Scrum.org

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Although some issues might have been fixed, I rarely see the full potential of a Scrum Team being achieved. Agile implementations shift culture, yet many organizations limit themselves to the bare minimal execution of a framework and call that Agile. You can’t bully your way into innovation. Failure should be productive as well.

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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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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 25, 2021

We started the Scrum Guide for Leaders series with a discussion of what Scrum means for you as a Leader. Next, we discussed the conditions where Scrum's Empiricism, Self-Management, and Continuous Improvement can thrive. Next, We are turning to the Scrum accountabilities/roles. Scrum Team. Product Owner.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 13, 2023

Some examples of the challenges I’m called in to help with: Losing the Ability to Innovate You often see companies that grow successfully to the point where it seems their ability to innovate stalls. This affects product innovation as well as GTM innovation and other key business processes.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

So, to make a difference and stand out, you have to know how to change, find solutions, and innovate in places no one else knows about by starting to learn how to acquire opportunities in the dark. Stage 2 - Implementation: Once the goal is clearly defined and the value is received, the next stage will execute the work to achieve that goal.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available ! ? Join 300-plus peers and help create the next edition of the Scrum Master Salary Report ! Executives love predicting exactly when a team can accomplish a project or how much a team can deliver in a given period. But this very attractiveness becomes a pitfall.

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Leading Answers

JUNE 21, 2019

In my last article on  Incubating Innovation , we explored the culture and mindset of accountable experimentation. However, innovation and learning take conscious effort, forward planning and accountability. Of all the regular workshops/ceremonies, these sessions are typically the least prepared for and worst executed.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Like and subscribe to our channel: [link] The real challenge, and opportunity, lies in cultivating a philosophy that sees beyond the mechanical execution of tasks. Agile invites us to question, to adapt, and to innovate. It's not about whether everyone is attending the daily scrum or if every team has a sprint review.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2024

Committing to the Sprint Goal rather than the entirety of the Sprint Backlog allows for greater flexibility and adaptability in executing the work. Enhanced Collaboration and Innovation: Focusing on goals encourages teams to collaborate more effectively and think more innovatively about achieving those goals.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 19, 2023

Retrospectives are a crucial component of the Scrum framework, providing teams with a dedicated space to reflect on their performance and identify opportunities for growth. I once had the opportunity to work with a Scrum Master who followed an identical Retrospective agenda for over a year.

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Scrum.org

JULY 10, 2023

The purpose of the Scrum Master is to improve the effectiveness of the Scrum Team. And yet, so many people don’t know what to look for in a Scrum Master or how to evaluate the Scrum Master’s performance. A great Scrum Master possesses a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership skills and interpersonal qualities.

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Wrike

JANUARY 12, 2024

Today, we’re going to discuss the ins and outs of the NPD process, an effective method that can accelerate innovation, bring new ideas and designs to market, and propel you to success. It consists of a series of stages that you must carefully plan and execute with precision. Try Wrike for free What is the NPD process?

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 11, 2024

Dive into the world of Scrum, the Agile framework that is revolutionizing project management across industries. With its core values of commitment, courage, focus, openness, and respect, Scrum is not just a methodology— it is a pathway to creating highly effective, adaptive, and cohesive teams.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 7, 2023

Since I became a Professional Scrum Trainer in November, I have been asked a lot about the current state, and the future perspectives, for Scrum and agile development in Japan, where I’ve worked for the last six years. So much so that many consider the paper to be part of the roots of Scrum. Why is that?

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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

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Disclaimer: This story is inspired by real-world experiences of various leaders in the field of Agile and Scrum. STORY Once upon a time in the bustling city of Techville, there was an executive named James. Determined to turn things around, James enrolled in an Applying Professional Scrum class as a starting point.

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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. This approach captures subtleties that a simple thumbs-up or thumbs-down cannot.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 31, 2023

I have witnessed the growth of Scrum, the rise of DevOps, the impact of XP, the expansion of SAFe, and the growing connection to professional coaching. Scrum was being used, and they had seen much success, but they found its growth hard. Their issues were less about Scrum and more about change in general.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

A project management methodology is a set of principles, tools and techniques that are used to plan, execute and manage projects. Scrum Methodology. Scrum Methodology. What It Is: Scrum is a short “sprint” approach to managing projects. It’s led by what is called a Scrum master.

