Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Estimating what can be delivered in a single Sprint is a question that stumps many Scrum teams. We start with a simple premise: the Scrum Guide, a compass for many, surprisingly, doesn't mention 'estimates' but talks about 'size'. It's about making educated guesses, setting targeted Sprint goals, and staying flexible.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Scrum is a framework, not a set of work instructions. The Scrum framework guides the way individuals interact and work together to deliver complex products. The flexibility of Scrum is its strength. The true power of Scrum lies in its simplicity and flexibility.

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Scrum.org

MAY 14, 2024

Scrum is often misunderstood. Scrum events, often mistaken for unproductive ceremonies, are designed to facilitate continuous inspection and adaptation. Each event serves a purpose, driving the team towards achieving the Sprint Goal and delivering value. One prevalent myth is that Scrum involves more talking than doing.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Assumir o papel de Scrum Master (SM) numa nova equipa e preparar-se para a primeira Sprint envolve desafios que não estão no Guia Scrum e nem nos livros. Este texto aborda tais desafios e apresenta estratégias para aumentar as chances de um início eficaz na sua jornada Agile. Conclusão É o que temos por hoje.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The purpose of the Sprint is to deliver a done increment of valuable, usable product. In order to get there, it is important that higher ordered Product Backlog items are sized so that they are small enough to be completed within a single Sprint. See our recent article, Developing in One Sprint and Testing in the Next Is Not Scrum.)

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Some teams, particularly those transitioning to Scrum from traditional waterfall approaches, really struggle with the idea of delivering fully tested increments of valuable functionality within a single Sprint. But here is why developing in one Sprint and testing in the next actually causes more problems than it solves.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As professionals in the fast-paced world of Agile and Scrum, we often find ourselves at a crossroads during Sprint reviews. The essence of a Sprint review lies in its ability to provide real, actionable insights. These are the kinds of issues that lean-agile practitioners relish, and others might find challenging.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 17, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview (6): Demand Creates Supply and the Job Market for Agile Practitioners is No Exception. Scrum has proven time and again to be the most popular framework for software development. Given that software is eating the world , a seasoned Scrum Master is nowadays in high demand.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview Questions on the Sprint Review. Scrum has repeatedly proven to be the most popular framework for software development. Given that software is eating the world , a seasoned Scrum Master is nowadays in high demand. Which makes any Scrum Master interview a challenging task.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In my journey through the world of Scrum, I've often been asked, "What exactly is a Sprint backlog?" It's a question that deserves a thorough answer, given the pivotal role the Sprint backlog plays in Scrum's framework. It's crucial to understand that the Sprint backlog isn't entirely about the Sprint goal.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

At the outset, Sprint planning might seem straightforward, but it's a tad more intricate than one might initially understand. It's not just about what you aim to achieve in the coming Sprint, but also how this goal ties into the broader picture – the product vision and the customer's desires. NKDAgility can help!

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Scrum is the most popular Agile framework. According to the latest State of Agile survey from Digital.ai, 90% of teams who are using an Agile framework are using Scrum. I like to think that this is because Scrum is a goldilocks framework … with just enough - but not too much - structure.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Part of the Scrum Master accountability is finding effective tools for Product Backlog management, which often means that the Scrum Master is accountable for setting up the Scrum Board. There are many ways to create a Scrum board. There are many popular software applications which can be used to create a Scrum board.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 25, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Master Anti-Patterns. The Sprint Planning is a core event that defines how your customers’ lives will improve with the following Product Increment. Learn more on how to improve its effectiveness by avoiding 20 common Sprint Planning anti-patterns. ???? The Purpose of the Sprint Planning.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 10, 2022

TL; DR: Nine Sprint Goal Principles. 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. Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes !

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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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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. Scrum is deliberately incomplete because the framework is used in complex environments where simple best practices won’t fit all situations.

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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?

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2022

In Kürze: Kein Sprint-Ziel. In einem Scrum-Projekt gibt es viele Möglichkeiten des Scheiterns. Angesichts der Umstand, dass Scrum ein Rahmenwerk mit einem angemessenen, aber kurzen „Handbuch“ ist, sollte dieser Effekt niemanden überraschen. Was ist zum Beispiel, wenn es kein Sprint-Ziel gibt – Sprint für Sprint?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 6, 2023

TL; DR: Das Verfehlen von Sprint-Zielen Sind Sie ein Experte in der Kunst, unerreichbare, aufgezwungene oder schlichtweg nicht existierende Sprint-Ziele zu setzen? Mit anderen Worten, sind Sie gut darin, das Verfehlen von Sprint-Ziele zur Regel zu machen? Unzählige Scrum Teams haben alle Vorschläge gründlich getestet.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 29, 2023

