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Blog Series: From Scrum Master to Agile Leader - Part 1 - Exploring the Gaps in Scrum Mastery

Scrum.org

Professional Scrum revolves around the accountabilities, events, and artifacts of Scrum, and recognizes that its foundation is built on values and principles of people who work together to optimize value, build discipline, and influence culture. This critical work is not easy. Not knowing which problem to solve first.

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12 Ways to Create A Positive Work Culture

Rebel’s Guide to PM

I assume yes – if you are reading this blog about doing work, you probably are committed to doing your job to the best possible level and that’s because you enjoy it. Good relations are the key to influencing people, getting their attention and finally getting things done. Be the center of positive energy on the project.

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The Influencer (A Preferred Product Owner Stance)

Scrum.org

What is an Influencer? These gentlemen are in all the top-10 lists of being the ‘the best’ Politician, Influencer, world changer, etc. So before diving into the Product Owner taking an Influencer stance, let’s first inspect what an Influencer is. The Influencer is also referred to as the Politician.

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What does the Scrum Master do all day?

Scrum.org

I am influencing the CxOs at the moment. The way to influence change in a complex system is by influencing the interaction amongst people. The purpose of observing is to find an opportunity where we can influence the interactions in the system so that we can change the patterns in the system. Baby steps. If listening. .

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Zombie Scrum First Aid

Scrum.org

It allows you to measure how your work environment influences your effectiveness as a team and how to involve management in improving it. In the blog post “ How To Refine Your Improvements Into Actionable Quick Tips ,” we show you an alternative with actionable quick tips. Give this workshop a try, and let us know the results.

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How to Keep Up Stellar Project Management Work When in Stress

Proofhub

In this article, you’ll learn what stress is, when it can be good for a project manager, and what you can do to reduce its influence on your work performance. Excess stress also leads to mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, influencing our life expectancy in the longer term. Do you have frequent illnesses or low energy?

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Building an Effective Agile Transformation Consultant Team

Leading Agile

In a recent blog post, we discussed the various types of Agile Transformation Coaches needed to run a sustainable Transformation. Ideally, your Transformation team members are active in their community: speaking at conferences, sharing what they know through blogs and podcasts, and are continuously learning. Executive Team Members.