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

JANUARY 28, 2024

TL; DR: Agile Laws in Software Development On many occasions, working with agile teams has amplified existing organizational, technical, and cultural challenges in many organizations. You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 49,000-plus subscribers. edition ! ?

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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

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Over that quarter of a century, Scrum has gone from a niche method used by software developers to mainstream adoption with many millions of people using Scrum or at least parts of Scrum every day. Now Scrum is not just a smart way of delivering software, it is a fundamental part of any enterprise agility transformation. .

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Fast forward to our modern era, as we traverse the intricate landscape of software development, particularly through the lens of the agile approach, we find these age-old Greek sins echoing in the challenges and pitfalls agile teams often encounter.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

They were looking for a way to accelerate their development while leaving the option of switching to development alternatives based on updated or future research. They contacted me because they felt Scrum could help them increase their agility to the level they were looking for. Their next big step is a commercial release.

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Scrum.org

MAY 9, 2024

Working with external suppliers to develop a product to set expectations is essential. 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.

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Scrum.org

MAY 14, 2020

So online tooling doesn’t guarantee productivity, let alone innovation or creativity. People and Interactions over tools and software. Management Innovation. Agile has been around for a while now, but many firms still see agility as a software development solution. Agile frameworks help us do that.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 7, 2021

TL; DR: Essential Agile Failure Patterns — When Noise Interferes with Signal. When Scrum becomes an element of an agile transformation, the following three common essential agile failure patterns prove to be an exceptionally tough nut to crack for any Scrum Master. Is Agile a Fad or a Trend?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Others still prefer forms of agile software development where they have room to adjust their project plan. That type of agile project management is called rolling wave planning or wave planning. Generally, rolling wave planning is mostly used for software development. Rolling Wave Planning vs Agile Sprints.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 17, 2022

First, in a blog series about the upcoming book: Creating Agile Organizations - A Systemic Approach by Cesario Ramos & Ilia Pavlichenko. ?. But speed is by far insufficient to be Agile at the organizational level. Figure copied from Creating Agile Organizations - A Systemic Approach by Cesario Ramos & Ilia Pavlichenko).

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ProjectManager.com

MAY 1, 2024

For example, the kanban methodology can be implemented in manufacturing, software development, product management, construction and many other industries. Today, kanban boards are primarily online tools, either stand-alone tools like Trello or integrated into project management software as a key feature.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Unlocking Agile’s Potential by Successfully Navigating Uncertainty in Project Timelines For many of us, unexpected events stress us out. However, with Agile practices, where adaptability and responsiveness reign supreme, sticking to rigid timelines can be a recipe for disappointment. Have you ever heard of the term “Death March”?

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 28, 2018

There has been some backlash against Six Sigma over the recent years, some of which is warranted and will be discussed, but overall the process proves a valuable tool in reducing defects in product manufacturing, especially when paired with Agile thinking, lean manufacturing and capable project management tools. Six Sigma and Agile.

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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. Deliver working software more frequently and reliably, reducing the time-to-market and increasing customer satisfaction.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Last week I was invited to give a lecture at the Free University of Amsterdam at the faculty for Digital Business Innovation. The lecture triggered many thoughts about the relevance of teaching Agile/Scrum. It confirmed my preconception that regular education struggles to keep up with developments in our field.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A couple of days ago Gojko Adjic made an awesome comment about Agile. He says, Before complaining that Agile/Scrum/whatever is dead, consider instead that it's become a norm. It's no longer innovative, exciting, worthy of keynote talks or passionate meetups. They are not uncovering better ways to deliver software/products.

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Scrum.org

JULY 10, 2024

Think of it almost as how pair programming in software development works where developers work together to develop, test and validate software development. Scrum was born out of software development and has moved well beyond to almost every type of complex product creation and management.

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Inloox

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The SAFe method is based on the Lean philosophy and offers a fixed framework in which Scrum and other agile management methods can be scaled to the entire company. The basic concept SAFe divides enterprise agility into three level of abstractions: Team level (Scrum teams). Agile Release Train (ART). Agile Teams.

