Scrum.org

APRIL 23, 2022

In this article you will learn: Why enabling Scrum Teams with UX Design capabilities is important. Why introducing UX capabilities to Scrum team is frequently hard. How to use a UX Design maturity level to coach teams to deliver better outcomes. . ?? The narrative around Scrum is centered on delivering products.

Underperforming Technical Team 226

Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Technical Review Software Review 226

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Many of us find it difficult to ask for help at work, which is a problem if you are part of a Scrum Team. Interdependence and collaboration are central to Scrum, but these practices don’t always come naturally to those new to the framework. Modeling asking for help as the Scrum Master also conveys that it’s OK and encouraged.

Underperforming Technical Team 182

Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Innovation Energy 182

Scrum.org

JANUARY 17, 2023

If Scrum is one of the options that your company has selected to start the journey towards agility, in this video I will share with you a structured process to start Scrum that I have used in several large scale transformation. But bear in mind that this is not the only way to start Scrum, this is just one of the way.

SCRUM 180

SCRUM Leadership Agile Process 180

Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 3, 2023

Scrum Certifications are also increasingly in demand as agencies begin to explore a hybrid of agile and waterfall methodologies. Dave Prior , agile consultant for Leading Agile ran an agile retrospective at the Summit with 100 attendees, 63% of which claimed to be practicing both scrum and waterfall in the same organization.

Certification 396

Certification 2015 PMI Agile 396

Scrum.org

JANUARY 2, 2023

Being an effective Scrum Master or team member inevitably involves difficult conversations. How we approach challenging discussions can mean the difference between a transformative moment and one that goes sideways. Let’s look at some strategies for facilitating difficult Scrum Team conversations. . Take a breath and prepare.

SCRUM 148

SCRUM Process Planning 148

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.

SCRUM 226

SCRUM Agile Underperforming Technical Team 2020 226

Scrum.org

APRIL 24, 2024

One of the first things that people new to Scrum learn about is the five events. The five events in Scrum are 1) the Sprint, 2) Sprint Planning 3) Daily Scrum, 4) Sprint Review and 5) the Sprint Retrospective. When people first start learning about Scrum, it can seem like Scrum requires many meetings.

SCRUM 101

SCRUM Cadence 2024 Risk Management 101

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In this Responsive Advisors Lightning Round, we unpack the challenges and triumphs of adopting Scrum in engineering teams. Discover how Scrum's focus on customer satisfaction, team collaboration, and iterative progress can revolutionize your product development process.

Engineering 137

Engineering SCRUM Agile Process 137

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 11, 2022

Here’s how to showcase your projects on your CV (as we call a resume here in the UK, and I’ll use both terms interchangeably in this article) to make it clear what you are capable of. I’ve included some examples below so you can see how to phrase your resume sections. Here’s how to do it. Decide how to present the projects.

Technical Review 433

Technical Review Budget Prince2 Software Review 433

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.

Underperforming Technical Team 165

Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM 2023 Sustainability 165

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Scrum Masters are accountable for the effectiveness of the Scrum Team. There is no one way to help your team get to that stage, but you should know how your team develops and matures as they learn to work better together. However, there are a few ways how you as a Scrum Master can help them get to that stage faster.

SCRUM 212

SCRUM Defining Agile Planning 212

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.

SCRUM 163

SCRUM Technical Review Risk Management Closing 163

Scrum.org

MARCH 8, 2021

Recruiters will need to become servant leaders or facilitators, guiding the peer recruiting process. 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. ??

SCRUM 198

SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Agile Engineering 198

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?

SCRUM 158

SCRUM Influencer Sustainability Agile 158

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

What is the ‘Navigating the Scrum Events’ Series? If you or your team are new to Scrum, you can use this as a starting point to answer, “what should we be doing and why?” for each Scrum Event. The Sprint Sprint Planning Daily Scrum Sprint Review Sprint Retrospective Daily Scrum - What’s The Point?

SCRUM 159

SCRUM Monitoring Planning Process 159

Scrum.org

MAY 2, 2023

The Scrum Guide gives us a maximum one-month timebox for the Sprint. So, how do we choose the right Sprint length for our product? When someone asks me this question, I often quote Ken Schwaber, the co-creator of Scrum, who says, “A Sprint should be as short as possible and no shorter.” What is our investment risk tolerance?

SCRUM 175

SCRUM Risk Management Risk Process 175

ProjectManager.com

JULY 20, 2023

Project management consultants don’t only add value to a project, but they can help introduce project management processes to any team. You need to be versed in several different methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, PMBOK, and Prince2, depending on the types of organizations you’re looking to support.

Consulting 381

Consulting Certification PMI Technical Review 381

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 7, 2020

. Recently the new Scrum Guide came out, and one of the updates is the switch from Development Team to Developers. This change is done to emphasize that within a Scrum team, there are no sub-teams or hierarchies. It is a cohesive unit , one (Scrum) team of professionals who are focused on one objective at a time, the Product Goal. .

