Scrum.org

JANUARY 21, 2019

Sub-title #2: Jeff Sutherland’s book could have been called: “Scrum: Twice the decision-making in half the time leading to half the work and twice the output.”. A discussion is raging at LinkedIn about the Iron Triangle because the co-authors of Scrum say that “Scrum breaks the Iron Triangle”.

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Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Construction Engineering 175

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Many well-meaning practitioners have misconceptions about Scrum. Scrum is a framework for doing complex work, not a how-to playbook. Don't fall for it if someone tells you these practices are part of Scrum. . Product Backlog refinement is critical to the Scrum Team. It makes sense when you think about it.

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SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Technical Review 153

Scrum.org

JANUARY 29, 2024

( Japanese version・日本語版 ) When picturing an effective and truly agile product development team, one often imagines a software development team, pushing some software to production every day, maybe multiple times a day, ala Amazon. In other words: “have we built the right thing?”.

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Agile Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Development Team Review 167

Agilemania

MARCH 14, 2023

The Definition of Done is the most crucial aspect for the team to be able to build shippable increments of any product. A team’s definition of done helps them continuously add value to the product. One way to think about the definition of done, is as a checklist that helps us guarantee the quality of the product.

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Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Development Team Review Lean 52

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 19, 2021

A traditional or Waterfall software development lifecycle includes a long and detailed planning period to define requirements before beginning development. It’s a different approach than a traditional software lifecycle, but it is necessary. But teams still need to estimate their work to forecast releases.

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Underperforming Technical Team 2006 Estimate Software Developers 220

Scrum.org

JULY 21, 2020

TL; DR: Scrum’s Nature: It Is a Tool; It Is Not About Love or Hate. Regularly, we find articles from developers detailing why ‘Agile’ in general and Scrum’s nature, in particular, deserve our collective disdain. Seriously, how hard can Scrum be if the manual comprises of 18 pages, right?).

Software Review 181

Software Review Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Engineering 181

Scrum.org

JUNE 22, 2019

For years, I’ve fulfilled the role of Scrum Master for many different organizations and Scrum Teams. These teams were mostly focused on software development. These organizations were able to attract the smartest developers and create products customers loved. Examples of a Developer Culture.

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Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review Software Review Development Team Review 145

Scrum.org

JUNE 12, 2020

Many teams have been adopting an iterative way to deliver new services, products, and complex projects. In Scrum, the iteration is called Sprint and the mandatory rule says that at the end of the Sprint there must be a done product increment in accordance with Definition of Done or simply DoD. Definition of Done.

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Planning Manufacturing Underperforming Technical Team Estimate 197

Leading Agile

MAY 25, 2023

In Agile, you only get the full benefits of Scrum and SAFe when certain conditions are met in the organization. Solid technical practices and your full-stack developer’s software craftsmanship are also limited by the conditions inside your organization. XP and DevOps are no different. How do you get leadership engaged?

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Technical Review CTO Hire 62

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 4, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you looking to elevate your leadership style to foster a more dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team? One of the secrets to unlocking your team's full potential lies in embracing the core values of the Scrum Framework. What is the Scrum Framework?

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SCRUM Software Review Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team 40

Digite

MAY 15, 2018

This article is the fourth in a series of “Kanban and Scrum – Stronger Together”. In the most recent post in Steve Porter’s series, Yuval Yuret presents Scrum in a manner that is intended to educate Kanban teams. Values shouldn’t be expressed as goals like they are in the Scrum Guide. Disclaimer.

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Development Team Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM 93

Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2020

They advise us on our driving habits when the road conditions are bad on our commute to work. I believe Agile software development is more than ready to use new forecasting techniques to express uncertainy to narrow their decision-making process. Definition of a forecast. Forecasting in Agile software development.

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Agile Underperforming Technical Team 2030 Estimate 191

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. In the second post, we explored how to grow a strong team identity. Now we will explore the team process dimension. How do you work as a team to maximize the benefits of Scrum and agility?

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Underperforming Technical Team Process SCRUM Lean 74

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

While everyone will appreciate the effort, participating in a 2-day workshop does not mean that they mastered navigating the waters of dual-track Scrum, for example. However, it is a sign of mistrust, though, if the management uses the budget permanently as a means of controlling the teams, making them “pitch” every two months or so.

Software Review 189

Software Review Agile Underperforming Technical Team Development Team Review 189

Digite

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

The questioner asked – “I have recently joined a company and to one of the projects that I’m engaged we have this Scrum team that has a mixed backlog (USs and Bugs). This team’s goal is to be fixing urgent bugs and when they aren’t (doesn’t happen that often :)) they should work on the product increment.

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Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Software Review Cadence 117

Scrum.org

JANUARY 26, 2020

It is located in the neocortex and developed relatively recently. This paper is geared toward Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and change agents that work with large change initiatives. A software development effort is always a system! Misunderstanding of the Scrum Master Role. When to Apply Systems Thinking.

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2006 Underperforming Technical Team Consulting SCRUM 215

The IIL Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Whether you are just starting out, developing your project manager resume, or a seasoned professional, mastering the Project Management Buzzwords is non-negotiable. Agile team A cross-functional group of individuals (e.g., Business case An organization will develop a document to justify the investment in a project (i.e.,

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Development Team Review Project Life Cycle Underperforming Technical Team Estimate 148

Binfire

MARCH 26, 2018

According to agile visionaries, a robust, agile team embodies “we” rather than “I” and that teamwork is crucial to delivering great software. Agile focuses on the team collaboration, autonomy, and independence, instead of command-and-control. Develop a path that will guide you to your ultimate aim. Build Team Trust.

