Scrum.org

AUGUST 22, 2022

TL; DR: Definition of Done Theses. 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. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 35,000-plus subscribers. ??

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Over time, various myths and beliefs have surrounded the concept of the Definition of Ready. In this article, we aim to dispel any lingering doubts so that you can confidently decide "To use Definition of Ready or not to use." Product Backlog refinement activity: It's the process that helps PBIs become ready.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 19, 2023

Agile methods need Agile teams — teams that think differently and work in ways that support responsive delivery. An agile mindset, and a set of shared values, principles, and often Agile tools, help Agile teams succeed. So why are agile teams different to other types of ‘classic’ project team?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

When you start the planning process for a project, one of the first things you need to think about is: what can go wrong? Project risk management is the process of identifying, analyzing and responding to any risk that arises over the life cycle of a project to help the project remain on track and meet its goal. It’s all about process.

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ActiveCollab

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Agile release planning is a forward-looking method of managing the development process in a way that aligns with business goals. It's an essential part of Agile methodology, enabling teams to have a shared vision and understanding of what they are building, why they are building it, and when they expect to accomplish it.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 9, 2024

We’ll explore misunderstandings such as the application of the DOD, ways to use a fully achievable DOD and avoid creating a waterfall approach, when to inspect and adapt the DOD, and an example starting point for your DOD. The formal description of the Definition of Done First, let's look at what the Scrum Guide 2020 has to say about the DOD.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 24, 2022

In Kürze: Prinzipien der Definition of Done. Angesichts der Bedeutung einer praktikablen Definition of Done für den Erfolg eines Scrum-Teams hat es mich immer wieder verwundert, wie nachlässig oder unwissend viele Scrum-Teams in Bezug auf ihre Definition of Done sind. Der Zweck der Definition of Done gemäß dem Scrum Guide.

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WorkOtter

JUNE 13, 2023

However, something that you should consider is using agile PMO. What is an agile PMO? What does an agile PMO organizational structure look like? This is your guide to PMO agile methodology. What Is an Agile PMO? That tends to be one of the biggest benefits when discussing PMO agile methodology.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Can you believe the Agile Manifesto has been around 20 years? The Agile Manifesto has probably had the greatest impact on how projects are done – even how non- agile projects are done. The Agile Manifesto date was 11-13 February 2001. It has been 20 years since the Agile Manifesto, and that’s a moment worth marking.

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Whether you’re making the move to Agile project management in your development group or creating an Agile process for your in-house project management methodology, chances are you’re going to have to sell this change to executives in your organization. Align Agile project management with your organization’s strategy.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Often after exploring the definition of done in our Scrum.org training, and exploring its importance to promote transparency and is a commitment to the increment every Sprint. A common question we get asked is how do we get started with creating a Definition of Done ? Importance of Definition of Done.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 17, 2024

The "Definition of Done" (DoD) is a cornerstone in project management that ensures every task, feature, or phase meets established criteria before being considered complete. This concept is vital across methodologies like Agile and Waterfall , where its application significantly influences project outcomes.

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Inloox

APRIL 16, 2024

Which of our processes could we optimize? This can be done through training to expand skills, process optimization or the use of new technologies. This could be through the use of agile development practices or the use of open source technologies. Use agile methods to facilitate quick iterations and adjustments.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 13, 2023

TL; DR: Adherence to Legacy Systems, Processes, and Practices Administrative overreach and micromanagement in Scrum mainly arise from clinging to legacy systems and traditional (management) practices, leading to rigidity and misapplication of Agile principles. Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available !

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Scrum.org

MAY 19, 2023

The Creating Agile Organizations approach is about designing your own organizational framework and coaching its adoption. Instead, Creating Agile Organizations provides none of that, but provides two sets of guidelines that draw upon decades of academic research and practical experience in organizations similar to yours.

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Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

What is Agile? Is it processes? Agile processes require a certain context to be effective—so this means we need to form teams, build backlogs, and measure and control work in a way that gets us to a working, tested product at the end of each sprint if we want Agility. Is it a type of culture?

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Leading Agile

MARCH 10, 2021

I have largely been exposed to Agile transformations in which the completion, more often than not, results in building more stuff faster. What many Agile Transformations fail to address, however, is the question of why are we building what we are building in the first place. Agile Transformation tends to have a starting point: IT.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 14, 2018

If so, it might be time to start implementing proven project management processes and phases at your organization in order to bring your company’s workflow under control. Definition: Here you break down the larger deliverables into smaller ones, which will help with managing them. Get Buy-In for a New PM Process.

