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JULY 15, 2024

I think that a lot of people are surprised to learn that Scrum is not just for software development. Scrum was first presented in 1995 by Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland. You might say that Scrum - like other Agile frameworks - 'grew up' in software development. Most early Agile teams were software development teams.

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MAY 14, 2024

Scrum is often misunderstood. Scrum events, often mistaken for unproductive ceremonies, are designed to facilitate continuous inspection and adaptation. One prevalent myth is that Scrum involves more talking than doing. In reality, Scrum events are critical for maintaining empiricism. Enjoy this video? Comment below!

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APRIL 12, 2024

As many scrum masters set out on their journey, they are often as new to their role as their manager. This post (inspired by Ben Horowitz author of “The hard things about hard things”) is for scrum masters, and people who work with scrum masters, and explores what good and bad looks like.

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JUNE 19, 2024

With its flexible and iterative nature, Scrum helps identify risks in product development. Scrum’s iterative approach allows for quicker feedback from users and stakeholders. Scrum addresses this risk through regular sprint reviews where stakeholders provide feedback in shorter loops.

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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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Scrum.org

MAY 14, 2024

When companies dip their toe in Agile waters, they often start by simply trying out an Agile framework such as Scrum to deliver something relatively small, such as a project. However, with this comes the question: Can a Project Manager be a Scrum Master? And that's a great way to start. The answer is yes - but with caution. But beware!

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 25, 2024

Weniger Jobs für Scrum Master und jetzt erleben wir auch noch, wie der universelle Scrum GPT in den Wettbewerb eintritt: Wird der Scrum Master von einem unverzichtbaren Praktiker zu einer Nischenposition? Der Arbeitsmarkt ist derzeit für viele agile Praktiker, insbesondere Scrum Master, eine Herausforderung.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 15, 2024

TL; DR: Sunsetting Scrum Masters In this article, I uncover indicators that a Scrum Master’s or Agile Coach’s journey is coming to a close; they are sunsetting Scrum Masters. Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ? Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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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 Daily Scrum - What’s The Point?

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Scrum.org

MAY 31, 2024

As a Scrum Master, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity and inclusion within Scrum Teams. Scrum is inherently collaborative and adaptive, making it the perfect environment for fostering diverse perspectives and inclusive practices.

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JULY 18, 2024

Transitioning to Scrum, this focus shifts significantly. Instead of strictly adhering to initial requirements, Scrum teams aim to deliver maximum value through adaptive planning, iterative development, and frequent feedback loops.

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MARCH 6, 2024

Da Scrum das am häufigsten genutzte agile Rahmenwerk ist, sollten wir die Frage, ob Scrum funktioniert, also bejahen können. Die Frage lautet also nicht, ob Scrum funktioniert oder nicht, sondern: Wie können wir den Nutzen von Scrum für unser Unternehmen messen? In Scrum ist das anders. Dass die Apps nutzbar sind?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 16, 2024

Reflecting on my journey through Azure DevOps and its alignment with Scrum, I've come to realise the nuanced relationship between tools and philosophy. Azure DevOps, built by agile teams for agile teams, offers a platform that, when tailored correctly, can significantly bolster your Scrum practices. Comment below!

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Scrum.org

JULY 14, 2024

Nach fast 10 Jahren als Scrum Master wird es Zeit, innezuhalten und zurückzuschauen. Deshalb habe ich mich bei meiner Arbeit als Scrum Master auf die Verbesserung der Arbeit konzentriert. Einsicht 3: Nutze, was bereits funktioniert Scrum eilt häufig ein schlechter Ruf voraus. Und daran bin ich nicht ganz unschuldig.

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MARCH 24, 2024

Was macht ein Scrum Master eigentlich den ganzen Tag? Einerseits liegt es wohl daran, dass die Besetzung einer Stelle mit einem Scrum Master für viele Unternehmen noch Neuland ist. Andererseits stellen mir Scrum Master selbst diese Frage. Dies zeigt mir, dass die tatsächliche Arbeitsweise von Scrum Mastern wenig bekannt ist.

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JULY 9, 2024

One of the accountabilities that a Scrum Master has to fulfill is to make the Scrum Team effective. This includes the Scrum Master, as well. However, in my experience I have come across only a handful of Scrum Masters who understand the concept and who focus on improving and making themselves effective.

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Scrum.org

MAY 29, 2023

In the past years, Johannes Schartau, Christiaan Verwijs, and I wrote many articles on Zombie Scrum. Heck, we even wrote a complete Zombie Scrum Survival Guide ! I’d like to believe that since our book, Zombie Scrum completely disappeared. But Zombie Scrum is still present in different shapes and forms. Zombie Scrum?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 30, 2024

In my experience, understanding how we measure success as a Scrum Master can be challenging. And of course, it’s something Scrum Masters have a strong desire to understand. This is also what the trends show us from the thousands of people in over 100 countries who are using the free Scrum Master Improvement Self-Assessment.

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Scrum.org

JULY 11, 2024

For a project manager transitioning to a Scrum Master, it's important to understand how these elements translate into a Scrum context, where collaboration, team effort, and adaptability are key. In Scrum, these responsibilities are shared among the team, emphasizing collaboration and collective ownership.

