Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

TL; DR: Value Creation in Scrum. As a tactical framework, Scrum is good at delivering Increments into customers’ hands. Nevertheless, there is a potentially hazardous void in the framework that successful Scrum teams start plugging early: how to figure out what is worth building—product discovery—in the first place.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Too many OKRs are set without any respect/consideration of the ability to deliver them sustainably while dealing with other work in the organization. Defining OKRs and then forgetting about them until it's time to grade them. OKRs (and Scrum…) thrive in the Complex Domain. This is exactly the environment where Scrum thrives.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2023

TL; DR: Employing Agile Coaches next to Scrum Masters? Often, when organizations employ agile coaches and Scrum Masters, we can observe that agile coaches work at an organizational level. However, if you take Scrum seriously, this approach has no upside. However, if you take Scrum seriously, this approach has no upside.

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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. Difficulty in sustaining the Time-Box.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum as described in the Scrum Guide. The Scrum Master is a teacher, coach, impediment remover, change agent, mentor, and facilitator. They lead by example and they serve the Scrum team, the organization and the Product Owner.

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Scrum.org

MAY 19, 2023

Image Source: [link] Although Scrum is a well-known framework for agile software development, implementing Scrum alone won’t guarantee success. Scrum and technical practices help achieve business agility by building the right thing and delivering it sooner. Scrum helps the team learn what they need quickly.

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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

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

There are plenty of failure possibilities with Scrum. Since Scrum is an intentionally incomplete framework with a reasonable yet short “manual,” this effect should not surprise anyone. For example, what if the focus of the organization is on the maximizing utilization of the “workers” of the Scrum teams?

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Scrum.org

MARCH 21, 2024

While this approach organizes efforts within a defined scope and timeframe, it can inadvertently narrow our vision to the finish line rather than the marathon of value creation, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction. Now, imagine a shift – a simple yet profound one. Replace 'Project' with 'Product' in your daily interactions.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2022

Many well-meaning Scrum practitioners have misconceptions about Scrum, which sometimes leads to creating “rules” that do not exist in the framework. Scrum is deliberately incomplete because the framework is used in complex environments where simple best practices won’t fit all situations.

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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. That includes leadership.

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Scrum.org

MAY 8, 2023

TL; DR: Life Is a Negotiation; Why Would Scrum Be Different? Life is a negotiation; why would Scrum be different, particularly given its egalitarian nature? As you may recall, no one on a Scrum team can tell anyone else what to do, how to do it, or when to do it. Rant: Scrum Masters are no Project Managers ! ? ? ??

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The best teams that I have worked with were supported by Agile leaders who focus on communication, removing impediments and empowering the Scrum team to deliver value. This can be achieved by empowering a Scrum Master in leading, teaching, and coaching the organization in its Scrum adoption.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

This is the third and last video on agile metrics for Scrum Masters. In my previous blog post, I talked about measuring the quality of Scrum implementation on your team and organization. In this post, we’ll talk about the effectiveness of a Scrum Team. . The Scrum Team is high-performing and is continuously improving.

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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? SCRUM VALUES.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 11, 2023

The Definition of ‘Done’ is probably the most misunderstood concept of the Scrum framework. Scrum Guide 202 0 The Definition of ‘Done’ provides a shared understanding among Creators-(The Scrum Team- Developers, Product Owner, and Scrum Master) as well as Inspectors (the stakeholders). It supports Scrum Events.

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Scrum.org

MAY 17, 2021

One of my customers is hiring for the Scrum Master Role and asked if I had a handy-dandy Scrum Master Job Spec that they could use. Here is my best effort to use the existing job postings, and combine them with the latest version of the Scrum Guide. Professional Scrum Master. . Hiring a Professional Scrum Master.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 5, 2018

A project is often defined as successful if the project’s objectives are achieved by the deadline and stay within the budget. Scope defines the exact desired outcome. It can be defined by answering this question: “How closely does the outcome match the expectations?”. Sustainability. Tool for Handling Sustainability.

