The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Agile A flexible and dynamic approach to project management that allows for iterative updates during defined time blocks, which allows for incremental value. Agile team A cross-functional group of individuals (e.g., Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development team members) who work collaboratively to deliver value in an Agile project.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 17, 2020

With the launch of the Kanban Guide for Scrum teams in 2018, its 4 flow metrics have gained more popularity amongst the Scrum community. It has helped Scrum teams shed a new perspective on how to manage the flow of product backlog items (PBIs) through their sprint backlog all the way to a production environment.

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Teamweek

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Keep reading to discover the definition and responsibilities of a Product Owner and 30 product owner interview questions that will help you accurately assess candidates’ technical skills and personality traits. Quick Links: How to define your expectations for the Product Owner role? How do you define the role of a Product Owner?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Let’s define it, explain when it’s used and explore how to make one. It’s a visual tool that makes it easy for project managers and their teams to see how much work has been done and how much work is left. It’s used for tracking work in a project schedule or during a sprint in a scrum. What you need is a burn up chart.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 13, 2020

But it’s best defined by scrum as a model. Scrum is a way to manage a project within an agile framework and is made up of three roles: product owner, scrum master and team. The product owner is focused on the business side of the project, the scrum master is the expert, who acts like a coach.

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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. Scrum is not a methodology, but a framework.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

Exploring Agile methodologies provides teams with flexible, efficient, and collaborative approaches to software development and project management. Beyond Scrum , several Agile frameworks were developed to address the unique needs and challenges of projects and teams.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

SAFe includes Scrum - so how come many Scrum practitioners and thought leaders consider it unsafe? SAFe's perspective is that "Nothing beats an Agile Team" and it doesn't try to reinvent the wheel or even innovate too much when it comes to the Team level. SAFe's Scrum Master is more of an Agile Team Lead.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 4, 2024

One of the secrets to unlocking your team's full potential lies in embracing the core values of the Scrum Framework. Imagine leading a team that thrives on commitment, radiates courage, maintains focus, values openness, and respects each other profoundly. What is the Scrum Framework?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Product features and stakeholder requirements constantly change, and your initial product development plan might look very different as the project evolves. Agile release planning, also known as scrum release planning, is an alternative to the traditional waterfall approach. How do you create a scrum release plan?

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

SAFe includes Scrum - so how come many Scrum practitioners and thought leaders consider it unsafe? SAFe's perspective is that "Nothing beats an Agile Team" and it doesn't try to reinvent the wheel or even innovate too much when it comes to the Team level. SAFe's Scrum Master is more of an Agile Team Lead.

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Scrum.org

MAY 7, 2019

In August 2018, Scrum.org launched the Professional Scrum Master II class. The intention of this class is to offer the Scrum community an advanced class designed to support Scrum Masters in their professional development. What is the value of Liberating Structures for Scrum Masters?”.

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Planio

MAY 8, 2023

On average, IT projects come with more complexity and risk, and can quickly fall to pieces without proper due diligence, management, and leadership. ⚔️ Same situation: They’ll lead experts such as Software Developers, Business Analysts, Product Owners, or Infrastructure Managers. Manages a defined project budget. ?️

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2023

They are responsible for setting the vision and direction of the product, working with stakeholders to define requirements, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget. In this article we will explore what a day in the life of a Product Owner looks like. A Day in the Life of a Product Owner.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 28, 2019

have been doing Scrum trainings for a long time. During the last years, I have stressed even more the importance of understanding the nature and purpose of the Scrum Framework just at the begginning of the classes. This is, by no means, accepting distorted or flaccid applications of Scrum.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

In the "Scrum from the trenches" blog post series I like to address topics that I encounter in practicing Scrum in the real world, with real Scrum Teams. In the previous "Scrum from the trenches"-blog I talked about the Sprint Goal. During Product Backlog refinement, items are reviewed and revised.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 28, 2018

Agile has migrated from software development to touch just about every corner of the project management universe, and Scrum is one of the most popular frameworks for implementing it. ” Let’s begin by briefly defining Scrum. What Is Scrum? Scrum was developed by co-creators Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 9, 2018

The Nuts and Bolts of Agile and Scrum. Agile and Scrum: What’s the difference? It seems like almost every company, regardless of their industry, is practicing Agile and Scrum in some way and at some level of proficiency. If you’re new to Agile and Scrum, you may be scratching your head wondering first, what are they?

