Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2024

Is Dogmatism Ruining Your Agile Team's Potential? One of the ghosts of Agile past is dogmatism. It's crucial to understand the specific meanings of terms like Scrum, continuous delivery, or any other aspect of Agile practices, as they have specific implications in our field. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2024

Navigating Agile Leadership: The Perils of Rigid Product Ownership From my experience, I've seen that the crux of Agile success lies not in rigid adherence to plans but in a more fluid, vision-driven approach. A product owner in an Agile environment should be the visionary, not the taskmaster. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 3, 2024

What are your thoughts on the role of certifications in Agile? The agile landscape is replete with various certifications, each promising a certain level of proficiency and skill. In the agile community, a growing sentiment suggests that the focus on certifications might be misplaced. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 29, 2024

As a Scrum Master and Agile Coach, I've often pondered the question: is it my job to motivate the team? The effectiveness of a Scrum team is not just about ticking off tasks and meeting deadlines; it's about the team's connection to the work they do. Enjoy this video? Accountability is key in this journey.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 19, 2024

Unveiling the Agile Burndown Trap: A Fresh Perspective on Sprint Planning Agile teams often rely on burndown charts to monitor progress throughout a sprint. In essence, it forces teams into a rigid, plan-driven approach, which is paradoxical to the Agile principles of flexibility and adaptation to change. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2024

Agile frameworks are frequently misunderstood, and one area that exemplifies this is the use of story points. My experience with numerous Agile teams has shown me that the reliance on story points often leads to a misalignment of goals and priorities. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

However, as Martin Hinshelwood rightly points out in his enlightening video, it's not the tools that solve problems, but the people. The beauty of Scrum lies in its simplicity. Old rules, procedures, and bureaucracy, often established in slower-moving markets, can hinder agility and progress. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 15, 2024

The Illusion of Precision: Debunking Agile Banditry in Say-Do Metrics Starting from the basics, let's understand what say-do metrics really entail. This practice of creating 'vanity metrics' was not just a betrayal of agile principles but also a glaring red flag for decision-making based on inaccurate data. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As someone deeply involved in the agile world, I've observed many professionals grappling with their career trajectories. The decision to become a Scrum Master, in my experience, isn't just about a job title; it's about embracing a new dimension of leadership and responsibility. The role of a Scrum Master is often misunderstood.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 5, 2024

Are Burndown Charts Really Effective in Agile Environments? Agile project management, particularly in the context of software development, has long been seen as a dynamic, flexible approach to handling the complexities and uncertainties of modern projects. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Misstep of Focusing on Story Points and Velocity in Agile Teams As someone working in the realm of Agile, I've observed a common yet troubling trend among many teams: an overemphasis on story points and velocity. Enjoy this video? The issue with story points and velocity lies in their nature. Just ask!

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 13, 2024

Are Special Sprints in Agile Truly Beneficial? In my journey with Agile, I've often encountered teams embroiled in what I term 'special sprints' – Sprint zeros, refactoring sprints, and bugfix sprints. At first glance, these sprints appear as a savvy adaptation of Agile. Enjoy this video? The result?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Scrum is often misunderstood as a set of rigid practices. It's not about following a prescriptive set of steps; it's about understanding the underlying principles that make Scrum work. It's not about following a prescriptive set of steps; it's about understanding the underlying principles that make Scrum work. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In this video, Martin explores the nuanced role of Scrum in such environments. ? He sheds light on how Scrum can help businesses not only survive but thrive in these challenging conditions. ? It's a critical inquiry that leads us into the heart of agile thinking. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 8, 2024

TL; DR: Humble Planning w/ Maarten Dalmijn In this fascinating talk, Maarten introduced the concept of humble planning and why it’s crucial for succeeding with an Agile way of working and building products of exceptional value. It is a must-see for all agile practitioners! ? Hands-on Agile Meetup. ? If so, how did it go ??

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 17, 2023

Just before the end of last year I shared with you a video that maps out a starting point to start they journey towards agility. In large scale enterprise or multinational company, sometimes starting Scrum from the senior leadership level is more effective than from grass-root movement. Have a great week folks.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

OKR Theater has the potential to become a member of a big family – Scrum Theater, Agile Theater, SAFe Theater, Lean Theater, Six Sigma Theater; you get the picture. OKRs (and Scrum…) thrive in the Complex Domain. This is exactly the environment where Scrum thrives. Does that mean we need Scrum to implement OKRs?

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Scrum.org

MAY 17, 2021

As Scrum Masters , we facilitate the Sprint Events. We facilitate Scrum Team decisions and support collaboration within, between, and external to Scrum Teams. And also as agile leaders workshops are an integral part of our workday trying to foster environments in which self-management and accountability can grow.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 8, 2022

Btw, have you noticed that the Scrum Guide described the Scrum Master as a true leader who serves ? This was change from what was initially called servant leadership. This misunderstanding often manifested into turning the Scrum Master as the team personal assistant who only works at the team level.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 17, 2023

Just before the end of last year I shared with you a video that maps out a starting point to start they journey towards agility. In large scale enterprise or multinational company, sometimes starting Scrum from the senior leadership level is more effective than from grass-root movement. Have a great week folks. .

