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Good Scrum Master; Bad Scrum Master

Scrum.org

As many scrum masters set out on their journey, they are often as new to their role as their manager. This post (inspired by Ben Horowitz author of “The hard things about hard things”) is for scrum masters, and people who work with scrum masters, and explores what good and bad looks like.

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Top 10 Project Management Methodologies – An Overview

ProjectManager.com

When to Use It: The Waterfall approach is great for manufacturing and construction projects , which are highly structured, and when it’s too expensive to pivot or change anything after the fact. Scrum Methodology. What It Is: Scrum is a short “sprint” approach to managing projects. It’s led by what is called a Scrum master.

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Cultivating Collaboration as a Scrum Master (From PM to PSM 04)

Scrum.org

For professional Project Managers transitioning to a Scrum Master role, the project management principle of creating a collaborative project team environment, takes on a nuanced and vital role. In Scrum, the concept of a collaborative team is central, not just as a functional unit but as a self-managing and cross-functional entity.

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How To Implement Lean Portfolio Management?

Agilemania

Lean Portfolio Management (LPM) involves connecting strategy to execution by using lean principles. What Are The Key Components Of Lean Portfolio Management? The lean portfolio leadership team creates the goal of your company. How To Put Lean Portfolio Management Into Action? What is LPM? Author's Bio.

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Agile Scrum Roles, Ceremonies, Strategy and Projects

The Strategic Project Manager

The concepts of scrum are powerful in business, not only in software development but also in other areas. This post reviews the basics of agile scrum roles, ceremonies, and their impact on developing strategy and managing projects. Agile Scrum Roles. The scrum team has its origins in rugby, an ultimate team sport.

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Understanding the Scrum Framework for Project Managers

Project Pulse Journal

One of the secrets to unlocking your team's full potential lies in embracing the core values of the Scrum Framework. These are not just ideals but the foundation of Scrum that empowers teams to navigate the complexities of their projects with agility and integrity. What is the Scrum Framework?

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The Seven Deadly Sins of Agile: Wrath

Scrum.org

Instead of a constructive dialogue, there's an accusatory tone, leading to defensiveness and blame games. These are the kinds of challenges that lean-agile practitioners are passionate about. You can request a free consultation with my team or sign up for one of our upcoming professional Scrum classes. NKDAgility can help!

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