Scrum.org

APRIL 30, 2021

Are you interested in becoming a Scrum Master, but you are yet to have any experience? In the last seven years, I have assisted several interested and enthusiastic professionals to become Scrum Masters. In fact, in my first job, at Hewlett Packard, I was a Software Engineer. Introducing the concept of Scrum Board.

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Scrum.org

MAY 17, 2022

The first intuition of many Scrum Masters?—?including I have a hunch that this single observation alludes to a more persistent pattern across Scrum Masters. Namely, that Scrum Masters are often more focused on the quality of the process than on the value of the outcomes. So what do Scrum Masters do most of their time?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In Scrum Events across the world, I hear repeated the phrase “that’s how agile works” when describing behaviours that are both unprofessional and the very opposite of an agile mindset. These behaviours will inhibit agility and are a result of a lack of understanding of the underlying principles.

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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.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 13, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Developer Anti-Patterns. After covering the anti-patterns of the Scrum Master, the Product Owner, and the stakeholders, this article addresses Scrum Developer anti-patterns, covering all Scrum Events and the Product Backlog artifact. The Role of the Developers in Scrum. Source : Scrum Guide 2020. .

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 28, 2024

Your single best investment to improve your professional standing; order the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now! ? Brooks’ Law Frederick Brooks stated in his 1975 book The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering that “adding manpower to a late software project makes it later.” edition ! ?

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 29, 2023

The essence of DevOps lies in its conceptual foundation, born out of software engineering. It's about understanding the impact of accelerated processes on our engineering systems and the way we design and approach our products. DevOps is not about the tools we use; it's about the ideas behind them.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 25, 2021

TL; DR: Scrum Master Job — 4 Steps to Identify Suitable Employers or Clients. Are you considering a new Scrum Master job? Don’t worry; there are four steps of proactive research to identify suitable employers or clients for Scrum Masters and avoid disappointment later. The Scrum Master Job Market Is Promising.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Their paper provides useful insights into why the Scrum Framework might be so effective when it comes to managing complex work. Their article inspired me to apply the same insights to Scrum and to extend it with my own. Why our brain is not built for software engineering. waterfalls) are very likely to fail.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

They won’t know the answer, the process, or have a predefined set of steps until they have created the solution or built the product. We never solve the exact same problem again in software engineering and other creative work. A great example of that are scrum values. That is complex work. It is continuous complex work.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 19, 2022

And we share results from our own analyses based on actual data from stakeholders and Scrum teams that we collected through the Scrum Team Survey. Each post discusses scientific research that is relevant to our work with Scrum and Agile teams. But adherence to a framework or prescribed process does not guarantee agility.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 15, 2024

Exploring Agile methodologies provides teams with flexible, efficient, and collaborative approaches to software development and project management. Beyond Scrum , several Agile frameworks were developed to address the unique needs and challenges of projects and teams.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

For example, in the Intro to Agile Development and Scrum course. I found the quiz questions very process driven in places: “What process are you performing when you do X?” This course is new (it launched in June 2023). If you are aiming for an IT job, you’d be better off taking that course. What’s the honors content?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 11, 2022

If you are a software engineer, show me your software projects. If you work in legal project management , talk about your process improvement initiatives or projects relevant to the job you are going for today. Let’s assume the skill you want to show is process improvement. Use action verbs.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 31, 2024

Meistern Sie Scrum mit Leichtigkeit ; bestellen Sie jetzt das Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide Buch — es ist ab sofort verfügbar! ? Agile Gesetze: Brooks’sches Gesetz Frederick Brooks konstatierte 1975 in seinem Buch The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering , dass “adding manpower to a late software project makes it later.”

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 31, 2023

However, the Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum course does recommend that you are comfortable using a computer and that you’ve had some involvement in software development or IT project management, perhaps as a team member or stakeholder in development projects.

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Gunther Verheyen

DECEMBER 26, 2023

My work as an independent Scrum Caretaker via my one-person company Ullizee-Inc is the sole source of money for our family. Scrum is what I do for a living. Scrum is what I’ve been practicing for the past 20+ years. I’ve noticed how the term “Scrum Caretaker” resonates with people across the planet.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Each post discusses scientific research that is relevant to our work with Scrum and Agile teams. From our own quantitative research with 1.200 Scrum Teams , we know that teams are more effective when they are more aware of the needs of their stakeholders. The Scrum Guide seems pretty clear about what Product Owners are accountable for.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 10, 2021

Staggered iterations lead to more technical debt and lower quality software. Updated to reflect the 2020 Scrum Guide! If you are moving from a 4-year iterative process to a 4-month one you will see the value, but your process will be opaque and will only reduce your ability to deliver working software.

