Scrum.org

JUNE 26, 2023

TL; DR: Useless Agile Metrics Ideally, a metric is a leading indicator for a pattern change, allowing your Scrum team to analyze the cause in time and take countermeasures. What if these useless agile metrics lead you in the wrong direction while providing you with the illusion that you know where your team is heading?

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Scrum.org

MAY 8, 2023

TL; DR: Life Is a Negotiation; Why Would Scrum Be Different? Life is a negotiation; why would Scrum be different, particularly given its egalitarian nature? As you may recall, no one on a Scrum team can tell anyone else what to do, how to do it, or when to do it. Rant: Scrum Masters are no Project Managers ! ? ? ??

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 3, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum 2022 — Getting You Started as Scrum Master or Product Owner. Probably, you are considering how to further your Scrum Master career or Product Owner career in 2022. Maybe, I can support you in that regard with a set of articles, documents, and LinkedIn polls I authored that proved to be the most popular in 2021.

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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

DECEMBER 14, 2020

TL; DR: Scrum Master Trends Report 2019. Back in 2017, we started the Scrum Master Salary Report 2017 —the first industry report that covered in-depth the educational background, working experience, industries, and organizational details of the companies Scrum Masters or agile coaches work for. Kanban, DevOps, XP.

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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. Any guesses?

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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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Scrum.org

JUNE 10, 2021

TL; DR: When Scrum Masters Fail — Making Your Scrum Work #13. 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. However, this also implies that Scrum Masters fail when they are overly protective. ??

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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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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

MARCH 22, 2021

Some time ago, someone on Reddit asked whether there would be any other profession that requires attending a 2-day training class and would then pay as well as a Scrum Master job. This attitude is precisely why the 47 Scrum Master Interview Guide exists: Prevent imposters from slipping through the hiring process and causing damage.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

And how can you benefit from them? It benefits you as well, not to be in the office every day. Trends come and go, or they stay with us and evolve into new ways of working that stick around and become “the way we do things around here.”. Change is inevitable – we all know that. Well, I have the answers for you. Until it’s too late.

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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

JUNE 17, 2021

In this highly engaging speaker session from the Agile Camp Berlin 2021, Jutta Eckstein and Maryse Meinen point out the advantages of creating diverse, cross-functional teams to benefit your customers and your organization. ?? Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes !

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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

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. The Scrum Master Job Market Is Promising.

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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

APRIL 4, 2022

In this energizing 38th Hands-on Agile session, Roman Pichler delved into your questions on the role of the Product Owner. Watch the video now: Roman Pichler: The Product Owner — Hands-on-Agile #38. ?? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 34,000-plus subscribers. ?? What do you think?

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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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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. SAFe endorses alignment, collaboration, and delivery across large numbers of agile teams.

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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. Scaling Scrum.

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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 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. Well, it’s not quite that simple.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 31, 2022

During this workshop, Valerio Zanini and Zeina Zeitouni explored the Zones of Value Framework that Agile and Product teams can use to build better products. We recorded this video at the 31st Hands-on Agile meetup of April 20, 2021. ?? Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! NoSlides.).

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Agilemania

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Scrum Master is a job rising in demand in the last decade. The search term ‘Scrum Master jobs’ grew in popularity by 37% in the last 5 years. Validating this fact is Glassdoor’s 50 Best Jobs of 2021 , where Scrum Master is ranked at 40 and received a job satisfaction rating of 4.0. . Who is a Scrum Master?

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Agilemania

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Agile is in the news yet again. In the 15th State of Agile Report, 94% of the respondents reported that their company is using Agile while 65% report that their organization has significant experience with Agile. The percentages must surely have piqued your interest, so let’s understand today’s topic, Agile.

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nTask

JUNE 21, 2021

You may have heard of “scaling” when looking into Agile development in recent times. Scaling is the process of widening Agile practices across multiple teams. The methodology allows you to achieve business agility. 18 Best Kanban Tools To Use In 2021. This includes methodologies such as Kanban. What is Scaling Kanban?

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Agilemania

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

As per the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4 million people quit their jobs in July 2021. Benefits of Agile Coaching in Organizational Settings. In a rapidly changing world where trends of today become obsolete tomorrow, hiring an Agile Coach can help you turn things around. . Then think again. .

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Agilemania

JANUARY 10, 2022

The Scrum is still the most popular framework per the 15th State of Agile Report. However, with the agile adoption rate going from 37% in 2020 to 86% in 2021 , more companies are set to join the bandwagon. . With this, the Scrum Master job requirement has increased significantly. Glassdoor ranked Scrum Master No.40

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Scrum.org

JULY 21, 2021

And I find it helpful to look at the goals people are using today, explore the benefits those goals are giving them, and identify if there are unintended consequences of how they are using goals. In this post, I will share some common patterns I have noticed that lead to using goals poorly. 4 Ways Organizations Use Goals Poorly. #1

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 9, 2019

January February March April May June July August September October November December 2020 2021 2022 2023. It will show you everything that you need to do before, during and after a conference to maximise your return on investment and benefits from attending. Monthly Weekly Daily List. November December 2019 January. Please try again.

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Proofhub

AUGUST 17, 2021

7 Best Practices To Lead And Coach Remote Project Management Teams Source: [link] Does your remote project management business have a strategic plan for communicating, training, and delegating? Challenges Of Leading A Remote Project Management Team Leading and coaching a remote team is tricky. And what about your team members?—?are

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 1, 2022

Each post discusses scientific research that is relevant to our work with Scrum and Agile teams. A while ago I was taking a walk with my partner Lisanne. A noisy flock of geese flew overhead in a messy V formation. We laughed at the amount of noise they produced. It all looked very chaotic. Then another flock flew overhead.

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Scrum.org

MAY 17, 2022

The first intuition of many Scrum Masters?—?including I have a hunch that this single observation alludes to a more persistent pattern across Scrum Masters. Namely, that Scrum Masters are often more focused on the quality of the process than on the value of the outcomes. So what do Scrum Masters do most of their time?

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iZenBridge

OCTOBER 9, 2020

The Project Management Institute (PMI)® announced that a change is coming to The Project Management Professional (PMP)® exam in January 2021. 2nd Jan 2021: First day to take the new version of the PMP® exam. Sixth Edition includes information on: How to implement its approaches in agile environments. Monitoring and controlling.

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Scrum.org

JULY 12, 2021

Scrum Master Interview: Demand Creates Supply and the Job Market for Agile Practitioners is No Exception. Scrum has proven time and again to be the most popular framework for software development. Given that software is eating the world , a seasoned Scrum Master is nowadays in high demand. A range of appropriate answers.

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