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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. It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation. Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024!

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nTask

APRIL 5, 2021

The agile project plan is an innovative way of breaking down your project into smaller chunks for quick and efficient delivery. Moreover, it also helps executives collaborate with team members. The post Step-By-Step Guide to Agile Planning- Drafting And Executing Projects appeared first on nTask. What Is Agile Planning?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 9, 2023

A couple of years ago, I asked by an executive how he would know if the money they invested on setting up these agile release trains was working? factor that executives want answered to make data driven decisions for the organisation. I have been working on agile projects for the past 10 years.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

This article explores the art of Agile leadership, delving into the challenges of finding the right equilibrium between allowing teams to self-organize and providing enough guidance and structure for seamless Agile execution. This not only fuels innovation but also encourages a growth mindset within the organization.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

Agile methodologies stand at the forefront of this quest, providing the blueprint for rapid, responsive, and customer-centric project execution. Each methodology is relevant in its own right, unlocking potential, driving innovation, and ensuring that your projects meet expectations.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 29, 2022

But there does seem to be a trend in accepting that agile approaches like Scrum can fit within a hybrid framework. I don’t know yet what this would look like in a project setting beyond the innovations we are seeing in AI, particularly in the PMO. According to Deloitte, 70% of organizations are exploring or using AI. But it’s coming.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

"There's no predictability/commitment in Agile/Scrum". Over the years I've heard my share of these kinds of statements from various levels of executives: "When my guys run a product development release I really want to know what I will get at the end so I can make business plans accordingly". "In Back to the roots.

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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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Scrum.org

JUNE 6, 2023

The Scrum framework has transformed how teams approach complex work by creating an environment where teams use structured collaboration to deliver value sooner and focus on continuous improvement. The Scrum Master is crucial in setting the tone for open communication and ensuring confidentiality.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2022

Your Scrum team has NO innovative idea to solve the customer problems in many Sprints? Nowadays, innovations, new values are the key to success. We can't have innovation just by saying. The innovations depend on many factors, must be nurtured, and have the know-how to nurture. Cognitive diversity.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 18, 2022

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. Many new Scrum Masters need help to gain facilitation skills to leverage the potential of diverse perspectives within their team. Is the Scrum Master always the facilitator?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 6, 2022

Scrum, agile thinking, modern software development working practices are synonymous with Digital Technology and have evolved out of the fundamentally different characteristics of the opportunity presented by technology. Neuman also discusses the role of innovation in the Deployment Phase. So what are the implications for how we work?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 31, 2023

XP, scrum, lean, etc.) Bill Dow With the likes of PowerBI and Tableau taking off around dashboard and reporting, I think our executives and leadership are going to want to see more project data real time. Dr. Robin Burk has extensive project, program and executive management experience in rapidly changing tech markets.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

November 2020 was the launch of the Scrum Guide update. Over those three months, I have talked a number of times about the changes, using the update as an excuse to talk about Scrum. The title I have given this observation is ‘Scrum is about value not work’. . It seems like only yesterday but was over 3 months ago.

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International Institute for Learning

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Then, gather the resources you will need and execute a structured study plan. Before joining PMI, Mike consulted and managed innovation and technology projects throughout Europe, North and South America for 30+ years. There are many ways to test your understanding and gain feedback as you go, so the final exam should be no surprise.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

But there does seem to be a trend in accepting that agile approaches like Scrum can fit within a hybrid framework. I don’t know yet what this would look like in a project setting beyond the innovations we are seeing in AI, particularly in the PMO. According to Deloitte, 70% of organizations are exploring or using AI. But it’s coming.

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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. Its efficacy rests heavily on well-executed facilitation to steer teams toward their goals.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Other project managers prefer a more iterative process, like scrum. Outside of risky projects, rolling wave planning lets you ensure you identify all key details for the project scope you’re about to execute. Any project that is devoted to innovation is going to constantly pivot to take advantage of opportunities.

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