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JULY 4, 2024

In the Scrum framework, the Scrum Team is the backbone of it. However, misconceptions about the accountability and dynamics of a Scrum Team can hinder its effectiveness. To maximize the potential of Scrum, it’s essential to understand what a Scrum Team truly is and what it is not. The Scrum Team is goal-oriented.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this article, we will dispel 3 Scrum myths. Now, I’m not saying the Loch Ness Monster is real… but I am saying that Scrum is not dead. Myth 1: Scrum Is 'Dead' The reality: Scrum, the most popular Agile framework, has seen significant growth in adoption over the past few years. for more on this topic.)

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JULY 25, 2024

In Scrum, the approach to measurement emphasizes transparency, inspection, and adaptation, integrating concepts like the Cone of Uncertainty and the strategic use of information radiators to enhance decision-making processes. Scrum emphasizes metrics that provide real value and support effective decision-making.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 24, 2024

One of the first things that people new to Scrum learn about is the five events. The five events in Scrum are 1) the Sprint, 2) Sprint Planning 3) Daily Scrum, 4) Sprint Review and 5) the Sprint Retrospective. When people first start learning about Scrum, it can seem like Scrum requires many meetings.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

TL; DR: How To Spot Successful Scrum Masters In this article, I unravel the secrets of what makes a Scrum Master not just good but amazingly outstanding. From regularly achieving Sprint Goals, delivering value to customers, and building stakeholder rapport easily, discover the traits that set apart successful Scrum Masters.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As a seasoned professional in the field of Scrum and Agile, I've often encountered the misconception that Scrum Mastership is confined to the world of software engineering. However, the principles and practices of Scrum are universal and can be applied across various industries.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 31, 2023

Lean Startup and Scrum Reis and Blank talk about using these ideas to build and scale a business, but the ideas hold true at the product or even feature level. In 2016, Gartner created a diagram that showed how Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and Scrum combined. The Scrum Events are best when they are based on evidence.

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MAY 29, 2024

Was ich dir heute über die Karriere von Scrum Mastern erzähle, widerspricht der gängigen Meinung. Wann immer mir jemand sagt, dass er als Scrum Master Karriere machen möchte, hat er oft eine Annahme. Dabei denkt er an den typischen Karrierepfad für Scrum Master: Erst Entwickler, dann Scrum Master, irgendwann agiler Coach.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 25, 2024

My exploration into integrating Kanban with Scrum environments serves as a testament to this belief. The notion that Kanban can seamlessly complement any working environment, including Scrum, is not just an idea; it's a practical reality I've witnessed. Are you grappling with integrating Kanban into your Scrum practice?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In Kürze: Wie Sie erfolgreiche Scrum Master erkennen In diesem Artikel werfe ich einen Blick darauf, was einen Scrum Master nicht nur gut, sondern herausragend macht. Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️

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MAY 15, 2024

Embracing Scrum's core values not only enhances teamwork but also empowers everyone within the Scrum framework to contribute effectively. This week, we're excited to offer you a unique perspective on Scrum Values, viewed through the lenses of the Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developers, and Stakeholders.

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Scrum.org

MAY 1, 2024

Daily Scrum events are a powerful way to align team efforts and foster collaboration. To have an effective Daily Scrum, the team should focus on: 1. Aligning Work with Goals: By inspecting and adapting the efforts and progress made towards the sprint goal, the Daily Scrum helps maintain alignment with the product goal and vision.

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JUNE 23, 2024

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview 2024 In today’s tight job market, standing out as a genuine Scrum Master is crucial amidst a sea of imposters. Preparing for Your Scrum Master Interview as a Candidate Originally, the Scrum Master Interview Guide has always been intended to help those making hiring decisions.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

As a Scrum Master and Agile Coach, I've often pondered the question: is it my job to motivate the team? The effectiveness of a Scrum team is not just about ticking off tasks and meeting deadlines; it's about the team's connection to the work they do. Accountability is key in this journey.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

I'd like to share some reflections on the essence of Scrum leadership. It's a topic I find both fascinating and vital for anyone involved in the Scrum framework. But in Scrum, I've come to appreciate a different approach, one that's more about influence and less about traditional authority. Comment below!

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APRIL 28, 2024

Was unterscheidet Scrum von Zombie-Scrum? Die Mitglieder des Teams sitzen nicht wie Zombies in den Scrum Meetings und hoffen auf ein schnelles Ende. Was ihnen ermöglicht, die Prinzipien und Werte hinter Scrum zu leben. Schlussendlich übernehmen sie mehr Verantwortung für ihre Rolle in Scrum.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In Kürze: Der Scrum Master Gehaltsreport 2024 — Wie schneiden Sie im Vergleich ab? Die Studie „Scrum Master Gehalt 2024“ ist die fünfte Ausgabe der Branchenumfrage nach 2017, 2019, 2022 und 2023. Im vollständigen Scrum-Master-Gehaltsbericht finden Sie ausführlichere Informationen. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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