Scrum.org

OCTOBER 29, 2023

TL; DR: Scrum Team Failure This post on Scrum team failure addresses three categories from the Scrum anti-patterns taxonomy that are closely aligned: Planning and process breakdown, conflict avoidance and miscommunication, and inattention to quality and commitment, often resulting in a Scrum team performing significantly below its potential.

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SCRUM 2024 Sustainability Technical Review 190

Scrum.org

JUNE 1, 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. Scrum is not a methodology but a framework. Finding this answer is a process and not a destination.

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Technical Review Software Review Planning SCRUM 210

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 Technical Review Innovation Sustainability 150

Scrum.org

MARCH 20, 2024

The presence of a Scrum Master goes beyond facilitating Scrum Events and meetings and resolving impediments. The Scrum Master encourages the team to embrace change, not as a challenge but as an opportunity for growth and innovation. Transparency and Trust: The Scrum Master helps the team focus on their work.

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SCRUM 2024 Technical Review Agile 149

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 !

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Process Sustainability Technical Review SCRUM 149

Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

Beyond Scrum , several Agile frameworks were developed to address the unique needs and challenges of projects and teams. Whether you're looking to streamline your development process, enhance team collaboration, or deliver higher-value products to your customers, these Agile methodologies offer valuable strategies to achieve your goals.

Software Review 52

Software Review Technical Review Agile SCRUM 52

Scrum.org

MARCH 13, 2024

People may not see the point when they hear about the Definition of Done in Scrum. T he Definition of Done (DoD) in Scrum is a set of criteria determining when a Product Backlog item can be considered complete. Others may think a code review is needed before the work can be considered done. Improves Sprint Planning.

Software Review 157

Software Review Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Technical Review 157

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! It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation.

Technical Review 173

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability 173

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?

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SCRUM Cadence Technical Review Development Team Review 151

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

TL; DR: Scrum Sprint Planning Checklist. A Sprint Planning checklist? There is no one-size-fits-all approach, and what else could you possibly cover with a checklist, the mother of all standardized processes? Do you want to get articles like this one from the Scrum Master Survival Guide in your inbox?

Planning 174

Planning Technical Review Software Review SCRUM 174

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 ! ? ? ??

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SCRUM Agile Technical Review Software Review 160

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 4, 2020

Scrum doesn’t help complete the product faster rather than how quickly a team can release a product. They got training on Scrum, understood concepts, and formed teams, but struggle to commit. Ideally, scrum masters and the management team could do that, but challenges come when Scrum Masters struggle. It is essential.

Software Review 252

Software Review Technical Review SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team 252

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 30, 2022

If anything, more risk was created due to the inability to effectively refine Product Backlog Items (PBIs) before they were needed. Backlog refinement is not an event in single-team Scrum. First things first: in single-team Scrum refinement is not an official event. Ready' is mentioned in the Scrum Guide.

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SCRUM Technical Review Software Review Consulting 189

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 12, 2022

We plan a lot in Scrum: There is a daily plan when the Developers think about progressing toward the Sprint Goal during the Daily Scrum. Of course, the Sprint Goal reflects an intermediate target the Scrum team considers valuable to solve their customers’ problems. The Scrum Guide on the Product Goal.

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SCRUM Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Software Review 164

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. Think twice if you still believe this technology is a fad or a toy. ChatGPT Prompt for Scrum Masters.

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ChatGPT Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Technical Review 163

Scrum.org

AUGUST 8, 2021

At the time, I was the Scrum Master for a team that was building an online application, and the Product Owner did not intend to release the new application to production until it was complete. From a technical standpoint, a web form that saves to a data storage location has three main components: . How wrong I was.

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SCRUM Technical Review Software Review Risk 237

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 31, 2023

And many of the professional bodies offer certificates and credentials that require pre-requisites – difficult to get if you are just starting out in technical project management. I’ve spent many hours reviewing the materials and going through the lessons so you can save time in your own course evaluation.

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Certification Technical Review Software Review 2023 338

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 7, 2022

Agile principles also apply to other project management methodologies derived from agile such as kanban or scrum. They can manage their backlog and collaboratively plan sprints. Managers get visibility into their process so they can reallocate resources as needed to avoid bottlenecks. Responding to change over following a plan.

Software Review 410

Software Review Agile Technical Review Development Team Review 410

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Top 5 Things You Should Do During Sprint Planning . As per Scrum Guide – The Sprint Goal is an objective that will be met within the sprint by implementing the Product Backlog , and it guides the Development Team on why it is building the Increment. Scrum Teams ensure they have a meaningful sprint goal, not a generic goal.

Planning 252

Planning Technical Review Development Team Review Software Review 252

Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2022

At White October we continuously reflect on our process to refine the way we work. Here is what we learned from an invaluable brainstorming session with our Tech Lead. By setting a common basis the team will have a clear focus to support the decision-making process , and ways to measure whether success is achieved.

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Technical Review Development Team Review Risk Management Agile 401

NimbleWork

MARCH 27, 2024

Improving a team’s velocity in Agile, particularly in the Scrum framework, involves several key strategies aimed at enhancing productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness. Review the Current Velocity Start by analyzing the factors affecting your team’s velocity. Sprint Planning in Nimble Agile 5.

