Project Management Update

Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 19, 2024

Kanban and scrum are agile project management methodologies that can be used for similar purposes, but each has its unique pros and cons. As a project manager, it’s important to understand the difference between kanban and scrum so you can determine the best approach for your team. What Is Kanban? What Is Scrum?

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Best 12 Project Management Certifications (2022)

ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 6, 2022

There are several project management certifications that you can get to become a project management professional. Choosing the right certification and training program for your project management career is an important decision. Get started for free. The best choice depends on your particular needs.

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Certification 2022 Prince2 PMI

Can Kanban Revolutionise Your Scrum Practice?

Scrum.org

MARCH 25, 2024

My exploration into integrating Kanban with Scrum environments serves as a testament to this belief. My exploration into integrating Kanban with Scrum environments serves as a testament to this belief. This gap, I found, could be effectively bridged by incorporating Kanban's metrics-focused approach.

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Embrace a Scrum Revolution: Your New Year's Resolution Guide

Scrum.org

JANUARY 1, 2024

At your next Sprint Retrospective, why not work with your Scrum team to identify a New Year's Resolution? Focus on improving your Scrum game in 2024 with one of these five resolutions to enhance collaboration within your team and deliver value sooner to your customers. 4) Try Scrum. with Kanban What is it?

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False Dichotomy

Scrum.org

JANUARY 12, 2024

raised several concerns and demonstrated misconceptions about Scrum. The piece created a false dilemma between "Scrum" and a hypothetical "Flow" process, essentially referring to Kanban. Notably, Scrum.org offers a course called ' Professional Scrum with Kanban ' that trains individuals to integrate both approaches.

2024

2024 SCRUM Software Review Software Developers

Learnquest Scrum Master: Course Review

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 27, 2023

Are you considering the LearnQuest Scrum Master Certification ? I’ve done a lot of project management training in my 20+ years as a project manager. I’ve worked with Scrum teams and Agile development teams, I used Kanban during lockdown to help plan our days and the homeschooling, but I can’t say that I’m experienced in Agile ways.

Development Team Review

Development Team Review Technical Review SCRUM Certification

Agile Beyond IT: Lean Thinking

The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

Agile teams use information radiators to produce radical visibility into backlogs, risks, and status through Kanban boards. The Kanban board is a primary tool for creating transparency. Kanban is also entering the classroom to help students focus on their assignments. What are they willing to pay for?

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Scrum, Kanban, Agile Practices-Is Guided Learning Right For You?

Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2023

A Comparison of Traditional, Guided, Immersive, and Flipped Learning Approaches The field of professional development is constantly changing, and new approaches to learning and training can make a significant difference. Individuals have unique learning styles, preferences, and paces that can greatly influence their training outcomes.

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Good Scrum Master; Bad Scrum Master

Scrum.org

APRIL 12, 2024

As many scrum masters set out on their journey, they are often as new to their role as their manager. This post (inspired by Ben Horowitz author of “The hard things about hard things”) is for scrum masters, and people who work with scrum masters, and explores what good and bad looks like.

Underperforming Technical Team

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How to Optimize Value Delivery by Controlling Work in Progress and Work Item Age

Scrum.org

AUGUST 7, 2023

Boost Efficiency with Scrum In today's digital age, enterprises must respond swiftly to market changes to maintain competitiveness. This requirement translates into improving the flow of value through Scrum—a process framework popular in Agile product development. The concept of limiting WIP is not alien to Scrum.

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Controlling SCRUM Certification Monitoring

Navigating the Agile Job Crisis

Scrum.org

MARCH 4, 2024

Your single best investment to improve your professional standing ; order the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now! ? Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! Share these writings on professional networks and solicit feedback. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

Agile

Agile Generative AI SCRUM 2024

YDS: Planned vs Actual is a TERRIBLE Metric for Scrum Teams!

Scrum.org

MAY 20, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Planned vs Actual is a TERRIBLE Metric for Scrum Teams! Today's we explore "Planned vs Actual" and discuss why it's such a terrible metric for Scrum Teams. All of this and more are discussed in today's episode of Your Daily Scrum with Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley.

SCRUM

SCRUM Planning Agile

What to consider in your transition to Scrum

Scrum.org

JUNE 6, 2022

When people ask me the best way for their team to transition to Scrum, I have to tell them that there isn’t an easy answer because every organization is unique. Keeping that in mind, here are some general steps to consider if implementing Scrum is on your horizon. . Is Scrum the right fit for your business problem?

