Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As an agile coach I often have Scrum Masters come up to me because management is complaining there are too many meetings in Scrum and that their developers aren't 100% utilised on developing the products. Why is it that so many people walk away from a Scrum event saying it was a waste of time, boring or not relevant to them?

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Scrum.org

MARCH 21, 2022

Rather than containing a set of work instructions, Scrum is a framework offering general principles. The simplicity of Scrum means that teams can adopt the complementary practices that work for their environment. For example, Scrum doesn’t tell teams that they need to use points. How to do that is up to the Scrum team.

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Scrum.org

MAY 30, 2022

There are five events in Scrum. But just going through the motions and having each of the events on the calendar is not enough. To get the most out of Scrum, your team needs to understand the purpose behind each of the five events. . It’s a container that includes all of the other events. Daily Scrum.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 18, 2021

A Scrum Event is a meeting. Rather than replicate the name and pain of meetings, the Scrum Events are designed to replace them and be all that you need. The power of the Scrum Events is in the way they're time-boxed and in their purpose. Let's take a closer look at the events. Daily Scrum.

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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

APRIL 12, 2024

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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Scrum.org

MARCH 28, 2023

A fundamental part of Scrum is the ideal of continuous improvement. Scrum Teams are always getting better. The special ingredient that makes these Scrum events successful is a healthy dose of positivity. We can make the process easier with a positive mindset. Positivity provides several benefits. That's never easy.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Every Scrum event has a maximum allowable time period to carry it out, called a timebox. When I tell someone that the Sprint Planning event is timeboxed at eight hours, I usually receive shocked looks. There seems to be a misunderstanding about applying timeboxes in Scrum. Scrum Event Timeboxes. Eight hours!”

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Scrum.org

APRIL 8, 2024

The project management principle to enable change to achieve the envisioned future state is inherently supported by the Scrum framework. Scrum's approach, characterized by close stakeholder involvement and iterative development, naturally facilitates the adoption of new behaviors and processes.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2021

When using the Scrum framework, the Retrospective is the final event in a Sprint. During this event, the team discusses how the Sprint went regarding individuals, interactions, processes, tools, and their Definition of Done. Like all other events in the Scrum framework, the Sprint Retrospective is timeboxed.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 10, 2022

According to the 2020 Scrum Guide, “The purpose of the Sprint Retrospective is to plan ways to increase quality and effectiveness.” Scrum Teams must take the Retrospective seriously to achieve these outcomes. Teams that choose to skip the Retrospective miss out on a lot and aren’t practicing Scrum.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 26, 2024

Optimizing Risk Responses in professional project management resonates profoundly with the empirical foundation of Scrum. Scrum's framework inherently addresses risk by embracing uncertainty and change, making it an ideal approach for managing both opportunities and threats in complex environments.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 28, 2021

It's time to look at the Scrum Events. In previous posts in the Scrum Guide for Leaders series we explored what Scrum means for Leaders , using the Scrum Values to create a Scrum-friendly culture , and how to effectively support the Scrum roles/accountabilities. Next, we turn to the Scrum events.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 18, 2022

Throughout this blog, I use a variety of terms such as meeting, event, and workshop ostensibly as synonyms. Whilst this is a Professional Scrum leaning piece, facilitation is not an art solely associated with Scrum, and therefore the language I use isn’t either. Does this gardener sound like a Scrum Master to you?

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Scrum.org

MAY 30, 2022

Is your Scrum team comfortable with doing all the Scrum events remotely? No, in fact, what you will be reading today isn’t a good, nor is it a complimentary Scrum practice. I often see that the lack of meeting rooms can potentially constrain a Scrum team’s way of working. Scrum Facilitators podcast on demand!

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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

MARCH 20, 2024

The presence of a Scrum Master goes beyond facilitating Scrum Events and meetings and resolving impediments. The Scrum Master encourages the team to embrace change, not as a challenge but as an opportunity for growth and innovation. Transparency and Trust: The Scrum Master helps the team focus on their work.

