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What’s the big deal about the Definition of Done in Scrum?

Scrum.org

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?” First and foremost, what is a Definition of Done? The Definition of Done is a document that clarifies these questions.

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What to Do When a Bad Moon is Arising on Your Project

Project Risk Coach

Ever have this sinking feeling that a bad moon is arising on your project? Perhaps you and your team identified the following threat: “Someone may steal building materials during construction.” Imagine that you are managing a software development project. Think about your team. Look forward.

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5 Agile Metrics to Improve Performance and Quality

Project Bliss

This is a guest article from Gilad David Maayan. Once you’ve decided to implement agile, you and your team need a way of measuring the success of your implementation. Remember that metrics aren’t definitive and cannot explain the full picture on their own. Related: A PM’s Guide to Agile Software Development.

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My Experience With Growing A Developer Culture

Scrum.org

For years, I’ve fulfilled the role of Scrum Master for many different organizations and Scrum Teams. These teams were mostly focused on software development. These organizations were able to attract the smartest developers and create products customers loved. Examples of a Developer Culture.

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Scrum’s Nature: It Is a Tool; It Is Not About Love or Hate

Scrum.org

Regularly, we find articles from developers detailing why ‘Agile’ in general and Scrum’s nature, in particular, deserve our collective disdain. Do you want to get this article in your inbox? In a recent article on Scrum’s nature , the author describes his experience with “Scrum” in detail.

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A Scrum Team Increases Their Velocity by Doing Less Work

Scrum.org

Sutherland and Ken Schwaber speak of “Velocity” and, to explain how Scrum breaks the Iron Triangle, they're known to say that a Scrum team increases their Velocity by reducing hand-offs, increasing quality, et cetera. In Product Development, the end state cannot be known in advance of starting. Hmm… how to explain…? Weird, right?

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Understanding Kaizen: A Comprehensive Definition

Wrike

In this article, we will delve into its origins, principles, methodology, benefits, and applications, and explore real-life examples of successful implementation. While working at Toyota, Japanese engineer and businessman Taiichi Ohno played a crucial role in the development of Kaizen.