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.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 9, 2023

TL; DR: Can We Or Should We Change Scrum? Can we or should we change Scrum, or is it a sacrilege to tweak the ‘immutable’ framework to accommodate our teams’ and organizations’ needs? Not so fast; don’t just dismiss augmenting Scrum as leaving the path, contributing to the numerous Scrumbut mutations, giving Scrum a bad name.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Traditional transformation strategies often hinge on assertiveness and top-down directives. Shifting from a stance of assertive imposition to one of continuous learning is a transformative strategy in itself. What Is Transformation Strategy? But what if there's a more dynamic, resilient way? Why a Learning Perspective?

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NimbleWork

MARCH 7, 2024

This is substantiated by the fact that large enterprises are slow to embrace change, and Agile is predominantly driven by a shift in mindset, culture and process of operating at speed. Some of the popular maturity assessment models include the Scrum Maturity Model (SMM), Agile Fluency Model and Agile Maturity Matrix.

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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. Try Wrike for free What is the NPD process? The NPD process is a systematic approach to developing and launching new products or services.

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Scrum.org

MAY 15, 2023

The following article offers a primer to creating ChatGPT prompts for Scrum practitioners to get you started running. Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: 60 ChatGPT-Prompts Plus Prompt Engineering Guide für Scrum-Praktiker. ? Are you planning to hire a new Scrum Master? ? ? ?? Yub, that works, too.) ??

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Scrum.org

MAY 4, 2023

By Lavaneesh Gautam , Professional Scrum Trainer Effective Stakeholder Engagement is key to the success of the product and one of the essential skills all product people should have. This time we will discuss how to build an effective stakeholder communication strategy. So far we have covered 2 steps of engaging stakeholders.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

TL, DR: The Scrum Trap Scrum is a purposefully incomplete framework. And then there are others — the Scrum trap. Let’s look at what practices and tools for collaboration and team building are not helpful when used with Scrum. ? Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 2, 2024

The scrum guide defines the sprint goal as: “The Sprint Goal is the single objective for the Sprint. The Sprint Goal also creates coherence and focus, encouraging the Scrum Team to work together rather than on separate initiatives.” It outlines what the scrum teams intends to achieve within the sprint. What is a Sprint Goal?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 31, 2023

After the conference, I bought Eric Ries’s book - Lean Startup: How Today’s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses. Performed correctly, Customer Discovery is a customer-centric, scientific process that puts evidence behind an assumed product-market fit. The concepts it presented blew my mind.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Software Development is not just a systematic process but a dynamic interplay of critical work that shapes the progress of your product. A Scrum team's work can be classified into Sprint work and Refinement. To steer your Scrum Team towards success, it's essential to understand, manage, and balance these two types of work.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A common question we are often asked is, "Should I become a Scrum Master?", But building on our previous blogs, What is a Scrum Master and Giving Back: considerations for a new Scrum Master , let's delve into some questions that may aid your decision-making process. Of course, this question hinges on multiple factors.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 30, 2021

Scrum Teams do it all the time. It happens in Sprint Review, after Daily Scrum, in Sprint Planning, and as part of development. ordering the work in the Product Backlog so that the goals of the Scrum Team and the organization are best achieved. Therefore Scrum Teams refine only items that move further up the Product Backlog.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 14, 2023

In the realm of agile methodologies, Scrum stands as a guiding beacon, promoting flexibility, collaboration, and incremental progress. Central to Scrum is the delivery of value in small, usable increments. Scrum teams deliver value incrementally. Scrum thrives on the concept of inspect and adapt.

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The Strategic Project Manager

MARCH 29, 2023

It’s all about people and processes. And it’s about putting in place processes not only for dealing with a single change, but for dealing with continuing change due to the rapid evolution of digital technology. The Vision and Goals need to align with overall organizational strategy.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 18, 2023

Whether teams are new to Scrum or refining their methods, this remains a challenge. The answer lies in the transformative potential of Value Stream Mapping within Scrum. Instead, Scrum makes these challenges transparent, allowing teams to recognize and address them. Welcome to the first post.

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International Institute for Learning

JULY 7, 2022

2009), include eXtreme Programming (XP) (Beck and Fowler, 2001) and Scrum (Schwaber and Beedle, 2002). However, today the principles of agile have spread to other corporate functions such as innovation. In other words, creativity is related to idea generation, innovation is about the idea implementation.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 17, 2021

The question was: ‘What are some of the arguments against using Scrum?’ All I could compare Scrum Guide update frequency with was SAFe, and the latter was having an update more frequently than Taylor Swift or Ed Sheeran could drop a new album. First - there are thousands of companies and millions of people around the world using Scrum.

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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 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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Project Pulse Journal

MARCH 13, 2024

However, navigating the intricacies of virtual collaboration requires a unique set of strategies and approaches to ensure seamless communication, productivity, and alignment among all the team members. By implementing these strategies, you can empower your team members to thrive and deliver value to your organization.

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Scrum.org

JULY 21, 2023

Professional Scrum with User Experience: Gaining the Competitive Edge Discover how Professional Scrum with User Experience Training offers your team a competitive edge through a synergistic approach that enhances product success.

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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

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

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

JUNE 8, 2020

TL; DR: Results of a Virtual Strategy Session for Scrum Masters Regarding Remote Work. Last week, 30-plus participants in the 23rd Hands-on Agile meetup had a virtual strategy session where they explored Liberating Structures’ Critical Uncertainties microstructure. This Liberating Structure prepares a group for strategy making.

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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. But, without mistakes and missteps, we can’t learn, grow, and innovate.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

As Project Managers transition into Scrum Masters, they encounter the principle of recognizing, evaluating, and responding to system interactions. This principle, rooted in systems thinking, is crucial in understanding and managing the complex, interdependent nature of Scrum initiatives.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 4, 2024

This article outlines actionable strategies for thriving in challenging times, emphasizing that growth and success are achievable by leveraging community strength and readily accessible resources. Your single best investment to improve your professional standing ; order the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now!

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2021

They are derived from my fourteen years of practical experience with XP and Scrum, serving both as Product Owner and Scrum Master and interviewing dozens of Product Owner candidates on behalf of my clients. Join us on February 3, 2021: Hands-on Agile #29: Scrum Guide 2020 — Reloaded. A range of appropriate answers.

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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

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

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.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

They are derived from my fourteen years of practical experience with XP and Scrum, serving both as Product Owner and Scrum Master and interviewing dozens of Product Owner candidates on behalf of my clients. Scrum is not a methodology but a framework. Finding this answer is a process and not a destination.

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Scrum.org

JULY 5, 2022

During the first year of the pandemic, Scrum adoption more than doubled for software development teams. I think that the root cause comes down to the fact that agile frameworks in general — and Scrum in particular — offer much greater transparency , accountability, and opportunities for collaboration than traditional methods. . .

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 24, 2024

The true essence of agility lies in its ability to transform not just processes but mindsets. This leads to what I call 'agility for agility's sake', where the focus is misplaced on the processes rather than the outcomes. It's about flattening the decision-making process and ensuring that agility serves the broader business objectives.

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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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