Scrum.org

APRIL 23, 2023

TL; DR: Self-Management Is self-management an essential building block on an organization’s path to business agility or a nice-to-have cultural twist to, for example, keep teams happy and attract new talent? Please continue reading and delve into the reasons that support self-management. ??

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

What is your take on the Retrospective: A routine exercise at the end of a Sprint, supported by standard operating procedures? Or a critical part of a Scrum team’s journey of continuous improvement? Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! ?? ?? ???? TL; DR: Retrospective First Principles.

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Scrum.org

MAY 15, 2023

Are you planning to hire a new Scrum Master? ? ? ?? Guaranteed : Advanced Professional Scrum Master Online Training w/ PSM II Certificate — May 30-31, 2023 ? Please [insert your task here.]” Summarize the outcome of the Daily Scrum with the following data: [Your data.] Please [insert your task here.]”

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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 26, 2023

TL; DR: Useless Agile Metrics Ideally, a metric is a leading indicator for a pattern change, allowing your Scrum team to analyze the cause in time and take countermeasures. What if these useless agile metrics lead you in the wrong direction while providing you with the illusion that you know where your team is heading?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 3, 2023

TL; DR: Workshop Design with ChatGPT The following article explores whether we can use ChatGPT-4 to create workshops for agile practitioners; for example, Scrum Masters. As you will learn, and despite being prone to lapse into project management speak, ChatGPT is remarkably capable of doing so, provided we feed it suitable prompts.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 11, 2021

But if you love creating great products and services that delight your customers, read on. They have to be able to create the right ideas for value and be expert at communicating those ideas to the Development Team. Mastering Professional Scrum: A Practitioner’s Guide to Overcoming Challenges and Maximizing the Benefits of Agility.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 17, 2023

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. ? ChatGPT Prompt for Scrum Masters.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 13, 2023

TL; DR: The Stoic Scrum Master – Making Your Scrum Work (30) Can wisdom from the past still be relevant to today’s VUCA-determined world? In other words: is there something like a Stoic Scrum Master? Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: Der Stoische Scrum Master – Making Your Scrum Work #30 ?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! ?? Let Us Create Transparency—join 950-plus peers : Join the Anonymous Scrum Master Salary Report 2023. The question is obvious: What if a Generative AI can not just answer questions but also learn while constantly improving its model?

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Scrum.org

JULY 9, 2023

Learn more about an oversized Product Backlog’s negative impact on innovation, your Scrum team’s ability to create value, and your relationship with stakeholders. ? The most popular discussion on LinkedIn last week was : What do you think is the best fit for Project Managers in Agile? ?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2023

Read on and learn more about how a project management tool that is reasonably usable when you use it out of the box without any modifications turns into a bureaucratic nightmare, what the reasons for this might be, and what we can do about it. ?? Guaranteed on May 16 : Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills Class — May 16, 2023. ?

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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.org

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! ?? Join 800-plus Peers and Participate the Anonymous Poll for the Upcoming Free Scrum Master Salary Report 2022. The Product Backlog is the Scrum Team’s best chance to identify every Sprint the best way ahead to make your customers’ lives easier.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Don’t worry, we realize your time is precious and for that reason, we are going to provide you only the relevant information. It includes attending a 2-day training class called “Leading SAFe” that will cover the theory and practical applications of SAFe. The skill gap is a major issue in the software industry. SAFe Agilist 5.1.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 29, 2024

Malinawan, PMP Are you a project manager struggling to deal with an ever-growing list of stakeholders, each with demands that seem equally urgent and important? Prioritizing these demands could stress out your team and complicate your strategic management strategies.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 31, 2019

I was reminded by Ken Schwaber’s statement when he told me the reason why he chose the term Scrum Master rather than Scrum Coach because mastery is about the “being” and not the “doing”. As a master, the being is more important because if the Scrum Master gets the being right, the doing will be manifested right by itself.

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Epicflow Blog

MAY 14, 2020

Education in the field of project management suggests a lot of opportunities for candidates. So, what can you choose today to improve your PM level without leaving home? If you want to learn more about must-have skills and knowledge any PM should have to stay competitive in the labor market, read our blog post.

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Workamajig

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The right PM course can change your career. This article shares a list of project management courses to help you learn faster than ever. Are great project managers born or made? Some of the skills you need to be a project manager are innate. 13 Essential Project Management Courses.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 31, 2017

Writing is a hard skill to master (and that’s coming from someone who does this for a living). But here’s the good news: you don’t need to master it. No one expects literary quality from your briefs and emails. In fact, if you’ve done it well, no one will notice your writing. Hold up, I say. Facebook posts?

