Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

When I started working for White October we followed the conventional “scrum” format, where the team get together, share what’s new, what’s challenging and what’s happening, and everyone gives feedback and makes suggestions to unblock each other. These make the daily scrum fun!

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Scrum.org

APRIL 10, 2023

I was lucky enough to meet Ken Schwaber on my journey to becoming a Professional Scrum Trainer with Scrum.org. It was at a Train-The-Trainer event at scrum.org HQ in Massachusetts, and when he entered the room he introduced himself: “Hi, I’m Ken and I’m living proof that you can be a grump and still be an effective Scrum Master.”

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Scrum.org

JULY 31, 2023

In the realm of Agile software development, the Scrum framework has emerged as the most popular framework. According to the 16th annual State of Agile report from Digital.ai, 87% of Agile teams use Scrum. At the heart of Scrum is a unique and indispensable accountability: the Scrum Master.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 25, 2024

Weniger Jobs für Scrum Master und jetzt erleben wir auch noch, wie der universelle Scrum GPT in den Wettbewerb eintritt: Wird der Scrum Master von einem unverzichtbaren Praktiker zu einer Nischenposition? Der Arbeitsmarkt ist derzeit für viele agile Praktiker, insbesondere Scrum Master, eine Herausforderung.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Peeling back the layers, it becomes clear that setting a Sprint goal isn't a simple tick-box exercise. You can book a free chat with my team for a spot of guidance or sign up for our professional Scrum classes. It's about fostering a collective understanding amongst your team.

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Scrum.org

MAY 4, 2023

Scrum impacts the entire organization. To unlock your Scrum team’s superpowers, improvements are necessary within and especially around teams. The Scrum.org PSM II class contains multiple exercises that make visible where improvement is needed in order to use Scrum more effectively. How to prepare?

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Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2023

In this article, we'll take a journey through four distinct learning methods – traditional, guided, immersive, and flipped – highlighting their unique characteristics, benefits, and applicability in the context of Scrum & Kanban training. Groups can utilize resources like case studies, interactive exercises, or software tools.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 27, 2023

TL; DR: Creating a Personal Readme for Scrum Masters with ChatGPT Providing a personal readme to your new teammates and stakeholders as a Scrum Master is a great way to build trust and rapport while managing expectations at the same time. Guaranteed on May 16 : Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills Class — May 16, 2023. ?

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 24, 2022

So you recently started using Scrum and are struggling to get the most out of the Scrum events? Or, maybe your journey with Scrum has been going on for some time and you still feel that something is missing in your meetings. In this blog post you will find some tips and tricks that will boost facilitation of your Daily Scrum.

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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

MARCH 22, 2021

Some time ago, someone on Reddit asked whether there would be any other profession that requires attending a 2-day training class and would then pay as well as a Scrum Master job. This attitude is precisely why the 47 Scrum Master Interview Guide exists: Prevent imposters from slipping through the hiring process and causing damage.

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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? Retrospective: “Doing Scrum or Kanban is not the goal. Do they work at this level without you?

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Scrum.org

JUNE 5, 2023

Create Scrum Master Interview Questions? Previously, I tested how ChatGPT would answer questions from the Scrum Master Interview Guide; see below. Back in January 2023, I would not have taken the next step in the Scrum Master interview process, inviting ChatGPT to a full-size interview with several Scrum team members.

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Gunther Verheyen

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I embarked on my Agile journey in 2003 when we wrapped eXtreme Programming in Scrum. Besides having engaged with many teams and organizations I have also created and facilitated many Scrum workshops and classes about various topics for various audiences since then. Warm regards Gunther independent Scrum Caretaker What?

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Scrum.org

MARCH 7, 2022

We all have strengths and weaknesses with the preferred stances of a Scrum Master. However, what I’ve observed in my practice as a consultant and Professional Scrum Trainer is that we can become overly reliant on the stances we are comfortable in. Personally, I feel more effective as a teacher and facilitator than when I’m coaching.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master II class contains an exercise called “Management in Scrum”. It explores how management is an integral part of Scrum, and how this is often different in ‘real-life’. This article describes how this exercise can be used for job interviews for Scrum Masters.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 12, 2021

TL; DR: Three Wide-Spread Scrum Master Failures. There are plenty of Scrum Masters failures. Given that Scrum is a framework with a precise and concise yet short “manual,” this effect should not surprise anyone. TL; DR: Three Wide-Spread Scrum Master Failures. Possible Reasons Why Scrum Masters Leave the Path.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 8, 2021

The following guide to peer recruiting is based on my experience in participating in recruiting Scrum Team members over the last ten years. This first article will cover the Scrum Master role. ?? Supporting the Scrum Team creating a job advertisement (if required). Why Bother with the Inclusion of the Scrum Team at all?