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Technical Review SCRUM Estimate Agile 84

ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2023

But meetings are critical for project planning and team collaboration. The project kickoff meeting begins with introductions, reviewing the client’s background and talking about the scope of the project. Project Review Meeting. Sprint Planning Meeting. This is a collaborative effort called a scrum ceremony.

Software Review 475

Software Review Technical Review SCRUM Risk Management 475

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 1, 2020

Today I’m partnering with Eylean to give you an overview of three agile methodologies: Scrum, Kanban and Scrumban. Scrum, Kanban and a method that blends the two (turning Scrum Kanban into Scrumban) are all quite different. Scrum is a way of managing the work within defined timescales called sprints. How Work is Planned.

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Agile SCRUM Technical Review Software Review 315

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Are there any boundaries to where a transparency created by a Scrum Master should not reach? When looking at Scrum pillars, we clearly see: transparency, inspection and adaptation as core beliefs on which Scrum stands. A Scrum Master works with the Scrum Team for some time. Let’s see what will happen.

SCRUM 156

SCRUM Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team Agile 156

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Scrum is a popular Agile project management framework that has been adopted by organizations worldwide. A Scrum Master is a critical member of a Scrum Team, responsible for facilitating the process and ensuring the team follows Scrum practices. What is a Scrum Master? Knowledge of scrum and Agile principles.

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SCRUM Technical Review Certification Agile 161

Scrum.org

MARCH 10, 2023

Photo by Alora Griffiths on Unsplash The Ultimate Litmus Test: Go on Vacation If the outcome of an effective Scrum Master is to create a high-performing, self-managing team, the litmus test may be — what happens when you are not there? They evolve into technical discussions rather than opportunities to inspect and adapt.

SCRUM 144

SCRUM Technical Review Sustainability Software Review 144

Scrum.org

APRIL 27, 2020

TL; DR: A Remote Sprint Review with a Distributed Team. We had a look at common remote agile anti-patterns, and we analyzed remote Retrospectives and Sprint Plannings based on Liberating Structures. The Purpose of the Sprint Review. What Does the Scrum Guide Say about the Sprint Review?

Technical Review 179

Technical Review Development Team Review Agile SCRUM 179

Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2021

Some time ago, someone on Reddit asked whether there would be any other profession that requires attending a 2-day training class and would then pay as well as a Scrum Master job. This attitude is precisely why the 47 Scrum Master Interview Guide exists: Prevent imposters from slipping through the hiring process and causing damage.

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SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Development Team Review Technical Review 223

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Scrum is a lightweight framework for solving complex problems. It's the Scrum Master's job to bring the Scrum framework to life. In my experience, there is another important success factor: Is the Product Owner able to exploit the benefits of Scrum? It is very tempting to only create technical designs (e.g.

SCRUM 212

SCRUM Technical Review Influencer Controlling 212

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Scrum is a popular Agile project management framework that has been adopted by organizations worldwide. A scrum master is a critical member of a scrum team, responsible for facilitating the process and ensuring the team follows scrum practices. What is a Scrum Master? Knowledge of scrum and Agile principles.

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SCRUM Development Team Review Technical Review Certification 136

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2022

TL; DR: Business Agility, Scrum and Generative AI’s Take on Getting There. I thought it might be fun to ask ChatGPT a few questions about business agility in general and Scrum in particular. . ???? Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: Generative KI: ChatGPT von OpenAI über Business Agilität und Scrum. ??

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ChatGPT Generative AI SCRUM Agile 173

Scrum.org

AUGUST 17, 2020

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview Questions (1). Scrum has proven time and again to be the most popular framework for software development. Given that software is eating the world , a seasoned Scrum Master is nowadays in high demand. Though whatever the case, we can say for sure that Scrum is very popular in software development.

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SCRUM Technical Review Software Review Agile 229

ProjectManager.com

MAY 29, 2020

Scrum is a flexible framework that’s designed to help self-organized teams execute projects quickly in an agile environment. Thus, successful agile sprints make use of scrum software and scrum artifacts to convey key information, deliver transparency and keep the project rolling on time. What Are Scrum Artifacts?

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SCRUM Technical Review Software Review Estimate 253

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. Agile eliminates the need for planning or documentation.

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SCRUM Agile Software Review 2001 154

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 31, 2022

TL; DR: When Should a Team Stop Using Scrum? When is the time to look beyond Scrum? outlive their utility sooner or later; why would Scrum be an exception? Scrum is a tool, a helpful practice but neither a religion nor a philosophy. Setting the Context of Using Scrum To Your Benefit.

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SCRUM Sustainability Technical Review 2022 197

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Consequently, the delivery of the trains is delayed for a few years due to the fact that the designs that were delivered are for the wrong size of trains. Requirements change—technology changes. Today, 87% of agile teams use Scrum ( 16th Annual State of Agile report from Digital.ai ).

Technical Review 159

Technical Review Infrastructure Aerospace Underperforming Technical Team 159

ProjectManager.com

MARCH 25, 2022

Agile project management is an iterative approach to delivering a project through short planning cycles called sprints. By using incremental steps towards completing a project, agile teams can easily adjust their project plan or product development plan to better meet their customer requirements. Agile Core Values.

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