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The Digital Project Manager

JANUARY 16, 2023

Through this work we have come to value: Individuals and interactions over processes and toolsWorking […]. The post The 5 Scrum Events Or Ceremonies: The Ultimate In Depth Guide appeared first on The Digital Project Manager.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 1, 2024

The professional project management principle to embrace adaptability and resiliency aligns seamlessly with the core tenets of Scrum. Scrum, with its empirical approach and emphasis on cross-functional, self-managing teams, inherently cultivates adaptability and resiliency.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

TL; DR: How To Spot Successful Scrum Masters In this article, I unravel the secrets of what makes a Scrum Master not just good but amazingly outstanding. From regularly achieving Sprint Goals, delivering value to customers, and building stakeholder rapport easily, discover the traits that set apart successful Scrum Masters.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 19, 2024

The project management principle "Navigating Complexity" finds a natural ally in the Scrum framework. Scrum is fundamentally designed to address complexity through its adaptive, iterative approach. For Project Managers transitioning to Scrum Masters, understanding how Scrum excels in navigating complexity is crucial.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 20, 2022

The new Scrum Guide 2020 mentions Scrum is founded on empiricism and lean thinking. While Scrum Events remove the need for any other meeting, at times unintended wastes get injected in those events. In this article, let’s take Daily Scrum as an example to help understand, identifying and eliminating the 8 wastes.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 15, 2024

TL; DR: Sunsetting Scrum Masters In this article, I uncover indicators that a Scrum Master’s or Agile Coach’s journey is coming to a close; they are sunsetting Scrum Masters. Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ? Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Scrum, a framework I've engaged with extensively in my professional journey, is deceptively simple to comprehend yet remarkably challenging to master. In my latest video, I explore this intriguing aspect of Scrum, shedding light on why something so seemingly straightforward can become complex in real-world scenarios. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 19, 2023

Scrum is the most popular Agile framework. According to Digita.ai’s 16th annual report, 87% of organizations using an Agile framework use Scrum. That’s up from 58% of Agile teams using Scrum, as documented in the 14th annual State of Agile report. Why is Scrum so popular? Scrum is simple; that is its power.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It's all about the conditions that must be met for a Product Backlog Item to be considered ready for action and understood enough by the entire Scrum Team so that it can be pulled into the Sprint Backlog during Sprint Planning. What does the Scrum framework say about “readiness”? This is an example of embracing Transparency in Scrum.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 13, 2023

TL; DR: Adherence to Legacy Systems, Processes, and Practices Administrative overreach and micromanagement in Scrum mainly arise from clinging to legacy systems and traditional (management) practices, leading to rigidity and misapplication of Agile principles. Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available !

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Scrum.org

APRIL 15, 2023

Scrum is an Agile framework that has revolutionised how software development teams work. However, even with the best intentions, Scrum can be challenging to master. In this blog, we’ll explore mindful Scrum mastery and how it can help you improve your Agile practice. What is Mindful Scrum Mastery?

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

we are also probably part of the group that overestimates our own abilities to lead and facilitate effective conversations, feeding that vicious circle of soul-sucking meetings and events that are ineffective. . Listed below are five ways you can improve your meetings and Scrum events, based on the principles of effective facilitation.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 4, 2024

The Project Management principle of "Tailoring" emphasizes adapting methods and processes to suit the unique context of a project. For professional Project Managers transitioning to Professional Scrum Masters, this concept requires a nuanced understanding. Focus on Value Delivery: In Scrum, the focus is always on delivering value.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

For professional Project Managers transitioning to Scrum Masters, engaging stakeholders effectively is a principle that transcends traditional project management boundaries. The emphasis on proactive stakeholder engagement aligns well with Scrum's focus on delivering value and ensuring customer satisfaction.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The refinement process for those practicing Scrum determines the detail, order and size of the items in the Product Backlog. Imagine the product our Scrum Team is working on is a house renovation. Our delivery process no longer makes sense. Our Scrum Team will now need to replan the approach for delivering these PBIs.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 1, 2024

At your next Sprint Retrospective, why not work with your Scrum team to identify a New Year's Resolution? Focus on improving your Scrum game in 2024 with one of these five resolutions to enhance collaboration within your team and deliver value sooner to your customers. 4) Try Scrum. 1) Focus on Incremental Delivery What is it?

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Scrum.org

JULY 25, 2023

As Scrum.org trainers, we often come across common misconceptions from course attendees about Agile and Scrum. We tend to hear red flags of misalignment when we explore folk's current definitions and understanding of Agile and Scrum at the start of our courses. Resistance to change and sticking to traditional processes.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Before we talk about the comparison and contrast between Scrum Master and Agile Leader, people often compare and contrast Scrum Master and Agile Coach, and they often ask me, what’s the difference? The oversimplified answer is $200 per day because a scrum master should be working at an organizational level.

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MPUG

APRIL 24, 2023

Please find highlights from Satya Narayan Dash’s webinar – Practical Scrum Using MS Project Agile – being provided by MPUG for the convenience of our members. The Sprint Retrospective is a crucial event that takes place at the end of a Sprint, just before the next Sprint planning meeting. The event is time-boxed to 1.5

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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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