SCRUM 206

SCRUM 2020 Agile Closing 206

Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Scope management is the way to deal with that, so let’s talk about how we can use change control protocol to help with it all. Change control or change management is the process of managing unplanned but desired influences on the project. It’s the process of ensuring changes are properly evaluated and incorporated into project plans.

Underperforming Technical Team 457

Underperforming Technical Team 2009 Controlling Risk Management 457

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In the Scrum framework, the Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum as it’s set out in the Scrum Guide and for the team’s effectiveness. As Scrum Masters, we know everyone will look to us if the team isn’t performing well. A good part of that is creating the optimal conditions for the Scrum framework.

Controlling 187

Controlling SCRUM Influencer Energy 187

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.

SCRUM 147

SCRUM Agile Planning Process 147

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?

SCRUM 185

SCRUM 2024 Development Team Review Agile 185

Scrum.org

JULY 24, 2023

TL; DR: Product Discovery for Scrum Teams While Scrum excels at building and releasing Increments, it does not guarantee that those are valuable—garbage in, garbage out. Scrum teams can equally make things no one is interested in using at all. Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available !

SCRUM 165

SCRUM Lean Innovation 2020 165

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Moreover, we'll delve into the specific Flow Metrics that warrant your attention – those metrics directly bearing on your delivery process's efficiency and effectiveness. Flow Metrics are quantitative measures that offer a panoramic view of work progressing through your delivery process. What Are Flow Metrics?

Cadence 177

Cadence SCRUM Agile Consulting 177

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 3, 2023

What are the 5 events in Scrum? Chances are that you said something like “Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, and…. The Sprint is the most commonly overlooked event in Scrum. In fact, many people don’t even realize that it is an event in Scrum. Can you name them?

SCRUM 161

SCRUM Cadence Technical Review Development Team Review 161

Planio

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Every great piece of software starts with a plan and a clear process in place. Luckily, there are numerous software development processes you can choose from when you’re starting your next project. But which software development process is right for you? Agile and Scrum. Processes and plans are just guesses.

Software Developers 152

Software Developers Software Development Software Review Process 152

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

TL; DR: Value Creation in Scrum. As a tactical framework, Scrum is good at delivering Increments into customers’ hands. Nevertheless, there is a potentially hazardous void in the framework that successful Scrum teams start plugging early: how to figure out what is worth building—product discovery—in the first place.

SCRUM 224

SCRUM Lean 2023 2022 224

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 16, 2022

How did it come into existence? How to explain to a team that the size of the items (effort) doesn’t impact the overall cycle time? In this blog post, we focus on one specific topic that emerged: “Can Scrum teams use Scrum and Kanban, simultaneously?”. And as such, Scrum is a framework for empirical process control.

SCRUM 179

SCRUM Agile Controlling Defining 179

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.

SCRUM 196

SCRUM Agile Controlling Closing 196

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. How is it described in the packaging? Design The Box’ is a fun, creative exercise to help Scrum teams step into the shoes of their users.

SCRUM 181

SCRUM Software Review Closing Influencer 181

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.

SCRUM 183

SCRUM Agile Governance Government 183

Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2023

TL; DR: Jira Anti-Patterns If you ask people to come up with popular attributes for “Agile” or “agility,” Scrum and Jira will likely be among the top ten featured. Moreover, in any discussion about the topic, someone will mention that using Scrum running on top of Jira does not make an organization agile.

ChatGPT 184

ChatGPT Technical Review 2023 SCRUM 184

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.

SCRUM 160

SCRUM Agile Software Review 2001 160

Scrum.org

MAY 4, 2021

Lately, the scope of the Scrum Master has touched the heights, and every other person wants to land their hands on this. No doubt the Scrum Master role is in the spotlight and has also been named one of the top 10 most promising careers. Suppose you are one of those who want to make your career in Scrum Mastery or Agile Coaching.

SCRUM 209

SCRUM Certification Agile Process 209

Scrum.org

MAY 31, 2023

How to Problem Solve with a Professional Scrum Master In today's rapidly changing and complex business environment, the need for an evidence-based, flexible strategy is paramount. What Is Scrum? Scrum is a widely-used Agile framework that assists teams in managing and delivering complex projects effectively.

SCRUM 155

SCRUM Innovation Agile Certification 155

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Many teams grapple with the intricacies of Scrum, and one of the most pivotal components is the Sprint Goal. Thanks to our reviewers: Ralph Jocham | Scrum.org TLDR; The Sprint Goal is the heart of Scrum, representing the team's commitment to the value derived from the Sprint's outcome.

Infrastructure 178

Infrastructure Monitoring SCRUM Cadence 178

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

When people are first introduced to Scrum, often one of the questions they have is “ what do Scrum Masters *really* do all day? ”. Often, people end up discovering the answer to this question by themselves during the training, or as they start practicing Scrum in their teams. supporting the organization in its Scrum adoption.

SCRUM 117

SCRUM Finance Budget Consulting 117