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MARCH 21, 2024

This journey is exhilarating, filled with opportunities for innovation and moments of genuine connection. As we navigate this path, let’s talk about blending the strategic wisdom of Professional Scrum with the creative spirit that fuels our work. This perspective is core to both creative problem-solving and the Scrum framework.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

The Scrum Master accountability is not fading. However, the Scrum Master role is evolving rapidly to be more capable and standing for true leadership in an ever-changing work environment. Recently, there's been speculation about the relevancy of the Scrum Master role. To note that roles and accountabilities are different things.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

As a professional in the field of Agile and Scrum, I often encounter organizations striving to enhance their team's abilities, particularly in roles such as Scrum Masters. For example, in an immersive training setting, a Scrum Master might be given an assignment related to the 'definition of done' - a core concept in Scrum.

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

Scrum, a framework I've engaged with extensively in my professional journey, is deceptively simple to comprehend yet remarkably challenging to master. In my latest video, I explore this intriguing aspect of Scrum, shedding light on why something so seemingly straightforward can become complex in real-world scenarios. Enjoy this video?

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MARCH 19, 2024

This post was inspired by a recent conversation with a colleague about the evolving role of the Scrum Master and the words found in the 2017 Scrum Guide that led my colleague to vanish from the Scrum world, thinking it was a scam.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

In today's fast-paced and highly competitive markets, the ability to adapt and innovate quickly is not just desirable – it's essential. In this video, Martin explores the nuanced role of Scrum in such environments. ? He sheds light on how Scrum can help businesses not only survive but thrive in these challenging conditions. ?

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MARCH 20, 2024

The presence of a Scrum Master goes beyond facilitating Scrum Events and meetings and resolving impediments. The Scrum Master encourages the team to embrace change, not as a challenge but as an opportunity for growth and innovation. Transparency and Trust: The Scrum Master helps the team focus on their work.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

I'd like to share some reflections on the essence of Scrum leadership. It's a topic I find both fascinating and vital for anyone involved in the Scrum framework. But in Scrum, I've come to appreciate a different approach, one that's more about influence and less about traditional authority. Comment below!

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

In Kürze: Wie Sie erfolgreiche Scrum Master erkennen In diesem Artikel werfe ich einen Blick darauf, was einen Scrum Master nicht nur gut, sondern herausragend macht. Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this article, we will dispel 3 Scrum myths. Now, I’m not saying the Loch Ness Monster is real… but I am saying that Scrum is not dead. Myth 1: Scrum Is 'Dead' The reality: Scrum, the most popular Agile framework, has seen significant growth in adoption over the past few years. for more on this topic.)

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JULY 24, 2023

TL; DR: Product Discovery for Scrum Teams While Scrum excels at building and releasing Increments, it does not guarantee that those are valuable—garbage in, garbage out. Scrum teams can equally make things no one is interested in using at all. Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available !

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APRIL 16, 2024

When a team moves away from Scrum, the Scrum Master role often evolves. The evolution of a Scrum Master's role when a team moves away from Scrum is a transformation. Team Collaboration Advocate: A former Scrum Master's expertise in fostering team collaboration remains valuable. © 2024 wowefy.com

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DECEMBER 28, 2023

Scrum is often misunderstood as a set of rigid practices. It's not about following a prescriptive set of steps; it's about understanding the underlying principles that make Scrum work. It's not about following a prescriptive set of steps; it's about understanding the underlying principles that make Scrum work.

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JUNE 20, 2022

David Solomon cites the collaborative, innovative, apprenticeship model of Goldman Sachs as not working well in a remote, distributed manner. And what does this mean for remote Scrum Teams? For many Scrum Teams finishing tasks is less important than delivering value toward the Product Goal and Sprint Goals. So is this true?

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DECEMBER 15, 2023

It represents a significant shift from traditional learning paradigms, particularly in fields like project management and Scrum. This method proves especially beneficial in Scrum and Agile environments, where adaptability and practical skills are crucial. You can book these classes individually or as bundled courses.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

TL; DR: The Rise of the Scrum GPT Fewer Jobs for Scrum Masters, and now we see the universal Scrum GPT entering the competition: Will Scrum Masters change from essential practitioners to a niche role? The job market is currently challenging for many agile practitioners, particularly Scrum Masters.

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AUGUST 30, 2023

Ready to inject some excitement and innovation into your Agile journey? In this vlog, Professional Scrum Trainers, Andreanna Marshall and Scott Adams unveil four exhilarating ways to facilitate retrospectives that will rejuvenate your team's collaboration and boost your continuous improvement efforts.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

By upholding Scrum and advocating for the team's needs and growth, a successful Scrum Master fosters a healthy and productive team culture, reflected by the team's ability to deliver quality products. Experienced Scrum Masters have a product mindset and are focused on delivering value to the customer. © 2024 wowefy.com

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JANUARY 8, 2024

They know that Scrum practices and values are key to that. Their insights often align Scrum with broader business goals, ensuring project success and overall organisational triumph. They understand that the goal of any Scrum initiative is to create products or services that not only meet but exceed customer expectations.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In Kürze: Scrum Anti-Patterns GPT — Spielzeug oder sinnvoller Helfer? Kann ein benutzerdefinierter Scrum Anti-Patterns GPT Teams auf die Prinzipien von Scrum einstimmen? Meistern Sie Scrum mit Leichtigkeit; bestellen Sie jetzt das Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide Buch — es ist ab sofort verfügbar! ?

