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.

SCRUM 186

SCRUM Leadership Consulting Defining 186

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Too many OKRs are set without any respect/consideration of the ability to deliver them sustainably while dealing with other work in the organization. OKR Theater has the potential to become a member of a big family – Scrum Theater, Agile Theater, SAFe Theater, Lean Theater, Six Sigma Theater; you get the picture.

SCRUM 165

SCRUM Agile Sustainability Lean 165

Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2023

TL; DR: Employing Agile Coaches next to Scrum Masters? Often, when organizations employ agile coaches and Scrum Masters, we can observe that agile coaches work at an organizational level. However, if you take Scrum seriously, this approach has no upside. However, if you take Scrum seriously, this approach has no upside.

SCRUM 149

SCRUM Agile ChatGPT Sustainability 149

Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2022

Many well-meaning Scrum practitioners have misconceptions about Scrum, which sometimes leads to creating “rules” that do not exist in the framework. Scrum is deliberately incomplete because the framework is used in complex environments where simple best practices won’t fit all situations.

SCRUM 183

SCRUM 2020 Cadence Technical Review 183

Scrum.org

JANUARY 18, 2022

. The portrayal of a Scrum Master on a Scrum Team is barely the same as the role of the traditional Project Manager. Scrum Masters have their own ways of not being an overlord in the traditional sense and are more focused on being the facilitator at the same level as others on their team. Difficulty in sustaining the Time-Box.

SCRUM 220

SCRUM Sustainability Agile Energy 220

Scrum.org

AUGUST 13, 2023

TL; DR: Adherence to Legacy Systems, Processes, and Practices Administrative overreach and micromanagement in Scrum mainly arise from clinging to legacy systems and traditional (management) practices, leading to rigidity and misapplication of Agile principles. Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available !

Process 149

Process Sustainability Technical Review SCRUM 149

Scrum.org

AUGUST 11, 2021

Of late, I've been noticing an interpretation of the Scrum Master role - the Scrum Master as An FFFCDO for Developers - a Fierce, Ferocious, Fearsome Chief Defense Officer! What is the Scrum Master protecting the Developers from? Who are the persecutors the Scrum Master protecting the Developers from? SCRUM VALUES.

Underperforming Technical Team 223

Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Leadership Energy 223

Scrum.org

MAY 17, 2021

One of my customers is hiring for the Scrum Master Role and asked if I had a handy-dandy Scrum Master Job Spec that they could use. Here is my best effort to use the existing job postings, and combine them with the latest version of the Scrum Guide. Professional Scrum Master. . Hiring a Professional Scrum Master.

Technical Review 135

Technical Review SCRUM Development Team Review Certification 135

Scrum.org

JULY 17, 2023

The purpose of the Scrum Master is to enhance the efficiency and productivity of the Scrum team. It’s an important accountability for the success of the Scrum team, and yet, it is surprising that many people are uncertain about the qualities they should seek when hiring a Scrum Master.

SCRUM 122

SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Leadership Monitoring 122

Scrum.org

JANUARY 13, 2024

This is counterintuitive to the Agile manifesto, which emphasizes individuals and interactions over processes and tools, and responding to change over following a plan. Initially, they planned six three-week sprints, followed by a 'safety net' sprint. BOOK TODAY for regional pricing, discounts, and custom payment plans!

Agile 144

Agile 2024 Sustainability Risk Management 144

Scrum.org

MAY 8, 2023

TL; DR: Life Is a Negotiation; Why Would Scrum Be Different? Life is a negotiation; why would Scrum be different, particularly given its egalitarian nature? As you may recall, no one on a Scrum team can tell anyone else what to do, how to do it, or when to do it. Rant: Scrum Masters are no Project Managers ! ? ? ??

SCRUM 162

SCRUM Agile Technical Review Software Review 162

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. Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability 175

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

What is a Scrum Master? What are the differences between a Scrum Master and Project Manager? Isn’t a Scrum Master some kind of an Agile Project Manager? There is almost no overlap between the role of Scrum Master and the position of Project Manager. What is a Scrum Master? What a Scrum Master does.

