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Scrum Methodology: Roles, Events & Artifacts

ProjectManager.com

The scrum methodology was developed as a response to rigid project management approaches such as the waterfall method, which didn’t adapt to the needs of agile product and software development teams. We’ll explore the scrum methodology in-depth, but before that, let’s start with a simple scrum definition. The Scrum Framework.

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5 Whys to Explore Scrum with an independent Scrum Caretaker

Gunther Verheyen

I embarked on my Agile journey in 2003 when we wrapped eXtreme Programming in Scrum. Besides having engaged with many teams and organizations I have also created and facilitated many Scrum workshops and classes about various topics for various audiences since then. Warm regards Gunther independent Scrum Caretaker What?

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Surprise. I am no wizard. Agile nor Scrum.

Gunther Verheyen

I regularly get inquiries from people reaching out for instructions, assistance, or other forms of guidance to learn about Scrum, pass exams, become a trainer, or advance their career towards “Agile coach” Surprise. 2) I have always been and am still all about Scrum. I am no wizard. And even if I could, I wouldn’t.

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Surprise. I am no Scrum wizard.

Gunther Verheyen

I don’t create them for that reason, but I am humbled when people say my works (books, articles, papers) were useful in passing certification assessments or in becoming a trainer. Maybe along the road they took a break, read more, gained more experience with Scrum, and demonstrated other forms of patience, persistence, and belief.

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100+ Project Management Terms: PM Terminology Explained

ProjectManager.com

B – Project Management Terms Backlog Backlog is a term from the Agile methodology Scrum, but is also used across industries to track every single thing that is needed to complete a product in development. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) An entry-level certification offered by the Project Management Institute.

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My life of Scrum (did not start with Scrum)

Gunther Verheyen

After a few years of searching and experimenting, “Scrum” was documented and presented to the general public. Scrum turns 25. I record a few highlights of “My life of Scrum”, a few aspects from the past 17 years of the life of an independent Scrum Caretaker. Later, we add Scrum to our approach.

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Reasons to Adopt AgilePM®

The IIL Blog

The World’s Leading Framework and Certification for Agile Project Management By APMG International July 26, 2023 Agile’s influence on the project management industry continues to rise at pace. Since its introduction in 2010, AgilePM has fast established itself as the leading framework and certification for agile project management.

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