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Wrike

APRIL 12, 2023

When it comes to managing projects, Scrum and Project Management are the two most commonly utilized approaches. In this article, we will explore the differences between a Scrum Master and a Project Manager and provide insights into their roles, responsibilities, and skill sets.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 23, 2020

Conversation : Developers, exploring the card, communicate with the Product Owner, in order to gain knowledge about the business domain and to be able to offer valuable ideas for implementation. Many important aspects bypassed the developer’s attention turns into re-work of existing features. How to Fill a User Story Canvas.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Over my 15 years of experience with Scrum, I’ve observed velocity-driven and capacity-driven sprint planning as our ways of working when we figure out the amount of work the development team can take during a sprint. Having defined throughput, let’s imagine a Scrum team running on 2-week sprints.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Each post discusses scientific research that is relevant to our work with Scrum and Agile teams. How much time should they spend with their team or with stakeholders? From our own quantitative research with 1.200 Scrum Teams , we know that teams are more effective when they are more aware of the needs of their stakeholders.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 21, 2024

Here are four prominent examples which you may also consider as agile methodologies and frameworks: Scrum Scrum is one of the most widely used agile frameworks. It divides projects into sprints, typically two to four weeks, where teams focus on delivering specific, prioritized work.

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

We learn as we go and take small steps with defined budgets, resourcing, and time-boxes. The style of project management The organization may have a preferred methodology or paradigm, and the project manager (along with their team) will also assess what is right for this project. That is completely wrong.

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Wrike

AUGUST 25, 2023

Understanding Product Management At its core, product management involves the planning, development, and execution of strategies to bring a product to market and oversee its success. Additionally, they must possess strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Product development.

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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.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 15, 2020

This post is an excerpt from the book that we’re writing, the ‘ Zombie Scrum Survival Guide ’. The Scrum Framework urges teams to involve stakeholders. But many Scrum Teams struggle to do so. In case you’re wondering what is meant by ‘stakeholders’ as used within Scrum, check the article “ Actual stakeholders?

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 13, 2019

The first part contains my personal journey in becoming a Scrum Master, the second part includes recommendations for new Scrum Masters. Part 1 — Becoming a Scrum Master. Nine years ago I changed my title from Project Manager into Scrum Master. Do you have any recommendations for my Scrum Master journey?”.

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Scrum.org

JULY 29, 2019

In my role as an Agile coach and Scrum trainer, I get the chance to talk to a lot of Scrum Masters and teams. When I ask them about what their team is measuring, the most common answers I hear are velocity, story points, and burn-down charts. Team health? What about business value metrics, I ask?

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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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LiquidPlanner

DECEMBER 10, 2019

With the popularity of Agile, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), and Scrum, organizations are asked to justify the project manager’s role on a project. Scrum purists reject the idea of adding a project manager to the team as the team should be able to solve all the problems with the help of the product owner and scrum master.

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Scrum.org

JULY 10, 2018

Often I hear people say that Scrum does not take care of risk: there is no risk log, risk is not on the agenda of the Sprint Review or Retrospective as a standard agenda-item. The Development Teams need to be accountable for the quality of the product and how it's made. How is risk managed in Scrum? Financial risk.

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Wrike

JANUARY 17, 2024

Ultimately, the goal of divvying up the work is to give you a close-up view of what needs to be done so your business can better plan and distribute resources. It requires the efforts of the product owner, Scrum master, and development team for it to work. Begin by reviewing the prioritized product backlog.

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Wrike

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Understanding Agile Product Management The Agile product management methodology can be defined as an iterative, customer-centric, and collaborative approach to product development that emphasizes adaptability, speed, and continuous improvement. Also know how to inspire and motivate the development team.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 18, 2020

On November 22nd, 2019, I gave the closing keynote at Scrum Deutschland, a talk called ‘The Four Things You Do To Prevent Value Delivery.’ Such a study is holistic; it involves looking at the organizational design, technical capabilities, culture and knowledge, and type of control and metrics used to define success. Background.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Technical debt seems like a topic that resides completely in the domain of a Development Team. And just to be perfectly clear about it: The one thing you should not compromise on - if you are aiming for professional Scrum - is quality! Sure, John - one of the team members had his concerns but he is a pessimistic guy, right?

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Settle in, make yourself a brew and enjoy learning from people who actually live scrum day in day out. . This second post in the ‘Agile ADHD’ series from me, Sally Waters, and my husband Francis, is all about the details of how we implement Scrum at home. Nothing helped with this until we tried Scrum. Very inspirational. .

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