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

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

TL; DR: The Definition of Done: Business Agility & Technical Excellence Most of the time, stakeholders are not interested in how we solve their problems as long as we ethically play by the rules. Learn more about twelve success principles of employing such a Definition of Done as a Scrum team to help your organization become agile. ??

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Scrum.org

MARCH 12, 2024

The project management principle of building quality into processes and deliverables resonates deeply with the Scrum framework, particularly through the concept of the Definition of Done (DoD). In Scrum, however, the emphasis is on the increment level, ensuring that each product increment as a whole meets the DoD.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In Scrum, the Definition of Done (DoD) plays a critical role in ensuring quality and transparency. What is a Definition of Done? A Definition of Done is a shared understanding among the Scrum team of what constitutes a finished Product Backlog item. Why Do We Need a Definition of Done? Let’s break it down.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 10, 2023

„Wenn ich mir das so ansehe, dann erstellt mein Team in keinem Sprint ein Inkrement“, ist eine typische Aussage, die ich von Scrum Mastern im „ Professional Scrum Master 2 “-Training höre. Nach meiner Erfahrung besteht die erfolgreiche Anwendung der Definition of Done aus drei Schritten: Das Produkt muss eine Definition of Done haben.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 29, 2023

TL; DR: Scrum Team Failure This post on Scrum team failure addresses three categories from the Scrum anti-patterns taxonomy that are closely aligned: Planning and process breakdown, conflict avoidance and miscommunication, and inattention to quality and commitment, often resulting in a Scrum team performing significantly below its potential.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 9, 2024

In the 12 years that I've been a Professional Scrum Trainer through Scrum.org, I've taught many classes on Scrum and seen many misunderstandings related to the DOD. That’s where the primary description of Scrum is kept. If it is not an organizational standard, the Scrum Team must create a DOD appropriate for the product.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 13, 2024

People may not see the point when they hear about the Definition of Done in Scrum. They may say, "We are so sick of talking about the Definition of Done," or “Why does this matter?” First and foremost, what is a Definition of Done? The Definition of Done is a document that clarifies these questions.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The Scrum Team delivers a valuable, useful, and usable Increment(s) every Sprint. The Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers solve stakeholder problems, capture stakeholder opportunities, and deliver valuable, useful, and usable improvements toward the product goal. Scrum Team members strive for net improvements.

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Scrum.org

JULY 20, 2022

A regular topic of conversation within my Scrum training courses revolves around commitments and forecasts when using the Scrum framework. Frequently we uncover significant and important misunderstandings about what Scrum Teams can commit to and what they cannot. Scrum Guide 2010. " Scrum Guide 2011.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Let me start by saying that I am not demeaning the Scrum Guide in any way. The Scrum framework has changed the world for the better in ways that are impossible to fully quantify simply because of the scale of its impact. That being said, the Scrum framework "just" guides the interactions of the Scrum team itself.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Scrum Methodology. What It Is: Scrum is a short “sprint” approach to managing projects. The scrum methodology is It’s ideal for teams of no more than 10 people, and often is wedded to two-week cycles with short daily meetings, known as daily scrum meetings. It’s led by what is called a Scrum master.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 7, 2025

In Scrum, the Definition of Done (DoD) is a shared understanding of what it means for a Product Backlog item to be considered complete. If the Definition of Done includes performance testing, for example, then any item that is shown at the Sprint Review has undergone performance testing. Who creates the Definition of Done?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 21, 2025

The Scrum way of working is being elevated with the advent of AI. So, we will be seeing a new generation of AI-powered Scrum Masters. To do so, I have created a list of useful AI tools to help Scrum Masters better adapt to this newcomer technology. In addition, it helps the Scrum Team track, manage, and pay back technical debt.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 6, 2022

When people ask me the best way for their team to transition to Scrum, I have to tell them that there isn’t an easy answer because every organization is unique. Keeping that in mind, here are some general steps to consider if implementing Scrum is on your horizon. . Is Scrum the right fit for your business problem?

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Scrum.org

MAY 14, 2023

Scrum is a popular framework agile teams use to deliver high-quality software products collaboratively and iteratively. According to the latest State of Agile report from Digital.ai , 90% of agile teams use Scrum. Scrum is often used for software product development. This is not the case.

