Scrum.org

MARCH 4, 2024

This article outlines actionable strategies for thriving in challenging times, emphasizing that growth and success are achievable by leveraging community strength and readily accessible resources. Your single best investment to improve your professional standing ; order the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now! ?

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Scrum.org

MARCH 21, 2024

As we navigate this path, let’s talk about blending the strategic wisdom of Professional Scrum with the creative spirit that fuels our work. It’s the compass that guides every decision we make. By adopting a flexible, feedback-driven approach akin to Scrum, we stay tuned into our users’ evolving needs.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Scrum is a framework, not a set of work instructions. The Scrum framework guides the way individuals interact and work together to deliver complex products. The flexibility of Scrum is its strength. The true power of Scrum lies in its simplicity and flexibility.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The adoption of Scrum, an Agile framework known for its flexibility and adaptability, has extended beyond the realm of software development. Today, Scrum is utilized in various industries, and as a result, leaders from diverse backgrounds are tasked with guiding Scrum teams.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 7, 2023

TL; DR: The Minimum Viable Library for Scrum Masters The Minimum Viable Library is available! The most popular discussion on LinkedIn last week was : I am so excited — we just finished editing the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book! ? ? ? Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available !

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2024

TL; DR: The Rise of the Scrum GPT Fewer Jobs for Scrum Masters, and now we see the universal Scrum GPT entering the competition: Will Scrum Masters change from essential practitioners to a niche role? The job market is currently challenging for many agile practitioners, particularly Scrum Masters.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 22, 2023

Project Planning Project planning is organizing tasks, the resources needed to complete them, costs and schedules to deliver a product or service by the deadline. It includes all project resources, from people to equipment and materials, which are needed to execute the project. This is done through a resource management plan.

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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.org

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

There’s been a slow moving shift in the industry towards eschewing full time traditional Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches in favour of having line managers (Engineering Managers, Delivery Managers, etc) take on the Scrum Master Accountability. In many cases, companies have laid off entire teams of Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2023

A Comparison of Traditional, Guided, Immersive, and Flipped Learning Approaches The field of professional development is constantly changing, and new approaches to learning and training can make a significant difference. Guided Learning: Structured yet Flexible Guided learning, as the name suggests, guides learners through the process.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2023

Scrum is an agile way of working in which projects are broken into blocks, which are called sprints. The sprint planning meeting involves the scrum master, scrum product manager and the scrum team. This is a collaborative effort called a scrum ceremony. Daily Scrum Meeting. Sprint Planning Meeting.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 11, 2024

This article covers the three Scrum accountabilities (formerly roles) and addresses interferences of stakeholders and IT/line management with this crucial Scrum event. Your single best investment to improve your professional standing ; order the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now! ? Source : Scrum Guide 2020.

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Technical Review Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Software Review 187

ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

It’s used for tracking work in a project schedule or during a sprint in a scrum. Scrum teams working in an agile environment use a burn up chart to help them measure progress. The scrum team can make better decisions on the delivery scope by having a chart that has up-to-date data that is clearly communicated.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

What is the ‘Navigating the Scrum Events’ Series? If you or your team are new to Scrum, you can use this as a starting point to answer, “what should we be doing and why?” for each Scrum Event. The Sprint Sprint Planning Daily Scrum Sprint Review Sprint Retrospective The Sprint - What’s The Point? page to learn more.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 11, 2024

An alternative lower-cost way to gain the knowledge you need is with our Ultimate Scrum & Agile eLearning courses. If you have not taken a course this will be a vital learning resource to help you pass PAL I. If you have not taken a course this will be a vital learning resource to help you pass PAL I.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Scrum is the most popular Agile framework. According to the latest State of Agile survey from Digital.ai, 90% of teams who are using an Agile framework are using Scrum. I like to think that this is because Scrum is a goldilocks framework … with just enough - but not too much - structure. That is the power of Scrum.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2022

A project manager knows that these project fundamentals will guide decisions throughout the project, so their role in this initial phase is to support the team in forming a shared understanding and clear definitions of these fundamentals. Pin for later reading: This article first appeared at Rebel's Guide to Project Management.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Front of mind are resources and intangible things like leadership, experience and general know-how. An organizational process asset is a tangible resource that’s used to guide the management of an organization’s projects and operations. There are many things that are needed when managing a project.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available ! ? Join 400-plus peers and help create the next edition of the Scrum Master Salary Report ! With regard to Scrum, there is one noteworthy takeaway: there are no bad teams, just bad leadership, dear Scrum Masters.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

According to the Scrum Guide, Scrum Teams are “self-managing, meaning they internally decide who does what, when, and how.” And yet, this simple phrase is one of the most commonly misunderstood in the Scrum Guide. Self-managing doesn’t mean that the Scrum Team — or the Scrum Master — is all-powerful.

