Scrum.org

JULY 21, 2020

TL; DR: Scrum’s Nature: It Is a Tool; It Is Not About Love or Hate. Regularly, we find articles from developers detailing why ‘Agile’ in general and Scrum’s nature, in particular, deserve our collective disdain. Seriously, how hard can Scrum be if the manual comprises of 18 pages, right?). The statement is plain wrong.

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Scrum.org

MAY 17, 2021

There are plenty of Scrum stakeholder failures. Given that Scrum is a framework with a precise and concise yet short “manual,” this effect should not surprise anyone. Explore with me three widespread examples of how stakeholders fail their Scrum teams in three short video clips, totaling 6 minutes and 5 seconds. ??

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Scrum.org

JUNE 14, 2022

Scrum is a framework, not a set of work instructions. Instead, the Scrum Framework is very lightweight, and it seems to get less restrictive with each release of the Scrum Guide. In this article, I will discuss five common ways that teams modify the Scrum framework and the negative impacts of each. . .

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MPUG

APRIL 10, 2023

Please find highlights from Satya Narayan Dash’s webinar – Practical Scrum Using MS Project Agile – being provided by MPUG for the convenience of our members. You may wish to use this transcript for the purposes of self-paced learning, searching for specific information, and/or performing a quick review of webinar content.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 13, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Developer Anti-Patterns. After covering the anti-patterns of the Scrum Master, the Product Owner, and the stakeholders, this article addresses Scrum Developer anti-patterns, covering all Scrum Events and the Product Backlog artifact. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Scrum.org

MARCH 11, 2023

The Definition of ‘Done’ is probably the most misunderstood concept of the Scrum framework. Scrum Guide 202 0 The Definition of ‘Done’ provides a shared understanding among Creators-(The Scrum Team- Developers, Product Owner, and Scrum Master) as well as Inspectors (the stakeholders). It supports Scrum Events.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 9, 2024

This article will review a few different thoughts on the DOD, relate the DOD to acceptance criteria, and show an example of a DOD. In the 12 years that I've been a Professional Scrum Trainer through Scrum.org, I've taught many classes on Scrum and seen many misunderstandings related to the DOD.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

As the 2020 Scrum Guide puts it, “The moment a Product Backlog item meets the Definition of Done, an Increment is born.”. . It helps ensure transparency between the Scrum team and its stakeholders so that everyone knows what is meant when we say that certain Product Backlog Items are Done. What is an Increment?

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Teamweek

OCTOBER 22, 2020

In this article, we will look at the ten key project management software for freelancers. Top 10 Freelance Project Management Tools Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Choosing the Best Freelance Project Management Software. The project management software for freelancers should enable you to customize your workflow.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 29, 2022

The Product Backlog refinement is a continuous process to create actionable Product Backlogs, enabling a Scrum Team to run Sprint Plannings at a moment’s notice. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! ?? ?? ???? Source : Scrum Guide 2020.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 1, 2021

They are derived from my fourteen years of practical experience with XP and Scrum, serving both as Product Owner and Scrum Master and interviewing dozens of Product Owner candidates on behalf of my clients. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Scrum is not a methodology but a framework.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 12, 2020

TL; DR: 70 Scrum Master Theses. The following 70 Scrum Master theses describe the role of from a holistic product creation perspective. The theses cover the role of the Scrum Master from product discovery to product delivery in hands-on practical manner. Do you want to get this article in your inbox?

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Scrum.org

MAY 19, 2020

This post is an excerpt from the book we’re writing, the ‘ Zombie Scrum Survival Guide ’. The thumbnail description of Zombie Scrum is that it looks like Scrum, but without a beating heart. The same goes for Zombie Scrum. With the Scrum Guide as a checklist, you’d say that the team is doing ‘Scrum by the book’.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 14, 2022

The first article of this mini-series established that you do not need a certificate to become good at what you do, for example, working as a Scrum Master. If you want to take advantage of this signaling power that Scrum certificates seem to have, the question is how to pass the Scrum Master certification? ????

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Scrum.org

JULY 25, 2021

In December 2020, Johannes Schartau , Christiaan Verwijs , and I published the Zombie Scrum Survival Guide. We wrote it to help readers understand why Scrum so often descends into Zombie Scrum and to offer practical and down-to-earth help. Zombie Scrum isn’t something you fix with one simple experiment.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 28, 2021

There are plenty of failure possibilities with Scrum. Given that Scrum is a framework with a reasonable yet short “manual,” this effect should not surprise anyone. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! Source : Scrum Guide 2020.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2022

TL; DR: Business Agility, Scrum and Generative AI’s Take on Getting There. I thought it might be fun to ask ChatGPT a few questions about business agility in general and Scrum in particular. . ???? Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: Generative KI: ChatGPT von OpenAI über Business Agilität und Scrum. ??

