Leading Agile

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Four Common Misconceptions About Agile Transformation In this article, our CEO, Mike Cottmeyer, explores why focusing on practices and culture isn’t the right place to start an Agile Transformation. Next, he talks about how Agile Transformation is an ongoing process and the importance of teaming strategies. Is SAFe Agile?

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MARCH 4, 2024

TL; DR: How to Deal with the Agile Job Crisis While the current Agile job crisis is apparent, there is also hope for practitioners willing to refine their skills, share knowledge, and network with peers. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 42,000-plus subscribers. ?

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

In Kürze: Der NPS ®-Wert von SAFe ® als Skalierungsframework ist -56. SAFe® war schon immer ein kontroverses Thema innerhalb der agilen Gemeinschaft. Deshalb habe ich bereits 2017 eine erste Umfrage zum Net Promoter Score® des Scaled Agile Framework SAFe ® durchgeführt. SAFe ®s NPS®-Wert berechnet wurde.

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Scrum.org

JULY 3, 2023

TL; DR: The Uncomfortable Truth of Scaling Agile Agile transformations, scaling Agile from a team level to the whole organization, are more than implementing frameworks like SAFe®. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 47,000-plus subscribers. ? ??

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 26, 2023

The story of Capital One laying off hundreds of people in Agile roles is making the rounds. One example is the VP of Engineering in a growing startup, who decided to take on the SAFe RTE role (Chief Scrum Master for the Agile Release Train) since they felt it was up to them to provide this sort of leadership. Probably not.

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Scrum.org

MAY 8, 2023

Exploring SAFe’s Approach to Product Ownership What is SAFe’s perspective on the Product Owner role? Why is Product Ownership split to Product Owner and Product Manager in SAFe? SAFe’s approach to Product Ownership draws quite a bit of criticism. Product Owners own Product at the Agile Team level.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 14, 2023

10 Guiding Questions To Help Your Decision Embarking on the Scrum Master journey entails nurturing a passion for people, advocating for agility, and assisting organisations in adopting an outcome-focused approach. Can You Foster a Safe and Open Environment? A common question we are often asked is, "Should I become a Scrum Master?",

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

Recently, I found myself drawing parallels between one of my favourite autumnal activities, mushroom foraging, and the principles of agility. Sticking to the forest's edge might feel safe, but the real treasures often lie deeper within. It might sound a tad unconventional, but bear with me. But it's not all about bold ventures.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

I've often found that the voyage through Agile can be quite Sisyphean for many organisations. It's not uncommon to see a framework like Scrum or SAFe, initially embraced with fervour, slowly become a scapegoat for deeper systemic issues within a company. Because what you need isn't just agility, it's Naked Agility.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2024

They facilitate open communication and create a safe environment for expressing concerns and ideas, which are crucial when aiming for building successful teams, client outcomes and business impacts. They promote a work-life balanced and psychologically safe environment, ensuring team resilience and sustained productivity.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

TL; DR: The SAFe ® NPS ® Score as a Scaling Framework Is -56. SAFe® has always been a controversial topic within the agile community. Therefore, back in 2017, I ran a first survey on the Net Promoter Score® of the Scaled Agile Framework SAFe®. However, the question still is: Would you recommend SAFe ®?

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The IIL Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Regardless of whether or not the project team practices agile or waterfall methodologies, acknowledging achievements both big and small can foster a culture of dedication to the team. Jordan Lewis PMP Trainer | SAFe SPC | Agile Coach Jordan is from Southern California and moved out to Utah where she attended the University of Utah.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 1, 2022

Agile implementations shift culture, yet many organizations limit themselves to the bare minimal execution of a framework and call that Agile. This article is based on the talk/mini-workshop I held with an enthusiastic group of participants at Agile with Ukraine. Agility is necessary for survival. To survive.

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Scrum.org

JULY 17, 2023

Agile has become more than just a buzzword in our complex world. Agility is a mindset, a skillset, a culture, and a driving force behind successful, flexible, and responsive organisations. The Agile Leader's commitment goes beyond mere lip service to the Agile Manifesto. In the Agile world, this couldn't be truer.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 31, 2023

Sitting at lunch during Agile 2023, I felt deja vu. I have attended many Agile conferences. 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. At Agile 2023, I did not feel that. My first was in Chicago in 2009.

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APRIL 19, 2023

Educate management on the complexity of product development Managers outside of the Agile world may need help understanding the complexity of product development. Educate management on the complexity of product development Managers outside of the Agile world may need help understanding the complexity of product development.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Join the Mastering Agility Discord community. Agile implementations shift culture, yet many organizations limit themselves to the bare minimal execution of a framework and call that Agile. This article is based on the talk/mini-workshop I held with an enthusiastic group of participants at Agile with Ukraine. To survive.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2023

Yuval and Ryan discuss the role of the Scrum Master in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and how it may differ from the role of a Professional Scrum Master. They also mention that SAFe expects the Scrum Master to represent the team in interactions with other groups and that they see the transparency behind this decision as important.

