Scrum.org

JULY 14, 2021

This post is a non-technical version of an academic paper about Scrum teams that I wrote with Daniel Russo. I am an organizational psychologist and Scrum practitioner with a love for survey development and statistics. How can you make a Scrum team more effective? How can we empower teams to take more ownership?

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Scrum.org

JULY 26, 2021

TL; DR: Abandoning Scrum. Can a Scrum team simply decide to abandon Scrum? After all, the Scrum team is self-managing, according to the Scrum manual, also known as the Scrum Guide. So, let’s explore this question at the very heart of team autonomy. ?? Source : Scrum Guide 2020.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In Scrum, the Sprint Goal serves as the spotlight that provides transparency to the Sprint Backlog, as the flag that allows the team to rally, and the one thing that provides focus and cohesion. The following nine Sprint Goal principles point at critical issues any Scrum team needs to consider on its path to excellence. ????

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Scrum.org

MARCH 2, 2021

. . Best Sprint With My Scrum Team (parody of Mary Jane’s Last Dance by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers). . Chad teaches many courses - whether you are new to Scrum or ready to take Scrum to the next level. He may even play a song or two at the end of your course! Well I took a course to learn something.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Openness, in the context of Scrum, is often misunderstood or undervalued. However, the true essence of openness in Scrum goes much deeper. It's about creating an environment of trust, where transparency isn't just encouraged but is integral to the team's function. Enjoy this video? NKDAgility can help! You can take action now.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 2, 2023

Being an effective Scrum Master or team member inevitably involves difficult conversations. Let’s look at some strategies for facilitating difficult Scrum Team conversations. . Let’s look at some strategies for facilitating difficult Scrum Team conversations. . Sensitive topics and high emotions. Be present.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 23, 2022

In this article you will learn: Why enabling Scrum Teams with UX Design capabilities is important. Why introducing UX capabilities to Scrum team is frequently hard. How to use a UX Design maturity level to coach teams to deliver better outcomes. . ?? The benefits of integrating UX design to Scrum Teams.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 21, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: How should a Scrum Team handle spikes? Today's question asks how a Scrum Team should handle SPIKES!?!?! Ryan agreed and they broke down why spikes are a bad practice for a Scrum Team to follow.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 14, 2024

Can your Kanban practices fuel innovation within your team? By integrating Kanban methodologies with product techniques that encourage experimentation, your team can embark on a journey of continuous innovation. As the Professional Scrum with Kanban course teaches, your Scrum team can utilize these practices within the Scrum framework.

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Scrum.org

JULY 5, 2022

During the first year of the pandemic, Scrum adoption more than doubled for software development teams. I think that the root cause comes down to the fact that agile frameworks in general — and Scrum in particular — offer much greater transparency , accountability, and opportunities for collaboration than traditional methods. . .

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Scrum.org

MAY 20, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Planned vs Actual is a TERRIBLE Metric for Scrum Teams! Today's we explore "Planned vs Actual" and discuss why it's such a terrible metric for Scrum Teams. All of this and more are discussed in today's episode of Your Daily Scrum with Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

I spend a lot of time talking to organizations that are adopting Scrum. They are applying the ideas of Scrum to deliver more value to their customers faster and with higher quality. Their problem domains vary significantly, as do the composition of their teams and the nature of their products. Doing Scrum is never easy.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

According to the 2020 Scrum Guide, Scrum teams are “self-managing, meaning they internally decide who does what, when, and how.” The most empowered Scrum teams in my experience not only decide who does what, when and how, they also control the structure and organization of the Scrum team itself. .

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Scrum.org

JUNE 5, 2023

Agile frameworks, such as Scrum , have become increasingly popular due to their ability to promote efficiency, collaboration, and most importantly, value delivery. At the heart of this value-driven approach lies the Product Goal, which acts as a powerful magnet, propelling teams towards the realization of that value.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 15, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: How does a Scrum Team handle scope creep? Today's question asks how a Scrum Team can handle scope creep. Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller are the author of Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 30, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: How does a Scrum Team handle unexpected work? Today's question asks Todd and Ryan to weigh how a Scrum Team should handle unplanned/unexpected work during a Sprint. Todd cut straight to the point and wants teams to remove the need for work.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Properly setting up your new Scrum Team is an absolute necessity if you want them to be successful. 97% of employees, executives , and educators believe that a lack of alignment within a team directly impacts the outcome of a project or a task, Salesforce found a while ago. Color in the Scrum Framework.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 18, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Where Does Quality Assurance (QA) Fit on a Scrum Team? We get this question pretty often, especially when speaking at conferences: "I'm a tester or quality assurance (QA) specialist at a company that just adopted Scrum. Quality isn't optional in Scrum. Am I now out of a job?"

