Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2024

For professional Project Managers seeking to transition into Professional Scrum Masters, the project management principle of being a diligent, respectful, and caring steward offers a valuable perspective. In Scrum, stewardship involves a broader responsibility, including the social, technical, and environmental impacts of the product.

SCRUM 155

SCRUM Technical Review Leadership Initiating 155

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

For a professional Project Manager transitioning to a Scrum Master, the shift to a value-centric approach is both fundamental and transformative. The project management principle "Focus on value" aligns perfectly with Scrum’s core tenet of delivering value through iterative and incremental development.

SCRUM 156

SCRUM Agile Initiating Controlling 156

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2023

The roles and responsibilities of the project team are also discussed as well as the next steps. Scrum is an agile way of working in which projects are broken into blocks, which are called sprints. The sprint planning meeting involves the scrum master, scrum product manager and the scrum team.

Software Review 474

Software Review Technical Review SCRUM Risk Management 474

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 4, 2022

The scrum methodology was developed as a response to rigid project management approaches such as the waterfall method, which didn’t adapt to the needs of agile product and software development teams. We’ll explore the scrum methodology in-depth, but before that, let’s start with a simple scrum definition. Scrum Values.

SCRUM 332

SCRUM Software Review Development Team Review Underperforming Technical Team 332

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A common question we are often asked is, "Should I become a Scrum Master?", in particular by individuals transitioning from traditional project management roles or those who are contemplating a shift in their career. As a Scrum Master, facilitating discussions to reach a consensus is part of your realm.

SCRUM 163

SCRUM Innovation 2023 Agile 163

Scrum.org

AUGUST 11, 2021

Of late, I've been noticing an interpretation of the Scrum Master role - the Scrum Master as An FFFCDO for Developers - a Fierce, Ferocious, Fearsome Chief Defense Officer! What is the Scrum Master protecting the Developers from? Who are the persecutors the Scrum Master protecting the Developers from?

Underperforming Technical Team 225

Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Leadership Energy 225

Scrum.org

JULY 16, 2021

There is a piece of information that is missing in the Scrum Guide. Where is the role of Manager in Scrum? The missed-out information makes many organisations confused if they have a similar place and adopts Scrum or present an Agile transformation. Or a scrum master? Role Mapping. What are they?

SCRUM 242

SCRUM Leadership Agile Consulting 242

Scrum.org

MARCH 4, 2024

For professional Project Managers transitioning to Professional Scrum Masters, this concept requires a nuanced understanding. Scrum, by its nature, is a framework designed for adaptability and responsiveness, not tailored in the traditional sense. Focus on Value Delivery: In Scrum, the focus is always on delivering value.

SCRUM 170

SCRUM Agile Governance Government 170

Scrum.org

JANUARY 18, 2022

. The portrayal of a Scrum Master on a Scrum Team is barely the same as the role of the traditional Project Manager. Scrum Masters have their own ways of not being an overlord in the traditional sense and are more focused on being the facilitator at the same level as others on their team. Get this straight.

SCRUM 213

SCRUM Sustainability Agile Energy 213

Scrum.org

MARCH 19, 2022

This blog post is also available as a nicely designed PDF. In 2010 I started my first assignment as a Scrum Master. From that moment on, I captured my struggles, failures, and successes in a series of blog posts. Over the years, the sum of these blog posts resulted in the paper “ The 8 Stances Of A Scrum Master ”.

SCRUM 204

SCRUM Leadership Influencer Agile 204

Scrum.org

MAY 3, 2021

Most people ask me a question: Hey Venkatesh, can you tell me that whether a person can simultaneously handle the responsibilities of a Scrum Master and a Product Owner at the same time? We need to turn the pages of the Scrum Guide for a clear definition. The definition of a Scrum Team is: . . Read More>>. .

SCRUM 194

SCRUM 2020 Consulting Leadership 194

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Scrum Team Accountabilities and responsibilities can be confusing, misunderstood, and lack shared understanding between its members and the organization. This is especially true for new Scrum Team members, yet I also have experienced this with teams who have been using Scrum for several years.

SCRUM 163

SCRUM 2022 Software Review Estimate 163

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?