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Leading Agile

APRIL 11, 2024

Agile is really about designing a System of Delivery that can produce the business results that matter to your executives and key stakeholders. But, in most large organizations, there are a ton of underlying issues that end up getting in the way. It meets all acceptance criteria and satisfies the definition of done as per the backlog.

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Scrum.org

JULY 2, 2020

These Sirens take advantage of the lack of understanding of what business agility is trying to change and lures unsuspecting C-suite executives into parting with their cash for what is effectively someone else’s business process. The Siren song of SAFe. We have installed agility! SAFe® for Lean Enterprises 5.0.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 27, 2022

I received a question: do you believe scrum and agility can be scaled and what’s the best approach to it? And then the follow-up to the question was maybe a framework that is already familiar to the masses like LeSS, SAFe Nexus. That’s the first thing. But let’s say there’s another product owner within the same group. million item.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Although the Retrospective is a critical part of Scrum - only a psychologically safe and positive environment can allow the team to reflect, learn, and grow. When team members feel psychologically safe, they are more likely to be engaged, motivated, and productive. The Retrospective is a critical meeting in the Scrum Framework.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 6, 2023

On agile teams, catharsis allows team members to openly express their thoughts, frustrations, and concerns in a safe and supportive environment. A cathartic experience: the silent retrospective Michelle Brud, a leading executive agile coach, recently spearheaded a unique approach by facilitating a silent retrospective.

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Scrum.org

JULY 11, 2022

You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 35,000-plus subscribers. ?? TL; DR: Prisoners of Retrospectives. 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. Source : Scrum Guide 2020.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

TL; DR: Resistance to Agile Transformations Stakeholders often revert to resistance to agile transformations due to fears about job security, perceived loss of control, comfort with established practices, and misconceptions about Agile. For them, embracing Agile might feel like admitting those sacrifices were in vain.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Myth #10: Scrum/Agile is More Expensive than Waterfall Reality: Cost-Effectiveness Through Waste Reduction Contrary to popular belief, Scrum teams are not more expensive than teams using Waterfall; in fact, they often prove to be less costly. Agile teams deliver value incrementally in small, usable pieces of the larger product.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Agility and self-organisation were beaten to a stalemate by hierarchy and command & control. TLDR; Waterfall won the war with agile. Agile did not win the war with waterfall. Later other attempts to do this in more interesting ways resulted in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), the so-called Spotify Model, and UnFix.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Exclusively on my Substack Newsletter : The Importance of Quality for Agility — An Excerpt from the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide (7). ? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 49,000-plus subscribers. ? Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️

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FEBRUARY 4, 2024

TL; DR: Getting Hired as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach Are you considering a new Scrum Master or Agile Coach job? Read on and learn how to employ search engines, LinkedIn’s people search, reach out to peers in the agile community, and analyze the event markets in the quest for your next Scrum Master job.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 17, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview (6): Demand Creates Supply and the Job Market for Agile Practitioners is No Exception. Suppose you are looking to fill a position for a Scrum Master (or agile coach) in your organization. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 36,000-plus other subscribers. ??

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 49,000-plus subscribers. ? Integrating with Other Methodologies : Many organizations employ multiple agile frameworks or methodologies. Simplifying or tweaking Scrum elements can help organizations adopt agile practices without being overwhelmed.

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Leading Agile

APRIL 11, 2023

Many people believe that the practices associated with Scrum and SAFe will reveal what’s getting in the way. Agile begins to break down because these impediments are outside the teams’ span of control. Agile begins to break down because these impediments are outside the teams’ span of control. Music Interlude) Hey, everybody.

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OCTOBER 10, 2022

You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 36,000-plus subscribers. ?? Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: Neun Sprint-Ziel-Prinzipien, die Ihr Scrum-Team in Schwung bringen. ?? Shall I notify you about articles like this one? Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes !

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AUGUST 14, 2023

In the realm of agile methodologies, Scrum stands as a guiding beacon, promoting flexibility, collaboration, and incremental progress. Embracing Change and Learning Agile frameworks, including Scrum, are built on the premise that change is inevitable and that the best solutions often emerge from an iterative and adaptive approach.

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Leading Agile

JULY 18, 2023

Agile needs to be tied to business-driven results. If not, then we start measuring things like people trained, teams doing Scrum, or the organization’s sentiment toward Agile to tell us if we’re succeeding. If your Agile isn’t helping you do that, then it’s not really Agile at all. First, how are we forming teams?

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

As I sit here, sipping my morning cup of tea, I ponder the current state of organisational agility. TLDR; The crux of the matter is this: the goal isn't to be 'agile' or to implement SAFe, or Nexus, or Scrum@Scale. TLDR; The crux of the matter is this: the goal isn't to be 'agile' or to implement SAFe, or Nexus, or Scrum@Scale.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 29, 2024

This creates a safe space for sharing ideas and constructive feedback, crucial for collaborative problem-solving. Exploring this project management aspect within Scrum reveals a complex relationship between project management skills and agile practices which we only just touched upon.

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