International Institute for Learning

MARCH 29, 2022

IIL’s 6th annual Agile and Scrum Online Conference: Co-Create for Greater Value opens on June 3, 2021. Agile has become one of the hottest topics in the project management world, mainly due to its proven success in software projects and its ability to deliver quick and real value to customers. Agile Transformation.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 7, 2021

TL; DR: Essential Agile Failure Patterns — When Noise Interferes with Signal. 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. Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes !

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Agile isn’t the right fit for every business problem–it’s simply a tool in the toolkit–one of many. . Agile frameworks should be used to solve business problems in complex environments where more is known than known. What is Agile? When is Agile the right fit? There are many flavors of Agile.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2022

Many well-meaning Scrum practitioners have misconceptions about Scrum, which sometimes leads to creating “rules” that do not exist in the framework. Scrum is deliberately incomplete because the framework is used in complex environments where simple best practices won’t fit all situations.

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International Institute for Learning

MAY 4, 2021

IIL’s 6th annual Agile and Scrum Online Conference: Co-Create for Greater Value opens on June 3, 2021. Agile has become one of the hottest topics in the project management world, mainly due to its proven success in software projects and its ability to deliver quick and real value to customers. Agile Transformation.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2023

TL; DR: Agile Transformation with ChatGPT or McBoston? I was interested in learning more about a typical daily challenge many agile practitioners face: How shall we successfully pursue an agile transformation? Or shall we embark on an agile transformation with ChatGPT providing some guidance?

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The 15th State of Agile Survey is out. And, the winner is Scrum. The survey revealed 66% of the organizations voted Scrum as the most sought-after Agile framework. Source: 15th State of Agile Report. What is Scrum? The birth of Scrum happened due to the drawbacks of the waterfall model. Scrum Team.

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Scrum.org

JULY 19, 2021

TL; DR: Ignoring Self-Management — Undermining Scrum from the Start. 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. One of Scrum’s first principles is self-management. Source : Scrum Guide 2020.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 15, 2022

In this energizing 43rd Hands-on Agile session on outcome-based product planning, Jeff Gothelf clarified one thing: “Roadmapping is a flawed concept in the age of Agile. Watch the video now: Jeff Gothelf: Outcome-Based Product Planning — Hands-on Agile 43. ?? Roadmapping is a flawed concept in the age of Agile.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 21, 2021

Instead of rigidly adhering to a waterfall (predictive) or Agile (iterative) method, project teams pick and choose elements from the range of approaches to choose a way of working that suits them. In my 2021 Project Management Report , about 65% of project managers who self-identify as not experienced say they use hybrid methods.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 18, 2022

Hands-on Agile-Session über ergebnisorientierte Produktplanung bzw. Sehen Sie sich das Video jetzt an: Jeff Gothelf: Outcome-Based Product Planning — Hands-on Agile 43. ?? Sie können sich hier für den Newsletter „Food for Agile Thought“ anmelden und sich über 35.000 Abonnenten anschließen. ?? In dieser anregenden 43.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 23, 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. A classic discussion is whether it is appropriate that (line) managers attend the Retrospectives of the Scrum team. TL; DR: Should Managers Attend Retrospectives?

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

TL; DR: The Illusion of Velocity In this article, I explore the pitfalls of ‘The Illusion of Velocity’ in agile contexts, peeling back the layers of traditional metrics as leadership tools. Moreover, I point to the advantages gained from leadership engaging directly with teams.

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Scrum.org

MAY 27, 2021

. . How Agile Practices Enable Remote Working. And last summer’s 14th State of Agile report clearly demonstrated that Agile adoption is more important than ever in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a trend that is set to continue throughout 2021. We know Agile is not just for software teams. 1 – Planning.

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Scrum.org

MAY 1, 2023

This is the essence of "self-management", and it is critical to Scrum teams and other kinds of Agile teams. Self-managing teams are central to Scrum and other Agile methodologies. High autonomy is an important contributor to successful Agile teams ( Donmez & Gudela, 2013 ; Tripp & Armstrong, 2018 ).

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Scrum.org

JULY 21, 2021

Professionalism in Leadership. In his post on May 6 2021 Dave West described professionalism within Scrum to focus on four aspects: Values, Customer Outcomes, Discipline and helping others be more professional. Within the agile context, when a leader lives the empirical approach, it inspires everyone to act in the same way.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 1, 2021

TL; DR: Download the Scrum Guide 2020 Reordered Audiobook. Like the Scrum Guide 2020 Reordered, its audiobook version is based on about 95 percent of the text of the Scrum Guide 2020, extending its original structure by adding additional categories, for example, on self-management, commitments, or accountability. Leadership.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

In the APM Salary and Market Trends survey 2021 , 61% of respondents reported that working from home options were an important criterion for choosing a new role, up from 52% in 2020. Brush up on your virtual leadership skills. Virtual Leadership: Practical Strategies for Getting the Best Out of Virtual Work and Virtual Teams.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2022

In Kürze: Die Scrum Master Zertifizierungen PSM I, PSM II und PSM III bestehen. Im ersten Artikel dieser Miniserie wurde festgestellt, dass man kein Zertifikat braucht, um gut in dem zu werden, was man tut, zum Beispiel als Scrum Master zu arbeiten. Nehmen Sie an einer von Stefans kommenden Professional Scrum-Schulungen teil !