SCRUM 200

SCRUM Prince2 Risk Management Development Team Review 200

Scrum.org

MARCH 4, 2024

Your single best investment to improve your professional standing ; order the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now! ? Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! Write articles or blog posts : Choose a specific principle each month and write an article or blog post on how it can be applied effectively.

Agile 143

Agile Generative AI SCRUM 2024 143

ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 29, 2023

B – Project Management Terms Backlog Backlog is a term from the Agile methodology Scrum, but is also used across industries to track every single thing that is needed to complete a product in development. D – Project Management Terms DACI Used to define roles and responsibilities in the project.

Software Review 392

Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Lean Event Chain 392

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

TL; DR: Club Scrum — You, too, ChatGPT? A few years ago, I ran a survey to figure out what Scrum Masters serving a single Scrum team do all day. Now that we have a new kid, pardon: a new LLM, on the block, I reran the old questionnaire: Club Scrum: What Are You Doing all Day, ChatGPT — as a Scrum Master?

ChatGPT 177

ChatGPT SCRUM Artificial Inteligence 2018 177

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Scrum - The Leader’s Perspective. If you’re leading Scrum Teams or generally are a leader in an organization that’s leveraging Scrum? Are you feeling a bit left out after reading the Scrum Guide ? The Scrum Guide describes the leadership required by the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers.

SCRUM 226

SCRUM Leadership Risk Management Governance 226

Scrum.org

AUGUST 18, 2021

In a recent blog post, I addressed whether a Can Scrum Master and a Product Owner be the same person? You can remember the answer from the blog; Even though it is not outright in the Scrum Guide but not a recommended option. In my opinion, also, one person should not play the role of two different kinds.

SCRUM 214

SCRUM Leadership Consulting 214

Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2023

Product Owners are a critical role in the Agile methodology, but what does a Product Owner do? This blog post will discuss the day-to-day activities of this position and explore how these responsibilities help create successful projects. Agile Methodology and the Role of the Product Owner. Conclusion.

Technical Review 186

Technical Review Software Review Agile SCRUM 186

Scrum.org

MAY 4, 2023

Scrum impacts the entire organization. To unlock your Scrum team’s superpowers, improvements are necessary within and especially around teams. The Scrum.org PSM II class contains multiple exercises that make visible where improvement is needed in order to use Scrum more effectively. How to prepare? A bunch of impediment cards.

SCRUM 162

SCRUM Leadership Budget Agile 162

Scrum.org

JUNE 16, 2023

From 2010–2015 I worked as a Scrum Master for a web agency. When I started, Scrum wasn’t used at all. In the context of Scrum, the Product Owner plays an essential role. Answering it in a bunch of short comments proved quite challenging, so I promised to share my thoughts in more detail in a blog post.

Underperforming Technical Team 153

Underperforming Technical Team 2015 SCRUM 2010 153

Scrum.org

JUNE 1, 2023

Embracing self-management can be challenging for teams transitioning to Scrum. Scrum Masters play a critical role in helping their teams embrace greater autonomy. Getting everyone on the same page Every Scrum Team member needs to understand the framework and its benefits. They are also more successful.

Underperforming Technical Team 152

Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM 2023 Sustainability 152

Scrum.org

JUNE 17, 2020

Last week, Simon Flossmann , one of our Patrons , took the opportunity to raise the following challenge: “How can a Scrum Master prove its value to the organization such that (s)he isn’t considered to be the first asked to leave in a crisis?”. The purpose of this blog post is to share the outcome of the meetup.

SCRUM 182

SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Finance Closing 182

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 1, 2020

Today I’m partnering with Eylean to give you an overview of three agile methodologies: Scrum, Kanban and Scrumban. Scrum, Kanban and a method that blends the two (turning Scrum Kanban into Scrumban) are all quite different. Scrum is a way of managing the work within defined timescales called sprints. A Scrum board.

Agile 315

Agile SCRUM Technical Review Software Review 315

The IIL Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The perfect certification can propel you toward your goals, whether you’re aiming for a salary boost, a role upgrade, or even a career switch. Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe®) Scrum Master The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe ® ) Scrum Master certification focuses on preparing individuals to lead Agile teams in a SAFe® enterprise.

