Scrum.org

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Scrum, a framework I've engaged with extensively in my professional journey, is deceptively simple to comprehend yet remarkably challenging to master. In my latest video, I explore this intriguing aspect of Scrum, shedding light on why something so seemingly straightforward can become complex in real-world scenarios. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 24, 2024

One of the first things that people new to Scrum learn about is the five events. The five events in Scrum are 1) the Sprint, 2) Sprint Planning 3) Daily Scrum, 4) Sprint Review and 5) the Sprint Retrospective. When people first start learning about Scrum, it can seem like Scrum requires many meetings.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 20, 2024

The presence of a Scrum Master goes beyond facilitating Scrum Events and meetings and resolving impediments. The Scrum Master encourages the team to embrace change, not as a challenge but as an opportunity for growth and innovation. Transparency and Trust: The Scrum Master helps the team focus on their work.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 10, 2024

Some believe that there is no such thing as a manager in Scrum or that teams should be able to forecast all scope and delivery dates upfront. Lack of Continuous Improvement Agile teams should constantly reflect on their processes and seek ways to improve. If there's no emphasis on continuous improvement, the agile process stagnates.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 1, 2024

At your next Sprint Retrospective, why not work with your Scrum team to identify a New Year's Resolution? Focus on improving your Scrum game in 2024 with one of these five resolutions to enhance collaboration within your team and deliver value sooner to your customers. 4) Try Scrum. 3) Try Flow Metrics What is it?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

TL; DR: How To Spot Successful Scrum Masters In this article, I unravel the secrets of what makes a Scrum Master not just good but amazingly outstanding. From regularly achieving Sprint Goals, delivering value to customers, and building stakeholder rapport easily, discover the traits that set apart successful Scrum Masters.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 15, 2024

TL; DR: Sunsetting Scrum Masters In this article, I uncover indicators that a Scrum Master’s or Agile Coach’s journey is coming to a close; they are sunsetting Scrum Masters. Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ? Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 3, 2024

A Scrum Master should know the “why” behind Scrum and Agile principles, apply facilitation techniques, coaching, and mentorship, and exhibit solid leadership focusing on team empowerment and growth. Here are the top skills that a Scrum Master should have: 1. © 2024 wowefy.com

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 8, 2024

They know that Scrum practices and values are key to that. Their insights often align Scrum with broader business goals, ensuring project success and overall organisational triumph. Their leadership style is characterised by focusing on outcomes and business impact rather than just processes.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 3, 2024

A Scrum Master should know the “why” behind Scrum and Agile principles, apply facilitation techniques, coaching, and mentorship, and exhibit solid leadership focusing on team empowerment and growth. Here are the top skills that a Scrum Master should have: 1. © 2024 wowefy.com

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It was a gradual process, beginning with my foray into DevOps. Like and subscribe to our channel: [link] The defining moment in my journey was my introduction to Scrum. Attending a Professional Scrum Developer class in Australia, I found the principles of Scrum resonating deeply with my experiences. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Enthusiastic Scrum Masters can be over-involved with and micro-manage teams. Scrum Masters often face unique challenges when navigating the complexities of product development collaboration and organisation processes and policies. However, even the most enthusiastic and well-intentioned Scrum Masters can encounter pitfalls.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 22, 2024

Velocity is a complementary practice many Scrum teams use to plan future work. Many leaders—and even Scrum teams—mistake velocity as a measure of success. This requires a commitment to quality and transparency at every stage of the development process. Signup for Rebel Scrum’s Professional Scrum with Kanban course to learn more.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

TL, DR: The Scrum Trap Scrum is a purposefully incomplete framework. And then there are others — the Scrum trap. Let’s look at what practices and tools for collaboration and team building are not helpful when used with Scrum. ? Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️

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The IIL Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

Historically, most of the changes appeared in the methodology, processes, tools, and techniques. As an example, Agile and Scrum are much better at tracking and reporting the creation of business value than the waterfall approach. In the future, we can expect more flexible project management approaches such as agile and Scrum to appear.

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Scrum.org

MAY 28, 2024

The Waterfall approach is both a structured and sequential process. In reality, product development is a complex, dynamic process. Changes late in the process become costly and time-consuming, often leading to compromised quality or delayed delivery. Such assumptions are rarely, if ever, accurate.

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Bridge the Gap Consulting

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here are my 2024 project management outlooks, which is also where I’m basing some of my professional development on. To navigate these waters, start with identifying where the challenges are by analyzing the groups involved and processes they use. Business Agility Culture Before Agile Process Implementation. Ask ChatGTP.”

