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Escaping the Feature Factory

Scrum.org

In many large organizations, Scrum teams fall into the ‘feature factory’ trap, focusing more on churning out features than creating real value. It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation. Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️

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The Illusion of Velocity

Scrum.org

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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A Complete Guide to Using Psychometric Tests in Recruitment

Teamweek

Psychometric tests can be great for recruitment because of their many benefits : fair candidate evaluation , prediction of future job performance, drawing up a character profile, identifying leadership potential, and improving candidate onboarding and retention, among others. Why are psychometric tests used when hiring?

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30 Examples of Employee Strengths Every Company Needs

Teamweek

Whether you want to stand out in a competitive market, be known for wizard-like technical skills, or promote good work ethics, it all starts with your employees. Unsure what to look for when assessing candidates (or your current workforce) for strengths and weaknesses? What are employee strengths?

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25 Strategic Interview Questions to Ask Candidates

Teamweek

Or, you can look at a list of strategic interview questions to ask candidates and use those to get a better idea of who’s got the skills and qualities needed to become your next team member. TL;DR — Key Takeaways Poorly structured interviews waste time and ultimately result in bad hires or skills mismatches.

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Understanding the Scrum Framework for Project Managers

Project Pulse Journal

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you looking to elevate your leadership style to foster a more dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team? One of the secrets to unlocking your team's full potential lies in embracing the core values of the Scrum Framework.

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100 Soft Skills Assessment and Interview Questions

Teamweek

Are you struggling to find the right candidates with the essential soft skills for your team? We’ve struggled with the same issue in the past, which is why we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of engaging questions designed to help hiring managers and recruiting teams identify top talent. Why soft skills matter?