Scrum.org

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Whether it’s questioning assumptions, coaching in agility, or helping to resolve impediments, effective Scrum Masters drive change. How can a Scrum Master help drive the necessary changes across the organization to increase the level of agility and deliver more value?

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Kiron Bondale

MAY 30, 2021

In a recent HBR article , the authors wrote about research they had conducted over a year on the relationships between how dispersed teams were and the speed at which their projects either succeeded or failed.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Many of us find it difficult to ask for help at work, which is a problem if you are part of a Scrum Team. Fortunately, there is a lot that Scrum Masters can do to foster interdependence, making it more comfortable for team members to ask for and offer help. People are generally happy to help others, and it makes them feel good.

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Kiron Bondale

MAY 16, 2021

In one of my earlier articles , I had proposed the use of behavioral nudges to help improve project governance. Rewarding or recognizing behaviors which promote safety helps, but if not designed properly, such carrots could generate unwanted consequences and won’t generally contribute to long-term sustainability.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 2, 2023

These practices sound like a good idea, but they are actually ‘traps’ which may hold back organizations from getting the most out of the Scrum framework.

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Scrum.org

MAY 23, 2021

If we want to evaluate how well we are executing our strategy to accomplish that goal, it makes sense to define metrics that help us evaluate just that. This data can be helpful. Our vision and mission encapsulate the goal we want to achieve. Coupling KPI’s or metrics directly to strategic goals is often forgotten.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Instead you need to help your Scrum Team, and especially the Product Owner, to do so. To help you help others, let’s review four great tools you can use. In short, the Lean Canvas helps you define the most important elements of your product. Key metrics can help make your Product Goal measurable. Un-ported License.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 22, 2022

Artificial intelligence can help project managers do their jobs more easily and efficiently. Specifically, let’s talk about how AI can help increase your productivity through prioritization. We clearly need some help here, and I strongly believe AI can offer that help. How AI Helps You Predict the Future.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 1, 2023

Scrum Masters play a critical role in helping their teams embrace greater autonomy. Accessing Scrum training and education (books, blogs, podcasts) that focuses on Scrum Team members and others integral to the process of producing usable increments of value can be a helpful step towards teams embracing self-management.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Scrum can help manage complexity and reduce risk, but can it also help your team be more efficient? Can Scrum help your organization be more efficient? The short answer is yes! Discover how Scrum can boost efficiency in this Responsive Advisors Lightning Round video.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 18, 2019

Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you how to ask for help with a project, and why some people don’t ask at all. In Review – How to Ask for Help on Your Projects. Jennifer started by saying everyone knows what it’s like to need help. There are many scenarios when asking for help can be challenging. How to Ask for Help.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Yes, overall project management is your job, but why not make your life a little easier by helping your team members understand how they can be better at getting the project done? Here’s how project managers can help their teams manage risk effectively, so that everyone benefits from effective risk management. Identify project risks.

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Kiron Bondale

MARCH 3, 2019

Sending them a risk register by e-mail and asking them to review the risks which they can help with isn’t likely to generate a prompt response. Helping them understand how they have “skin in the game” for the project’s success will be critical if you want them to commit themselves.

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Kiron Bondale

MAY 2, 2021

Such tactics are helpful, but always remember that it takes two to tango. While we want our team members to be as self-managing as possible, what we do as leaders will go a long way towards helping them do so. So what can you do as a team lead to help your team members avoid such fears?

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Scrum.org

MARCH 6, 2023

As an Agile manager, it's your responsibility to not only guide your team in achieving goals and delivering high-quality products, but also to help them develop the skills and mindset necessary for self-management and effective team dynamics.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 26, 2021

In this article, I’ll share 10 expert tips from a range of people about their experiences to help you choose the right higher education goals for you, so you can make the right choice for your career. You’ll learn cross-business skills that will help you lead and manage at work. So, which one should you choose? Think long term. “My

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LiquidPlanner

JUNE 20, 2022

An analogy may help: If a project is a recipe, resource planning is the process of coordinating the requisite ingredients, kitchen utensils, and cooks to deliver dishes to customers in the most efficient and quality way possible. Check out how LiquidPlanner’s resource management software has helped Victualic create a competitive advantage.

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Ganttic

JANUARY 18, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Support and Help Hub page – a dedicated space designed to enhance your experience with Ganttic. What is Ganttic’s Help Hub? Ganttic’s Support and Help Hub caters to every aspect of your user experience. What Can You Use the Help Hub For? Find out more!

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 22, 2019

Jennifer Bridges, PMP, explains how synergy can help your management. In Review – What Is Synergy, and How Can It Help My Management? But there are those who might not have heard about synergy and others who are simply curious about how it could help them manage projects. Read our brainstorming tips for help.

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Binfire

MARCH 7, 2024

That’s why it’s important to spot the signs so you know when to get professional help from a plumber. If you have low water pressure, you’ll only get a trickle of water out of your taps and when you flush the toilet, and that’s not going to be very helpful, plus it will be frustrating, to say the least.

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LiquidPlanner

MARCH 5, 2020

“ Dear Elizabeth: Can you help me with starting right on an international project? If your colleagues can access the project management software in their language, help them switch their settings so they can see menus in their native tongue. . I will be responsible for the delivery of 3 projects in Australia and New Zealand.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

LET’S APPROACH THIS FROM A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT ANGLE BY LOOKING AT HOW SCRUM WITH KANBAN CAN HELP PEOPLE DEAL WITH COMPLEXITY. . Scrum already helps teams deal with complexity, so what does Kanban bring to the mix? There is so much in the definition of workflow that can help make sense of complexity.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As a Scrum Master, having the right skills is critical to helping your team succeed. These skills include being good at coaching and mentoring, which means helping your team grow and learn; having strong communication skills to talk and listen well to the team; and being a leader who supports the team to manage themselves.

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Scrum.org

MAY 31, 2019

An organization’s ability to rapidly and deliberately respond to changing demand, while controlling risk helps ascertain its Agility. If practiced in true essence, Scrum helps teams and organizations mitigate risks through its rules. This helped gathering stakeholders’ inputs on timely basis and building the right product. .

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Proofhub

MARCH 17, 2022

How Time Management Can Help Reduce Your Stress at Workplace As a project manager, there are many challenges you face while leading your team. Well, time management can help you get rid of it. A right and effective time management plan can help revolutionize the working environment of your organization.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 7, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Help! Our Product Backlog is Out of Control!?! Today's question is all about the product backlog. What do you do when the Product Backlog is out of control and no one can actually understand what you're trying to build anymore?

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Kiron Bondale

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

But with this emphasis on what they shouldn’t be doing, not as much gets published about the specific activities we should be doing to help them through the change. Managers play a critical role in helping their staff gain the confidence to take their first baby steps towards self-organizing and becoming T-skilled.

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The IIL Blog

JULY 12, 2023

Every night I go to bed wondering, “Did I do everything I could to support my team and help make our business better?” Here are three things I do (and encourage others on my team to do) to help motivate our team during challenging times: 1) Say “Thank You” I truly believe this is the most important – yet most overlooked – gesture.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: How does a Scrum Master help a blocked Scrum Team? Barbara sent in a question asking what to do when, as a Scrum Master, when an impediment blocks the Scrum Team. The most critical piece of advice we give in this situation is this: A Scrum Master has ZERO tolerance for organizational impediments.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 19, 2022

However, after more than 18,000 downloads, I thought it might be a good idea to fill the gaps and help other practitioners cover all of Scrum’s roles, events, artifacts, and commitments. The Help Select the Book Cover of the new ‘Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide’ by Pearson first appeared on Age-of-Product.com.

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