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Scrum.org

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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Scrum.org

APRIL 9, 2024

Fortunately, Scrum offers a structured framework that can guide you through. Here's how Scrum addresses ten common challenges that managers face, providing clear solutions through its empirical approach. The clear definition of Scrum accountabilities enhances team focus and sets clear expectations for each member's contribution.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 29, 2022

The Product Backlog refinement is a continuous process to create actionable Product Backlogs, enabling a Scrum Team to run Sprint Plannings at a moment’s notice. Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! ?? ?? ???? The Purpose of the Product Backlog Refinement According to the Scrum Guide.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

TL; DR: Scrum Anti-Patterns GPT Can a Custom Scrum Anti-Patterns GPT align teams with Scrum principles? Dive into how leveraging custom GPTs might offer a novel path through Scrum’s common hurdles, focusing on creating actual customer value in the face of organizational and team-level challenges. ?

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Scrum.org

MARCH 9, 2024

Let's have a look at the Scrum Guide. Also, the Definition of Done is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product to be released. Lower the standard of your Definition of Done, pick the elements you can fairly easily achieve. What does this mean?

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Scrum.org

JULY 18, 2022

Kennst du den Scrum Guide wirklich? Wenn ich diese Situation den Teilnehmern im Professional-Scrum-Master-Training präsentiere, lautet ihre Antwort immer, dass Stakeholder nur im Sprint Review anwesend sein dürfen. Das ist nicht korrekt und der Scrum Guide schreibt dazu: . Der Scrum Guide hält Folgendes fest: .

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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

MAY 18, 2023

Der folgende Artikel bietet eine Einführung in die Erstellung von ChatGPT-Prompts für Scrum-Praktiker, damit Sie gleich loslegen können. Are you planning to hire a new Scrum Master? ? ?? Garantiert : Professional Scrum Product Owner Schulung für Fortgeschrittene (PSPO-A) mit PSPO II Zertifikat — 23. Mai 2023. ?

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Scrum.org

MAY 15, 2023

The following article offers a primer to creating ChatGPT prompts for Scrum practitioners to get you started running. Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: 60 ChatGPT-Prompts Plus Prompt Engineering Guide für Scrum-Praktiker. ? Are you planning to hire a new Scrum Master? ? ? ?? Create a Definition of Done.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2023

Let’s take a look at 10 different types of project management meetings and define them, and we’ll start with the definition of what a project meeting is. Scrum is an agile way of working in which projects are broken into blocks, which are called sprints. This is a collaborative effort called a scrum ceremony.

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Scrum.org

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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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. ?? Question : Thank you for your application as a Scrum Master!

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Scrum.org

MAY 2, 2023

A good Scrum Master is like a Swiss army knife, able to adapt to any situation and provide the team with the tools it needs to succeed. A Scrum Master that focuses solely on Scrum event facilitation to ensure they “follow the rules,” and start and end on time is like a chef trying to prepare a gourmet meal using just one ingredient.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 13, 2023

TL; DR: The Stoic Scrum Master – Making Your Scrum Work (30) Can wisdom from the past still be relevant to today’s VUCA-determined world? In other words: is there something like a Stoic Scrum Master? Zur deutschsprachigen Version des Artikels: Der Stoische Scrum Master – Making Your Scrum Work #30 ?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 18, 2024

Definition of Done is one of the most misunderstood concepts for people attending our Scrum training classes. In this episode, Mike and Jeff share how they explain it as Scrum trainers, with metaphors drawing from chicken sandwiches and cocktails. It’s probably also understood by people in your organization.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

There’s been a slow moving shift in the industry towards eschewing full time traditional Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches in favour of having line managers (Engineering Managers, Delivery Managers, etc) take on the Scrum Master Accountability. In many cases, companies have laid off entire teams of Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 19, 2023

Scrum is the most popular Agile framework. According to Digita.ai’s 16th annual report, 87% of organizations using an Agile framework use Scrum. That’s up from 58% of Agile teams using Scrum, as documented in the 14th annual State of Agile report. Why is Scrum so popular? Scrum is simple; that is its power.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 8, 2022

Large Scale Scrum is still Scrum, although there is one case study that is non-Scrum. My thoughts : I think there are possibilities for a Large Scale Scrum implementation to be without Scrum in careful hands. Like Scrum, Large Scale Scrum is based on transparency. How does it differ from Scrum?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 23, 2023

TL; DR: Scrum Master Interview Guide 2023: The Scrum Master Role If you want to fill a Scrum Master position in your organization, you may find the following interview questions helpful in identifying the right candidate. This revised set of questions addresses the Scrum Master role.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Scrum is a framework, not a set of work instructions. The Scrum framework guides the way individuals interact and work together to deliver complex products. The flexibility of Scrum is its strength. The true power of Scrum lies in its simplicity and flexibility.

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Scrum.org

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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