Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The goal of a SM is to grow the teams to thrive, innovate, and deliver exceptional products. There is an important difference between the Scrum Master accountability, as described in the Scrum Guide 2020, and the Scrum Master role, as it is lived in different organisations.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 15, 2023

It represents a significant shift from traditional learning paradigms, particularly in fields like project management and Scrum. This method proves especially beneficial in Scrum and Agile environments, where adaptability and practical skills are crucial. You can book these classes individually or as bundled courses.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 15, 2024

Throughout our series, “From Project Manager to Professional Scrum Master,” we’ve explored how project managers can transition to Professional Scrum Masters, bringing their strengths to the Scrum Team while navigating potential pitfalls. Misunderstanding this shift stifles teamwork and innovation.

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Scrum.org

JULY 25, 2023

As Scrum.org trainers, we often come across common misconceptions from course attendees about Agile and Scrum. We tend to hear red flags of misalignment when we explore folk's current definitions and understanding of Agile and Scrum at the start of our courses. Agile eliminates the need for planning or documentation.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Before we talk about the comparison and contrast between Scrum Master and Agile Leader, people often compare and contrast Scrum Master and Agile Coach, and they often ask me, what’s the difference? The oversimplified answer is $200 per day because a scrum master should be working at an organizational level.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 3, 2024

What are your thoughts on the role of certifications in Agile? The agile landscape is replete with various certifications, each promising a certain level of proficiency and skill. In the agile community, a growing sentiment suggests that the focus on certifications might be misplaced.

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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

MAY 9, 2024

The Agile Manifesto contains a warning about contracts: “Customer collaboration over contract negotiation” - The Agile Manifesto For Agile Software Development When developing products, contracts can limit change in a way that reduces the product’s value. Our introductory Ultimate Scrum eLearning Course is free!

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Scrum.org

JUNE 10, 2024

From boardrooms to water coolers, organizations across industries proudly tout their commitment to Agile principles and frameworks. However, for many companies, being "Agile" often masks a deeper reality: a lack of true Agile mindset and practices. Is your team pretending to be agile? How do you gain alignment?

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 7, 2024

Quand on parle d’innovation, l’accent est souvent mis sur les nouvelles technologies, mais la véritable première innovation consiste à adopter un leadership adapté à l’époque dans laquelle nous vivons, faite d’incertitudes et de changements rapides. Greenleaf

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In vielen großen Unternehmen geraten Scrum-Teams in die „Feature Factory“-Falle und konzentrieren sich mehr auf die Produktion von Funktionen als auf die Schaffung echter Werte. Schade, dass diese Entwicklung agile Prinzipien untergräbt und den langfristigen Erfolg und die Innovation gefährdet. Erfahren Sie wie!

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2024

Agile frameworks are frequently misunderstood, and one area that exemplifies this is the use of story points. My experience with numerous Agile teams has shown me that the reliance on story points often leads to a misalignment of goals and priorities. Remember, it's not just about embracing agility but mastering it with Naked Agility.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 8, 2024

Are Your Daily Scrums Truly Driving Value? Many teams are trapped in the ghosts of Agile past, adhering rigidly to the three fundamental questions of the daily scrum: What did I do yesterday? This habitual approach leads to a stagnation in creativity and productivity, undermining the very essence of Agile.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 11, 2024

Is Dogmatism Ruining Your Agile Team's Potential? One of the ghosts of Agile past is dogmatism. It's crucial to understand the specific meanings of terms like Scrum, continuous delivery, or any other aspect of Agile practices, as they have specific implications in our field. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 5, 2024

Are Burndown Charts Really Effective in Agile Environments? Agile project management, particularly in the context of software development, has long been seen as a dynamic, flexible approach to handling the complexities and uncertainties of modern projects. Agile projects, by their nature, are adaptive and responsive.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Navigating the complex landscape of Agile project management requires more than just a map and a compass; it demands a guide who is both knowledgeable and adaptable. In the realm of software development and product innovation, the Scrum Master emerges as this pivotal guide. Enjoy this video? NKDAgility can help!

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Scrum.org

MAY 19, 2023

Image Source: [link] Although Scrum is a well-known framework for agile software development, implementing Scrum alone won’t guarantee success. Scrum and technical practices help achieve business agility by building the right thing and delivering it sooner. Scrum helps the team learn what they need quickly.