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Scrum.org

JULY 25, 2023

As Scrum.org trainers, we often come across common misconceptions from course attendees about Agile and Scrum. We tend to hear red flags of misalignment when we explore folk's current definitions and understanding of Agile and Scrum at the start of our courses. Agile eliminates the need for planning or documentation.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 31, 2019

More along the lines of project management, though, is the Agile Manifesto. Agile is a bit of a controversial topic in the field. Either way, agile offers a fast and nimble way to work that first benefited software development before expanding its reach to almost every industry. What Is Agile? You’re not alone.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In Scrum Events across the world, I hear repeated the phrase “that’s how agile works” when describing behaviours that are both unprofessional and the very opposite of an agile mindset. These behaviours will inhibit agility and are a result of a lack of understanding of the underlying principles.

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Leading Answers

APRIL 14, 2023

A "Definition of Broken" (DoB) helps identify and trigger previously agreed exception plans.   Origins Agile approaches often use a "Definition of Done" (DoD) to describe the attributes that constitute acceptable. So, only use them for issues that would threaten the success of the project.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In a recent class, a student asked, “What are the common difficulties teams face when starting with Agile?” In the Norming phase, teams become more comfortable with each other and more familiar with their processes. Definition of Done. To answer this question, I refer to the Tuckman Model of group development, shown below. .

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Agile release planning, also known as scrum release planning, is an alternative to the traditional waterfall approach. Instead of planning everything at once, teams can instead break down their process into staged product releases, hence the name. How does that fit into an agile project? What Is an Agile Release Plan?

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 22, 2021

The role of Agile Coach is growing in prominence in many organisations. From software development through to marketing and HR, whole organisations are now seeing benefits from agile adaptive approach to work, and are building internal positions for new Agile Coach roles. . The Scrum Master and Agile Coaching.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 19, 2023

Scrum is the most popular Agile framework. According to Digita.ai’s 16th annual report, 87% of organizations using an Agile framework use Scrum. That’s up from 58% of Agile teams using Scrum, as documented in the 14th annual State of Agile report. Why is Scrum so popular? Scrum is simple; that is its power.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 23, 2022

As we do this work, it often gets us wondering do we know what it means to be a professional in the Agile industry? Does it mean someone that truly upholds the Agile values and principles? Recently, we’ve extended our curiosity to the topic of agile coaching. What does it mean to be professional when coaching agile teams?

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Scrum.org

MAY 23, 2022

In this article, we'll explore the scrum master's accountabilities beyond the team in the service of the overall organizational agility and bust this myth once and for all. In terms of definition, Organizational Agility refers the ability of the organization to respond predictably to customers changing needs. References.

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Project Bliss

JANUARY 6, 2020

Agile has been a buzzword for many organizations in the last few years. And while many organizations are “adopting” an agile methodology, many are not fully embracing it. Effective implementation of agile requires a cultural shift. Read on to learn how to use agile metrics to improve your work processes.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 22, 2024

Every Sprint, the team adds up points for each Product Backlog item (PBI) that meets the Definition of Done by the end of the Sprint. The team's Velocity is the total sum of all of the points associated with PBIs that meet the Definition of Done by the end of the Sprint. Velocity can be a helpful metric. What is “cashing in”?

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Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2024

These innovative agile practices are a departure from the Taylorist traditions of the defense industry, which is grappling with continuous inflation and delays, impacting national security and human lives. Firehawk’s Terran 1 rocket engines and 3D-printed fuel Which components or processes could benefit from composability?

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 20, 2021

The Agile Transformation Kata (ATK) can be used to incrementally add value and foster a culture of change throughout an entire organization. As a result, an organization practicing this Kata, increases the degree of agility as whole. That is a big statement, but what does this actually mean?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Columns on the kanban board represent where that task is in the process. Kanban strives for efficiency and is always looking for ways to eliminate waste from processes. Kanban as a process was used to keep inventory levels balanced with the consumption of that inventory. This is the key component of the kanban process.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

In the 1990’s, Scrum was one of a number of light methodologies that informed the creation of the manifesto for agile software development. The agile manifesto, as we usually refer to it. The agile manifesto hasn’t changed since its creation in 2001. Is the connection between the agile manifesto and scrum still there?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 19, 2023

Educate management on the complexity of product development Managers outside of the Agile world may need help understanding the complexity of product development. It is essential to educate them on the Agile approach and explain how estimates are based on data from previous sprints and the team’s collective experience.

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Agilemania

APRIL 4, 2021

“Definition of Done(DoD)” is probably the most important aspect of Scrum. Also, responses like “almost done,” “it works on my machine,” “only integration pending,” “only security testing pending,” “only performance improvement pending” defy the entire purpose of being Agile.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 19, 2022

What is the business case for Agile teams? We think we do well to base our beliefs about Agile more on evidence. This post is our attempt to bring an evidence-based perspective to the business case of Agile teams. Each post discusses scientific research that is relevant to our work with Scrum and Agile teams.

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