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Scrum.org

JUNE 5, 2023

Create Scrum Master Interview Questions? Previously, I tested how ChatGPT would answer questions from the Scrum Master Interview Guide; see below. Back in January 2023, I would not have taken the next step in the Scrum Master interview process, inviting ChatGPT to a full-size interview with several Scrum team members.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The Scrum framework is not a set of work instructions; instead, the framework is a guide within which teams learn how to work together to deliver value to the organization and discover which complementary practices work best for them. However, some see Scrum as a rulebook and take the guidelines too far. Back to the Future Part 2.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 11, 2024

Dive into the world of Scrum, the Agile framework that is revolutionizing project management across industries. With its core values of commitment, courage, focus, openness, and respect, Scrum is not just a methodology— it is a pathway to creating highly effective, adaptive, and cohesive teams.

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MPUG

DECEMBER 28, 2020

A new version of Scrum guide was released last month. It’s less prescriptive and seems to be intended for a wider audience group, particularly non-software users. It’s less prescriptive and seems to be intended for a wider audience group, particularly non-software users. It contains commitments for each of the Scrum artifacts.

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Gunther Verheyen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In the summer of 2019 I got in touch with O’Reilly Media about their ambition to add a book about Scrum to their “97 Things” series. For that reason I did not want any specific Scrum accountability in the title. For that reason I did not want any specific Scrum accountability in the title.

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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?

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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.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 15, 2020

This post is an excerpt from the book that we’re writing, the ‘ Zombie Scrum Survival Guide ’. The Scrum Framework urges teams to involve stakeholders. But many Scrum Teams struggle to do so. In a previous article , we described one of the symptoms that let you know that your stakeholders are not adequately involved.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Every Scrum team is different. I often say that the best answer a Scrum Master can give to an open-ended question is “It depends…”. Scrum Checklist. You might have heard me talk about these tools previously , either in an article, email, or during a live event. Unofficial Scrum Checklist by Henrik Kniberg.

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Scrum.org

MAY 9, 2022

The first article of this mini-series established that you do not need a certificate to become good at what you do, for example, working as a Scrum Master or Product Owner. If you want to take advantage of the signaling power that Scrum certificates seem to have, the question is how to pass the Product Owner certification?

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Scrum.org

MARCH 28, 2022

Welcome to the Sprint anti-patterns article from my series on Scrum anti-patterns, covering the three Scrum roles—pardon me: accountabilities—and addressing the contributions of stakeholders and the IT/line management. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Source : Scrum Guide 2020.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2021

TL; DR: Scrum Commitments. While the new Scrum Guide is less prescriptive and more inclusive, it also ties loose ends by including elements better, namely the previously free-floating Sprint Goal and the Definition of Done with the creation of Scrum commitments. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

I have not included this stage because Scrum Teams generally support products rather than short-term initiatives. . For Agile teams, the goal of the Scrum Master or Agile coach is to get teams through the first three phases (Forming, Storming and Norming) as quickly as possible so that the team can get to Performing.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 15, 2022

Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! ?? ?? ???? Advanced Professional Scrum Master Online Training w/ PSM II Certificate — September 6-9, 2022. ?? His most recent book, Forever Employable , was published in June 2020. Meet Jeff Gothelf.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2021

They are derived from my fourteen years of practical experience with XP and Scrum, serving both as Product Owner and Scrum Master and interviewing dozens of Product Owner candidates on behalf of my clients. Do you want to get this article in your inbox in the future? Download the 71 Product Owner Interview Questions Ebook.

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Scrum.org

MAY 2, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Master Anti-Patterns. No other role in Scrum can contribute to mediocre outcomes like the Product Owner—garbage in, garbage out. If you recognize some anti-patterns in your daily work, why don’t you ask the rest of the Scrum Team for support? Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 8, 2022

There are plenty of failure possibilities with Scrum. Indeed, given that Scrum is a framework with a reasonable yet short “manual,” this effect should not surprise anyone. For example, the Scrum Guide clearly states the importance of self-management at the Scrum team level. Making Your Scrum Work #27. ??

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Epicflow Blog

JANUARY 24, 2020

Project Management web resources are awash with articles about 2020 project management trends. The fact that AI as a project management trend in 2020 is discussed so vividly doesn’t make it true. We don’t share this opinion, which is why soft skills cannot be named a 2020 trend.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 25, 2021

TL; DR: Scrum Master Job — 4 Steps to Identify Suitable Employers or Clients. Are you considering a new Scrum Master job? Don’t worry; there are four steps of proactive research to identify suitable employers or clients for Scrum Masters and avoid disappointment later. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 4, 2020

Scrum Masters and agile coaches are close to either burnout or indifference. Join the 25th Hands-on Agile meetup on August 20, 2020, to explore the virtual Ecocycle Planning. Join the 25th Hands-on Agile meetup on August 20, 2020, to explore the virtual Ecocycle Planning. Do you want to get this article in your inbox?

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