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SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Defining Agile

Dysfunction Mapping

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Your single best investment to improve your professional standing ; order the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now! ? Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! Do you think the Scrum anti-patterns Stefan identified could automatically fill your diagram?

Influencer

Influencer SCRUM Agile Defining

Employee Engagement and Professional Scrum - Part 1 of 5

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

However, applying frameworks like Scrum or Kanban in a professional manner will often lead to improvements in engagement, and that will be reflected in future survey results. Matt's next Online Professional Scrum Master class will run October 18 - 19, 2022. Stay tuned for more! ? Click here to learn more. ?.

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SUCCESSFUL FACILITATION - What is facilitation?

Scrum.org

AUGUST 23, 2022

On a recent episode of SUCCESSFUL FACILITATION on the Agile for Humans YouTube channel , Professional Scrum Trainers Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley open their new series on facilitation with the obvious question: What is facilitation? They co-found Agile for Humans , the premiere Scrum, and Kanban training organization. ?

2022

2022 SCRUM Agile Defining

Use Kanban and Flow Metrics to Reclaim Your Daily Scrum

Scrum.org

JANUARY 18, 2022

Every Scrum Team, at some point, will struggle with how to facilitate the Daily Scrum. It's the Daily Scrum, not the "stand-up.". It's a collaborative working session where the Developers on a Scrum Team update their work and plan to progress towards their Sprint Goal over the next 24 hours. Bad Practice. A Tool to Help.

Underperforming Technical Team

Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM 2020 Executing

Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management: UVA Darden Course Review

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 23, 2023

I think this course is aimed at early-career project professionals who quickly need to upskill in planning, scheduling and project controls. That’s fast, especially in comparison to the Google Project Management Professional Certificate which is more like a 6-month commitment. You don’t have to answer these, but why wouldn’t you?

Technical Review

Technical Review Planning Certification Risk Management

Make an impact as a T-Shaped project manager

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 25, 2022

In this scenario, the broad skill set could include items such as Prince2®, Kanban, Scrum , Sigma Six, or PMBOK standards. Jeff co-founded the Scrum framework, has specialized in it for over 30 years and has written several books on the topic. T-shaped individuals allow us to do more with the same number of people.

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Where to Start with Scrum? Is Value Stream Mapping Your Answer?

Scrum.org

AUGUST 18, 2023

In our training and coaching sessions, we're frequently asked, " Where do we start? Whether teams are new to Scrum or refining their methods, this remains a challenge. The answer lies in the transformative potential of Value Stream Mapping within Scrum. Value Stream Mapping (VSM) complements Scrum's emphasis on transparency.

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YDS: How Does a Scrum Team Handle Scope Creep?

Scrum.org

APRIL 15, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: How does a Scrum Team handle scope creep? Today's question asks how a Scrum Team can handle scope creep. Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller are the author of Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems.

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SCRUM Agile

SUCCESSFUL FACILITATION - Training From the Back of the Room (TBR)

Scrum.org

AUGUST 29, 2022

On a recent episode of SUCCESSFUL FACILITATION on the Agile for Humans YouTube channel , Professional Scrum Trainers Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley continue their new series on facilitation with another technique: Training From the Back of the Room (TBR). Check out the video, leave a comment and let them know what you think.

2022

2022 SCRUM Agile

How to Use Flow Metrics to Optimize Product Delivery

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Timeliness & Customer Satisfaction are Key Product Measures Mastering Product Delivery Optimization with Flow Metrics Because timeliness and customer satisfaction can make or break a product, strategically using Flow Metrics in your Kanban system is a game-changer for product delivery. What Are Flow Metrics?

Cadence

Cadence SCRUM Agile Consulting

SUCCESSFUL FACILITATION - What are Liberating Structures?

Scrum.org

AUGUST 25, 2022

On a recent episode of SUCCESSFUL FACILITATION on the Agile for Humans YouTube channel , Professional Scrum Trainers Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley open their new series on facilitation with the obvious question: What are Liberating Structures? They co-founded Agile for Humans , the premiere Scrum and Kanban training organization.

2022

2022 SCRUM Agile Defining

SUCCESSFUL FACILITATION - Liberating Structure 1-2-4-ALL

Scrum.org

AUGUST 26, 2022

On a recent episode of SUCCESSFUL FACILITATION on the Agile for Humans YouTube channel , Professional Scrum Trainers Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley continue their new series on facilitation with a technique: Liberating Structure 1-2-4-ALL. They co-founded Agile for Humans , the premiere Scrum and Kanban training organization. ?

