Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 17, 2022

As project managers, it’s important that we know how to best support our development teams (and vice versa), especially in Agile environments. A lot of the points below relate to teams in Agile environments , but can apply to any type of project team. At White October we continuously reflect on our process to refine the way we work.

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Project Bliss

JULY 10, 2017

Are you thinking of taking on a Scrum Master role? Do you know what the Scrum Master responsibilities are? To make sure you’re ready to carry out Scrum Master responsibilities, ensure that you have a good understanding of what’s involved. Over lunch, Debra told me that she’d taken on the role of Scrum Master.

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Project Bliss

JULY 25, 2017

You’ve also heard that teams are going Agile and that Scrum Master might be a good option. Or maybe you’re already a Project Manager, and you’re wondering if a Scrum Master job might be a good move. Here I’ll explain the difference between a Project Manager and a Scrum Master.

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Scrum.org

MAY 23, 2022

Moreover, how did the previous Sprint contribute to our Scrum team’s mission? Answering these questions and adapting the Product Backlog in a collaborative effort of the Scrum Team with internal and external stakeholders is the purpose of the Sprint Review. Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes !

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Scrum.org

APRIL 27, 2020

We started this series on remote agile with looking into practices and tools; we explored virtual Liberating Structures, and how to master Zoom. We had a look at common remote agile anti-patterns, and we analyzed remote Retrospectives and Sprint Plannings based on Liberating Structures. Source : Scrum Guide 2017.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 18, 2019

As project managers, it’s important that we know how to best support our development teams (and vice versa), especially in Agile environments. A lot of the points below relate to teams in Agile environments , but can apply to any type of project team. At White October we continuously reflect on our process to refine the way we work.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview Questions on the Sprint Review. Scrum has repeatedly proven 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. Which makes any Scrum Master interview a challenging task.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 27, 2021

As discussed in a recent article Making the Most of the Sprint Review , it’s an opportunity for the Scrum Team and stakeholders to inspect what was delivered, discuss the progress made towards the Product Goal, and adapt accordingly. For example, during the demonstration portion of the Sprint Review event, vote for each feature you demoed.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

So we have already learned how the Daily Scrum and Sprint Planning is commonly misunderstood. another Scrum events that has been widely misunderstood as a Demo or Showcasing or Acceptance Testing session. In today's vlog I busted myths around Sprint Review and answer questions around Sprint Review according to Scrum Guide 2020.

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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.org

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Scrums größte Stärke ist dessen Einfachheit, welche aber auch die Quelle vieler Mythen und Fehlinterpretationen ist. In meinem fortgeschritten Professional Scrum Master Training helfe ich den Teilnehmern auf unterhaltsame Art und Weise zu verstehen, dass Scrum keine Einheitslösung, kein Allheilmittel oder eine vollständige Methodik ist.

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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. They include readings, demos, glossaries and video training.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

I was hired by a bank to help them to get started with agile and Scrum. Most people who see the value of the Scrum Master role will agree that a seasoned scrum master can support up to three experienced teams when sprinting. But is one Scrum Master enough to start up three teams from scratch simultaneously?

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

SAFe includes Scrum - so how come many Scrum practitioners and thought leaders consider it unsafe? The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe™) is one of the most popular approaches to applying agile at scale out there. In SAFe's Program Level, a key piece is the Agile Release Train which is considered a team of Agile teams.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 16, 2022

In Kürze: Scrum Entwickler Fehlverhalten. Nachdem wir bereits Fehlverhalten von Scrum Mastern, Interessenvertretern und Product Ownern beschrieben haben, befasst sich dieser Artikel mit Fehlverhalten der Scrum Entwickler, wobei wir alle Scrum Events sowie das Produktbacklog berücksichtigen. Quelle : Scrum Guide 2020.

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Scrum.org

JULY 25, 2022

There are plenty of failure possibilities with Scrum. Given that Scrum is a framework with a reasonable yet short “manual,” this effect should not surprise anyone. For example, what if your Scrum team repeatedly faces unengaged stakeholders at the Sprint Review? The Scrum Guide on the Sprint Review.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

I was hired by a bank to help them to get started with agile and Scrum. Most people who see the value of the Scrum Master role will agree that a seasoned scrum master can support up to three experienced teams when sprinting. But is one Scrum Master enough to start up three teams from scratch simultaneously?

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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. ?? Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 26, 2016

Learning to successfully manage agile projects requires you to first familiarise yourself with the concept of Agile. What is the agile methodology? The agile movement first began in the 1970s when it was introduced by a doctor named Winston Royce. Joining The Scrum. It’s known as the “scrum”. 3: Feedback.