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 3, 2024

For instance, acquiring a Scrum Master certification is often seen as an end goal, but in reality, it should be the beginning of one's journey in understanding and applying Scrum principles effectively. The best Scrum Masters, in my experience, are not those who merely attend a course and pass an exam. Just reach out and ask!

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 24, 2024

The true essence of agility lies in its ability to transform not just processes but mindsets. This leads to what I call 'agility for agility's sake', where the focus is misplaced on the processes rather than the outcomes. It's about flattening the decision-making process and ensuring that agility serves the broader business objectives.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Immersive learning is not just a linear process of knowledge acquisition. Facilitated Reflections: Every class begins with a reflective session, encouraging learners to discuss their experiences with their Professional Scrum Trainer. We're excited to offer immersive classes bundled as Learning Journeys from 2024.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 12, 2024

raised several concerns and demonstrated misconceptions about Scrum. The piece created a false dilemma between "Scrum" and a hypothetical "Flow" process, essentially referring to Kanban. Notably, Scrum.org offers a course called ' Professional Scrum with Kanban ' that trains individuals to integrate both approaches.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Advantages of Prior Knowledge: Exploring how pre-existing experience enriches the learning process. This not only makes the learning process more engaging but also more relevant to our everyday professional challenges. Starting in 2024, we offer immersive classes as Learning Journeys, available both as bundles and standalone courses.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 13, 2024

This is counterintuitive to the Agile manifesto, which emphasizes individuals and interactions over processes and tools, and responding to change over following a plan. Facilitated Reflections: Reflective sessions led by Professional Scrum Trainers, promoting peer learning and actionable insights. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Agile, at its heart, is not merely a collection of rituals and processes we blindly follow. It's not about whether everyone is attending the daily scrum or if every team has a sprint review. I've seen teams fall into the trap of "zombie scrum" – going through the motions without understanding or believing in their purpose.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 31, 2024

This practice, which is not a scrum event but is mentioned in the Scrum Guide as an ongoing activity, ensures that the backlog remains relevant, detailed, and sized. It's a dynamic process that keeps product development aligned with user needs and market trends. © 2024 wowefy.com

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 5, 2024

This format ensures comprehensive understanding at a comfortable pace, mirroring the incremental nature of Agile processes. Our approach is tailored to the dynamic nature of Agile project management, focusing on: Incremental Classroom Learning : We conduct short, engaging live sessions spanning several weeks, each lasting up to four hours.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This concept goes beyond the mere absorption of information; it involves learners in an empirical process of applying knowledge, reflecting on experiences, and adapting based on feedback. Facilitated Reflections : Each class begins with a session where learners share their experiences, guided by our Professional Scrum Trainers.

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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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Scrum.org

JANUARY 9, 2024

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. That’s where the primary description of Scrum is kept. If it is not an organizational standard, the Scrum Team must create a DOD appropriate for the product.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

Beyond Scrum , several Agile frameworks were developed to address the unique needs and challenges of projects and teams. Whether you're looking to streamline your development process, enhance team collaboration, or deliver higher-value products to your customers, these Agile methodologies offer valuable strategies to achieve your goals.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In many large organizations, Scrum teams fall into the ‘feature factory’ trap, focusing more on churning out features than creating real value. Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️ This Week Exclusively on my Substack Newsletter : Scrum Master Anti-Patterns — An Excerpt from the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide. ? Join 525-plus peers and help create the next edition of the Scrum Master Salary Report !

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The most notable benefits of involving the entire team in the product backlog management process are fostering technical insights for efficiency and collaborative decision-making. © 2024 wowefy.com But there's a difference between accountability and responsibility. work or may delegate the responsibility to others.

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Sandeep Kashyap

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Agile PM facilitates the agile process. Plus, they introduce new processes and keep company stakeholders informed. They help their teams learn the newest tools, workflows, and processes. You should know how to use proper agile frameworks and methods, such as Scrum, Kanban, or XP, and apply them consistently and effectively.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️ Exclusively on my Substack Newsletter : Product Owner Anti-Patterns — An Excerpt from the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide (2). ? Join 575-plus peers and help create the next edition of the Scrum Master Salary Report !

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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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Gunther Verheyen

DECEMBER 26, 2023

My work as an independent Scrum Caretaker via my one-person company Ullizee-Inc is the sole source of money for our family. Scrum is what I do for a living. Scrum is what I’ve been practicing for the past 20+ years. I’ve noticed how the term “Scrum Caretaker” resonates with people across the planet.

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