Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 14, 2024

A Construction Project Manager is a specialist working in the construction field. A Legal Project Manager supports legal teams to deliver either process improvements and internally-facing work, or legal projects for clients. He learned a lot about project management in the process and eventually went on to become a PMO Manager.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The name is apt, as the waterfall methodology is a process in which the phases of the project flow downward. 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.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A common question we are often asked is, "Should I become a Scrum Master?", But building on our previous blogs, What is a Scrum Master and Giving Back: considerations for a new Scrum Master , let's delve into some questions that may aid your decision-making process. Of course, this question hinges on multiple factors.

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Scrum.org

MAY 30, 2023

A central feature of the Scrum framework is the concept of a cross-functional team. In Scrum, the emphasis is on collaboration and flexibility. Collaborative Mindset: Collaboration is a fundamental aspect of cross-functional teams in Scrum. The benefits of a cross-functional Scrum Team are numerous.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

In the 1990’s, Scrum was one of a number of light methodologies that informed the creation of the manifesto for agile software development. Scrum however, has been updated many times. Is the connection between the agile manifesto and scrum still there? Individuals and interactions over processes and tools.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

In the bustling world of Scrum, the Sprint Review stands as a pivotal event. But the true linchpin of this process? Strengthening Stakeholder Relationships Sprint Reviews are unique in that they bring together the crew and the passengers (Scrum Team and stakeholders, in less metaphorical terms) to discuss the voyage so far.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 13, 2023

TL; DR: The Stoic Scrum Master – Making Your Scrum Work (30) Can wisdom from the past still be relevant to today’s VUCA-determined world? In other words: is there something like a Stoic Scrum Master? Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: Der Stoische Scrum Master – Making Your Scrum Work #30 ?

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Scrum.org

MAY 15, 2023

The following article offers a primer to creating ChatGPT prompts for Scrum practitioners to get you started running. Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: 60 ChatGPT-Prompts Plus Prompt Engineering Guide für Scrum-Praktiker. ? Are you planning to hire a new Scrum Master? ? ? ?? Yub, that works, too.) ??

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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

JUNE 8, 2020

Even though the global Scrum adoption is now at 75% ( source: 14th State of Agile report 2020 ), the Scrum Master profession is still difficult to grasp for many. I have encountered and still encounter many organizations struggling with understanding the role of the Scrum Master. The Scrum guide definition. Scrum Guide.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2022

Scrum uses an iterative, incremental approach to deliver value to the business through the medium of the Sprint. Here are the three steps to Done in Scrum: ensure your Scrum Team has a workable Definition of Done, a well-refined Product Backlog, and uses the Sprint Retrospective to identify improvement opportunities. . .

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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

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

TL; DR: Agile Coaches vs. Scrum Masters. Do We Need Agile Coaches when Practicing Scrum? Don’t get me wrong; my LinkedIn profile states “Professional Scrum Trainer, Agile Coach, and Scrum Master,” as ‘agile coach’ is an important search term. Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! ??

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Scrum.org

JULY 11, 2021

In this blog post, we focus on one specific question that was raised: “How to measure the success of an Agile Coach or Scrum Master?”. The success (or failures) of an Agile Coach or Scrum Master is not that straightforward to measure, and any causality with the success of a team you coach is difficult to prove.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️ This Week Exclusively on my Substack Newsletter : Scrum Master Anti-Patterns — An Excerpt from the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide. ? Join 525-plus peers and help create the next edition of the Scrum Master Salary Report !

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Scrum.org

JULY 14, 2021

This post is a non-technical version of an academic paper about Scrum teams that I wrote with Daniel Russo. I am an organizational psychologist and Scrum practitioner with a love for survey development and statistics. How can you make a Scrum team more effective? I created a free online app called the Scrum Team Survey.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 17, 2023

TL; DR: ChatGPT Prompts for Scrum Practitioners. Last week, I ran an “interview” with ChatGPT as an applicant for a fictitious Scrum Master position based on questions from Scrum Master Interview Guide. Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: ChatGPT-Prompts für Scrum Master, Product Owner und Entwickler. ?

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 27, 2019

The secret to scrum is simplicity, even in the face of complexity. And although scrum is simple at heart, it can be difficult to master. Scrum requires self-organizing teams that can quickly solve problems in unpredictable environments. Scrum ceremonies are meetings that are unique to scrum teams. Daily Scrum.

