Scrum.org

OCTOBER 31, 2022

TL; DR: When Should a Team Stop Using Scrum? When is the time to look beyond Scrum? outlive their utility sooner or later; why would Scrum be an exception? Scrum is a tool, a helpful practice but neither a religion nor a philosophy. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Agilemania

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Everyone who knows about the Scrum framework is aware of how it has benefited the software development industry. Understanding this framework is crucial for both individuals and groups due to Scrum’s global success and popularity. Who is a Scrum Master? Roles and Responsibilities of a Scrum Master.

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Scrum.org

JULY 11, 2022

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. What if, for example, not all of your Scrum team’s members feel enthusiastic about the Sprint Retrospective, the critical event when the Scrum team inspects itself?

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Scrum.org

JULY 25, 2022

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. For example, what if your Scrum team repeatedly faces unengaged stakeholders at the Sprint Review? Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Tools, Part 1. The Scrum framework is purposefully incomplete, […].” ( Source.) This half-sentence is probably one of the more often misinterpreted statements of the Scrum Guide. On the one side, it defines the necessity to enhance Scrum with other practices and tools.

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

In this article, I explore these principles to demonstrate that any organization can apply them to improve its “way of working.” Read the article: [link] If you are interested in learning more about applying Agile to non-technology domains, check out my new course. The base is Leadership, Systems Thinking, and Process Integrity.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview Questions on the Sprint Review. Scrum has repeatedly proven 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. Which makes any Scrum Master interview a challenging task.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In this article, I’ve compiled a list of my top 10 favorite project management tools for 2022… 1. Scrum Board offers Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Burndown chart for active sprints. With the VivifyScrum account credentials, you can access the free online Scrum course VivifyScrum EDU. Scrum Master.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In its theory section, the Scrum Guide refers to the three elements of empiricism: transparency, inspection, and adaptation. However, a fourth element, foundational to enable empiricism, is hidden in a sentence on Scrum Values. Read on and learn more about the complete picture of Scrum’s empiricism. ???? Empiricism.

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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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Agile 2022 Software Review SCRUM 217

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. ?? ?? Outcome-Based Product Planning. We build continuous systems.

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Agile Planning Software Review 2022 184

ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 21, 2022

If you want to know what your priorities should be for 2023, look at the way your world was at the end of 2022 and at the start of this year. Related: Kanban vs. Scrum: Which is Better? The rise of small, compact, agile teams, that use scrum or scrum-like methodologies has had an important mirror. Learn to Work Virtually.

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Scrum.org

JULY 5, 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. Lean Product Roadmaps and How to Get There. By the way, it’s free. Go, Shaun, go.)

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Or a critical part of a Scrum team’s journey of continuous improvement? In my experience, Scrum teams start utilizing Retrospectives to their full potential when they embrace a short set of Retrospective first principles, outlining the essence of the Why, the What, and the How. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 22, 2022

Given the importance of a viable Definition of Done for a Scrum team’s success, it has always puzzled me how complacent or ignorant many Scrum teams are regarding their Definition of Done. Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: Definition of Done: 10 einfache Prinzipien eines kritischen Scrum-Erfolgsfaktors. ??

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Technical Review SCRUM 2022 2020 171

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

TL; DR: Is a Scrum Certification a Sound Investment Advice? Do you need a Scrum certification to become good at what you do? It took me nine years after I started working in this industry to get my first certificate. What are the benefits then of having a Scrum certification? Not really.

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MPUG

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

This article will build and enhance your skills in Hybrid-Agile management. In this article, we will learn how to track a Hybrid-Scrum project, starting with where our project currently stands. The Development phase has a Scrum Development part, which will run in parallel with the Predictive Development part.

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MPUG

DECEMBER 26, 2021

As I’ve explained in a previous article, flow-based Agile can benefit from cadences. In this article, I will begin an example scenario and illustrate how to build Burndown and Burnup charts using MS Project Agile. Scrum Project Scenario. Our current project is building a stock trading system using the Scrum framework.

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Agile Software Review 2022 2019 75

MPUG

MAY 10, 2022

My goal with this article is to enable you to have the discussions needed in your organization to move ahead with this approach. For example, Scrum is a methodology which emphasizes delivery in short increments and frequent meetings. Scrum was originally used in software development projects. Comments welcome below!