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Underperforming Technical Team Agile Energy SCRUM 106

Leading Agile

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

You can find definitions online as easily as I. A metaphor usually captures some salient aspect of a Thing, but never comprehensively or definitively defines or describes the Thing. “Velocity” in software development doesn’t mean velocity. What Is a Metaphor Not? It’s only a metaphor.

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Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Developers Software Development 114

Scrum.org

JULY 21, 2023

We were talking about how much he liked Scrum. It had ‘changed his life,’ he said, ‘It is a shame it is only aimed at Product Teams.’ Of course, I responded, ‘Scrum can be used by any team with a goal.’ The discussion quickly descended into the use of the word produc t in Scrum. How are teams aligned?

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SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team 2020 Software Review 156

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 Software Review Development Team Review Underperforming Technical Team 332

Teamweek

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Since 2000, agile product development and project management have been on the rise, with 60% of companies claiming to experience profit growth after adopting an agile approach. This can make it difficult to accurately assess whether a candidate is a good fit for your team when asking product owner interview questions.

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Development Team Review Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team 52

Teamweek

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Since 2000, agile product development and project management have been on the rise, with 60% of companies claiming to experience profit growth after adopting an agile approach. This can make it difficult to accurately assess whether a candidate is a good fit for your team when asking product owner interview questions.

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Development Team Review Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team 52

Scrum.org

APRIL 2, 2019

Ask any Agile practitioner these days what Agile values are and he/she, most likely, will recite you some lines from the Manifesto for Agile Software Development. Ask a Scrum practitioner and they'll give you 3-4, maybe 5, if he’s real good, values Scrum holds dear. There are bad values. There are good values.

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Underperforming Technical Team Construction SCRUM Controlling 112

Scrum.org

APRIL 9, 2024

As a manager, tackling team and project challenges effectively can often seem like navigating a complex labyrinth. Fortunately, Scrum offers a structured framework that can guide you through. Here's how Scrum addresses ten common challenges that managers face, providing clear solutions through its empirical approach.

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SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability Software Review 170

ProProfs Project Management

AUGUST 7, 2020

Are Agile Planning And Scrum Planning the Same? Are You Ready to Develop a Perfect Agile Plan? The time frame for each sprint is around 1 to 3 weeks in which teams are supposed to complete some portion of the entire work. You can even say that project teams’ potential is put to the test via an agile project plan.

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Agile Planning Software Review Underperforming Technical Team 105

PM Basics

JUNE 5, 2018

Agile Project Management is common for Software Development and Telecommunication industries. Scrum or Kanban on its own is not an Agile Project Management approach. Scrum and Kanban are separate and self-sufficient frameworks. Main execution phase is done with Scrum. Develop Acceptance Criteria.

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2018 SCRUM Agile Project Life Cycle 64

Scrum.org

AUGUST 25, 2022

How sustainable is your pace as a developer? This has always been a huge struggle for us and most of the teams we’ve been part of. Unfortunately, many developers and development teams still burn more hours than are probably good for them. The initial practice was for developers to work no more than 40 hours a week.

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Wrike

DECEMBER 23, 2020

In project management or software development, technical debt is a metaphor for the cost or consequence of prioritizing delivery over performance. . The term “technical debt” was coined by Ward Cunningham , an accomplished software developer and one of 17 authors of the Agile Manifesto. You’ll make zero progress.”

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Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review SCRUM 36

ActiveCollab

JUNE 20, 2017

Scrum is a project management framework that helps small, close-knit teams develop complex products incrementally. Scrum focuses on how people work instead of what they do. Scrum relies agile principles and is the most popular agile methodology out there. What is Scrum. Scrum got its name from rugby.

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SCRUM Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 51

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The PO asks the team. The team gazes at the board. The team gazes at the board. James, a developer, looks at the bunch of sticky notes in front of him. I know for sure that we definitely need to do this bunch (points at the left stack of stickies). I am the Scrum master for this team. says James.

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Underperforming Technical Team Estimate SCRUM Software Developers 96

ProProfs Project Management

JANUARY 21, 2020

The very first meeting conducted between stakeholders and the project team. . Any discussion between teams to resolve difference on opinions or any other issues that negatively affect project execution. Remote Team. It is a team that works for an organization from different geographical locations. Virtual Team.

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Underperforming Technical Team Estimate Risk Management Defining 111

LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Results Without Authority: Controlling a Project When the Team Doesn’t Report to You by Tom Kendrick. Leading a project team that doesn’t report to you is a whole new challenge in itself. Kendrick walks through how to motivate a team to contribute to a project’s success. It’s hard enough to lead a project when you’re the boss.

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Technical Review 2018 Underperforming Technical Team Certification 113

Scrum.org

JULY 5, 2022

During the first year of the pandemic, Scrum adoption more than doubled for software development teams. According to the 15th Annual State of Agile Report, the use of agile approaches for software development grew from 37% in 2020 to 86% in 2021. Transparency. The Product Backlog. The Sprint Backlog.

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Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Software Review Development Team Review 182

Herding Cats

APRIL 15, 2017

This is a classic example used in the book of making seriously bad management decisions. . Hofstadter is speaking about the development of a Chess playing program - and doing so from the perspective of 1978 style software development. This is a picture of a bad scrum team. This is why Agile!

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Underperforming Technical Team Estimate Software Developers Software Development 35

ActiveCollab

JUNE 20, 2017

Scrum is a project management framework that helps small, close-knit teams develop complex products incrementally. Scrum focuses on how people work instead of what they do. Scrum relies on agile principles and is the most popular agile methodology out there. What is Scrum. Scrum got its name from rugby.

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SCRUM Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Technical Review 28

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview Questions on Scrum Anti-Patterns. 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. Question 45: Scrum Master Anti-Patterns.

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