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Many of us find it difficult to ask for help at work, which is a problem if you are part of a Scrum Team. Interdependence and collaboration are central to Scrum, but these practices don’t always come naturally to those new to the framework. Interdependence also promotes greater accountability.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 19, 2024

Kanban and scrum are agile project management methodologies that can be used for similar purposes, but each has its unique pros and cons. As a project manager, it’s important to understand the difference between kanban and scrum so you can determine the best approach for your team. What Is Scrum?

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Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Should a Scrum Team Estimate Bugs and Defects? Today's question is about how a Scrum Team should handle bugs and defects. Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller are the author of Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 28, 2021

On a recent episode of Your Daily Scrum , Professional Scrum Trainers Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley debunk a very popular myth in Scrum circles: Creating a High Performing Scrum Team is NOT the Goal! Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller are the author of Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 1, 2023

Embracing self-management can be challenging for teams transitioning to Scrum. Taking direction from a manager or team leader is easier in some ways—just do what you’re told to do. Most often, though, teams moving to self-management find it infinitely more satisfying. They are also more successful. Let’s look at how.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 29, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: How Does a Scrum Team Handle Carryover Work? Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller are the author of Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems. They are the co-founders of Agile for Humans , the premiere Scrum and Kanban training organization.

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Scrum.org

MAY 4, 2023

Scrum impacts the entire organization. To unlock your Scrum team’s superpowers, improvements are necessary within and especially around teams. The Scrum.org PSM II class contains multiple exercises that make visible where improvement is needed in order to use Scrum more effectively. How to prepare?

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Scrum is by far the most popular Agile framework. According to the 16th annual “State of Agile” report from Digital.ai , 87% of agile teams use Scrum. I think that the reason Scrum is so popular is because it’s a Goldilocks framework: with just enough - but not too much - structure.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 17, 2023

TL; DR: ChatGPT Prompts for Scrum Practitioners. Last week, I ran an “interview” with ChatGPT as an applicant for a fictitious Scrum Master position based on questions from Scrum Master Interview Guide. Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: ChatGPT-Prompts für Scrum Master, Product Owner und Entwickler. ?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 2, 2023

Being an effective Scrum Master or team member inevitably involves difficult conversations. Let’s look at some strategies for facilitating difficult Scrum Team conversations. . Let’s look at some strategies for facilitating difficult Scrum Team conversations. . Sensitive topics and high emotions. Be present.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 19, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Should a Scrum Team Context Switch and Work on Multiple Projects? Todd and Ryan take a look at what happens when a Scrum Team isn't able to focus on their work and has to take on multiple projects. Join Ryan and Todd in a Professional Scrum training course: [link]

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Scrum.org

APRIL 1, 2022

Long has spoonfeeding solutions and off-the-shelf feature descriptions prevailed in many development teams. Although some issues might have been fixed, I rarely see the full potential of a Scrum Team being achieved. Going all-in on predefined features fails to capitalize on hidden ideas in the brains of team members.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2021

Scrum Masters who efficiently perform cross-team refinements save time. 8 Tips on how Scrum Masters can improve Cross-Team Refinement and thereby save the Nexus time. . Feature Bazar: Scrum teams pitch which Product Backlog items they want to work on. . Each feature should be chosen by at least two teams.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 13, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Who Decides the Sprint Length for A Scrum Team? Today's question asks about who decides the sprint length for a Scrum Team. Ryan and Todd discuss different roles each Scrum Team member plays in figuring out the best sprint length (planning horizon) for the team.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 12, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Who Decides the Sprint Length for A Scrum Team? Today's question asks about who decides the sprint length for a Scrum Team. Ryan and Todd discuss different roles each Scrum Team member plays in figuring out the best sprint length (planning horizon) for the team.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 19, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Does a Scrum Team need specialists or generalists? Today's question asks if we need specialists or generalists on a Scrum Team. Ryan and Todd use a personal example from a recent medical procedure to discuss the importance of having specialists and generalists on a team.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 1, 2021

On today’s episode of YOUR DAILY SCRUM: Can we do Scrum with a distributed (remote) Scrum Team? Today's question is all about distributed Scrum Teams. How do you help your teams work well together when they are distributed across multiple timezones.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

On a recent episode of Your Daily Scrum , Professional Scrum Trainers Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley address a very popular question in Scrum circles: How Do You Increase the Velocity of a Scrum Team? During their discussion, Ryan and Todd discuss the tendency for organizations and teams to fail to adapt.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Every Scrum event has a maximum allowable time period to carry it out, called a timebox. There seems to be a misunderstanding about applying timeboxes in Scrum. While Scrum events have a maximum amount of time, they do not have a minimum amount of time. Once the team covers what it needs to, the event concludes.

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