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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

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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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Mechanical Scrum can become a trap when we follow Scrum without understanding Scrum. The Scrum framework is a great place to start in order to deliver value, but it shouldn’t be itself a destination. Scrum is widely embraced because we see it working in other teams and organisations. © 2024 wowefy.com

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International Institute for Learning

JULY 7, 2022

2009), include eXtreme Programming (XP) (Beck and Fowler, 2001) and Scrum (Schwaber and Beedle, 2002). This family of methods are now commonly known as Agile , and it has been through the formation of the Agile Alliance and the publication of the Agile Manifesto (Fowler and Highsmith 2001).

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2024

Navigating Agile Leadership: The Perils of Rigid Product Ownership From my experience, I've seen that the crux of Agile success lies not in rigid adherence to plans but in a more fluid, vision-driven approach. A product owner in an Agile environment should be the visionary, not the taskmaster. Agile leadership is an art.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 3, 2024

Capital One schrieb : „Die agile Rolle in unserer Tech-Organisation war für unsere früheren Transformationsphasen von entscheidender Bedeutung, aber mit zunehmender Reife unserer Organisation ist der natürliche nächste Schritt die Integration agiler Lieferprozesse direkt in den Kern unserer Entwicklungspraktiken.“

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Scrum.org

JUNE 20, 2023

With this in mind, Agile-ity Inc. In this article, we'll take a journey through four distinct learning methods – traditional, guided, immersive, and flipped – highlighting their unique characteristics, benefits, and applicability in the context of Scrum & Kanban training. offers a variety of learning methods tailored to your needs.

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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. Let’s work together to build more inclusive and effective Agile teams.

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Scrum.org

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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Scrum.org

MAY 10, 2022

As Scrum.org professionals, we have coached, trained and mentored thousands of Scrum Masters and consulted the organizations they work with, and we’ve consistently encountered similar issues that not only limit Scrum Teams from thriving, but also restrict empiricism from working. That’s Mechanical Scrum.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Agile, at its heart, is not merely a collection of rituals and processes we blindly follow. In my journey with Agile, I've observed a common misconception that adopting Agile practices is an end goal. However, this perspective misses the transformative power of Agile. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 31, 2023

Sitting at lunch during Agile 2023, I felt deja vu. I have attended many Agile conferences. I have witnessed the growth of Scrum, the rise of DevOps, the impact of XP, the expansion of SAFe, and the growing connection to professional coaching. At Agile 2023, I did not feel that. My first was in Chicago in 2009.

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Scrum.org

JULY 10, 2024

Image Every Scrum Team wishes they had time each Sprint to accomplish more. Imagine AI integrating seamlessly into your Scrum Team, not just as a tool, but as a team member. Scrum was born out of software development and has moved well beyond to almost every type of complex product creation and management. for example.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 30, 2024

The Scrum Master accountability is not fading. However, the Scrum Master role is evolving rapidly to be more capable and standing for true leadership in an ever-changing work environment. Recently, there's been speculation about the relevancy of the Scrum Master role. To note that roles and accountabilities are different things.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 19, 2024

Unveiling the Agile Burndown Trap: A Fresh Perspective on Sprint Planning Agile teams often rely on burndown charts to monitor progress throughout a sprint. In essence, it forces teams into a rigid, plan-driven approach, which is paradoxical to the Agile principles of flexibility and adaptation to change. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As a professional in the field of Agile and Scrum, I often encounter organizations striving to enhance their team's abilities, particularly in roles such as Scrum Masters. For example, in an immersive training setting, a Scrum Master might be given an assignment related to the 'definition of done' - a core concept in Scrum.

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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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Scrum.org

JULY 24, 2023

TL; DR: Product Discovery for Scrum Teams While Scrum excels at building and releasing Increments, it does not guarantee that those are valuable—garbage in, garbage out. Scrum teams can equally make things no one is interested in using at all. Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available !

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The essence of a standout Scrum Master lies in their ability to blend leadership with collaboration, ensuring that the team learns to self-manage and is focused on delivering exceptional value. Identifying a rockstar Scrum Master involves more than just ticking off certification boxes.

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Scrum.org

JULY 15, 2024

The data above is taken from the annual " State of Agile " report from Digital.ai. 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. Most early Agile teams were software development teams.

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