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NimbleWork

MARCH 27, 2024

Improving a team’s velocity in Agile, particularly in the Scrum framework, involves several key strategies aimed at enhancing productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness. Defining Clear and Realistic Goals Work with the team to set realistic and achievable goals for improving velocity.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Learn more about twelve success principles of employing such a Definition of Done as a Scrum team to help your organization become agile. ?? Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills Class — March 23, 2023. If it is not an organizational standard, the Scrum Team must create a Definition of Done appropriate for the product.” “The

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The Scrum Framework defines three distinct roles; the Product Owner, the Development Team and the Scrum Master. The scrum guide does elude to Stakeholders, but does not mention anything about managers, executives and leaders. Scrum dogmatists then profess that there should be no managers, or scrum has no mangers.

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Scrum.org

JULY 21, 2021

The ability for organizations to be agile is what will help them pivot and sustain. EBM started as an idea that Ken Schwaber, the co-creator of Scrum, began to pursue almost a decade ago to help teams and organizations focus on valuable outcomes. EBM is defined in the Evidence-Based Management Guide.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Integrating a learning perspective shifts our approach, opening doors to more agile, responsive, and sustainable change initiatives. Integrating this learning into the fabric of transformative initiatives ensures these changes are deeply rooted, sustainable, and continually evolving. What Is Transformation Strategy?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 25, 2022

The waterfall methodology, which identifies a problem and then plans a solution, forces teams to stick to the requirements and scope of work that was defined at the beginning of the project. Agile processes promote sustainable development. Spring planning is that part of scrum that kicks off a sprint. Daily Standup Meetings.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Let's define what it is, and also what is not. 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. You can download our free Product Wall Mural template here.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Scrum Methodology. What It Is: Scrum is a short “sprint” approach to managing projects. The scrum methodology is It’s ideal for teams of no more than 10 people, and often is wedded to two-week cycles with short daily meetings, known as daily scrum meetings. It’s led by what is called a Scrum master.

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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? What a Scrum Master does.

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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

AUGUST 14, 2023

In the Oxford Diary, the word agility is defined as the ability to move quickly and easily. This works as a metaphor for defining the scope of a project, and have teams work in short iterations in which they deliver each planned feature as quickly as possible, and then move on to the next. Which I think is unfortunate.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 7, 2023

She highlights the significance of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they serve as a roadmap for global betterment. Joanne discusses the concept of "Wicked Problems" - complex issues that cannot be easily defined or solved. Highlights: The importance of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 7, 2023

She highlights the significance of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how they serve as a roadmap for global betterment. Joanne discusses the concept of "Wicked Problems" - complex issues that cannot be easily defined or solved. Highlights: The importance of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2022

The agile principles are statements that define the agile methodology and also act as best practices for agile teams. The agile principles and core values are documented in the agile manifesto , a brief document that defines agile. The writers of the agile manifesto agreed on 12 principles that define how to run an agile project.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 15, 2022

In recent years, the Scrum Guide 2020 mentioned that the Product Backlog need s to be committed to the Product Goal, the Sprint Backlog needs to be committed to the Sprint Goal and become an integral part of the Scrum framework. The Scrum teams have started to take this more seriously and apply it in building their Products.

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International Institute for Learning

MARCH 29, 2022

IIL’s 6th annual Agile and Scrum Online Conference: Co-Create for Greater Value opens on June 3, 2021. Agile and Scrum concepts are about everyone on a team coming together, and being empowered to work towards an end goal, with a customer-first mindset. Both are presented by certified Project and Scrum Masters.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 22, 2022

Given the importance of a viable Definition of Done for a Scrum team’s success, it has always puzzled me how complacent or ignorant many Scrum teams are regarding their Definition of Done. Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: Definition of Done: 10 einfache Prinzipien eines kritischen Scrum-Erfolgsfaktors. ??

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Agilemania

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Customer-centric governments and non-profits create resilience, sustainability, and the alignment needed to fulfill their mission. Sustainable – Are we proactively managing our solution to account for its expected product-market lifecycle? Scrum Master. Professional Scrum with. Advanced Scrum Master. PSM) Training.

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Scrum.org

MAY 19, 2023

It is important to note that it is different from frameworks like Scrum, LeSS or SAFe, which have specific structures, rules, events, and artefacts to build upon. Working from the outside in( starting with customers’ and user needs) you define your products and all units required to develop, sustain and enhance them.

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