Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Confession: I don’t care about Scrum… I don’t even care about the Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Scrum teams. I don’t care about the Scrum events or the various artifacts. ? As a result, I rarely engage in online discussions about the Scrum framework. ✅ I do care about empiricism! What is going well? What is not?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 2, 2020

However, even though I thought I knew what I was letting myself in for there were still some things I didn’t know about being a project manager before throwing myself into the job. Here are 6 things I learned about being a project manager – things I didn’t know back in 2000 when I started out. It would always be different.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 22, 2021

This step is all about action – issuing meeting minutes, providing reports, and documenting proposed changes as agreed. Understanding stakeholders is critical because how to communicate, what they expect, and how to manage them varies according to these factors.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Below are a few of the most common misconceptions about Scrum. . . Frequently, those outside of the Scrum Team, such as Managers and Executives, learn about the concept of velocity and believe that this is the best way to measure the performance of the Scrum Team. What to learn more about Scrum? I get why people think this.

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The IIL Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It was a sunny and clear winter day and strong, warm sunlight poured through the floor-to-ceiling windows in the room as I talked with the audience about being more mindful and deliberate in high-stakes decision-making. Audience members began exploring the module, and the room got very quiet — for about fifteen minutes.

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Scrum.org

MAY 30, 2022

In my last article, I explained why we need to stop talking about "carryover" and how it's not actually a thing in Scrum. Now I will take you deeper and share the 4 common misunderstandings often associated with this concept, and how we can make the shift to creating better conversations about what really matters. Yep, I said it.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

A lot of people are passionate about Scrum, and why not? Last week, we talked about common misconceptions related to the Daily Scrum. Applying Professional Scrum is the best class for those practicing Scrum without formal knowledge about the framework and who want to expand their team’s productivity and practices. .

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

There are skills that we rarely talk about, yet they play a pivotal role. I have my reservations about that. By revisiting the Optimization Goal and reinforcing it with concrete data about the present state, it becomes feasible to determine the timeframe required to progress towards the Organizational Goal.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Be transparent about what you have already done, what you are currently working on and what you expect to work on next. Also, create transparency for you and your stakeholders about what is slowing you down or holding you up. Now think about what output could achieve this outcome. Tip #4: Outcomes over Outputs. Do you need help?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 25, 2022

Here are 3 myths you might be telling yourself about what it’s like to manage multiple projects: myths that might be stopping you from taking the next leap in your career and showing your boss you can do it. But the truth is: he probably wasn’t thinking about me (or anyone else in the team) that much at all. We’re all senior managers.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. The Product Backlog refinement ensures that the team's efforts are coordinated and meaningful, leading them towards a valuable increment. The Product Backlog refinement is essential in understanding work.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 23, 2022

It is possible that the best strategy is to think about how to develop your organizational exit plan. You may not be able to change this toxic workplace but you can leave a message about why you left and move onto a harmonious workplace. About the author: Paul Pelletier, LL.B., Work somewhere awesome!

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Leading Agile

MARCH 22, 2024

You must be able to tie the agile activities back to something that executives care about. So, what do they care about? Just saying that we need you to take a chance on it and let agility emerge over time isn’t good enough.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Let’s face it, your stakeholders couldn’t care less about Scrum or whatever framework you’re using. And that is why they should care about Scrum. Join the Mastering Agility Discord community! And I understand that. They just want to get their needs met. Scrum is not one of their needs. You just want to feed your family and yourself.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The Scrum Team should care about having a Sprint Goal because it provides valuable benefits. 3. The Sprint Goal as a Commitment for the Sprint Backlog: During the Sprint, when the developers have to make decisions about their work, they use the Sprint Goal as a North Star. Would this endanger our Sprint Goal?”

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

For too long, this profession has been all about getting the certification and ticking the box to say you’ve taken an exam. Spoiler alert: it’s NOT about doing another course. Ready to forget everything you think you know about project management courses, in order to have a successful career?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 28, 2022

For example, think about the team manager holding back performance information. About the Author: Martin Webster is managing solution architect for a large UK public sector organization and has more than 20 years’ experience in project delivery and business change. What do you do?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Pat Campbell has joined agilityIRL as a Partner. More importantly, he’s the newest member of the take5IRL podcast! Ever wonder how an entire organization can become agile?

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Kiron Bondale

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Daniel Goleman wrote this week in an HBR article with regards to emotional intelligence: “ …one of the most persistent things I see people get wrong about the concept is that it equates to being “nice.” “ Some people have the same misunderstanding about psychological safety.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 7, 2024

Development Value Stream and Operational Value Stream represent two distinct aspects within an organization. Understanding their differences is key to optimizing processes, enhancing efficiency, and delivering value. Development Value Stream The Development Value Stream focuses on the creation and development of new products, services, or features.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2022

Many well-meaning Scrum practitioners have misconceptions about Scrum, which sometimes leads to creating “rules” that do not exist in the framework. So, there are no directions about HOW to run your Scrum team. Below are five of the most common misconceptions about the Sprint. . What to learn more about Scrum?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 28, 2021

Here are 3 myths you might be telling yourself about what it’s like to manage multiple projects: myths that might be stopping you from taking the next leap in your career and showing your boss you can do it. But the truth is: he probably wasn’t thinking about me (or anyone else in the team) that much at all. We’re all senior managers.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Keeping cross-function teams function is all about communication. The post Total Productive Maintenance Essentials: 8 Things You Need to Know About TPM appeared first on ProjectManager.com. Everyone knows what everyone else is doing and can work better together. Collaborate in Real-Time. Get started today for free!

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Musings on Project Management

MAY 16, 2023

what questions can you answer about the future case?I Perhaps the most common question in risk management, if not in project management is this one:"What's the worst case that can happen?"Don't Don't ask me that!Why Because I don't know, and I'd only be guessing if I answered.So

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

So much of what you might have read about online or in project management books, or even be taught on training courses, is simply not aligned the skills we need to use every day. The post The PM Skills You Can Forget About (And the Ones You Really Need to Know) appeared first on LiquidPlanner. They will need 3 days to do the work.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 13, 2024

People may not see the point when they hear about the Definition of Done in Scrum. They may say, "We are so sick of talking about the Definition of Done," or “Why does this matter?” Without a clear agreement about a Definition of Done, some developers may think they are done after the code is complete.

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Scrum.org

JULY 21, 2021

If it takes us a long time to test our assumptions about what the customers need, we’ll learn very slowly, possibly slower than our competitors and slower than our customers’ needs change. To learn more about this and Evidence-Based Management, I recommend the PAL-EBM class. Godspeed on your journey. :).

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Musings on Project Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You should be thinking about how to be anti-fragile (*) if the balloon goes up according to national security officials.Fall 2022 brings this from NSA:NSA Director of Cybersecurity Rob Joyce has some critical lessons on how companies can withstand an escalation in China-Taiwan tensions and what such.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 6, 2020

What are they really bothered about? I can sense/have heard/understand that you have concerns about the project/what we are working on. Can you tell me more about what’s driving that please? So here are some things I would do when you’re working with people whose attitudes should be on the project risk register.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Empiricism, particularly in product ownership and scrum mastery, is a cornerstone for fostering effective, adaptive, and customer-centric product development. Empiricism in product management is pivotal for success, enabling data-driven decisions, continuous improvement, and enhanced customer satisfaction.

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