Scrum.org

AUGUST 17, 2020

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview Questions (1). 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. Do you want to get this article in your inbox? Scrum is not a methodology, but a framework.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Scrum Methodology. What It Is: Scrum is a short “sprint” approach to managing projects. The scrum methodology is It’s ideal for teams of no more than 10 people, and often is wedded to two-week cycles with short daily meetings, known as daily scrum meetings. It’s led by what is called a Scrum master.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 18, 2021

TL; DR: My Top Ten Worst Scrum Anti-Patterns. I recently was invited to a Scrum.org Webinar, and I picked a topic close to my heart: the worst Scrum anti-patterns. So, without further delay, here are my top ten of the meanest, baddest Scrum anti-patterns I have experienced. ?? Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Scrum.org

JULY 11, 2021

In this blog post, we focus on one specific question that was raised: “How to measure the success of an Agile Coach or Scrum Master?”. The success (or failures) of an Agile Coach or Scrum Master is not that straightforward to measure, and any causality with the success of a team you coach is difficult to prove.

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Inloox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

In this article we will show you how to bring order into this chaos. Scrum and Kanban are among the most popular methods in agile management. Scrum as a framework for productive product development and Kanban as a useful tool for controlling processes and maintenance activities actually pursue two different goals.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 7, 2023

Since I became a Professional Scrum Trainer in November, I have been asked a lot about the current state, and the future perspectives, for Scrum and agile development in Japan, where I’ve worked for the last six years. So much so that many consider the paper to be part of the roots of Scrum. Why is that?

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

What is a Scrum Master? What are the differences between a Scrum Master and Project Manager? Isn’t a Scrum Master some kind of an Agile Project Manager? There is almost no overlap between the role of Scrum Master and the position of Project Manager. What is a Scrum Master? What a Scrum Master does.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 29, 2022

It’s certainly something I’ve used: ongoing iterations for development with significant customer involvement in the deliverables at all stages, but managed within a waterfall governance structure and life cycle. But there does seem to be a trend in accepting that agile approaches like Scrum can fit within a hybrid framework.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 10, 2023

By Lavaneesh Gautam , Professional Scrum Trainer In the previous article (Stakeholder Exploration: Part 1 of 4 Steps of the Stakeholder Engagement) , we discussed: “Stakeholder”- who are they? Stakeholder Analysis The definition we discussed in the previous article. Stakeholder Engagement” What does it mean?

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In Scrum, the Product Owner’s purpose is to maximize the value of the Scrum Team’s work (the product). Delivering value to the customer (beneficial customer outcomes) is the ultimate measure of success for the Scrum Team, including the Product Owner. We can consult with Developers on the Scrum Team for ideas.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2023

TL; DR: Jira Anti-Patterns If you ask people to come up with popular attributes for “Agile” or “agility,” Scrum and Jira will likely be among the top ten featured. Moreover, in any discussion about the topic, someone will mention that using Scrum running on top of Jira does not make an organization agile.

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Scrum.org

MAY 3, 2021

Given that Scrum is a framework with a precise and concise yet short “manual,” this effect should not surprise anyone. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! The Scrum Guide on the Product Owner. There are plenty of Product Owner failures.

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Here are some tips to get the word out that the business influencers are going Agile: Send them links to articles and blog posts that mention your competitors’ move to Agile. For example, the United States federal government adopting Agile has meant a rise in job openings requiring Agile project management expertise.

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Scrum.org

JULY 21, 2020

TL; DR: Scrum’s Nature: It Is a Tool; It Is Not About Love or Hate. Regularly, we find articles from developers detailing why ‘Agile’ in general and Scrum’s nature, in particular, deserve our collective disdain. Seriously, how hard can Scrum be if the manual comprises of 18 pages, right?).

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The IIL Blog

MAY 17, 2023

We have read books and journal articles on various project management topics. Public Sector Project Manager Selection In most government agencies, PMs were seen more so as project monitors rather than project managers. The assignment as a government project monitor was seen as an add-on to one’s normal job.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 19, 2018

In the previous article, we have discussed how Scrum Masters need to master many things. In this article we are going to discuss one of the stances that the Scrum Master need to master, that is the facilitation stance. Hello, great people of the world. So what is facilitation? So why do we even need facilitation?

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The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The importance of understanding value appeared several decades ago in articles discussing systems engineering activities. VE and VA terms are most frequently used on government projects rather than in traditional project management applications. EVMS is still being used, especially on government projects. Register here.

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International Institute for Learning

APRIL 19, 2023

For a Scrum Master timing is everything. Contrary to popular belief, most Scrum Masters LOVE to be busy and hate making you or anyone else in the organization wait unnecessarily. In any circumstance, good Scrum Masters are like DR. Strange… They are masters of time. Guess what… Neither does a Scrum Master! Check it out!

