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 10, 2023

Photo by Alora Griffiths on Unsplash The Ultimate Litmus Test: Go on Vacation If the outcome of an effective Scrum Master is to create a high-performing, self-managing team, the litmus test may be — what happens when you are not there? Read on for three Power-Ups to drive change, achieve results, and promote sustainable Agile practices.

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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

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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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 25, 2024

Plus, we’ll get into scrumban, a combination of kanban with scrum. Scrum teams use pin boards with user story cards and during a sprint (short iteration working on tasks) each user story (tasks) is written on a card. These cards are the sprint backlog and are placed on a board for the scrum team to choose which user story to work on.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

TL; DR: Lost in Communication and Collaboration Lost in Communication and Collaboration addresses two categories from the Scrum anti-patterns taxonomy that are closely aligned: ineffective collaboration at the stakeholder level, often resulting in an unsuited reporting system based on misaligned metrics. Unrealistic sales promises.

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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

JUNE 3, 2022

As Scrum Master and Coach I often have to remind people that our goal is not to run but build a pace we can be confortable with for a long period of time, a sustainable pace. As long as we want to develop our product we should be able to sustain our pace indefinitely. Why building a sustainable pace. Definition of Sprint.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Scrum is a framework for developing and sustaining complex products. For 10 years I have been using an adapted version of Scrum to organise my personal and professional life. I call this the Personal Scrum System. 5 Events – Regular allocated time to review progress and plan. The answer is yes, in a modified form.

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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

JANUARY 20, 2022

Scrum defines three specific accountabilities within the Scrum Team: the Developers, the Product Owner, and the Scrum Master. Scrum Guide 2020. When it comes to the Scrum framework, these three roles with their accountabilities are the minimum required to deliver a potentially “done” Increment. Scrum Guide 2020.

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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

AUGUST 25, 2022

How sustainable is your pace as a developer? What is a sustainable pace? The notion of “sustainable pace” is closely tied to Extreme Programming practices. But that recommendation was updated to “sustainable pace” by Ron Jeffries later. Pace should be sustainable over a long time. .

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Scrum.org

JULY 17, 2023

The purpose of the Scrum Master is to enhance the efficiency and productivity of the Scrum team. It’s an important accountability for the success of the Scrum team, and yet, it is surprising that many people are uncertain about the qualities they should seek when hiring a Scrum Master.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Confession: I don’t care about Scrum… I don’t even care about the Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Scrum teams. I don’t care about the Scrum events or the various artifacts. ? As a result, I rarely engage in online discussions about the Scrum framework. Or: “it’s true because it’s in the Scrum Guide!”

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 19, 2022

For months, I have been working on turning the popular Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide PDF into a new book from Scrum-org’s Professional Scrum Series , published by Pearson. Please join the poll on the book cover of Pearson’s Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide here. The Origins of Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide. TL; DR: Red or Blue?

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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

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

LET’S APPROACH THIS FROM A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT ANGLE BY LOOKING AT HOW SCRUM WITH KANBAN CAN HELP PEOPLE DEAL WITH COMPLEXITY. . Scrum already helps teams deal with complexity, so what does Kanban bring to the mix? Scrum with Kanban includes a definition of workflow, four practices, and four measures. blocked work.

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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 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

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

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 20, 2023

In many large organizations, Scrum teams fall into the ‘feature factory’ trap, focusing more on churning out features than creating real value. Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 15, 2023

Adaptation of Kaner’s diamond model of participation (source Carrie Kappel 2019) Techniques and Training for Top Scrum Facilitation Skills Scrum is a framework that thrives on communication and collaboration. Key Scrum Facilitation Techniques What are two good scrum master facilitation practices?

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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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Scrum.org

AUGUST 6, 2020

Some may confuse the word “Foundation” in the name of the Professional Scrum Foundation course to mean simple or basic. But in truth this means it is a course for everybody to build a solid base of knowledge, understanding and practical application of Professional Scrum. Are you doing Scrum in name only and nothing has changed?

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 24, 2023

At the heart of Scrum lies the Retrospective, a crucial event where teams reflect on their work and identify areas for improvement. Early Detection of Issues Satisfaction levels within a Scrum Team can act as leading indicators of underlying problems. However, this pursuit becomes arduous when employees are dissatisfied.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

TL; DR: 20 Questions from New Scrum Master to the Development Team. From Scrum Master to Development Team members, this set of questions addresses the foundations of a Scrum Team capability to build valuable products: technical excellence and what it takes to achieve this proficiency level.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In its theory section, the Scrum Guide refers to the three elements of empiricism: transparency, inspection, and adaptation. However, a fourth element, foundational to enable empiricism, is hidden in a sentence on Scrum Values. Read on and learn more about the complete picture of Scrum’s empiricism. ???? Empiricism.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 24, 2019

I’ve met many amazing Scrum Masters along the way that have evolved to take on major responsibilities in their organizations. Are you always the one doing the typing in every Scrum event? Being a Scrum Master doesn’t make you the team secretary. Trap #2: You ask people for status updates in the Daily Scrum.

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Gunther Verheyen

JANUARY 27, 2021

In October 2003 my life of Scrum started, albeit not with Scrum. My life of Scrum actually started with eXtreme Programming which we then wrapped in Scrum. Fast forward >> In December 2010 I traveled to Zurich (Switzerland) to attend a PSM class (“Professional Scrum Master”) by Ken Schwaber.

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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

AUGUST 6, 2020

Some may confuse the word “Foundation” in the name of the Professional Scrum Foundation course to mean simple or basic. But in truth this means it is a course for everybody to build a solid base of knowledge, understanding and practical application of Professional Scrum. Are you doing Scrum in name only and nothing has changed?

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Epicflow Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Are you thinking of attending an event to gain new knowledge, find out recent trends in your industry, share your experience with colleagues, or network with leading experts in your industry? Online Events. Events for Industry Professionals. In-Person Events. Read further to find the most suitable one for yourself. .

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Scrum.org

JUNE 16, 2023

From 2010–2015 I worked as a Scrum Master for a web agency. When I started, Scrum wasn’t used at all. I changed my role from Project Manager to Scrum Master, the developers slowly moved from programmers to product developers , and we tried many experiments with the Product Owner role because that proved to be a returning challenge.

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The IIL Blog

MAY 24, 2023

By Ashley Jorgensen Since its creation 8 years ago, IIL’s annual Agile & Scrum Online Conference has quickly become a gathering place for Agile enthusiasts from all around the world, and this year is no exception. She is a dedicated team player passionate about education, DEI, sustainability, and the arts. Register now!

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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. Agile processes promote sustainable development. Spring planning is that part of scrum that kicks off a sprint. Since that time, agile has spread.

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