Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Navigating leadership in complex work environments demands a nuanced approach, blending various tactics, practices, frameworks, and strategies. Inspiration for these principles was drawn from a spectrum of established concepts and practices across a diverse set of work domains. We cultivate a culture of continuous learning.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 7, 2022

But no one is telling you HOW to get your team to adopt new ways of working. Sharing round a link to one more ’10 ways to be more productive’ article just isn’t making change happen. Team productivity is a measure of how much work the team can do, and still get a quality result. Work is done efficiently.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 5, 2022

We talk a lot about project managers, but that title is more general than most might think. There are many different project managers, but today we’re interested in focusing on just one, the technical project manager. Are you interested in becoming a technical project manager or are you in the market to hire one?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 16, 2024

This includes assisting teams in adapting to new ways of working, ensuring smooth transitions, and maintaining team morale and effectiveness during periods of change. This involves staying focused on emerging trends in agile and engineering practices, sharing knowledge with teams, and fostering a culture of learning and adaptation.

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NimbleWork

APRIL 23, 2024

At work the other day, I had a problem. I chatted to a colleague about it and she suggested I talk to someone she knew who was working on a different project. I called them and (despite not knowing who I was or why I was ringing) they answered and spent 20 minutes sharing ideas with me. What is a Collaborative Culture?

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The IIL Blog

MARCH 20, 2024

The journey they embark upon goes beyond managing change; it’s about co-creating, empowering, and fostering continuous improvement. March for me has been three weeks of travelling up and back from Sydney, Australia working with a diverse range of leaders, change makers and strategists.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 23, 2023

TL, DR: Saying No Without Burning Bridges Are you navigating the delicate art of saying No as a Product Owner or product manager? However, it’s worth noting that the effectiveness of these strategies may vary depending on the organizational culture, the nature of the stakeholder relationships, and the specifics of the projects at hand.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2022

In recent years and until now, my work associated with supporting and building high-performance innovation teams by applying Scrum. Cultural intelligence (CQ). To d eal with a complex issue where best practice no longer exists, you will need individuals with different views, different skills/knowledge. Cognitive diversity.

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Scrum.org

JULY 17, 2023

Agility is a mindset, a skillset, a culture, and a driving force behind successful, flexible, and responsive organisations. Fractal Systems is an Agile consultancy with a difference; we’ve worked with hundreds of managers, leaders and teams, helping them successfully implement Agility in their organisations.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 3, 2020

Sarah Coleman is co-author of Project Leadership, a book in its third edition exploring how leadership and project management intertwine. I think that for me the top three ways are: Setting the culture, expected behaviors and environment for the project. Sarah, how does a leader impact the project?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Unlike the traditional approach, which often relies heavily on theoretical knowledge, immersive learning introduces a more practical, hands-on methodology. This method is not only about acquiring knowledge but also about applying it effectively to solve real-world challenges, navigate roadblocks, and respond to organizational inquiries.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 23, 2023

TL; DR: Self-Management Is self-management an essential building block on an organization’s path to business agility or a nice-to-have cultural twist to, for example, keep teams happy and attract new talent? Please continue reading and delve into the reasons that support self-management. ??

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

I'd like to share some reflections on the essence of Scrum leadership. Unlike traditional project managers, Scrum Masters aren't vested with explicit power. This requires a profound understanding of the team's dynamics, the technical and business context, and the broader organizational culture. ? Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Instead, they are comfortable with enough planning to feel confident in their team's ability to start, accepting that more will emerge as they progress and this emergent work can be discussed and prioritised accordingly. Why are we doing this work and what is the intended outcome we are seeking to achieve?

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Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2023

Often, when organizations employ agile coaches and Scrum Masters, we can observe that agile coaches work at an organizational level. In contrast, Scrum Masters work in a tactical role at the team level in a “delivery manager capacity,” which defies the Scrum Guide’s concept of accountabilities.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2023

This article is another excursion into this nascent yet fascinating new technology of generative AI and LLMs and the future of knowledge work. Then I sketch the situation and suggest what knowledge ChatGPT shall consider answering. Since then, your market share has been continuously dropping, and earnings have fallen.

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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. A variety of models and frameworks for adopting the Agile project management methodology exist.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

However, Scrum challenges this paradigm by promoting self-organizing teams and shared accountability. This includes setting expectations, sharing goals, and fostering an environment where team members feel comfortable expressing their ideas and concerns. Active Listening: Actively listening to team members is crucial.

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NimbleWork

APRIL 23, 2024

At work the other day, I had a problem. I chatted to a colleague about it and she suggested I talk to someone she knew who was working on a different project. I called them and (despite not knowing who I was or why I was ringing) they answered and spent 20 minutes sharing ideas with me. What is a Collaborative Culture?