2024 166

2024 Certification Prince2 PMI 166

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Have you been wondering how you can measure the impact of your Scrum Masters? And how these Scrum Masters or Agile coaches can really help with the bottom-line result? Working with agile or Scrum generally means having several Scrum Masters in place, but can you measure their effectiveness and impact.

SCRUM 167

SCRUM Leadership Agile Technical Review 167

Scrum.org

AUGUST 18, 2022

Throughout this blog, I use a variety of terms such as meeting, event, and workshop ostensibly as synonyms. Whilst this is a Professional Scrum leaning piece, facilitation is not an art solely associated with Scrum, and therefore the language I use isn’t either. Does this gardener sound like a Scrum Master to you?

Underperforming Technical Team 172

Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Innovation Consulting 172

ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

A Scrum Master might sound like a character in a role-playing game, but it’s a serious job that’s rooted in leadership. The Scrum Master is responsible for ensuring a true Scrum process over the course of a project. Thanks to its many benefits, Scrum continues to grow in popularity.

SCRUM 236

SCRUM Certification Technical Review Software Review 236

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. The people/team you lead getting in their own way with responsibility issues. Leading by example in responsibility. Circles of Influence and Concern.

Influencer 169

Influencer Leadership SCRUM Agile 169

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. How this helps teams and individuals with responsibility. The previous (second) Responsibility video in this series, “Unwrecking Responsibility: A Leader’s Role”.

Leadership 169

Leadership SCRUM Agile 169

ProjectManager.com

APRIL 3, 2019

The scrum master is a key member of the scrum team, but also a somewhat misunderstood one, which can make the hiring process problematic. Put simply, the scrum master is the person responsible for promoting and supporting scrum. How do you find the right candidate to fill that role?

SCRUM 267

SCRUM Agile Certification Defining 267

ProjectManager.com

JUNE 15, 2021

We regularly feature project management resources to help train PMs to land jobs in the industry or develop better skills in their current role. Agile certifications: These are ideal for those project managers that want to work in agile environments as a scrum master, agile certified practitioner or agile value stream consultant.

Certification 441

Certification Prince2 Monitoring PMI 441

Scrum.org

JANUARY 5, 2021

In December 2020, my friend Adrian Galarza and I delivered a Scrum.org Scrum Pulse Webinar - A Cycle Time Journey: 164 to 8 Days in 6 Months that summarized the journey of Adrian’s Scrum Team. Who were the 7 key roles and communities that made these improvements possible? ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES. BACKGROUND.

Cadence 218

Cadence Software Review SCRUM Leadership 218

Scrum.org

APRIL 26, 2021

About five years ago I published the paper “ The 8 Stances of a Scrum Master ”. In the paper, I describe the misunderstood and preferred stances of a Scrum Master. It often gets fulfilled in such a way the Scrum Master becomes Scrum police. The Scrum Master as a Teacher.

SCRUM 138

SCRUM Closing Lean Initiating 138

Agilemania

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Scrum is a collaborative and iterative framework for managing complex projects that can be challenging to execute given its fast-paced nature and frequent changes in requirements Scrum emphasizes teamwork, accountability and iterative progress toward a well-defined goal. and what exactly is a scrum master role in an organization.

SCRUM 88

SCRUM Certification Technical Review Lean 88

Scrum.org

MAY 5, 2020

Being an effective and successful Scrum Master requires a wide variety of skills, knowledge, and experience. This variety is captured in the stances of a Scrum Master. The Scrum Master is expected to act as a teacher, impediment remover, facilitator, coach, mentor, and change agent. Good to Know.

SCRUM 167

SCRUM Development Team Review Technical Review Consulting 167

Scrum.org

JANUARY 24, 2019

I’ve met many amazing Scrum Masters along the way that have evolved to take on major responsibilities in their organizations. Are you always the one doing the typing in every Scrum event? Being a Scrum Master doesn’t make you the team secretary. Trap #2: You ask people for status updates in the Daily Scrum.

SCRUM 159

SCRUM Sustainability Certification Software Developers 159