Scrum.org

MARCH 10, 2023

Photo by Alora Griffiths on Unsplash The Ultimate Litmus Test: Go on Vacation If the outcome of an effective Scrum Master is to create a high-performing, self-managing team, the litmus test may be — what happens when you are not there? Retrospective: “Doing Scrum or Kanban is not the goal. Do they work at this level without you?

SCRUM 147

SCRUM Technical Review Sustainability Software Review 147

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

Beyond Scrum , several Agile frameworks were developed to address the unique needs and challenges of projects and teams. It encourages continuous delivery and improvement without the fixed iterations of Scrum. Agile methodologies offer a path to mastering these challenges.

Software Review 52

Software Review Technical Review Agile SCRUM 52

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In many large organizations, Scrum teams fall into the ‘feature factory’ trap, focusing more on churning out features than creating real value. Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️

Technical Review 180

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability 180

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

OKR Theater has the potential to become a member of a big family – Scrum Theater, Agile Theater, SAFe Theater, Lean Theater, Six Sigma Theater; you get the picture. OKRs (and Scrum…) thrive in the Complex Domain. This is exactly the environment where Scrum thrives. Does that mean we need Scrum to implement OKRs?

SCRUM 171

SCRUM Agile Sustainability Lean 171

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. These are not just ideals but the foundation of Scrum that empowers teams to navigate the complexities of their projects with agility and integrity. What is the Scrum Framework?

SCRUM 40

SCRUM Software Review Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 40

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

This may be by adopting a new tool or approach, learning some new skills in listening, influence, or negotiation, or maybe simply allocating more time to it. XP, scrum, lean, etc.) Second, the use of lean and agile tools and methodologies beyond IT, software and manufacturing. First, virtual teams are becoming the norm.

2023 404

2023 Technical Review Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team 404

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

These 18 project management professionals, in particular, have established themselves as thought leaders and influencers. Mike Cohn is a well-recognized author and expert on agile and Scrum project management topics, and the owner of a large and engaged Twitter account with over 42,000 followers. Who to Follow in Project Management.

Consulting 419

Consulting Lean 2019 Leadership 419

Planview

JULY 9, 2019

This blog is part of a series on Lean portfolio management for the enterprise. If you haven’t already, we recommend reading: Part 1: What is Lean Portfolio Management? Part 2: Lean Portfolio Management: Lean Budgets and Investment Funding. Lean-Agile Center of Excellence (LACE).

Lean 74

Lean Agile PMO Engineering 74

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 29, 2023

It's about fostering an environment where the concept of DevOps can thrive, influencing every aspect of the product lifecycle. These are the kinds of nuanced understandings that lean-agile practitioners relish, and many find perplexing. Request a free consultation with my team or enrol in one of our upcoming professional Scrum classes.

Software Engineering 144

Software Engineering Lean Engineering Influencer 144

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

They're influenced by individual perceptions, making them unsuitable for broad comparisons or future projections. The essence of agile frameworks like Scrum is value delivery, and the correlation between the subjective nature of story points and their velocity doesn't necessarily equate to the value delivered. NKDAgility can help you.

Consulting 147

Consulting Innovation Lean Influencer 147

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In its theory section, the Scrum Guide refers to the three elements of empiricism: transparency, inspection, and adaptation. However, a fourth element, foundational to enable empiricism, is hidden in a sentence on Scrum Values. Read on and learn more about the complete picture of Scrum’s empiricism. ???? Empiricism.

2020 191

2020 2022 SCRUM Cadence 191

Scrum.org

MAY 8, 2023

How does it differ from the Scrum Guide? As a Professional Scrum Trainer who’s also a SAFe Fellow/SPCT, here’s my perspective… Product Ownership is a crucial element in improving Outcomes SAFe and Scrum both consider product ownership crucial to maximizing outcomes in environments of complexity and uncertainty.

SCRUM 153

SCRUM Lean Influencer Agile 153

International Institute for Learning

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

While all changes and all individuals are unique, decades of research demonstrate there are actions we can take to influence people in their individual transitions. AgilePM ® is a registered trademark of Agile Business Consortium Limited. All rights reserved.

