The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Agile team A cross-functional group of individuals (e.g., Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development team members) who work collaboratively to deliver value in an Agile project. Benchmarking Identifying a project performance indicator or practice, then assessing it against industry standards or best practices.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 13, 2020

But it’s best defined by scrum as a model. Scrum is a way to manage a project within an agile framework and is made up of three roles: product owner, scrum master and team. The product owner is focused on the business side of the project, the scrum master is the expert, who acts like a coach. What Is a Sprint?

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

Exploring Agile methodologies provides teams with flexible, efficient, and collaborative approaches to software development and project management. Beyond Scrum , several Agile frameworks were developed to address the unique needs and challenges of projects and teams.

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Scrum.org

MAY 19, 2020

This post is an excerpt from the book we’re writing, the ‘ Zombie Scrum Survival Guide ’. The thumbnail description of Zombie Scrum is that it looks like Scrum, but without a beating heart. The same goes for Zombie Scrum. With the Scrum Guide as a checklist, you’d say that the team is doing ‘Scrum by the book’.

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Scrum.org

JULY 6, 2023

Outcome-Driven Roadmaps: A Key to Scrum Success For professionals holding certifications like Professional Scrum Master or Professional Scrum Product Owner , the Scrum framework provides a perfect environment for outcome-driven road mapping. Goals should always align with the bigger picture.

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Whether you’re making the move to Agile project management in your development group or creating an Agile process for your in-house project management methodology, chances are you’re going to have to sell this change to executives in your organization. I’m ecstatic about how our development teams are delivering to our customers.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 4, 2024

One of the secrets to unlocking your team's full potential lies in embracing the core values of the Scrum Framework. Imagine leading a team that thrives on commitment, radiates courage, maintains focus, values openness, and respects each other profoundly. What is the Scrum Framework?

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

SAFe includes Scrum - so how come many Scrum practitioners and thought leaders consider it unsafe? SAFe's perspective is that "Nothing beats an Agile Team" and it doesn't try to reinvent the wheel or even innovate too much when it comes to the Team level. SAFe's Scrum Master is more of an Agile Team Lead.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

It’s a visual tool that makes it easy for project managers and their teams to see how much work has been done and how much work is left. 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.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 9, 2018

By now, most organisations are using Scrum, however, many of them feel like the agility of their organisation has degraded, and they might be right! Inclusive Scrum is about looking at the full value chain and organizing your Product development effort around that. Whereas low agility Scrum might actually hurt your agility.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

SAFe includes Scrum - so how come many Scrum practitioners and thought leaders consider it unsafe? SAFe's perspective is that "Nothing beats an Agile Team" and it doesn't try to reinvent the wheel or even innovate too much when it comes to the Team level. SAFe's Scrum Master is more of an Agile Team Lead.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Product features and stakeholder requirements constantly change, and your initial product development plan might look very different as the project evolves. Agile release planning, also known as scrum release planning, is an alternative to the traditional waterfall approach. How do you create a scrum release plan?

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Planio

MAY 8, 2023

On average, IT projects come with more complexity and risk, and can quickly fall to pieces without proper due diligence, management, and leadership. with examples of IT projects) IT project management is the process of planning, organizing, running, and managing information technology projects. And that’s no simple job.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

"The Development Team consists of professionals who do the work of delivering a potentially releasable Increment of "Done" product at the end of each Sprint." - The Scrum Guide. The Scrum Guide is markedly ambitious in the standard of professionalism it demands of a team.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 7, 2020

Do you frequently find yourself in Sprint Reviews that only consist of a PowerPoint presentation? For such an important part of the empirical process made possible by the Scrum Framework, the Sprint Review often receives the least attention in how it is facilitated. In this post, we share the design for a Sprint Review.

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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. In organizations new to Scrum, this misunderstanding can lead to tension between teams and managers.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 9, 2018

The Nuts and Bolts of Agile and Scrum. Agile and Scrum: What’s the difference? It seems like almost every company, regardless of their industry, is practicing Agile and Scrum in some way and at some level of proficiency. If you’re new to Agile and Scrum, you may be scratching your head wondering first, what are they?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 28, 2018

Thanks to the evolution of modern business practices, Agile , an iterative approach to planning and guiding the project process, is on the mind of nearly every manager. So, if you want to take advantage of this framework you’ll probably be wondering, “What is a Scrum, what is a Scrum team and what are the roles that makes up that team?”

