Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

A lot of people are passionate about Scrum, and why not? The 15th annual State of Agile Report reveals that over 90% of the teams working within an agile framework use Scrum. Last week, we talked about common misconceptions related to the Daily Scrum. This topic is discussed in Scrum.org’s Applying Professional Scrum class.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In the Scrum framework, the Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum as it’s set out in the Scrum Guide and for the team’s effectiveness. As Scrum Masters, we know everyone will look to us if the team isn’t performing well. But, without mistakes and missteps, we can’t learn, grow, and innovate.

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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.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 5, 2023

Agile frameworks, such as Scrum , have become increasingly popular due to their ability to promote efficiency, collaboration, and most importantly, value delivery. It acts as a filter, allowing the team to evaluate different options and select the ones that align most closely with the desired outcome.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 25, 2021

We started the Scrum Guide for Leaders series with a discussion of what Scrum means for you as a Leader. Next, we discussed the conditions where Scrum's Empiricism, Self-Management, and Continuous Improvement can thrive. Next, We are turning to the Scrum accountabilities/roles. Scrum Team. Product Owner.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 3, 2024

For instance, acquiring a Scrum Master certification is often seen as an end goal, but in reality, it should be the beginning of one's journey in understanding and applying Scrum principles effectively. The best Scrum Masters, in my experience, are not those who merely attend a course and pass an exam.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 26, 2021

More than 50 individuals were identified to participate on Scrum teams in support of this new product, and few of them had experience in Scrum. . The individual to whom I was speaking looked back at me and said, "There is no such thing as a 'resource manager' in Scrum". Creating a culture of trust supported by the Scrum values

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Scrum.org

APRIL 13, 2023

Some examples of the challenges I’m called in to help with: Losing the Ability to Innovate You often see companies that grow successfully to the point where it seems their ability to innovate stalls. This affects product innovation as well as GTM innovation and other key business processes.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Outcome-Based Assignments: Our assignments are closely linked to each session, focusing on practical application and innovation. Facilitated Reflections: Every class begins with a reflective session, encouraging learners to discuss their experiences with their Professional Scrum Trainer.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 6, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Stakeholder Anti-Patterns. Learn how individual incentives and outdated organizational structures — fostering personal agendas and local optimization efforts — manifest themselves in Scrum stakeholder anti-patterns that easily impede any agile transformation to a product-led organization. ????

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Scrum.org

MARCH 13, 2023

Do you have a Scrum Genius on your team? Maybe you’re the Scrum Genius — someone who has a lot of experience, has been part of teams that have delivered several successful products and has certifications the length of your arm. Scrum: rulebook vs. framework Scrum is not a rulebook. Take a breath. That is ok.

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Gunther Verheyen

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I embarked on my Agile journey in 2003 when we wrapped eXtreme Programming in Scrum. Besides having engaged with many teams and organizations I have also created and facilitated many Scrum workshops and classes about various topics for various audiences since then. Warm regards Gunther independent Scrum Caretaker What?

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Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2023

As an Agile Coach, he’s responsible for about 50 Scrum Masters. For about one hour we talked about how to be a servant leader for such a group of Scrum Masters. Regardless if you’re an Agile Coach or Scrum Master, servant leadership is the desired mindset, behavior, and attitude. What are ways to lead, inspire, and guide them?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2024

The Task-a-Day Fallacy In one instance, a Scrum team's leaders mandated developers to close one task daily, with performance reviews hinging on this metric. The focus on quantity over quality created an environment where developers prioritized closing tasks at the expense of delivering value.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2021

They are derived from my fourteen years of practical experience with XP and Scrum, serving both as Product Owner and Scrum Master and interviewing dozens of Product Owner candidates on behalf of my clients. Join us on February 3, 2021: Hands-on Agile #29: Scrum Guide 2020 — Reloaded. Set 3: Internal Stakeholder Management.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 19, 2022

In 2010 I started my first assignment as a Scrum Master. Mostly intended to help myself reflect on my role, receive feedback from other Scrum practitioners, and make improvements accordingly. Over the years, the sum of these blog posts resulted in the paper “ The 8 Stances Of A Scrum Master ”. The 6 Scrum Master Stances.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 2, 2024

Some well-intentioned practices sound reasonable, but a closer examination reveals potential pitfalls that can compromise the Agile manifesto principles or the Scrum guide's underlying Empiricism. Why it sounds like a good idea: Velocity can be an easy metric to gather if the team uses many common electronic Scrum boards.

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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. ?? My Top Ten Worst Scrum Anti-Patterns.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It offers a platform for learners to question traditional methods and explore innovative solutions, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability. Outcome-Based Assignments : We emphasize the real-world application of skills through assignments that are closely linked to each training session.