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Scrum.org

JULY 18, 2022

Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! ?? ?? ???? Advanced Professional Scrum Master Online Training w/ PSM II Certificate — September 6-9, 2022. ?? ?? Trust According to the Scrum Guide. Source : Scrum Guide 2020. How Lack of Stakeholder Trust Manifests Itself.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Some teams, particularly those transitioning to Scrum from traditional waterfall approaches, really struggle with the idea of delivering fully tested increments of valuable functionality within a single Sprint. They must wait longer to see what the Scrum team is working on, hindering collaboration and feedback.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Here are some study notes that I created whilst learning more about the Scrum.org Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills (PSPBM Skills) course and assessment. These are shared as a revision resource intended to summarise the key elements. Product Backlog items (PBIs): The only level required by Scrum.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 25, 2021

We started the Scrum Guide for Leaders series with a discussion of what Scrum means for you as a Leader. Next, we discussed the conditions where Scrum's Empiricism, Self-Management, and Continuous Improvement can thrive. Next, We are turning to the Scrum accountabilities/roles. Scrum Team. Product Owner.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 19, 2023

Agile teams aren’t solely developer resources. According to the State of Agile 2021 Report, 66% of agile teams use Scrum , but that isn’t the only option. Scrum Master/Team lead If you are using the A gile method Scrum, then this role will be the Scrum Master. They aren’t a matrix team either.

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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.org

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Knowing what the outcome should be can guide you in reaching product success. Together, they form a collaborative framework that guides, refines, and drives the direction and success of a project. That's a Scrum product without a Product Goal. Every effort needs a rallying point that guides actions and decisions.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Scrum - The Leader’s Perspective. If you’re leading Scrum Teams or generally are a leader in an organization that’s leveraging Scrum? Are you feeling a bit left out after reading the Scrum Guide ? The Scrum Guide describes the leadership required by the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 9, 2023

TL; DR: Can We Or Should We Change Scrum? Can we or should we change Scrum, or is it a sacrilege to tweak the ‘immutable’ framework to accommodate our teams’ and organizations’ needs? Not so fast; don’t just dismiss augmenting Scrum as leaving the path, contributing to the numerous Scrumbut mutations, giving Scrum a bad name.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 29, 2022

The best Scrum teams that I have worked with were supported by management leaders focused on removing impediments, providing resources, and promoting an agile mindset and culture that supports the Scrum values. In organizations new to Scrum, this misunderstanding can lead to tension between teams and managers.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 23, 2023

Guaranteed on May 16 : Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills Class — May 16, 2023. ? Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available ! Managers should help remove obstacles and provide resources for self-managed teams to thrive. What is your experience with self-managing teams?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Read the The Evidence-Based Management Guide and get really familiar with it. When you are ready to take the assessment: Have the Scrum Guide , The Evidence-Based Management Guide and our Scrum 1 Pager to hand and use them to look up what you need. Remember the Scrum Master is a coach and facilitator.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 4, 2022

The scrum methodology was developed as a response to rigid project management approaches such as the waterfall method, which didn’t adapt to the needs of agile product and software development teams. We’ll explore the scrum methodology in-depth, but before that, let’s start with a simple scrum definition. The Scrum Framework.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 9, 2023

TL; DR: A ChatGPT Job Interview for a Scrum Master Position. Can a large language model, not specializing in anything “agile,” pass a screening interview for a Scrum Master position? So, read on and learn whether Scrum Masters will soon be replaced with a chatbot. ?? Question : Thank you for your application as a Scrum Master!

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 15, 2024

When people hear about projects there are a number of functions quickly jumping to mind including providing oversight and coordination, presenting objectives and feedback, facilitating and supporting, providing business direction and insight, providing resources and direction, maintaining governance, and more. What happens?

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

One of my favorite exercises from my Professional Scrum Product Owner classes is how to best sabotage a Product Owner as a member of the middle management. Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! ???? Zur deutschsprachigen Version: Scrum Master Gehalt 2022 — die Umfrageergebnisse.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

This is where Scrum, an agile framework, comes into play. Within Scrum teams, the role of a Product Owner is pivotal. In this article, we'll explore these crucial areas for a Scrum Product Owner's success. This includes not only their own role but also those of the Scrum Master and Developers.

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