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Scrum.org

MAY 31, 2022

TL; DR: Hands-on Agile #40: Best Team Ever w/ David Burkus. In this energizing 40th Hands-on Agile ‘Best Test Ever’ session, David Burkus delved into the surprising science of high-performing teams. ?? Watch the video now: David Burkus: Best Team Ever — Hands-on-Agile #40. ?? Join 3,800-plus Agile Peers on Youtube.

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International Institute for Learning

APRIL 19, 2023

By Alan Zucker Disciplined Agile® (DA) and the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) are two popular, second-generation agile methodologies. They build on lean-agile thinking, and standard Scrum, Kanban, and DevOps practices. They emerged about a decade after the Agile Manifesto.

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Agilemania

MAY 3, 2022

Agile product management is the most preferred approach to developing new products, services, or solutions. It should come as no surprise since the Agile adoption rate increased from 37% in 2020 to 86% in 2021. . How does agile adoption start? And, how do you start learning Agile? Through Agile certifications! .

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Verstehen Sie, warum Servant Leadership und Praktiken wie die Gemba Walks entscheidend sind, um komplexe, adaptive Umgebungen zu meistern und tatsächlichen Fortschritt zu erzielen. Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️

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Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2023

Ich wollte herausfinden, ob ChatGPT 4 seinem Vorgänger überlegen ist, der in den letzten Monaten einen guten Eindruck hinterlassen hat; siehe meine früheren Artikel zu Scrum, Agile und ChatGPT. Sie können sich hier für den Newsletter „Food for Agile Thought“ anmelden und sich über 45.000 Abonnenten anschließen. ? ??

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

In the previous article, Agile Transformation – Success Factors part 1 , there was a strong focus on key levels that should be taken first into consideration. Agile Transformation efforts might be difficult. For instance: They create the agile transformation vision and act accordingly. They foster a positive, agile culture.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Scaled Agile Framework or SAFe is a set of organization and workflow patterns intended to guide organizations in scaling lean and agile practices. SAFe endorses alignment, collaboration, and delivery across large numbers of agile teams. Agile software development. SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) 5.1. SAFe® Scrum Master.

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International Institute for Learning

APRIL 12, 2023

So, is the answer for everyone to just use Agile methods? It’s easy enough to just pick up the Scrum Guide, obtain a certification and just try doing it. You hear from many in the Agile world – “it’s a mindset shift” This is absolutely true. Introducing IIL’s Agile and Scrum 2023 Online Conference!

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Scrum.org

MARCH 29, 2021

Make no mistake: Your Product Backlog is the last line of defense preventing your Scrum Team from becoming a feature factory; hence Product Backlog defense is vital: Figure out a process that creates value for your customers. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 30,000-plus other subscribers.

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International Institute for Learning

APRIL 5, 2023

By Mike Griffiths Welcome to part four, the last installment of this series introducing basic leadership ideas that any project manager or Scrum master can employ. Be sure to see articles one , two , and three , which cover topics including how leadership differs from management, servant leadership, and team motivation.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

This workshop was delivered on 2nd September 2021 and focused on introducing the core concepts of Kanban & Flow. Topic(s): Agility. Audience: Scrum Masters , Practitioners. Previous Review: Free Workshop 02: Introduction to Scrum & Empiricism [Review & Retrospective]. Introduction to Agile Leadership.

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Agilemania

MARCH 3, 2022

Agile is a word that was added to the corporate dictionary two decades ago and is still relevant today. The Agile adoption rate increase from 37% in 2020 to 86% in 2021 has left the business world stunned. Amidst all the chaos, there is one designation that helps organizations realize their dream of Agile transformations. .

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 3, 2021

I am often asked what Scrum Teams and organizations should measure. Do you want to learn how to leverage EBM to improve business agility? It is called Professional Agile Leadership – Evidence-Based Management (PAL-EBM). Join me for a public live virtual class November 1, 2021.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 25, 2021

One of the most enlightening chapters was the example of an Agile practitioner who basically brought Scrum and huddles into his family. Parenting is leadership. 01/24/2021 10:10 pm GMT. The tips, stories and strategies “for the job that never ends” are laid out in a digestible and relatable format. A family huddle.

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International Institute for Learning

APRIL 19, 2023

When bringing in a ScrumMaster or Agile Coach, it is critical not to position them as the bad cop role. For a Scrum Master timing is everything. Contrary to popular belief, most Scrum Masters LOVE to be busy and hate making you or anyone else in the organization wait unnecessarily. Guess what… Neither does a Scrum Master!

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Each post discusses scientific research that is relevant to our work with Scrum and Agile teams. From our own quantitative research with 1.200 Scrum Teams , we know that teams are more effective when they are more aware of the needs of their stakeholders. This post is part of our “in-depth” series.

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International Institute for Learning

JULY 7, 2022

2009), include eXtreme Programming (XP) (Beck and Fowler, 2001) and Scrum (Schwaber and Beedle, 2002). This family of methods are now commonly known as Agile , and it has been through the formation of the Agile Alliance and the publication of the Agile Manifesto (Fowler and Highsmith 2001).

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International Institute for Learning

JANUARY 5, 2021

With hope for rosier days ahead, what does 2021 hold for learning and development (L&D) professionals and online training? Agile Project Management is hot. As an approach that excels at coping with frequent change, iterative and nimble Agile Project Management seems ideally suited to the COVID and post-COVID work environment.

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