2022

2022 SCRUM Agile

Your Daily Scrum: Is the Scrum Master Role an Entry Level Job?

Scrum.org

JULY 21, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Is the Scrum Master Role an Entry Level Job? Todd and Ryan focus on the skills need to be an effective Scrum Master and some of the anti-patterns they've seen along the way. All of this and more are discussed in today's episode of Your Daily Scrum with Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley.

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Project Manager Job Description (with free copy+paste examples!)

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

We regularly feature project management resources to help train PMs to land jobs in the industry or develop better skills in their current role. Beyond academia there is project management training and certifications. Project managers are the point person in charge of a specific project or projects within an organization.

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Certification Prince2 Monitoring PMI

Getting Hired as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

TL; DR: Getting Hired as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach Are you considering a new Scrum Master or Agile Coach job? Don’t worry; there are four steps of proactive research to identify suitable employers or clients for getting hired as a Scrum Master and avoid disappointment later. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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YDS: When Does UAT Happen in Scrum?

Scrum.org

MAY 14, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: When does UAT happen in Scrum? UAT is an anti-pattern in Scrum. All of this and more are discussed in today's episode of Your Daily Scrum with Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley. All of this and more are discussed in today's episode of Your Daily Scrum with Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley.

SCRUM

SCRUM Agile

YDS: What Do We Need to Get Started with Scrum?

Scrum.org

JANUARY 28, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: What do we need to get started in Scrum? During our Professional Scrum Master class, we were asked what is the minimum needed to get started with Scrum. If you have a Scrum Team and an idea, you get things rolling! Watch as Todd and Ryan break down this question.

SCRUM

SCRUM Agile Planning

YDS: Can the Scrum Team Skip the Sprint Retrospective?

Scrum.org

APRIL 22, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Can the Scrum Team skip their Sprint Retrospective? Today's question asks whether or not a Scrum Team can skip their Sprint Retrospective. Todd and Ryan answer with an emphatic "NO" and explain why this Scrum Event is critical to a Scrum Teams' success.

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SCRUM Agile

YDS: Is It OK to Ignore the Scrum Guide?

Scrum.org

APRIL 1, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Is it OK to ignore the Scrum Guide? Today's question asks whether or not it's ok to not follow the Scrum Guide. Of course, it's OK to ignore the Scrum Guide. Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller are the author of Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems.

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SCRUM Agile

YDS: What is the Real Cost of Context Switching for a Scrum Team?

Scrum.org

MAY 18, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: What is the Real Cost of Context Switching for a Scrum Team? Today's question explores the real cost of context switching for a Scrum Team. All of this and more are discussed in today's episode of Your Daily Scrum with Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley.

SCRUM

SCRUM Agile

Benefits Of Smaller Product Backlog Items

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Image by PST, Lavaneesh Gautam Product Backlog Refinement In Scrum, Product Backlog Refinement is an activity of breaking big Product Backlog Items into smaller ones and also understanding more details about Product Backlog Items (PBI)such as acceptance criteria, value, size, dependencies, etc. But why do we break PBIs into smaller ones?

Risk Management

Risk Management Leadership Risk SCRUM

YDS: What Does a Scrum Master Care About?

Scrum.org

APRIL 16, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: What does a Scrum Master care about? Today's question asks what a Scrum Master truly cares about when working with a Scrum Team and the wider organization. Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller are the author of Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems.

SCRUM

SCRUM Agile

YDS: Can We Do Scrum with a Distributed (Remote) Scrum Team?

Scrum.org

APRIL 1, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Can we do Scrum with a distributed (remote) Scrum Team? Today's question is all about distributed Scrum Teams. Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller are the author of Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems.

SCRUM

SCRUM Agile

Best PMI-ACP Exam Prep Books

Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Are you aiming to achieve your PMI Agile Certified Professional ( PMI-ACP )®? The most successful students also include reading a range of PMI-ACP books in their exam prep, as well as a training course, just as that little bit of extra comfort. Below, I list the best agile books for your certification studies. Recommended.

PMI

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How A Culture Of Learning And Experimentation Can Prevent Zombie Scrum

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

He has a passion for improving teams, facilitating powerful learning moments, and is an experienced graphical facilitator and professional Solution-Focused Coach. Does the LEGO Group face Zombie Scrum issues as well? Zombie Scrum? Zombie Scrum looks like Scrum from a distance. Zombie Scrum at the LEGO Group?