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 25, 2024

A Project Management Office (PMO) is a centralized department within an organization that standardizes the governance of projects. This article focuses on the concept of a Project Management Office. Project Governance It oversees project governance, ensuring that each aligns with the strategic goals.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 4, 2020

Scrum Masters and agile coaches are close to either burnout or indifference. Do you want to get this article in your inbox? This quote is from a prospective client who was looking for a Scrum Master for several newly-formed Scrum teams without any experience.). A “Scrum Master task” stressed by a prospective client.).

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 22, 2022

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. Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: Definition of Done: 10 einfache Prinzipien eines kritischen Scrum-Erfolgsfaktors. ??

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The IIL Blog

JULY 26, 2023

The framework – established for over 20 years and regularly refreshed to reflect current practices and business requirements – provides governance and rigor along with the agility and flexibility demanded by organizations today. Quality and Governance Controls One of AgilePM’s underlying principles is to Never Compromise Quality.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

One of my favorite exercises from my Professional Scrum Product Owner classes is how to best sabotage a Product Owner as a member of the middle management. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! ???? Messing with the Scrum Framework in General.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 26, 2021

The second stage refers to gathering data so that the Scrum Team can have data-informed Retrospectives. As I have observed in practice, many Scrum Teams either limit the data gathering part of the Retrospective, thus lacking vital information. Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Source : Scrum Guide 2020.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Chapter 5 covers the agile project management model and then the rest of the book covers the process and project lifecycle in detail, with chapters on governance, scaling and performance measurement. The section on user stories with Scrum is great if you work in a Scrum team. Buy on Amazon. Agile Practice Guide. Buy on Amazon.

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International Institute for Learning

MAY 3, 2023

But this article discusses some variables you can keep in mind as you build your hybrid schedule. Hybrid Schedule Variables Hybrid schedule variables include the governance needs of the project, the development approach you will use for various deliverables, and the number and timing of integration points. Register here !

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Agilemania

MARCH 21, 2023

Furthermore, brand new SAFe Scrum, SAFe Team Kanban, Built-in Quality, and Value Stream Management articles incorporate flow directly into the teams’ daily work. These articles can be accessed from the icons shown in Figure 16. The content from Iteration Execution was merged into the Iterations article.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2022

This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management. The conference is focused on ‘The role of project-based governance in sustainable development: the need for institutional development’ 2022 AIPM National Conference: Gold Coast, Australia, Sun, 27 Feb 2022 – Tue, 1 Mar 2022. Other conference dates TBD.

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Scrum.org

MAY 11, 2020

There has been no shortage of articles on how to work remotely recently, including our series on remote Agile. Tools and governance. Remote Agile (Part 1): Practices & Tools for Scrum Masters & Agile Coaches. TL; DR: Join the Remote Agile Survey. Collaboration issues. Performance metrics. Management reaction. Related Posts.

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Henny Portman

MARCH 17, 2021

In total seven interviews and five articles. The first interview and 5-minute video is with Jeff Sutherland talking about the future of agile organizations, the importance of leadership and the use and impact of Scrum and Scrum at Scale (“ It’s all common sense with an uncommon level of discipline ” – Jeff Sutherland).

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Scrum.org

MARCH 26, 2021

One of the pillars of our book the Zombie Scrum Survival Guide , and the Scrum framework itself, is “Ship It Fast”. You’ll find plenty of inspiration in this article! . Maybe a Scrum team goes into a Sprint Review highly enthusiastic because after 3 Sprints they finally released an updated API to the staging environment.

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Herding Cats

AUGUST 2, 2016

It would seem counter intuitive to apply Agile (Scrum) to large Software Intensive System of Systems. Agile in the government from Glen Alleman. Related articles. But it's not. Here's how we do it with success. The Microeconomics of a Project Driven Organization. GAO Reports on ACA Site.

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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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Agilemania

OCTOBER 13, 2021

In this article, I would like to provide a simple guideline to select the right SAFe course for you, if you are willing to take up one. Scrum Master. To gain understanding of the role of Scrum Master in SAFe ecosystem. SAFe Scrum Master. – Role of Scrum Master. Scrum Master. SAFe Advanced Scrum Master.

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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

In this article, we will explore the actions PMs can take to manage virtual project teams effectively, addressing common challenges and providing practical insights to enhance collaboration, governance, and performance. Define Roles and Responsibilities Clarifying roles and responsibilities is essential for governance.

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International Institute for Learning

MARCH 29, 2023

You may also need to figure out how to balance project management needs and scrum master needs. In this article we will discuss some of the common functions that each role provides so you can choose those that work best for your hybrid project. A scrum master is not a manager, they are much more of a facilitator.

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The IIL Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

Executives and project governance personnel must provide project teams with the criteria for when to shut down a project. In the past, project managers made primarily technical decisions and business decisions were the responsibility of the governance personnel or senior management. Register here !

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