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Project Bliss

MAY 24, 2017

Agile is a popular term these days, and you likely hear it a lot. But what is it and what’s the difference between agile vs waterfall methodology? By the end, you’ll have a high-level understanding of each and how work is done in agile vs waterfall. In this post I’ll do the following for you: Explain Agile.

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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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Leading Answers

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Many traditional project management deliverables have agile alternatives. Yet we rarely see agile communications management plans. Given the high rates of change often experienced on agile projects, we might expect more emphasis on communications to keep everyone on the same page. These are valid questions, so let me explain.

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Project Bliss

JUNE 7, 2017

You’ve heard your friends sing the praises of Agile. Your project manager buddies are becoming scrum masters. Good news – there are Agile practices you can use even in your waterfall world. And you’ll get a chance to introduce some Agile practices to your team. Photo credit rawpixel.com. The Daily Standup.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Existe una tendencia de empresas que renuncian a sus Scrum Masters o Agile Coaches. ¿ Qué puede hacer un Scrum Master para permanecer relevante muchos años más ? y en nuestra web. ¿Están en crisis los roles de Scrum Master o Agile Coach? Cómo aumentar el posicionamiento del Scrum Master para el negocio ?

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 17, 2021

The Sprint Review is one of the most valuable events for the Product Owner, because it is an opportunity for the Scrum team as well as stakeholders/customers to inspect what was delivered, discuss what progress has been made towards the Product Goal, and adapt accordingly. The answer is YES! Absolutely! Preparing for the Sprint Review Event.

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

For example, in the Intro to Agile Development and Scrum course. That means your certificate for that course has ‘with Honors’ written on it, and it means you took the time to do the optional Honors project, which in this case is creating an Agile plan with ZenHub. It’s also not very agile.

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Kiron Bondale

MAY 7, 2017

“ Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose ” Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr’s warning reminds us that it is very easy to ignore the Manifesto for Agile Software Development’s value statements. How about your daily standups or scrums? Tagged: agile project management , Process compliance stupidity.

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The Strategic Project Manager

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The concepts of scrum are powerful in business, not only in software development but also in other areas. This post reviews the basics of agile scrum roles, ceremonies, and their impact on developing strategy and managing projects. Agile Scrum Roles. The scrum team has its origins in rugby, an ultimate team sport.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

SAFe includes Scrum - so how come many Scrum practitioners and thought leaders consider it unsafe? The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe™) is one of the most popular approaches to applying agile at scale out there. In SAFe's Program Level, a key piece is the Agile Release Train which is considered a team of Agile teams.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2023

Product Owners are a critical role in the Agile methodology, but what does a Product Owner do? Agile Methodology and the Role of the Product Owner. What does a product owner do in agile? A product owner is a key role in an agile environment, responsible for managing the development of products and services. Conclusion.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Lately, I've seen some Scrum Teams using or being advised to hold a Mid Sprint Check-in. Sometimes it goes by other names such as a Mid Sprint Demo or Mid Sprint Review. Maybe it seems like a great idea on the surface, or perhaps you heard that other Scrum Teams are doing it and want to suggest it to your team.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

So we have already learn how the Daily Scrum and the Sprint Planning , is misunderstood. another Scrum events that has been widely misunderstood as a Demo or Showcasing or Acceptance Testing session. I hope today's video gives you an inspiration to level up your agility in delivering value to your customers.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Lately, I've seen some Scrum Teams using or being advised to hold a Mid Sprint Check-in. Sometimes it goes by other names such as a Mid Sprint Demo or Mid Sprint Review. Maybe it seems like a great idea on the surface, or perhaps you heard that other Scrum Teams are doing it and want to suggest it to your team.

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Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Controlling Agile 171

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 30, 2023

We cover how to create these scatter plots in the Applying Flow Metrics for Scrum and Professional Scrum with Kanban classes. If your team is using Scrum, knowing your historical Throughput number will help you decide how many product backlog items to consider in the upcoming Sprint. Kanban #Scrum #DigitalTransformation

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Scrum.org

MAY 24, 2022

Und wie hat der vorangegangene Sprint zur Mission unseres Scrum-Teams beigetragen? Die Beantwortung dieser Fragen und die Anpassung des Produkt-Backlogs in einer gemeinsamen Anstrengung des Scrum-Teams mit internen und externen Stakeholdern ist der Zweck des Sprint-Reviews. Der Scrum Guide 2020 über das Sprint Reviews.

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Leading Agile

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

New Paper Improving Quality Through Intentionally Built Agile Systems Get it Now. Many a company has hypothesized that Agile methodologies would help them solve their quality issues. Many a company have also quickly realized that Scrum and SAFe turned out to be insufficient. Paving the Way for Quality with Agile.

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