Scrum.org

MAY 17, 2021

At $200 for a PSM I assessment and $250 for the PSM II assessment, and with a reputation in the industry of not being totally easy, these are a no brainer for any aspiring or experienced Scrum Master. They do this by enabling the Scrum Team to improve its practices, within the Scrum framework. Role Summary.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 8, 2021

Scrum is an agile project management framework that enables teams to deliver value in 30 days or less. These are the Daily Scrum, Sprint Planning, Sprint Review and the Sprint Retrospective. People new to Scrum tend to worry that with so many scheduled conversations that they or Scrum Team will suffer death by meeting!

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Foremost, the new Scrum Guide is less prescriptive, eliminating many suggestions such as the Daily Scrum questions, at least one mandatory action item from the Retrospective becoming a part of the Sprint Backlog or the advice on why Sprint cancelations are rare events. The Sprint Review lost its detailed recipe on how to run the event.

2020 185

2020 SCRUM Development Team Review Software Review 185

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This is challenging but satisfying (TIP: Slicing outcomes is similar to identifying a Minimum Viable Product, Minimally marketable features, and Slicing Stories… so your Product leaders and Agile practitioners can help out on this front). David L Marquet talks about Intent-based Leadership. Cross-functional Alignment .

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Scrum.org

JULY 21, 2020

Regularly, we find articles from developers detailing why ‘Agile’ in general and Scrum’s nature, in particular, deserve our collective disdain. Join the 25th Hands-on Agile meetup on August 20, 2020, to explore the virtual Ecocycle Planning. That’s simple; let me help you: Write something about how awful “Agile” and Scrum are.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 30, 2020

The Scrum events each have a time-box and a clear purpose to help us stay focused and make quick decisions while eliminating waste. But of course you can use the Scrum events well or poorly. This challenge can manifest at different levels, both within a team and at a leadership level outside a team.

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Binfire

MARCH 6, 2018

I am sure by now you have heard about agile, companies big and small like Amazon and Google are using agile to manage work. You may be forgiven if you wonder why agile is used more and more for managing work and projects. If you still think Agile is good for managing software projects only, you are making a big mistake.

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Agile Underperforming Technical Team Lean Technical Review 128

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Isn’t a Scrum Master some kind of an Agile Project Manager? Before we dive into an overview of the differences between a Scrum Master and a Project Project Manager, let’s start with the conclusion, which is: The Scrum Master is not an Agile Project Manager. For a Project Manager, having great leadership skills is also important.

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Project Bliss

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

These 4 stages in the framework are still widely used for understanding group development. Team leaders can use this framework to help teams mature for better performance. And because Agile teams are self-guiding teams, this model can be helpful for them, too. How to Use this Model for your Teams.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe™) is one of the most popular approaches to applying agile at scale out there. SAFe's perspective is that "Nothing beats an Agile Team" and it doesn't try to reinvent the wheel or even innovate too much when it comes to the Team level. But we can't ignore the differences in lingo.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 17, 2020

If you are looking to fill a position for a Scrum Master (or agile coach) in your organization, you may find the following 47 Scrum Master interview questions useful to identify the right candidate. Then sign up for the Food for Agile Thought newsletter and join 26k other subscribers. Question 02: Success Factors of “Agile”.

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The IIL Blog

AUGUST 2, 2023

The development team was devastated. In my consulting practice, I see development teams struggling with their users. Misalignment can occur within the leadership team, and between leaders and their staff. Build Left-to-Right Incremental and iterative delivery is a core agile practice.

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Underperforming Technical Team 2023 Software Review Certification 78

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe™) is one of the most popular approaches to applying agile at scale out there. SAFe's perspective is that "Nothing beats an Agile Team" and it doesn't try to reinvent the wheel or even innovate too much when it comes to the Team level. But we can't ignore the differences in lingo.

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SCRUM Development Team Review Technical Review Cadence 114

Scrum.org

MAY 7, 2019

Everything, with servant-leadership as the foundational mindset and attitude. A Scrum Master can show servant-leadership by…. According to Robert Greenleaf , the best test of servant-leadership is to ask yourself: do those served, grow as persons? This variety is captured in the stances of a Scrum Master.

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Leading Answers

MARCH 29, 2019

I learned this week that two of my presentation submissions for the Agile 2019 conference in Washington D.C. My talks will be on moving beyond agile approaches and case studies in transitioning from projects to products. My talks will be on moving beyond agile approaches and case studies in transitioning from projects to products.

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Wrike

APRIL 12, 2023

Defining Scrum Scrum is an agile project management methodology that enables teams to deliver high-quality software and involves regular reviews and feedback sessions. Scrum Teams typically consist of a Scrum Master, Product Owner, and development team.

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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. How much time should they spend with their team or with stakeholders? They interviewed 55 practitioners and observed hundreds of Scrum events to categorize the activities that Product Owners spend their time on.