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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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The Strategic Project Manager

OCTOBER 12, 2022

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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Scrum.org

MARCH 8, 2021

Recruiters will need to become servant leaders or facilitators, guiding the peer recruiting process. The following guide to peer recruiting is based on my experience in participating in recruiting Scrum Team members over the last ten years. This first article will cover the Scrum Master role. ??

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Over the last years, I have spent some amount of time obtaining the highest of Agile Pokemon badges: the Professional Scrum Trainer. I already obtained my Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) certificate. The requirements for step one are as follows: 4+ years of experience as Scrum Master. It’s not an easy thing to pull off.

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Scrum.org

JULY 15, 2018

This is the third in a series of posts exploring Scrum Mastery. In our first post, we introduced the 4 dimensions of Scrum Mastery. Now we will explore the team process dimension. How do you work as a team to maximize the benefits of Scrum and agility? 5 Steps to Improve Team Process. How does your team build it?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 25, 2022

Frustrated developers started to introduce new methods, such as Scrum, rapid application development, extreme programming, DSMD, features-driven development and pragmatic programming. Individuals and interactions over processes and tools. First, that the individual is more important than the process; second. Agile Core Values.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The more Scrum Teams are empowered to make and own decisions about their work, the more benefits they will realize. The Scrum Guide gets an update. The 2017 version of the Scrum Guide said the following about the Scrum Team: "Scrum Teams are self-organizing and cross-functional. The change. What's in a word.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Change control or change management is the process of managing unplanned but desired influences on the project. It’s the process of ensuring changes are properly evaluated and incorporated into project plans. Managing scope starts and ends with a robust change management process. Your company’s process may be slightly different.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Through this work we have come to value: Individuals and interactions over processes and tools Working software over comprehensive documentation Customer collaboration over contract negotiation Responding to change over following a plan That is, while there is value in the items on the right, we value the items on the left more.

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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. 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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

As a project manager working in an agile environment your focus should not only be on monitoring the overall progress of the project but also on providing all team members with constructive feedback. Joining the scrum. It’s known as the “scrum”. The scrum contains 3 roles: the product owner, the scrum master and the team.

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Project Bliss

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Construction Project Manager – The Project Manager has to coordinate across a wide array of roles within the construction industry. He oversees construction schedules, ensures all details are addressed, such as designs, permits, budgets. They implement solutions to make processes (and customer satisfaction) better. .

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The Retrospective is a critical meeting in the Scrum Framework. As a reminder: The Retrospective in Scrum is a regular event that takes place at the end of each Sprint, which is a time-boxed iteration of work in the Scrum framework. Psychological safety is important for organizational performance and innovation.

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The IIL Blog

APRIL 24, 2024

It dramatically decreased the cost of rework by building quality into every process step. The base is Leadership, Systems Thinking, and Process Integrity. If we want to improve, we must fix the entire process rather than optimize component parts. Quality is created through processes, systems, and, most importantly, culture.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 21, 2020

I call myself a Scrum Caretaker. I aspire inspiring people using Scrum. I prefer sharing positive experiences and cases that demonstrate how amazing working with Scrum can be, what problems can be tackled and how, the level of excellence we can build into our products, how Scrum can engage people. Sometimes that is fun.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Effective facilitators can guide conversations away from unproductive arguments and towards constructive solutions, making discussions more productive and focused. Driving Decision-Making: Facilitation is instrumental in guiding groups through decision-making processes. Get your tickets today !

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 9, 2024

In the 12 years that I've been a Professional Scrum Trainer through Scrum.org, I've taught many classes on Scrum and seen many misunderstandings related to the DOD. That’s where the primary description of Scrum is kept. If it is not an organizational standard, the Scrum Team must create a DOD appropriate for the product.

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Kiron Bondale

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Inspection and adaptation are two of the pillars of the Scrum framework but all agile methods recognize the wisdom of Deming’s Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle. Some relate to the team’s delivery process. ” Agile teams embrace experimentation in many ways.

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Inloox

AUGUST 23, 2022

Some of the most common methods are, for example, the critical path method , Kanban, Scrum or Scrumban , which combines elements of the two previously mentioned methods. Only when one phase is fully completed the process moves on to the next. In the subsequent construction phase, a first prototype is created based on the design.

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