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. Eventually, it’s actually quite simple.

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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 26, 2021

Being a Scrum Master can be tough. This is something we always have to be conscious of as a Scrum Master. All of us who become Scrum Masters have to be aware of the tight rope that we walk and decide how much risk we are willing to take. Innovation was low and they needed new ideas to survive.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 1, 2022

Although some issues might have been fixed, I rarely see the full potential of a Scrum Team being achieved. This article is based on the talk/mini-workshop I held with an enthusiastic group of participants at Agile with Ukraine. You can’t bully your way into innovation. The requisite level of innovation is incredibly complex.

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Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Innovation Leadership 224

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 Agile Influencer Initiating 173

Scrum.org

JUNE 1, 2022

Do your Daily Scrums feel like a pointless ritual where everyone just lists what they’ve done yesterday, and what they do will do today? In our work with Scrum teams, we’ve been part of teams that had it. So Scrum was doomed from the start. We also explore how these insights create a strong foundation for the Scrum framework.

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Scrum.org

MAY 10, 2022

As Scrum.org professionals, we have coached, trained and mentored thousands of Scrum Masters and consulted the organizations they work with, and we’ve consistently encountered similar issues that not only limit Scrum Teams from thriving, but also restrict empiricism from working. That’s Mechanical Scrum.

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SCRUM Agile Leadership Influencer 243

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Although some issues might have been fixed, I rarely see the full potential of a Scrum Team being achieved. This article is based on the talk/mini-workshop I held with an enthusiastic group of participants at Agile with Ukraine. You can’t bully your way into innovation. The requisite level of innovation is incredibly complex.

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Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Innovation Leadership 190

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 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. Scrum: Scrum is thought of as a methodology. What is Agile?

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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! So far so good, right?

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SCRUM Agile Energy Development Team Review 347

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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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. There have been numerous reports on the downsides of brainstorming ideas as a group.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 25, 2021

TL; DR: Scrum Master Job — 4 Steps to Identify Suitable Employers or Clients. Are you considering a new Scrum Master job? Don’t worry; there are four steps of proactive research to identify suitable employers or clients for Scrum Masters and avoid disappointment later. The Scrum Master Job Market Is Promising.

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SCRUM Technical Review Engineering Lean 215

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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2003 Innovation SCRUM Influencer 214

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

TL; DR: The Successful Scrum Master Meetup. During the 19th Hands-on Agile meetup, 30-plus people addressed the path to becoming a successful Scrum Master or agile coach, following up on the “ Scrum Master Career 2020 — Using Ecocycle Planning to Identify Opportunities ” meetup we had in December 2019. 5 minutes per interview.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 14, 2023

It offers a platform for learners to question traditional methods and explore innovative solutions, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability. Facilitated Reflections : Each class begins with a session where learners share their experiences, guided by our Professional Scrum Trainers.

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Scrum.org

MAY 26, 2021

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 failure symptom of a botched agile transformation is the frustrated Scrum Master. Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes !

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Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2024

These striking innovations, which look like toys, are the facade of a profound shift in the industrial paradigm based on speed of change, open-source, decentralization, and composability. Like the manufacturer of the JAS 39E Saab Gripen fighter, a handful of players are relying on Scrum to radically improve their economic competitiveness.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills (PSFS) provides a practical, hands-on learning experience focused on developing facilitation skills and the mindset to apply them. The focus is on the practical skills necessary for any member of a Scrum Team to facilitate meetings and events effectively. Scrum requires courage.

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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

APRIL 30, 2021

Are you interested in becoming a Scrum Master, but you are yet to have any experience? In the last seven years, I have assisted several interested and enthusiastic professionals to become Scrum Masters. I gradually elevated to the role of a Scrum Master. . . The job of a Scrum Master is both exciting and challenging.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 7, 2021

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. Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! A Sprint Review without Stakeholders — Making Your Scrum Work #3.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Aligning Scrum Team Topology to Strategy with OKRs and Product Goals. But seriously, I wanted to share some insights around how to align your Scrum Teams to your strategy leveraging OKRs and Product Goals. . This performance change could be about our product or the ability to innovate/create that product. Yeah, I know.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 8, 2021

Instead, they will reorganize themselves around autonomous teams to deal with the complexity and pace of innovation of the 21st century. 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. ??

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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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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This is where Liberating Structures come into play, offering a toolkit of powerful facilitation techniques that can transform the way groups work together. The Importance of Good Facilitation Enhancing Communication: Good facilitation ensures that communication flows smoothly within a group.

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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

JANUARY 31, 2024

Meistern Sie Scrum mit Leichtigkeit ; bestellen Sie jetzt das Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide Buch — es ist ab sofort verfügbar! ? Curtis Carlson: “ In a world where so many people now have access to education and cheap tools of innovation. Innovation that happens from the bottom up tends to be chaotic but smart. edition ! ?

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Agile Engineering Innovation SCRUM 188

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. As I sat at my table eating, I was talking to a group of people about adoption within their large organization. Their issues were less about Scrum and more about change in general.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 17, 2020

Last week, Simon Flossmann , one of our Patrons , took the opportunity to raise the following challenge: “How can a Scrum Master prove its value to the organization such that (s)he isn’t considered to be the first asked to leave in a crisis?”. Recommended experiments, strategies, and practices are: Clarify the Scrum Master role.

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Scrum.org

JULY 16, 2019

Although the paper is focused on training in general, my mind made the connection in how Scrum consultants, trainers, and coaches try to have organizations learn Scrum. How organizations expect to succeed with Scrum by hiring consultants, trainers, and coaches. Or the other way around. What I see happening a lot is…. Complexity.

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Scrum.org

MAY 7, 2019

In August 2018, Scrum.org launched the Professional Scrum Master II class. The intention of this class is to offer the Scrum community an advanced class designed to support Scrum Masters in their professional development. What is the value of Liberating Structures for Scrum Masters?”. What are Liberating Structures?

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SCRUM Development Team Review Leadership 2018 193

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The Retrospective is a critical meeting in the Scrum Framework. As a reminder: The Retrospective in Scrum is a regular event that takes place at the end of each Sprint, which is a time-boxed iteration of work in the Scrum framework. Psychological safety is important for organizational performance and innovation.

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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

DECEMBER 11, 2019

In collaboration with InfoQ, we wrote the article “ Liberating Structures — an Antidote to Zombie Scrum ”. It describes what Zombie Scrum is about and offers tangible examples of how to recognize, treat, and prevent Zombie Scrum by using Liberating Structures. The State of Scrum. Scrum is huge! Introduction.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 8, 2020

TL; DR: Results of a Virtual Strategy Session for Scrum Masters Regarding Remote Work. They identified robust and hedging strategies for Scrum Masters and agile coaches regarding the challenges of remote work and distributed agile teams. This Liberating Structure prepares a group for strategy making.

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