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Velociteach

AUGUST 3, 2023

The development team was devastated. In my consulting practice, I see development teams struggle with their users. Misalignment can occur within the leadership team, and between leaders and their staff. Build Left-to-Right Incremental and iterative delivery is a core agile practice.

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Underperforming Technical Team Software Review Development Team Review 2023 78

International Institute for Learning

MARCH 29, 2023

The sponsor will review the schedule status, budget status, projected work for the next reporting period, and any new significant risks and issues. Product owners typically work in product development, especially with digital and software projects. Leadership behaviors include: Establishing a supportive environment for team members.

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Project Pulse Journal

APRIL 11, 2024

By: Hajime Estanislao, PMP, CSM Are you ready to transform the way you manage projects and lead your team? Dive into the world of Scrum, the Agile framework that is revolutionizing project management across industries. Scrum emphasizes team collaboration, regular reflection on work processes, and continuous improvement.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Scrum practices include a set of events, artifacts, and roles for efficient project delivery. A scrum team has three accountabilities (commonly known as roles) – Developers, Product Owner, and Scrum Master. Keep reading to find out more about this essential role in your company’s software development team.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The 15th State of Agile Survey is out. The survey revealed 66% of the organizations voted Scrum as the most sought-after Agile framework. Source: 15th State of Agile Report. Now, the question arises as to what Scrum is and why it is so popular, that it is an all-time favorite agile framework. Any guesses? What is Scrum?

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Leading Answers

JUNE 22, 2022

This is part one in a series on leading agile teams from the Beyond Agile book. We will examine what leadership entails and how it applies to agile teams. Then discuss the transition from servant leadership to shared leadership.   EQ as a Foundation for Leadership.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The keystone of the definition of the Scrum Master role is the servant leadership aspect. See also the detailed lists of services rendered to the Product Owner, the Development Team, and the organization by the Scrum Master as defined by the Scrum Guide.). The team composition is wrong. The Scrum Master as Agile Manager.

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Wrike

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Safe Scrum is a framework that has gained significant popularity in recent years for enhancing team performance in an agile development methodology. By providing clear guidelines and principles, Safe Scrum enables teams to collaborate more effectively, communicate transparently, and ultimately deliver higher-quality projects.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 25, 2022

This has always been a huge struggle for us and most of the teams we’ve been part of. Unfortunately, many developers and development teams still burn more hours than are probably good for them. It is also the reason why the principles of the Agile Manifesto can create such motivating environments. References.

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Wrike

JUNE 11, 2023

Here are some essential skills that interviewers often look for: Strong communication and leadership abilities: Effectively communicate their vision, goals, and requirements to the team and stakeholders. Additionally, try to connect with current or former employees through professional networking platforms or industry events.

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Techno-PM

JUNE 6, 2023

Project Managers on the other hand, are responsible for managing the team and ensuring the project is completed on time, within scope and budget. Methodology: Scrum Masters follows agile scrum methodology where there is an iterative and flexible approach to the development process.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 36,000-plus other subscribers. ? You are well familiar with Scrum and other agile product development practices. Join your peers on April 5, 2023 : Hands-on Agile #50: The Product Community of Practice w/ Petra Wille. Q 01: Why Become Agile?

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 42,000-plus subscribers. ? The Idea of a Scrum GPT Exploring Scrum in the real world often uncovers a tangle of anti-patterns—those practices that, despite best intentions, stray from agile principles and hinder progress.

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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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Scrum.org

MARCH 2, 2020

Learn how individual incentives and outdated organizational structures — fostering personal agendas and local optimization efforts — manifest themselves in Scrum stakeholder anti-patterns which easily can impede any agile transition. The early majority of organizations are already adopting BDD/DDD or Pragmatic Agility.). The Sprint.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The first article of this series will address the Scrum Master engagement with the Development Team. It has also led to two particularly artificial constructs in mainly larger organizations over time, confining the roles of the Product Owner as well as the Scrum Master to the tactical team-level. Agreed, this is tautological.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 9, 2023

Can a large language model, not specializing in anything “agile,” pass a screening interview for a Scrum Master position? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 36,000-plus other subscribers. ? ? ?? Follow-up question : Why is it beneficial that the team adheres to the values and practices of Scrum?

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Scrum.org

MAY 5, 2020

The Scrum Master does so by acting on 3 levels: Scrum Team, building relationships with others, and supporting the entire organization. Everything, with servant-leadership as the foundational mindset and attitude. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, chances are that everyone in your organization is working from home. Things to try….

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 12, 2020

On the one side, they address typical Scrum events such as Sprint Planning, Sprint Review, and the Sprint Retrospective. November 19, 2020 : If you use Scrum then join the free Hands-on Agile meetup—it will be worth your time ! The role of a Scrum Master is primarily one of servant leadership and coaching.

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Online PM Courses

AUGUST 6, 2018

This could equally fit under ‘weak leadership’ However you classify it, if your people aren’t committed to your project’s success, they may as well be committed to its failure. Weak leadership from the Project Manager. Unwillingness to review baseline plan. Always document roles and responsibilities.

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