Scrum.org

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Disclaimer: This story is inspired by real-world experiences of various leaders in the field of Agile and Scrum. Despite his impressive title and years of experience, James faced a challenge that kept him awake at night - effectively managing his Scrum teams. The first activity was a revelation.

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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

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

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

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. Agile is no longer innovative as it was when the Manifesto was established. I highlight the dependencies and risks at Scrum of Scrums.

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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. Enjoy this video?

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

This article explores the art of Agile leadership, delving into the challenges of finding the right equilibrium between allowing teams to self-organize and providing enough guidance and structure for seamless Agile execution. This not only fuels innovation but also encourages a growth mindset within the organization.

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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.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 1, 2022

Although some issues might have been fixed, I rarely see the full potential of a Scrum Team being achieved. Agility, and predominantly the Scrum framework, has been accepted by the vast majority of corporations that work in complex domains by now. You can’t bully your way into innovation. Failure should be productive as well.

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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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Scrum.org

JUNE 26, 2021

More than 50 individuals were identified to participate on Scrum teams in support of this new product, and few of them had experience in Scrum. . The individual to whom I was speaking looked back at me and said, "There is no such thing as a 'resource manager' in Scrum". Creating a culture of trust supported by the Scrum values

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 16, 2024

TL; DR: Pure Scrum? Can you rely on pure Scrum to transform your organization and deliver value? While Scrum excels in simplicity and flexibility, applying it out of the box often falls short in corporate contexts due to limitations in product discovery, scaling, and portfolio management. Not always.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 25, 2021

We started the Scrum Guide for Leaders series with a discussion of what Scrum means for you as a Leader. Next, we discussed the conditions where Scrum's Empiricism, Self-Management, and Continuous Improvement can thrive. Next, We are turning to the Scrum accountabilities/roles. Scrum Team. Product Owner.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

A lot of people are passionate about Scrum, and why not? The 15th annual State of Agile Report reveals that over 90% of the teams working within an agile framework use Scrum. Last week, we talked about common misconceptions related to the Daily Scrum. This topic is discussed in Scrum.org’s Applying Professional Scrum class.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Scrum, a framework I've engaged with extensively in my professional journey, is deceptively simple to comprehend yet remarkably challenging to master. In my latest video, I explore this intriguing aspect of Scrum, shedding light on why something so seemingly straightforward can become complex in real-world scenarios. Enjoy this video?

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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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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

So, for example, we decided to ask how often you have a potentially shippable version of your product available, rather than asking if you deliver in sprints (which is a Scrum-specific term). However, this small and innocent adaptation of Scrum, significantly reduces its impact and effectiveness.

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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

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Scrum is often misunderstood as a set of rigid practices. It's not about following a prescriptive set of steps; it's about understanding the underlying principles that make Scrum work. It's not about following a prescriptive set of steps; it's about understanding the underlying principles that make Scrum work.

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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

MARCH 19, 2022

In 2010 I started my first assignment as a Scrum Master. Mostly intended to help myself reflect on my role, receive feedback from other Scrum practitioners, and make improvements accordingly. Over the years, the sum of these blog posts resulted in the paper “ The 8 Stances Of A Scrum Master ”. The 6 Scrum Master Stances.

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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

OCTOBER 9, 2023

TL; DR: Can We Or Should We Change Scrum? Can we or should we change Scrum, or is it a sacrilege to tweak the ‘immutable’ framework to accommodate our teams’ and organizations’ needs? Not so fast; don’t just dismiss augmenting Scrum as leaving the path, contributing to the numerous Scrumbut mutations, giving Scrum a bad name.

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In today's fast-paced and highly competitive markets, the ability to adapt and innovate quickly is not just desirable – it's essential. In this video, Martin explores the nuanced role of Scrum in such environments. ? He sheds light on how Scrum can help businesses not only survive but thrive in these challenging conditions. ?

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Although some issues might have been fixed, I rarely see the full potential of a Scrum Team being achieved. Agility, and predominantly the Scrum framework, has been accepted by the vast majority of corporations that work in complex domains by now. You can’t bully your way into innovation. Failure should be productive as well.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 7, 2021

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. Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! Reasons for Becoming a Learning Organization. Is Agile a Fad or a Trend?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 30, 2024

In my experience, understanding how we measure success as a Scrum Master can be challenging. And of course, it’s something Scrum Masters have a strong desire to understand. This is also what the trends show us from the thousands of people in over 100 countries who are using the free Scrum Master Improvement Self-Assessment.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

They are derived from my fourteen years of practical experience with XP and Scrum, serving both as Product Owner and Scrum Master and interviewing dozens of Product Owner candidates on behalf of my clients. Scrum is not a methodology but a framework. The Product Owner is also the most vulnerable Scrum role.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In the Scrum framework, the Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum as it’s set out in the Scrum Guide and for the team’s effectiveness. As Scrum Masters, we know everyone will look to us if the team isn’t performing well. But, without mistakes and missteps, we can’t learn, grow, and innovate.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 30, 2021

Are you interested in becoming a Scrum Master, but you are yet to have any experience? In the last seven years, I have assisted several interested and enthusiastic professionals to become Scrum Masters. I gradually elevated to the role of a Scrum Master. . . The job of a Scrum Master is both exciting and challenging.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 2, 2020

TL; DR: Scrum Stakeholder Anti-Patterns. 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. Common Scrum Stakeholder Anti-Patterns.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 20, 2024

The presence of a Scrum Master goes beyond facilitating Scrum Events and meetings and resolving impediments. The Scrum Master encourages the team to embrace change, not as a challenge but as an opportunity for growth and innovation. Transparency and Trust: The Scrum Master helps the team focus on their work.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 4, 2021

They are derived from my fourteen years of practical experience with XP and Scrum, serving both as Product Owner and Scrum Master and interviewing dozens of Product Owner candidates on behalf of my clients. Join us on February 3, 2021: Hands-on Agile #29: Scrum Guide 2020 — Reloaded. Set 3: Internal Stakeholder Management.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Mastering Scrum is a journey towards collaboration, continuous improvement, and self-managing teams. This path enhances the efficacy of the Scrum framework and cultivates essential leadership qualities, making it a critical step for anyone aspiring to lead successfully in today's dynamic environments.

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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

JUNE 6, 2022

TL; DR: Scrum Stakeholder Anti-Patterns. Learn how individual incentives and outdated organizational structures — fostering personal agendas and local optimization efforts — manifest themselves in Scrum stakeholder anti-patterns that easily impede any agile transformation to a product-led organization. ????

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 22, 2019

Early September a new book will be added to the Professional Scrum Series : Agile Leadership Toolkit - by Peter Koning. Traditional management and leadership practices were developed to manage work, to build the process, and to provide the intelligence for work to be done. Agile leadership is the future.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

They contacted me because they felt Scrum could help them increase their agility to the level they were looking for. My experience was mostly in using Scrum in software development teams and organizations, not in battery development where molecular formulas replace lines of code and anodes and cathodes are some of the artifacts.

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