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Leading Answers

JUNE 21, 2019

In my last article on  Incubating Innovation , we explored the culture and mindset of accountable experimentation. However, innovation and learning take conscious effort, forward planning and accountability. Close the retrospective  – Here we reflect on the retrospective process and express our appreciations.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills (PSFS) provides a practical, hands-on learning experience focused on developing facilitation skills and the mindset to apply them. The focus is on the practical skills necessary for any member of a Scrum Team to facilitate meetings and events effectively. Scrum requires courage.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 21, 2021

How Leaders can create the conditions where Scrum can thrive. As mentioned earlier, Scrum is founded on empiricism - transparency, inspection, and adaptation. Commitment - Leaders commit to setting the Scrum Team up for success and supporting it through the removal of things that get in the way of flow and feedback loops.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 30, 2021

Are you interested in becoming a Scrum Master, but you are yet to have any experience? In the last seven years, I have assisted several interested and enthusiastic professionals to become Scrum Masters. I gradually elevated to the role of a Scrum Master. . . The job of a Scrum Master is both exciting and challenging.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 19, 2023

TL; DR: ChatGPT 4: A Bargain for Scrum Practitioners? I wanted to determine whether ChatGPT 4 is superior to its predecessor, which left a good impression in recent months; see my previous articles on Scrum, Agile, and ChatGPT. Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: ChatGPT 4: Ein Schnäppchen für Scrum-Praktiker? ?

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Instead, Scrum as a framework is based on a delicate system of checks and balances, collaboration, and joint decision-making to mitigate risk; for example, the Product Owner falling in love with their solution over the problem of the customers. Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! ?? ?? ????

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 4, 2020

Scrum doesn’t help complete the product faster rather than how quickly a team can release a product. They got training on Scrum, understood concepts, and formed teams, but struggle to commit. Ideally, scrum masters and the management team could do that, but challenges come when Scrum Masters struggle. It is essential.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2021

They are derived from my fourteen years of practical experience with XP and Scrum, serving both as Product Owner and Scrum Master and interviewing dozens of Product Owner candidates on behalf of my clients. Join us on February 3, 2021: Hands-on Agile #29: Scrum Guide 2020 — Reloaded.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 2, 2020

TL; DR: Scrum Stakeholder Anti-Patterns. Learn how individual incentives and outdated organizational structures — fostering personal agendas and local optimization efforts — manifest themselves in Scrum stakeholder anti-patterns which easily can impede any agile transition. Common Scrum Stakeholder Anti-Patterns. The Sprint.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

If that is what you are looking for, please close your laptop and never look at this article ever again. There are certain Product Backlog Items in our example, with some very high-level action items that can be things like dependencies or impediments that need to be taken care of (no, not by the Scrum Master per se.

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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

JUNE 1, 2022

Do your Daily Scrums feel like a pointless ritual where everyone just lists what they’ve done yesterday, and what they do will do today? In our work with Scrum teams, we’ve been part of teams that had it. So Scrum was doomed from the start. We also explore how these insights create a strong foundation for the Scrum framework.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 25, 2021

TL; DR: Scrum Master Job — 4 Steps to Identify Suitable Employers or Clients. Are you considering a new Scrum Master job? Don’t worry; there are four steps of proactive research to identify suitable employers or clients for Scrum Masters and avoid disappointment later. The Scrum Master Job Market Is Promising.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

Each methodology is relevant in its own right, unlocking potential, driving innovation, and ensuring that your projects meet expectations. Beyond Scrum , several Agile frameworks were developed to address the unique needs and challenges of projects and teams. XP is definitively Agile and fundamentally distinct from the Waterfall model.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

TL; DR: The Successful Scrum Master Meetup. During the 19th Hands-on Agile meetup, 30-plus people addressed the path to becoming a successful Scrum Master or agile coach, following up on the “ Scrum Master Career 2020 — Using Ecocycle Planning to Identify Opportunities ” meetup we had in December 2019. 5 minutes per interview.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2024

Agile is not a mere indulgence; it is a more innovative and more efficient way to navigate the intricacies of delivering products and services , particularly when the products or services being developed require creativity and complex problem-solving to deliver them.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 12, 2021

When I made the transition from traditional project management to agility and Scrum, I was excited to step out of the chaos and feel more purpose in my daily work. I knew that empowering and enabling others to navigate complexity and uncertainty, cultivate innovation and resilience, and deliver maximum value was my calling.

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Scrum.org

JULY 13, 2020

Without skilled developers, the Scrum Framework is no more than lipstick on a pig. And more importantly, where developers can learn, innovate and experiment to become better at his craft? So there were frequent huddles for Scrum Masters, developers, testers and designers in addition to general workshops. Having to create?—?and

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