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SCRUM Prince2 Risk Management Development Team Review 205

Scrum.org

AUGUST 15, 2023

Adaptation of Kaner’s diamond model of participation (source Carrie Kappel 2019) Techniques and Training for Top Scrum Facilitation Skills Scrum is a framework that thrives on communication and collaboration. Key Scrum Facilitation Techniques What are two good scrum master facilitation practices?

Agile 140

Agile SCRUM 2019 Leadership 140

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

TL; DR: The Illusion of Velocity In this article, I explore the pitfalls of ‘The Illusion of Velocity’ in agile contexts, peeling back the layers of traditional metrics as leadership tools. Moreover, I point to the advantages gained from leadership engaging directly with teams. Learn more with the following Sources : McChrystal, S.,

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Leadership Underperforming Technical Team 2007 Agile 161

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?

SCRUM 165

SCRUM Certification Sustainability Agile 165

Scrum.org

JUNE 29, 2019

A number of people inside and outside Scrum.org collaborated with me in 2018 and early 2019, to talk about 21st-century executive leadership. 21st-century executive leadership, what to stop doing . Discussions were mostly bilateral, most were online, some were face to face. And we have so many models, so what should we stop doing? .

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Leadership 2019 2011 2018 125

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?

SCRUM 141

SCRUM Certification Sustainability Agile 141

Wrike

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

At the heart of agile teams is the Scrum Master, a role that plays a crucial part in ensuring the team’s success. In this article, we will explore the responsibilities of a Scrum Master and how they champion agile teams. This philosophy fuels the agile approach and sets the stage for the Scrum Master’s involvement.

SCRUM 36

SCRUM Agile Technical Review Software Review 36

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In its theory section, the Scrum Guide refers to the three elements of empiricism: transparency, inspection, and adaptation. However, a fourth element, foundational to enable empiricism, is hidden in a sentence on Scrum Values. Read on and learn more about the complete picture of Scrum’s empiricism. ???? Empiricism.

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2020 2022 SCRUM Cadence 185

Scrum.org

JANUARY 5, 2021

In December 2020, my friend Adrian Galarza and I delivered a Scrum.org Scrum Pulse Webinar - A Cycle Time Journey: 164 to 8 Days in 6 Months that summarized the journey of Adrian’s Scrum Team. ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE LEADERSHIP. Additionally, it took getting leadership alignment and consistent messaging from all levels. .

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Cadence Software Review SCRUM Leadership 216

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Question: During an Enterprise Agility Transformation, there is often a tendency to strive for quick, short term financial gains, or other performance improvements; can you provide examples on how to find that balance to achieve longer-term sustainable growth? Even if that means we change the name Scrum Team to Squad :-) .

Agile 254

Agile Technical Review Development Team Review SCRUM 254

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Integrating a learning perspective shifts our approach, opening doors to more agile, responsive, and sustainable change initiatives. This definition underscores its importance as a plan of action and as a complete overhaul of how an organization functions and thinks. Setting leadership’s role in learning.

Technical Review 160

Technical Review Sustainability Agile Initiating 160

International Institute for Learning

MARCH 29, 2022

IIL’s 6th annual Agile and Scrum Online Conference: Co-Create for Greater Value opens on June 3, 2021. Agile and Scrum concepts are about everyone on a team coming together, and being empowered to work towards an end goal, with a customer-first mindset. Our theme this year is Co-Create for Greater Value. Mindset and Culture.

2021 98

2021 Fractional CTO Agile SCRUM 98

Agilemania

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Everyone who knows about the Scrum framework is aware of how it has benefited the software development industry. Understanding this framework is crucial for both individuals and groups due to Scrum’s global success and popularity. Who is a Scrum Master? Roles and Responsibilities of a Scrum Master.

2022 75

2022 SCRUM Certification Software Review 75

Scrum.org

JULY 17, 2023

When things are challenging, you see the effects of tremendous and terrible leadership up close. Outstanding leadership is the cornerstone of any thriving Agile environment. In essence, effective Agile leadership is the bedrock upon which the principles of Agile can flourish.