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The IIL Blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Frohnhoefer In the ever-evolving landscape of project management, staying ahead of the curve is not just beneficial—it’s imperative. As we step into 2024, the dynamics of project management continue to shift, demanding professionals to be agile, skilled, and strategically focused. Not sure where to begin?

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Scrum.org

MAY 31, 2023

At Agile-ity , we offer guidance through this complex landscape with Scrum's evidence-based management approach — a strategy built on empirical observation, experience, and continuous adaptation. Scrum is a widely-used Agile framework that assists teams in managing and delivering complex projects effectively. What Is Scrum?

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The IIL Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Frohnhoefer In today’s competitive job market, professional certifications hold substantial value, particularly in specialized fields like project management. The Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification stands out as the gold standard, recognized, and respected worldwide.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

However, they miss the most important factor to make a change towards Agile successful: Culture. Leaders fail to create the right culture for Agile to thrive. A team has all disciplines and knowledge to create a usable & valuable product on a regular basis. Balanced team Culture. Unbalanced team Culture.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 6, 2024

Here are some key sources of innovation to consider: Customer Support Whenever I join a new organisation as a Product Person (a generic term I use for Product Owner, Product Manager, and Product Leader), I try to spend some time with Customer Support teams. Recently, an engineer shared an insight that struck me.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 15, 2023

Facilitation ensures that all team members actively participate, that their voices are heard, and that they collectively work toward shared objectives. This inclusive technique fosters a sense of shared ownership and stimulates creative problem-solving. 2.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 27, 2023

TL; DR: Creating a Personal Readme for Scrum Masters with ChatGPT Providing a personal readme to your new teammates and stakeholders as a Scrum Master is a great way to build trust and rapport while managing expectations at the same time. You have worked with many Scrum teams in the past. Mention of notable past projects or teams.

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Scrum.org

JULY 21, 2021

But reality is that a lack of a shared vision and understanding of goals often causes misalignment and possibly even unethical behavior. Anyone who has worked in Professional Services/Consulting has probably experienced incentive plans that rewarded individuals and teams based on billable hours or improved net promoter scores (NPS).

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 23, 2024

Today, continuously enhancing your project management skills is beneficial and expected. Begin integrating continuous improvement into your project management today, and transform your approach into a proactive, innovative powerhouse ready for the future's challenges. What is Continuous Improvement in Project Management?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 15, 2023

A successful Scrum Master fosters a healthy and productive team culture, reflected by the team's ability to deliver quality products by upholding Scrum and advocating for the team's needs and growth. Great Scrum Masters will be getting themselves out of comfort zone first, aiming to gain knowledge in order to share knowledge.

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NimbleWork

MARCH 27, 2024

Defining Clear and Realistic Goals Work with the team to set realistic and achievable goals for improving velocity. Avoid setting overly ambitious targets that may lead to burnout or compromise the quality of work. Velocity in Agile represents the amount of work a team can complete in a sprint.

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Proofhub

JULY 29, 2021

Company culture. A Glassdoor’s Mission & Culture Survey in 2019, found that over 77 percent of people across four countries?—?US, US, UK, France, and Germany, would consider company culture as an important factor for applying for a job, while almost 80 percent would consider a company’s mission and purposes before applying.

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Scrum.org

JULY 25, 2023

Scrum is an agile project management system Scrum is breaking work down into small tasks to be delivered faster. For example, committing to finishing work before starting, release early and often, etc. Values : The foundational beliefs that build an Agile culture, include trust, respect, courage, and equal voice.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2023

Read on and learn more about how a project management tool that is reasonably usable when you use it out of the box without any modifications turns into a bureaucratic nightmare, what the reasons for this might be, and what we can do about it. ?? A desire for predictability and standardization across the organization can drive this.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you a project manager grappling with the complexities of managing virtual teams in today's interconnected world? As remote work becomes increasingly prevalent, project managers like you face the challenge of overseeing teams across different locations, working hours, and continents.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 19, 2023

While Scrum Team members are encouraged to work together and share ideas, there is also a designated time and a place that requires collaboration ( Scrum events ). It has just enough—but not too much–structure to enable team collaboration to discover how to work most effectively. I couldn’t agree more.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Moreover, there is an organization’s culture to take into account. Empowering steering committees to override Product Owner decisions : This undermines the Product Owner’s role in maximizing the value of the work of their teammates. However, the intentional “gap” is not a free-for-all to accept whatever comes to mind or is convenient.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Such organisations have tweaked team makeups so that “delivery” people work in the same team, but essentially they have kept traditional structures in place with functional reporting lines and handovers of work into and out of the team. At the same time managers continue to direct and impose decisions with limited autonomy granted.

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