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Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview Questions on the Sprint Review. Scrum has repeatedly proven 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. Which makes any Scrum Master interview a challenging task.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 13, 2022

When you aspire to a Scrum Master role, some form of certification on your resume is a must. Scrum.org offers the acclaimed PSM learning journey to support Scrum Masters to professionalise their skills. I am a Professional Scrum Trainer for scrum.org and I have trained hundreds of Scrum Masters over the past few years.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 13, 2023

TL; DR: The Stoic Scrum Master – Making Your Scrum Work (30) Can wisdom from the past still be relevant to today’s VUCA-determined world? In other words: is there something like a Stoic Scrum Master? Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: Der Stoische Scrum Master – Making Your Scrum Work #30 ?

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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

JANUARY 17, 2023

TL; DR: ChatGPT Prompts for Scrum Practitioners. Last week, I ran an “interview” with ChatGPT as an applicant for a fictitious Scrum Master position based on questions from Scrum Master Interview Guide. Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: ChatGPT-Prompts für Scrum Master, Product Owner und Entwickler. ?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 5, 2022

I’ve been part of the Scrum community for about 12 years. In this period, I’ve noticed a clear pattern in the majority of Scrum-related threads on social media like LinkedIn, Medium, Twitter, and so on. We are also very good at contrasting this with the ideal state of Scrum.

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Scrum.org

MAY 16, 2022

Hence, learn more about 21 common Sprint Retrospective anti-patterns that will hold back your Scrum team. ???? Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! The Scrum Guide on the Sprint Retrospective. The Scrum Team identifies the most helpful changes to improve its effectiveness.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 7, 2023

No See the course 3 Scrum Master Specialization LearnQuest People considering or in a Scrum Master role 4.5 No See the course 3 Scrum Master Specialization LearnQuest People considering or in a Scrum Master role 4.5 However, I did learn a lot about working as a Scrum Master and the skills involved.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2022

Scrum uses an iterative, incremental approach to deliver value to the business through the medium of the Sprint. Here are the three steps to Done in Scrum: ensure your Scrum Team has a workable Definition of Done, a well-refined Product Backlog, and uses the Sprint Retrospective to identify improvement opportunities. . .

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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

DECEMBER 15, 2023

A successful Scrum Master fosters a healthy and productive team culture, reflected by the team's ability to deliver quality products by upholding Scrum and advocating for the team's needs and growth. This journey starts with the Scrum Master investing in personal growth.

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Scrum.org

JULY 11, 2022

There are plenty of failure possibilities with Scrum. Given that Scrum is a framework with a reasonable yet short “manual,” this effect should not surprise anyone. What if, for example, not all of your Scrum team’s members feel enthusiastic about the Sprint Retrospective, the critical event when the Scrum team inspects itself?

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Scrum.org

JUNE 26, 2021

More than 50 individuals were identified to participate on Scrum teams in support of this new product, and few of them had experience in Scrum. . The individual to whom I was speaking looked back at me and said, "There is no such thing as a 'resource manager' in Scrum". Creating a culture of trust supported by the Scrum values

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 17, 2020

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview Questions (1). 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. Though whatever the case, we can say for sure that Scrum is very popular in software development.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 8, 2022

Btw, have you noticed that the Scrum Guide described the Scrum Master as a true leader who serves ? This misunderstanding often manifested into turning the Scrum Master as the team personal assistant who only works at the team level. Being a Scrum Master is hard as it's not a science, it's an art. Have a great week folks.

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Scrum.org

MAY 30, 2022

Although research shows that these activities are useful in any Scrum team, we also recognize that teams usually start with this as they become more experienced with Scrum. Design The Box’ is a fun, creative exercise to help Scrum teams step into the shoes of their users. How is it described in the packaging?

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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

JULY 19, 2021

TL; DR: Ignoring Self-Management — Undermining Scrum from the Start. There are plenty of failure possibilities with Scrum. Given that Scrum is a framework with a reasonable yet short “manual,” this effect should not surprise anyone. One of Scrum’s first principles is self-management. Source : Scrum Guide 2020.

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Scrum.org

MAY 5, 2022

According to the 2020 Scrum Guide, “Product Backlog items that can be Done by the Scrum Team within one Sprint are deemed ready for selection in a Sprint Planning event.” The Scrum Guide leaves that up to you. . Scrum is all about keeping things simple, and teams often overlook the point system. . T-shirt sizes.

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