Agile 125

Agile Underperforming Technical Team Innovation Leadership 125

Scrum.org

JULY 13, 2020

Do you need an emergency fund as a change agent—whether you are acting as Scrum Master, Product Owner or agile coach—because conflict is inevitable, but change is not? Join the 25th Hands-on Agile meetup on August 20, 2020, to explore the virtual Ecocycle Planning. Speaking truth to power probably comes at a price.

Agile 124

Agile Sustainability Leadership SCRUM 124

Scrum.org

APRIL 23, 2023

Ultimately, only the people closest to the customers’ problems can solve those within the given constraints while contributing to an organization’s sustainability. Guaranteed on May 16 : Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills Class — May 16, 2023. ? Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available !

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ChatGPT 2023 Innovation SCRUM 170

Scrum.org

AUGUST 20, 2020

To achieve employee buy-in, the programme was structured around four core principles: Clear Purpose, Simplicity, Pragmatic and Deep Agile Expertise, and Great Leadership. . Reaching Agile Maturity Ahead of Plan. New roles were established including Tribe Leads, Product Owners, Chapter Leads, Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches.

Agile 150

Agile 2018 Sustainability 2019 150

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2022

The conference is focused on ‘The role of project-based governance in sustainable development: the need for institutional development’ 2022 AIPM National Conference: Gold Coast, Australia, Sun, 27 Feb 2022 – Tue, 1 Mar 2022. The Australian Institute of Project Management is planning their annual conference in person this year.

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2022 PMO Innovation Sustainability 195

International Institute for Learning

MAY 4, 2021

IIL’s 6th annual Agile and Scrum Online Conference: Co-Create for Greater Value opens on June 3, 2021. Agile and Scrum concepts are about everyone on a team coming together, and being empowered to work towards an end goal, with a customer-first mindset. View full event and registration details here. Mindset and Culture.

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2021 Fractional CTO Agile SCRUM 88

Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2023

Professional Scrum Master Training w/ PSM I Certificate — Live Virtual Class: February 7-10, 2023. How to Create ChatGPT Prompts Generally, ChatGPT prompts comprise several elements: I define in what capacity ChatGPT shall interact with the prompts; for example, as a Scrum Master. Your share price has fallen by 50 %.

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ChatGPT Agile Artificial Inteligence Consulting 181

Leading Agile

JANUARY 17, 2023

Teach Scrum, SAFe, etc. Developing a systems-first plan gives us an incremental and iterative approach to Transformation. From there, we build upon progressive engagement from the top down and get leadership on board to facilitate change. When they have a plan to follow, they’re much more likely to execute it.

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Change Management Governance Government Sustainability 111

ProjectManager.com

JULY 31, 2019

Related: How to Manage with Servant Leadership. Each piece of documentation, from technical requirements to testing plans and other specifications, requires approval. Responding to changes over following a plan: While change happens, it’s to be avoided as much as possible when working a traditional project management methodology.

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Agile 2001 Software Developers Software Development 286

Agilemania

MARCH 6, 2023

Our trainers have Consulting experience in multiple domains and a unique assessment plan to assess your employee needs to coach on their growth journey. Our trainers are accredited to teach Scaled Agile, scrum.org, IC Agile, Kanban University, and Scrum Alliance. This reflects in our training too. 43 % attributed cultural clashes.

Telecoms 52

Telecoms Retail Consulting Lean 52

Inloox

JULY 1, 2021

In most cases, however, previous experience is based only on the small-scale use of Scrum or other agile methods in individual departments. SAFe picks up many already familiar elements and concepts from existing methods such as Scrum or Lean Project Management, which makes the transition easier for many companies.

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Technical Review Lean 2011 Cadence 100

Agilemania

DECEMBER 13, 2021

41% proclaimed absence of leadership to be the main problem. SAFe contains a combination of principles, processes, and best practices that help large organizations in easy adoption of agile frameworks including Lean, Kanban, and Scrum. Work happens in small planned batches so that problems can be resolved quickly.

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Agile Lean Software Review Technical Review 98