TL; DR: Scrum Team Failure This post on Scrum team failure addresses three categories from the Scrum anti-patterns taxonomy that are closely aligned: Planning and process breakdown, conflict avoidance and miscommunication, and inattention to quality and commitment, often resulting in a Scrum team performing significantly below its potential.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 24, 2023

In questo articolo, Cynefin, Scrum e Agile, condivido parte della trascrizione di una conferenza di Dave Snowden del 2017. Mi ha permesso di capire che cos’è un sistema complesso e perché Scrum e Agile sono, al momento, gli approcci più efficaci per risolvere problemi complessi. Consultare l’ultima versione di Cynefin.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

As a seasoned practitioner in the Scrum framework, I've often been queried on the approach to select the most appropriate items for the Sprint backlog. The truth is, crafting a Sprint backlog is akin to navigating a multi-dimensional chessboard. It informs but does not govern the Sprint's content. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

MAY 14, 2024

Scrum is often misunderstood. Scrum events, often mistaken for unproductive ceremonies, are designed to facilitate continuous inspection and adaptation. Each event serves a purpose, driving the team towards achieving the Sprint Goal and delivering value. One prevalent myth is that Scrum involves more talking than doing.

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SCRUM Governance Government Agile 110

Scrum.org

MAY 14, 2024

When companies dip their toe in Agile waters, they often start by simply trying out an Agile framework such as Scrum to deliver something relatively small, such as a project. However, with this comes the question: Can a Project Manager be a Scrum Master? And that's a great way to start. But beware!

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In this article, we will debunk 10 common myths about Scrum. Now, I'm not saying that chaos dragons are real, but I am saying that Scrum is not chaos. Scrum can help. Because value is delivered incrementally each Sprint, stakeholders can provide earlier feedback about what features are actually valuable and which are not needed.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 9, 2024

Fortunately, Scrum offers a structured framework that can guide you through. Here's how Scrum addresses ten common challenges that managers face, providing clear solutions through its empirical approach. The clear definition of Scrum accountabilities enhances team focus and sets clear expectations for each member's contribution.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

In the bustling world of Scrum, the Sprint Review stands as a pivotal event. Importance Of Feedback in Sprint Reviews Illuminating the Path Forward Feedback in Sprint Reviews acts as a lighthouse, guiding the product development ship through the murky waters of uncertainty and change. The stakeholder feedback.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Es vergeht kein Scrum Training, an dem nicht darüber diskutiert wird… Die Rede ist von Sprint-Zielen. Oder besser: Warum Sprint-Ziele nicht funktionieren. Dabei wiederholen sich die Gründe, die angeführt werden: 5 Gründe, warum Sprint-Ziele nicht funktionieren Wir arbeiten nicht an einem Produkt, sondern an (mehreren) Projekten.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

TL; DR: Scrum Anti-Patterns GPT Can a Custom Scrum Anti-Patterns GPT align teams with Scrum principles? Dive into how leveraging custom GPTs might offer a novel path through Scrum’s common hurdles, focusing on creating actual customer value in the face of organizational and team-level challenges. ?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

TL; DR: Missing Sprint Goals Do you excel in the art of setting unattainable, imposed, or plain non-existing Sprint Goals? In other words, are you good at missing Sprint Goals with regularity? Countless Scrum Teams have thoroughly tested all suggestions. If not, don’t worry; help is on the way!

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Scrum.org

MAY 16, 2022

TL; DR: Sprint Retrospective Anti-Patterns. What event could better embody Scrum’s principle of empiricism than the Sprint Retrospective? Hence, learn more about 21 common Sprint Retrospective anti-patterns that will hold back your Scrum team. ???? The Scrum Guide on the Sprint Retrospective.

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Scrum.org

MAY 23, 2022

There is a popular myth that the scrum masters accountabilities ends with the scrum team and may not be required when the team becomes matured. As a result, many organizations limit the role of the Scrum Master to the team level. On a general note, here’s what the Scrum Master accountability journey may looks like over time.

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Scrum.org

MAY 15, 2024

Embracing Scrum's core values not only enhances teamwork but also empowers everyone within the Scrum framework to contribute effectively. This week, we're excited to offer you a unique perspective on Scrum Values, viewed through the lenses of the Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developers, and Stakeholders.

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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. Had an agile mindset at my core. About a framework called Scrum I’d never seen.

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Scrum.org

MAY 23, 2022

TL; DR: 15 Sprint Review Anti-Patterns. Moreover, how did the previous Sprint contribute to our Scrum team’s mission? Answering these questions and adapting the Product Backlog in a collaborative effort of the Scrum Team with internal and external stakeholders is the purpose of the Sprint Review.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 18, 2020

How can you evaluate your success as a Scrum Master using metrics? Agile metrics is a complicated topic with no one-size-fits-all solution. In this three-part series, I'd like to explore how Scrum Master accountabilities can guide you to choose metrics you can collect and track to evaluate yourself and your team.

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