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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

OCTOBER 19, 2022

What is the business case for Agile teams? We think we do well to base our beliefs about Agile more on evidence. This post is our attempt to bring an evidence-based perspective to the business case of Agile teams. Each post discusses scientific research that is relevant to our work with Scrum and Agile teams.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 31, 2021

Evidence-based Management for Software Organisations is a framework from Scrum.org to help organisations focus their efforts on most valuable improvements and monitor their effect on the organisation. Let’s forget as well the 20 years of the success of agility when there is focus and courage. We need evidence…. Subscribe to A Wee Dram!

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

TL; DR: Getting Hired as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach Are you considering a new Scrum Master or Agile Coach job? Read on and learn how to employ search engines, LinkedIn’s people search, reach out to peers in the agile community, and analyze the event markets in the quest for your next Scrum Master job.

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Inloox

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The SAFe method is based on the Lean philosophy and offers a fixed framework in which Scrum and other agile management methods can be scaled to the entire company. The basic concept SAFe divides enterprise agility into three level of abstractions: Team level (Scrum teams). Agile Release Train (ART). Agile Teams.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 20, 2020

One of the largest series of conferences for project managers in North America, the Project Summit has industry innovators who help professionals be more productive, and learn best practices, skills and strategies to succeed. A software development conference with workshops on the theme of Our Digital Tomorrow. GOTO Chicago.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 8, 2021

When delivering online services, software, and apps, there is plenty of room to innovate and provide flexible solutions to your customers. And that flexibility can only occur if your business processes have the agility to adapt to your customer needs. This is what is called the scrum, as defined in agile sprint methodology.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 7, 2023

Since I became a Professional Scrum Trainer in November, I have been asked a lot about the current state, and the future perspectives, for Scrum and agile development in Japan, where I’ve worked for the last six years. This is important because agile teams are self-managed. Why is that?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 6, 2022

Scrum, agile thinking, modern software development working practices are synonymous with Digital Technology and have evolved out of the fundamentally different characteristics of the opportunity presented by technology. Neuman also discusses the role of innovation in the Deployment Phase.

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Moira Alexander

APRIL 24, 2017

Agile Software Development - goes over fundamental agile concepts to enhance your software development skills. Customer-Centric Innovation teaches how to take on competition by creating successful and innovative business ideas through a thorough understanding of customer needs. Related Video.

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Scrum.org

MAY 22, 2023

In the fast-paced world of software development, agile methodologies have revolutionized the way teams work. Among the various frameworks, Scrum has emerged as a popular choice for its focus on flexibility and iterative, incremental development.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 4, 2024

In my journey through the realms of Agile and project management, I've encountered numerous strategies and philosophies aimed at refining the process of work delivery. Yet, the rewards of implementing Kanban are substantial, leading to more efficient workflows, higher quality outputs, and a more agile and responsive organisation.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Learn more from Richard Kasperowski on employing core protocols for psychological safety and emotional intelligence from this Hands-on Agile session. ?? Watch the video with Richard Kasperowski now: Hands-on Agile #34: Core Protocols for Psychological Safety. ?? innovation fellowship at Boston University. ?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 25, 2021

Read on and learn how to employ search-engines, LinkedIn’s people search, reaching out to peers in the agile community, and analyzing the event markets in the quest for your next Scrum Master job. ?? You can sign up here for the ‘Food for Agile Thought’ newsletter and join 29k other subscribers.

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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. NKDAgility can help!

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Scrum.org

JULY 30, 2024

As a leader the Product Owner needs to be inspiring.The Product Owner needs to stimulate passion, creativity and innovation in the team. The Product Owner needs to understand that software development happens in the complex environment and should be able to take advantage of empirical process to base decisions related to product.

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MPUG

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Over the past decade, the landscape of project management has been significantly influenced by the rise of Agile methodologies and the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Despite the emphasis on flexibility in Agile, maintaining a high level schedule is essential for tracking progress and ensuring that project milestones are met.

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TrustRadius Project Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

The two main development methodologies are the waterfall methodology and the agile methodology. Although technically considered software development, “waterfall” and “agile” are often applied in project management. . Overall, both can be beneficial to a software development team.

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