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LiquidPlanner

JANUARY 18, 2023

It turns out that “agile” isn’t really a process. The principles are more detailed (and more industry specific), but still steer largely clear of defining processes or practices. No change in engineering practices. This one applies specifically to software engineering teams.) Absolutely. Every day if possible.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 31, 2019

This is a way of thinking, more than a methodology, some would say, as it’s not so structured as to become rigid and calcified in process. Agile speaks to the fast-changing world of software development and understanding that environment, which is often fraught with uncertainly. Working software is the primary measure of progress.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

What contexts are Scrum suited to, and which not? What if you end up applying a methodology like Scrum to a context where it isn’t suited, and people leave the company as a result? when everyone is pro-Scrum, or against SAFe or against estimation, or exclusively Scrum Masters? Is scaling always a bad idea?

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 17, 2024

Ready to transform your project delivery process? Learn how to collaborate effectively, detail deliverables, set standards, adapt to feedback, and continually refine processes. This definition ensures transparency and quality control as features pass the development process. What is the Definition of Done?

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Scrum.org

JULY 11, 2022

Does the Scrum Guide give some direction? It does indeed: “ Scrum Teams are cross-functional, meaning the members have all the skills necessary to create value each Sprint. ” [1]. Is cross-functionality about the individuals or is it a quality of the Scrum team? . What does it mean for the Scrum Team to be cross-functional?

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Scrum.org

JULY 7, 2020

From the long list of observation, heuristics, and mental models in psychology, organizational design, or software engineering, I pick six “agile laws” that seem to be particularly relevant in this area of distributed agile teams: Conway’s Law. Remote Agile (Part 1): Practices & Tools for Scrum Masters & Agile Coaches.

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nTask

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

When we talk about software project management in a conversation related to the organizational paradigm, it usually comprises of all of the things from software development, documenting the whole process, testing every single element, and delivering the finished product on time. Different Types of Software Project Management.

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The Strategic Project Manager

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Feature-driven Development (FDD) is one of several agile methodologies or approaches (some other popular ones include Scrum , XP , DSDM, and Crystal ). I think what differentiates FDD is the keen focus on the process above – which is, in fact, driven by the list of features. The figure above illustrates the concept behind FDD.

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Agilemania

MARCH 3, 2022

Scrum is a lightweight framework through which people can address complex problems while productively and creatively delivering products of the highest quality. . It is an empirical process that builds the products in increments. Scrum is based on 3 pillars of empirical process control that are difficult to master for many teams.

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Agilemania

AUGUST 1, 2022

These individuals have a deep knowledge of how to implement and manage a software development project within the context of their organization. The benefits of earning SPC certification are many: Develop an organizational strategy for software engineering that supports your organization’s long-term goals and objectives.

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Redbooth

APRIL 26, 2018

The model has been favored by software engineers for its efficacy and flexibility, and it’s beginning to catch on in agencies and startups. Borrowing from Scrum methodology, an agile team has three main roles : Product Owner : An executive or key stakeholder who leads the project with vision.

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Binfire

AUGUST 28, 2019

As Sarmad Hasan says in a recent blog post, Agile’s advantage over other methodologies is the ability to make changes – even late in the development process – to improve the end result. 3-Deliver working software frequently. Deliver working software frequently, with shorter time scales, preferably every 4 to 6 weeks.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 10, 2021

Updated to reflect the 2020 Scrum Guide! Your process will result in significant rework, be less maintainable and be less likely to meet the customers needs. Scottish Software Proverb (just made it up, and I am Scottish). Professional Scrum teams build software that works. Do you see my conflict….

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Agilemania

JULY 26, 2022

But even those who have embraced digital transformation can benefit from some tips on how to make their process even more efficient. Agilemania – One Stop Solution For SAFe®, Agile, And Scrum Training. We provide training for SAFe, Scrum, and agile. SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM). SAFe® Advanced Scrum Master (SASM).

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Binfire

AUGUST 27, 2017

The Agile project management methodology has been used by software engineers and IT professionals for the past sixteen years. But the tide is turning and Agile project management is gaining wide acceptance as a valid process for most projects. Agile was adopted by the software industry soon after the Agile Manifesto was written.

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Leading Agile

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As strategic priorities shift toward a focus on technology, hiring Scrum coaches just isn’t going to suffice to make Agile work. Especially when you’re running up against the complex and seemingly impossible process of untangling monolithic legacy software. The reality was that it came down to the way they were being measured.

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Herding Cats

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

The same process for estimating is applied to multi-billion dollar projects we work. And the same process is applied to the Scrum development processes on those projects. . Here's some materials that provide the tools and processes needed to learn how to estimate. 5 Oct 1990, Page 21. 8, August 1995.

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