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Epicflow Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2019

It’s rather difficult to define what makes a project manager worthy of a dream position. If you’ve got what it takes to land a job at Apple, Amazon or Google, you know that your skillset is up to modern standards. So what are the main aspects that make project managers competitive? Soft Skills.

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Scrum.org

MAY 26, 2020

Christiaan Verwijs Barry Overeem Do you want to get future articles in your inbox? Please describe what you do in 280 characters : “ Christiaan : We help teams and organizations all over the world release the shackles of standardization, centralized control, and traditional management practices.”. This wasn’t a success.

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MPUG

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Organizations that perform IT projects may select a project management methodology that follows the same system of practices, policies, procedures, techniques, and rules as others developing new projects within their organization. A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result.

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Epicflow Blog

JULY 22, 2019

As a manager, you need to speak confidently when holding presentations, leading trainings, motivating your team, and consulting with others. Whatever the topic, there are some tricks for getting your message across effectively and being a convincing speaker. Winston Churchill: Establish Your Own Speaking Style.

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Project Accelerator News

MARCH 8, 2024

It’s never good to hear a passionate project manager describe their projects as “meh”! Bex lives and breathes IT Project Management. So, when she shared her reason for wanting to move on was, “I just don’t feel we innovate any more”, it got me thinking: How can we build innovation into our IT Projects?

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The Influencer uses effective communication, negotiation and influencing skills to get people to join the cause. Yet, if we want to be successful as an Agile team, having an Influential Product Owner (and Scrum Master) is quite important…. Build projects around motivated individuals. Agile Manifesto , Principle #5?

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Wrike

APRIL 6, 2020

There are many ways to master the art of project management. That’s why we’ve profiled the 10 most important project management skills every project manager needs to have. . Good project management skills can help teams achieve their goals and meet client expectations.

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Resource Guru

MAY 26, 2023

From resource allocation and workflows to client management and process optimization, agency operations are what, well, keeps your agency in business. Agency operations management covers a wide range of roles and responsibilities, from finding resource management software to developing effective quality control processes.

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Brett Harned

DECEMBER 12, 2017

I just presented a free webinar on the topic of communications for TeamGantt. Here is a description of the session: Impress leadership with your excellent communication skills In just 45 minutes, you’ll learn how to create easy-to-maintain communication routines that can be used in all your projects.

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Leadership 40

Teamweek

OCTOBER 28, 2019

If you work for 40 years, it probably isn’t for the same employer, and keeping your job requires more than just picking up experience as you go. To stay relevant, you have to embrace continuous learning, otherwise known as upskilling, both for yourself and your team. Managers don’t want to lose their best employees to the competition.

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Technical Review Retail Risk Management Manufacturing 40

Scrum.org

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. Check out also how I can support you on your journey below. ? Reflect on how your actions align with Agile values and principles.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

From both a Product Management and a Professional Scrum perspective, we can only say that taking the Visionary stance every now and then is key to being a successful Product Owner. They have great imagination and visualization skills. What great Visionaries do. The vision is theirs and they are the vision.

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SCRUM Agile 2019 Energy 47

Wrike

JUNE 16, 2014

What makes a great project manager? Communication skills? Or is it the desire to constantly improve and develop new abilities? We’ve collected 20 online project management training resources for you to sharpen your skills, broaden your knowledge, collect PDUs, and earn notable certificates to advance your career.

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Prince2 PMI Certification Healthcare 45

Scrum.org

MARCH 11, 2024

TL; DR: Sprint Anti-Patterns Holding Your Teams Back Welcome to Sprint anti-patterns! This article covers the three Scrum accountabilities (formerly roles) and addresses interferences of stakeholders and IT/line management with this crucial Scrum event. Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes !

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

TL; DR: ChatGPT Product Owner Job Interview A few weeks ago, I ran a simulated job interview with ChatGPT for a fictitious Scrum Master position. Consequently, I tried the same with a Product Owner position, aware of the challenges this would pose, as the Product Owner role is significantly fuzzier than the one of a Scrum Master.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

With the launch of a brand-new Product Owner-Advanced class (including certification) coming up, we want to introduce you to some new and unpublished content: The Stances of the Product Owner. The Product Owner is the sole person responsible for managing the Product Backlog. Fortunately, because it helps us all to learn and improve.

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Velociteach

MARCH 6, 2023

The podcast by Project Managers for Project Managers. What do you do when you inherit a problem project? Hear about a stalled project that was threatening the accreditation of a popular city zoo. WENDY GROUNDS: Welcome to Manage This , the podcast by project managers for project managers.

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