUM Agile Sustainability 203

Productivity Land

JULY 17, 2023

Embracing the unpredictable nature of projects, agile methodologies have gained popularity for their flexibility and adaptability. In this article, we will delve into the world of agile risk management, exploring strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in projects. Agile Risk Identification Techniques: 1.

Risk Management 79

Risk Management Risk Technical Review Agile 79

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. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Agile Metrics. Question 39: Volatile Velocity. Question 39: Volatile Velocity.

SCRUM 232

SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Development Team Review Technical Review 232

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In this article, we will explore key indicators that can help you evaluate the effectiveness of a Scrum Master. See our recent article, Three Steps to Done in Scrum. 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 248

SCRUM Agile Process 248

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.

Underperforming Technical Team 237

Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM 2021 Agile 237

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.

SCRUM 64

SCRUM Agile Cadence Lean 64

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?

Process 161

Process Sustainability Technical Review SCRUM 161

Velociteach

JUNE 7, 2023

Agile seems like a mystery to many. However, when we step back and inspect agile, we see that it follows common, recognizable patterns from our daily lives. Let’s explore how agile practices can be applied to this common predicament. Agile ceremonies (meetings) are time-boxed, which creates focus and a sense of urgency.

Agile 79

Agile Technical Review Estimate 2023 79

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.

Innovation 174

Innovation SCRUM 2023 Energy 174

Leading Answers

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

We intuitively know that a successful agile adoption requires more than copying agile practices. It needs more than just working in short iterations and having daily stand-up meetings. Belief in the core agile mindset and values. But can we label those missing ingredients?

Agile 148

Agile Construction SCRUM Initiating 148

ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Agile Methodology. What It Is: In a nutshell, Agile project management is an evolving and collaborative way to self-organize across teams. The agile methodology offers project teams a very dynamic way to work and collaborate and that’s why it is a very popular project management methodology for product and software development.

Technical Review 483

Technical Review Prince2 Manufacturing Lean 483

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?

SCRUM 204

SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Closing 204

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

And this article is a summary of what they replied. It’s a lot to read, so here are some spoilers drawn from common themes I heard time and time again in the interviews: Agile : if you don’t know enough about it, you need to start learning. Helena Lui Helena Lui Agile project management is on the rise.

2023 404

2023 Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team 404

Scrum.org

APRIL 14, 2020

TL; DR: A Remote Retrospective with a Distributed Team. We started this series on remote agile with looking into practices and tools, followed by exploring virtual Liberating Structures, how to master Zoom as well as common remote agile anti-patterns. Do you want to get this article in your inbox?

Underperforming Technical Team 151

Underperforming Technical Team Agile SCRUM Technical Review 151

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? Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

SCRUM 210

SCRUM 2020 Agile 2021 210

Scrum.org

APRIL 27, 2020

We started this series on remote agile with looking into practices and tools; we explored virtual Liberating Structures, and how to master Zoom. We had a look at common remote agile anti-patterns, and we analyzed remote Retrospectives and Sprint Plannings based on Liberating Structures. The Purpose of the Sprint Review.

Technical Review 194

Technical Review Development Team Review Agile SCRUM 194

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.

SCRUM 190

SCRUM 2022 Underperforming Technical Team Agile 190

Scrum.org

MAY 4, 2020

We started this series on remote agile with looking into practices and tools; we explored virtual Liberating Structures, and how to master Zoom. We had a look at common remote agile anti-patterns; we analyzed remote Retrospectives, Sprint Plannings as well as remote Sprint Reviews based on Liberating Structures.

SCRUM 180

SCRUM Agile Technical Review Development Team Review 180

Scrum.org

JANUARY 12, 2024

An unusual article featured in the latest edition of the Harvard Business Review titled "Case Study: Should I Pitch a New Project-Management System?" Secondly, it became evident that the hypothetical company in the article was not correctly implementing the Scrum framework anyway.

2024 162

2024 SCRUM Software Review Software Developers 162

Scrum.org

JANUARY 9, 2024

This article will review a few different thoughts on the DOD, relate the DOD to acceptance criteria, and show an example of a DOD. I've seen Scrum Teams that don't have DODs and Scrum Teams that have such poor DODs that they are not actionable. During this article, we’ll look at some basics about the DOD.

Technical Review 183

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review 2024 183

Scrum.org

JANUARY 3, 2022

Maybe, I can support you in that regard with a set of articles, documents, and LinkedIn polls I authored that proved to be the most popular in 2021. All articles feature free ebooks that delve into the problems and provide hands-on advice on how to solve them. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

2022 203

2022 SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team 2021 203