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Agile 2019 2013 Software Review 59

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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MPUG

OCTOBER 10, 2022

A Sprint is considered to be a mini-project within a Scrum project. In this article, we will take a scenario for Sprint in a Scrum project and follow the steps needed to close a Sprint Project. I’ve prepared the video in support of this article, so that readers will have understanding of the scenario.

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Closing Agile 2019 SCRUM 59

MPUG

MARCH 7, 2022

Like Sprint or Release Burndown charts in Scrum, cumulative flow diagrams (CFDs) are frequently used in projects using a Kanban framework. The project’s Status Date has been set for Monday, September 19, 2022, which is one week ahead of the Project’s start date. Unlike Scrum , where you have Sprints, in Kanban, flow is emphasized.

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International Institute for Learning

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

© 2022, Alan Zucker; Project Management Essentials, LLC Alan Zucker, PMP, PMI-ACP Founding Principal Project Management Essentials Alan Zucker has over 25 years of experience leading projects and project management organizations in Fortune 100 companies. Eliminate complexity imposed externally by our organization or introduced by our teams.

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NimbleWork

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In the article, we’d like to share some of the key lessons we learned from these conversations, which we believe would be of importance to all of you as well. Traditional (waterfall), Agile (Scrum, Kanban, other) or Hybrid? We were keen to learn what occupied the minds of project managers in the current times.

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PMI 2023 Technical Review PMO 52

International Institute for Learning

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Article originally published on IIL’s Center for Grateful Leadership). For example, in Scrum, the Scrum Master is a servant leader of the Scrum Team. This article makes a connection between this style of leadership and Agile project management. By Susan Parente. Like Judith W. About the Author. Susan Parente.

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MPUG

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The PMI-RMP® credential is an industry renowned certification, certifying that Risk Management Professionals have the necessary knowledge to apply project risk management knowledge, principles, tools, and techniques. This article will assist you in preparing for the PMI-RMP Exam. Image illustrating the PMI RMP exam domains.

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International Institute for Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Brent Reed , CEO & Founder of Tactec, Enterprise Transformation, Coach & Instructor, DAVSC DAC, DASSM, CSM, served as one of the keynote speakers for Agile and Scrum 2022 Online Conference hosted by International Institute for Learning (IIL). Spread the word whenever there is an opportunity!

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Scrum.org

MAY 9, 2022

TL; DR: How to Pass the Product Owner Certification — Scrum.org’s PSPO I to III. 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. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Certification SCRUM 2020 Software Review 184

Scrum.org

JANUARY 23, 2023

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview Guide 2023: The Scrum Master Role If you want to fill a Scrum Master position in your organization, you may find the following interview questions helpful in identifying the right candidate. This revised set of questions addresses the Scrum Master role.

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2023 SCRUM Technical Review ChatGPT 167

Scrum.org

JANUARY 9, 2023

TL; DR: A ChatGPT Job Interview for a Scrum Master Position. Can a large language model, not specializing in anything “agile,” pass a screening interview for a Scrum Master position? So, read on and learn whether Scrum Masters will soon be replaced with a chatbot. ?? Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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ChatGPT SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 222

Scrum.org

JUNE 6, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Stakeholder Anti-Patterns. Learn how individual incentives and outdated organizational structures — fostering personal agendas and local optimization efforts — manifest themselves in Scrum stakeholder anti-patterns that easily impede any agile transformation to a product-led organization. ????

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SCRUM Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Agile 203

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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Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Technical Review Software Review 149

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Instead, Scrum as a framework is based on a delicate system of checks and balances, collaboration, and joint decision-making to mitigate risk; for example, the Product Owner falling in love with their solution over the problem of the customers. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Source : Scrum Guide 2020.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 18, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Master Anti-Patterns — 20 Signs Your Scrum Master Needs Help. The reasons Scrum Masters violate the spirit of the Scrum Guide are multi-faceted. Typical Scrum Master anti-patterns run from ill-suited personal traits to complacency to pursuing individual agendas to frustration with the team itself.

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SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Agile 203

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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International Institute for Learning

JULY 7, 2022

He authors monthly articles, is regularly quoted in the industry press, and is a podcast guest. Alan has a master’s degree in economics from the University of Maryland and a master’s and a certificate in IT Project Management from the George Washington University. Alan is a frequent keynote speaker and thought leader.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 1, 2022

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. What if the Scrum team is always only working on a random assortment of work items that seem to be the most pressing at the moment of the Sprint Planning?

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