Change Management 83

Change Management Information Technology Lean Certification 83

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

As you know, Product and Sprint Goals aren’t optional in Scrum. It’s not a Scrum Master accountability to set up goals. Instead you need to help your Scrum Team, and especially the Product Owner, to do so. Lean Canvas. In short, the Lean Canvas helps you define the most important elements of your product.

Lean 198

Lean Defining SCRUM Estimate 198

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

If a product owner is merely jotting down requirements without truly understanding or influencing the product's direction, it's a red flag. ? You can request a free consultation with my team or sign up for one of our upcoming Professional Scrum classes. Enjoy this video? NKDAgility can help! Which you can do right now.

Underperforming Technical Team 171

Underperforming Technical Team Consulting Lean Influencer 171

Strategy Execution | PMO Perspectives

JANUARY 30, 2020

Several hundred thousand people have taken Scrum Master certification courses with the expectation they will be prepared to lead a Scrum team. As an agile consultant and instructor, I am often asked, “I just received my Scrum Master certification, now what do I do?”. Agile is a mindset and way of working.

Certification 109

Certification SCRUM Lean PMO 109

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The Product Backlog is one of the three Scrum artifacts. A well-refined Product Backlog is essential for high-performing Scrum Teams. Like many things in Scrum, the answer is, it depends. If the Product Backlog is refined too far out, it can become an example of lean waste. . Conduct an analysis.

Lean 173

Lean SCRUM Technical Review Closing 173

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Over the years I've seen numerous Scrum adaptions, and I thought perhaps it would be interesting, to sum up, some of the common misinterpretations of Scrum. As my journey in the realm of scrum continues, I have a hunch that this blog will never be finalized. . Scrum the abbreviation: It's Scrum, not SCRUM.

SCRUM 147

SCRUM 2017 Estimate Lean 147

Scrum.org

JULY 16, 2019

Although the paper is focused on training in general, my mind made the connection in how Scrum consultants, trainers, and coaches try to have organizations learn Scrum. How organizations expect to succeed with Scrum by hiring consultants, trainers, and coaches. Or the other way around. What I see happening a lot is…. Complexity.

SCRUM 142

SCRUM Consulting Lean Initiating 142

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Joanne encourages the community to explore new areas, such as regenerative economics and leadership, to expand their knowledge and influence in the agile space. These are the kinds of issues that lean-agile practitioners love and most folks hate. Watch the full video. Enjoy this video? Please like and subscribe on YouTube !

Agile 145

Agile Sustainability Consulting Lean 145

Agilemania

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Everyone who knows about the Scrum framework is aware of how it has benefited the software development industry. Understanding this framework is crucial for both individuals and groups due to Scrum’s global success and popularity. Who is a Scrum Master? Roles and Responsibilities of a Scrum Master.

2022 75

2022 SCRUM Certification Software Review 75

Inloox

JULY 1, 2021

In most cases, however, previous experience is based only on the small-scale use of Scrum or other agile methods in individual departments. SAFe picks up many already familiar elements and concepts from existing methods such as Scrum or Lean Project Management, which makes the transition easier for many companies.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Lean 2011 Cadence 100

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Joanne encourages the community to explore new areas, such as regenerative economics and leadership, to expand their knowledge and influence in the agile space. These are the kinds of issues that lean-agile practitioners love and most folks hate. Watch the full video. Enjoy this video? Please like and subscribe on YouTube !

Agile 136

Agile Sustainability Consulting Lean 136

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 7, 2020

For a long time the agile framework influenced teams outside of the software development sector from which it originated. Scrum is a framework for an agile workflow. In scrum there are daily scrums , which are short meetings at the beginning of the work day. When working in scrum, there are things called user stories.

Agile 376

Agile Software Review SCRUM Manufacturing 376

Agilemania

JANUARY 24, 2022

The Agile approaches such as Scrum framework, DSDM, Kanban, Extreme Programming (XP) provide rules, practices, and guidelines to build products and solutions using the Agile values and principles. . Most organizations started their Agile journey with one of the frameworks mentioned above, and Scrum is the most popular one.