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

TL; DR: Hands-on Agile #52: Jim Highsmith & the Agile Manifesto On August 17, 2023, we had the opportunity to interview Jim Highsmith about the path to agile product development: From Wild West to the co-authoring the Agile Manifesto. ? Watch the video now : Jim Highsmith & the Agile Manifesto — Hands-on Agile 52. ?

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

Video: Project Management Qualifications Overview Learn about the top-10 project management qualifications in this tutorial video featuring Jennifer Bridges, PMP. Leadership Skills Leadership skills refer to the ability to strengthen and guide a group of people to work together as a team and achieve a common goal more effectively.

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Kiron Bondale

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

One of the clichés you will run across if you read enough articles or watch enough videos about agility is that we should be using the term as an adjective rather than as a noun. “We are doing agile” Agile is an umbrella term for many concepts aimed at delivering value, improving quality and making people awesome.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

On this opportunity I am writing a blog rather than making a video on youtube since my family just moved to Brisbane and I am still waiting for all my gears to be sent across the continent. The recent update on Scrum Guide has leveraged the accountability of the Scrum Master. There are many models of leadership out there.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Agile Project Management On the other end of the project management style spectrum is agile. Some don’t refer to agile as a project management style as much as a mindset to face uncertainty, give possible solutions a chance, get feedback and always adjust accordingly.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 18, 2021

In this second video in the series about responsibility, Professional Scrum Trainer Mark Wavle explores the leader's role in unwrecking responsibility issues. Here are the items referenced in this Unstuck Leadership Moment video: The previous Responsiblity video in this series, "Responsibility Wreckers for People and Teams".

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Joanne Perold emphasises the importance of understanding the global challenges we face and how agile principles can be applied to address them. The video also touches upon the role of agile communities in driving change. Watch the full video. Enjoy this video? The role of agile communities in driving global change.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 1, 2022

This is the third and final video in the series about responsibility. Here, Professional Scrum Trainer Mark Wavle talks through the powerful model, Circles and Soup. Here are the items referenced in this Unstuck Leadership Moment video: The first Responsiblity video in this series, "Responsibility Wreckers for People and Teams".

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 16, 2023

TL; DR: Hands-on Agile #53: An Agile Coaches Guide to Storytelling with Bob Galen On September 5, 2023, we had the opportunity to listen to Bob Galen on “An Agile Coaches Guide to Storytelling.” In this session, Bob shared his experience coaching an agile coach struggling to connect with a development manager.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Joanne Perold emphasises the importance of understanding the global challenges we face and how agile principles can be applied to address them. The video also touches upon the role of agile communities in driving change. Watch the full video. Enjoy this video? The role of agile communities in driving global change.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Ah, the age-old conundrum: why do so many agile transformations fail? It's not just a question of the past; it's as relevant today as it was in the early days of agile. You see, when leadership decides on a direction without involving those who'll be doing the heavy lifting, resistance is inevitable. Enjoy this video?

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Leading Answers

AUGUST 6, 2022

.  However, let’s start by examining what servant leadership already contains.     Servant leadership was popularized by Robert Greenleaf and described as a mindset and set of practices. Servant leadership is a mindset and value system which recognizes that the team members deliver the project benefits.

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International Institute for Learning

AUGUST 11, 2022

The Art of Grateful Leadership # 197 The Organic Alignment of Agile, Scrum and Grateful Leadership! Umlas as she interviews Agile Consultant and former CEO of Scrum Alliance, Howard Sublett in an engaging and both fun and action-filled conversation. Join host Judith W. Go Grateful!

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

TL; DR: Adapt How You Lead for Agile Success w/ Johanna Rothman — ACB21. Too many people say, “With agile, we don’t need no stinkin’ managers.” However, because managers create and refine the culture, modern managers create and refine the agile culture. Without modern management, any agile initiative will die.

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Leading Agile

JULY 18, 2023

Agile needs to be tied to business-driven results. If not, then we start measuring things like people trained, teams doing Scrum, or the organization’s sentiment toward Agile to tell us if we’re succeeding. If your Agile isn’t helping you do that, then it’s not really Agile at all. First, how are we forming teams?

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

In this video, Mark addresses the purpose of Sprint Goals and then explores the message that they are sending when it's hard to define a single Sprint Goal. Join me in an upcoming Professional Scrum Master or Professional Agile Leadership course - see my class list here. Details on upcoming projects and speaking events.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 15, 2022

In this energizing 43rd Hands-on Agile session on outcome-based product planning, Jeff Gothelf clarified one thing: “Roadmapping is a flawed concept in the age of Agile. Watch the video now: Jeff Gothelf: Outcome-Based Product Planning — Hands-on Agile 43. ?? Roadmapping is a flawed concept in the age of Agile.

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