SCRUM

SCRUM Agile Governance Government

Make an impact as a T-Shaped project manager

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 29, 2020

In this scenario, the broad skill set could include items such as Prince2, Kanban, Scrum , Sigma Six, or PMBOK standards. Jeff co-founded the Scrum framework, has specialised in it for over 30 years and has written several books on the topic. T-shaped individuals allow us to do more with the same number of people.

2009

2009 Prince2 SCRUM Construction

YDS: Should a Scrum Team Have Multiple Sprint Goals?

Scrum.org

MARCH 17, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Should a Scrum Team Have Multiple Sprint Goals? Today's question is about how a Scrum Team should handle multiple sprint goals. Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller are the author of Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems. The big lesson here: FOCUS!

SCRUM

SCRUM Agile

When Will Scrum Die?

Scrum.org

JULY 28, 2022

When will Scrum die? There's so much inauthentic, Scrum being done, unprofessional, Scrum being done in the world. Whereas scrum is part of what I call water Scrum fall, where it's put within a predictive deterministic system. Some people would say it's already dying. We're predicting when work will be finished.

SCRUM

SCRUM Agile Executing Innovation

Sprint Anti-Patterns

Scrum.org

MARCH 11, 2024

This article covers the three Scrum accountabilities (formerly roles) and addresses interferences of stakeholders and IT/line management with this crucial Scrum event. Your single best investment to improve your professional standing ; order the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now! ? Source : Scrum Guide 2020.

Technical Review

Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Software Review

Can scrum be used outside software development?

Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2022

. Can scrum be used outside software development? A lot of agile coaches, and scrum masters think when people are resisting some of the ideas that we’re presenting, they think that we’re presenting a fake wall that there really is no barrier that, the person they’re thinking hasn’t been opened or not. Absolutely. .

Software Developers

Software Developers Software Development Underperforming Technical Team Software Review

YDS: Is the Scrum Framework the Right Answer for Everything?

Scrum.org

MARCH 30, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Is Scrum the Answer for Everything? Today's question asks whether or not the Scrum Framework is the right answer for all product development. Todd and Ryan have some fun with this one as they ponder when Scrum isn't a great fit for some work types.

SCRUM

SCRUM Agile

Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?

Best 12 Project Management Certifications (2022)

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Can Kanban Revolutionise Your Scrum Practice?

Embrace a Scrum Revolution: Your New Year's Resolution Guide

False Dichotomy

Learnquest Scrum Master: Course Review

Agile Beyond IT: Lean Thinking

Scrum, Kanban, Agile Practices-Is Guided Learning Right For You?

Good Scrum Master; Bad Scrum Master

How to Optimize Value Delivery by Controlling Work in Progress and Work Item Age

Navigating the Agile Job Crisis

YDS: Planned vs Actual is a TERRIBLE Metric for Scrum Teams!

What to consider in your transition to Scrum

Dysfunction Mapping

Employee Engagement and Professional Scrum - Part 1 of 5

SUCCESSFUL FACILITATION - What is facilitation?

Use Kanban and Flow Metrics to Reclaim Your Daily Scrum

Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management: UVA Darden Course Review

Make an impact as a T-Shaped project manager

Where to Start with Scrum? Is Value Stream Mapping Your Answer?

YDS: How Does a Scrum Team Handle Scope Creep?

SUCCESSFUL FACILITATION - Training From the Back of the Room (TBR)

How to Use Flow Metrics to Optimize Product Delivery

SUCCESSFUL FACILITATION - What are Liberating Structures?

SUCCESSFUL FACILITATION - Liberating Structure 1-2-4-ALL

Your Daily Scrum: Is the Scrum Master Role an Entry Level Job?

Project Manager Job Description (with free copy+paste examples!)

Getting Hired as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach

YDS: When Does UAT Happen in Scrum?

YDS: What Do We Need to Get Started with Scrum?

YDS: Can the Scrum Team Skip the Sprint Retrospective?

YDS: Is It OK to Ignore the Scrum Guide?

YDS: What is the Real Cost of Context Switching for a Scrum Team?

Benefits Of Smaller Product Backlog Items

YDS: What Does a Scrum Master Care About?

YDS: Can We Do Scrum with a Distributed (Remote) Scrum Team?

Best PMI-ACP Exam Prep Books

How A Culture Of Learning And Experimentation Can Prevent Zombie Scrum

Make an impact as a T-Shaped project manager

YDS: Should a Scrum Team Have Multiple Sprint Goals?

When Will Scrum Die?

Sprint Anti-Patterns

Can scrum be used outside software development?

YDS: Is the Scrum Framework the Right Answer for Everything?

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