Agile 98

Agile Lean 2011 SCRUM 98

Agilemania

MARCH 10, 2022

the influence on strategic IT projects.” . IT professionals with two to five certifications have as much professional influence after three years as IT professionals with no certifications after six years.”. It takes the help of principles from different knowledge of bodies such as lean thinking and system thinking. .

Certification 105

Certification Lean SCRUM Agile 105

Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

When most people think about Agile Coaches, they tend to think about a person who comes in and assists the teams with things like: Learning Scrum, SAFe, LeSS. The fact is that Transformation requires more than Agile Coaches teaching people the ceremonies of Scrum or how to do SAFe and LeSS. Lean/Agile Leader. Storyboarding.

Technical Review 118

Technical Review Software Review Agile Lean 118

NimbleWork

MARCH 7, 2024

As the Agile project management framework reaches adoption maturity at lean, progressive and disruptive startup firms, many teams at established organizations are struggling to fully embrace the Agile project management framework at scale. Common Agile frameworks include Scrum, Kanban and Extreme Programming (XP).

Agile 114

Agile Software Review Technical Review Leadership 114

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Historically, transformation strategies often leaned heavily on 'command and control' tactics. It is a continuous, dynamic process that profoundly influences decision-making and strategy formulation. This definition underscores its importance as a plan of action and as a complete overhaul of how an organization functions and thinks.

Technical Review 166

Technical Review Sustainability Agile Initiating 166

Scrum.org

JUNE 26, 2023

TL; DR: Useless Agile Metrics Ideally, a metric is a leading indicator for a pattern change, allowing your Scrum team to analyze the cause in time and take countermeasures. Join your peers for an advanced Scrum Master class: August 29-30, 2023: Professional Scrum Master II. ? However, what if you picked the wrong metrics?

Agile 180

Agile Software Review 2021 Estimate 180

Agilemania

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Additional factors that influence when an enterprise may wish to release functionality are: Regulatory deadlines Responding to product defects and security updates Responding to competitive market pressures. Scrum Master. Professional Scrum with. Advanced Scrum Master. Advanced Scrum Master. SAFe® Lean Portfolio.

Cadence 98

Cadence Agile Certification Lean 98

MPUG

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

There may be some measure of formalism, but little tracking or attempts at interventions to control or influence the project. Perhaps we would choose an Agile approach such as Scrum in those cases, not an entire abandonment of any project management principles. Let’s look at this from the perspective of Lean.

Underperforming Technical Team 105

Underperforming Technical Team Lean Risk Management Manufacturing 105

Scrum.org

JULY 15, 2018

This is the third in a series of posts exploring Scrum Mastery. In our first post, we introduced the 4 dimensions of Scrum Mastery. How do you work as a team to maximize the benefits of Scrum and agility? Recall that the Scrum Team defines their own process within the boundaries of the Scrum framework.

Underperforming Technical Team 76

Underperforming Technical Team Process SCRUM Lean 76

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development team members) who work collaboratively to deliver value in an Agile project. Lean A project management philosophy that aims to maximize value while minimizing waste. Lean Six Sigma Combining Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate defects and waste.

Development Team Review 148

Development Team Review Project Life Cycle Underperforming Technical Team Estimate 148

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

During the last year and a half, I was working as a Scrum Master with a team that was working on a product with a history of about ten years. They told me they are using Scrum, but there was no Scrum Master, no potentially releasable increment at least at the end of the Sprint, no event discipline, several Product Backlogs and so on.

SCRUM 113

SCRUM Development Team Review Estimate Defining 113

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Consultancies saw the potential for total organization transformation by combining process consulting services like scrum implementation, dev ops, kanban, lean, with technology offerings like work management systems, cloud data, quality engineering, AI, chatbots and more. I was delighted with their insight and ability. I was hooked.

Certification 175

Certification 2023 Agile Technical Review 175

Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 15, 2024

The project objectives, the nature of the tasks involved, and the preferences of the project team influence the method choice. Process improvement strategies and lean principles like Just-In-Time (JIT) Production and 5S Methodology might be some methods that project managers would be familiar with.

Artificial Inteligence 52

Artificial Inteligence Underperforming Technical Team 2024 Lean 52