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Scrum.org

APRIL 28, 2019

have been doing Scrum trainings for a long time. During the last years, I have stressed even more the importance of understanding the nature and purpose of the Scrum Framework just at the begginning of the classes. This is, by no means, accepting distorted or flaccid applications of Scrum.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

In the "Scrum from the trenches" blog post series I like to address topics that I encounter in practicing Scrum in the real world, with real Scrum Teams. In the previous "Scrum from the trenches"-blog I talked about the Sprint Goal. During Product Backlog refinement, items are reviewed and revised.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 1, 2022

Work agreements are basically team-agreed expectations on how you will behave, interact and deal with certain scenarios. Some find the process of creating them “childish” or “a waste of time”. Each post discusses scientific research that is relevant to our work with Scrum and Agile teams. And there is some truth to that.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 23, 2020

Conversation : Developers, exploring the card, communicate with the Product Owner, in order to gain knowledge about the business domain and to be able to offer valuable ideas for implementation. Many important aspects bypassed the developer’s attention turns into re-work of existing features. How to Fill a User Story Canvas.

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Wrike

APRIL 12, 2023

When it comes to managing projects, Scrum and Project Management are the two most commonly utilized approaches. Although both aim to deliver projects successfully, they differ in their processes and methodologies. Scrum Teams typically consist of a Scrum Master, Product Owner, and development team.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2023

This involves assessing the needs of stakeholders, understanding customer requirements, and creating user stories that will help guide development. Improved team collaboration and communication is also achieved since everyone has clear roles and responsibilities which helps streamline decision-making processes.

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Techno-PM

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Scrum is an agile methodology that provides a framework for planning, organizing, communicating, committing, and tracking work over time. The scrum process relies on the following three principles: A cross-functional team of self-organizing specialists works together closely throughout the entire life cycle of a product or service.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

In Scrum classes we often ask the attendees to draw a picture of the Scrum framework, in order learn what their current understanding of the framework is. In many cases people are close to remembering the three roles, three artifacts and five events. The Scrum team. Refer to the Scrum guide to discover more).

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The attitude to risk The risk attitude of your customer, client, users, or sponsor will dictate not only what risks you are willing to accept (risk tolerance), but also the intensity of your risk management processes. Project Level Risk Management in Agile Projects We can describe the core project risk management process in many ways.

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Proofhub

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Since the digital landscape is always evolving, you need to periodically review and refine your site’s design, ensuring it remains fresh, user-friendly, and in line with current trends. Best Practices in eCommerce Project Management Following the set process may not be enough.

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Techno-PM

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Scrum is an agile methodology that provides a framework for planning, organizing, communicating, committing, and tracking their work overtime. The scrum process relies on the following three principles: •A cross-functional team of self-organising specialists works together closely throughout the entire life cycle of a product or service. •A

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 21, 2024

This method uses iterative processes to ensure continuous alignment with your project goals and market demands, allowing for frequent adjustments and fine-tuning. Central to adaptive project management is the iterative process, where projects are broken down into short cycles or sprints, allowing for frequent reassessments and adjustments.

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MPUG

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Well, the project recovery process does not have to be that hard, and you do not necessarily need high priced consultants to come in and fix it for you. Let’s spend some time now and look at a simple 3-step process to recover a project. It is a best practice to have a 3 rd party person do this assessment.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Each post discusses scientific research that is relevant to our work with Scrum and Agile teams. How much time should they spend with their team or with stakeholders? From our own quantitative research with 1.200 Scrum Teams , we know that teams are more effective when they are more aware of the needs of their stakeholders.

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Scrum.org

JULY 1, 2019

In many organisations I see Scrum not producing its anticipated value. But there also is a universal anticipated value of Scrum. The Scrum Guide says about Scrum's purpose: “A framework within which people can address complex adaptive problems, while productively and creatively delivering products of the highest possible value.”.

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Moira Alexander

JANUARY 12, 2017

Changing environments are embraced at any stage of the process to provide the customer with a competitive advantage. Stakeholders and developers closely collaborate on a daily basis. An optimized development process. A product or service is delivered with higher frequency. Simplicity is an essential element.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 10, 2019

In August 2018, Scrum.org launched the Professional Scrum Master II class. The intention of this class is to offer the Scrum community an advanced class designed to support Scrum Masters in their professional development. Using servant-leadership as a mindset, all possible stances of a Scrum Master (e.g.

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Teamweek

JULY 2, 2020

Specifically, we’re going to look into tools for: Agile Planning Team/Resource Management Agile Estimation Scrum Tools for Backlog Management Source Control Continuous Integration & Deployment. Toggl Plan makes the agile planning process simple via the timeline. You can then assign team members, create to-do’s, and add tags.

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Agilemania

AUGUST 21, 2022

Well, it means that you need to streamline your product development processes and reduce the amount of time wasted on red tape and unnecessary paperwork. You need to implement a process that will drastically cut down on the time taken from ideation to release. Team members know the story, not just the process.

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