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JUNE 1, 2023

In the agile world, Scrum stands out as a Goldilocks framework. Scrum strikes a delicate balance, providing enough structure to guide teams without stifling their creativity and adaptability. Let's delve deeper into what makes Scrum the Goldilocks framework: Not too rigid, not too loose, but just right.

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APRIL 15, 2023

Scrum is an Agile framework that has revolutionised how software development teams work. However, even with the best intentions, Scrum can be challenging to master. In this blog, we’ll explore mindful Scrum mastery and how it can help you improve your Agile practice. What is Mindful Scrum Mastery?

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JANUARY 31, 2023

After the conference, I bought Eric Ries’s book - Lean Startup: How Today’s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses. Lean Startup and Scrum Reis and Blank talk about using these ideas to build and scale a business, but the ideas hold true at the product or even feature level.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2023

TL, DR: The Scrum Trap Scrum is a purposefully incomplete framework. And then there are others — the Scrum trap. Let’s look at what practices and tools for collaboration and team building are not helpful when used with Scrum. ? Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️

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AUGUST 3, 2023

The Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum as described in the Scrum Guide. The Scrum Master is a teacher, coach, impediment remover, change agent, mentor, and facilitator. They lead by example and they serve the Scrum team, the organization and the Product Owner.

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

A common question we are often asked is, "Should I become a Scrum Master?", But building on our previous blogs, What is a Scrum Master and Giving Back: considerations for a new Scrum Master , let's delve into some questions that may aid your decision-making process. Of course, this question hinges on multiple factors.

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MARCH 26, 2024

Scrum umschifft bewusst detaillierte Vorgaben, um den Spielraum für Anpassungen und stetige Verbesserungen zu maximieren. Die strategische Unvollständigkeit von Scrum legt den Grundstein für eine Kultur kontinuierlicher Verbesserung. Dieser iterative Ansatz unterstützt eine kontinuierliche Lernkurve und fördert Innovation.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In Kürze: Die Scrum-Falle Scrum ist ein absichtlich unvollständiges Konzept. Einige Tools und Praktiken haben sich als äußerst effektiv erwiesen, wenn es darum geht, die Anwendung von Scrum zu unterstützen und seine Vorteile zu nutzen. Und dann gibt es da noch andere – die Scrum-Falle.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Being a Scrum Master is more than framework compliance. Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps teams and organisations to deliver value while managing complexity. A Scrum Master's accountability, therefore, goes well beyond just managing processes. The Scrum Master works with the team to focus on delivering value.

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

In Kürze: Sollten wir Scrum anpassen? Können oder sollten wir Scrum anpassen, oder ist es ein Sakrileg, das „unveränderliche“ Framework auf die Bedürfnisse unserer Teams und Organisationen zuzuschneiden? Lesen Sie weiter, um zu erfahren, wann und wie Sie Scrum verantwortungsvoll adaptieren können, ohne seine Substanz zu verwässern. ?

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MAY 31, 2023

How to Problem Solve with a Professional Scrum Master In today's rapidly changing and complex business environment, the need for an evidence-based, flexible strategy is paramount. What Is Scrum? Scrum is a widely-used Agile framework that assists teams in managing and delivering complex projects effectively.

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MAY 3, 2019

A couple of years ago I blogged on Innovation Accounting in Scrum , and the bringing of empiricism to product ownership. Abstract: In Scrum a Product Owner can be described as a "value maximizer".but Abstract: In Scrum a Product Owner can be described as a "value maximizer".but There was a pretty good Q&A afterwards.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Estimation is a complementary practice Scrum Teams use in Product D evelopment. Different Scrum T eams may use different estimation approaches, depending on their context, preferences, and goals. Let’s explore some of the complementary estimation approaches used by Scrum T eams, and discuss their pros and cons. ?

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MAY 30, 2023

A central feature of the Scrum framework is the concept of a cross-functional team. In Scrum, the emphasis is on collaboration and flexibility. Collaborative Mindset: Collaboration is a fundamental aspect of cross-functional teams in Scrum. The benefits of a cross-functional Scrum Team are numerous.

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APRIL 1, 2022

Although some issues might have been fixed, I rarely see the full potential of a Scrum Team being achieved. Agility, and predominantly the Scrum framework, has been accepted by the vast majority of corporations that work in complex domains by now. You can’t bully your way into innovation. Failure should be productive as well.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

A Scrum team's work can be classified into Sprint work and Refinement. To steer your Scrum Team towards success, it's essential to understand, manage, and balance these two types of work. Decode the intricacies of Scrum teamwork and unlock the path to achieving your product goals with increased efficiency.

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MAY 15, 2023

The following article offers a primer to creating ChatGPT prompts for Scrum practitioners to get you started running. Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: 60 ChatGPT-Prompts Plus Prompt Engineering Guide für Scrum-Praktiker. ? Are you planning to hire a new Scrum Master? ? ? ?? Yub, that works, too.) ??

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