Scrum.org

OCTOBER 8, 2024

An effective Sprint Retrospective ensures the team remains cohesive and aligned, leading to sustainable development and innovation. It's not just a meeting, another scrum event, but a crucial investment in the team's future performance that leads to the product's success.

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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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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

It has been applied to non-software products that seek to drive forward with innovation and have a level of uncertainty, such as computers, motor vehicles, medical devices, food, clothing, music and more; and it’s also being used in other types of projects that need a more responsive and fast-paced production schedule , such as marketing.

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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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NimbleWork

JANUARY 2, 2025

These innovators, coaches, and consultants are not just theoriststhey are practitioners making a measurable impact in the Agile and Kanban communities. Mike Cohn Mike Cohn is a Certified Scrum Trainer and co-founder of the Scrum Alliance, where he served as Chairman of the Board. Founder of Scrum Inc.,

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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. Global Scrum Gathering. For the agile enthusiast, this scrum gathering takes place twice a year since 2013.

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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 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

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

TL, DR: The Scrum Trap Scrum is a purposefully incomplete framework. And then there are others — the Scrum trap. Let’s look at what practices and tools for collaboration and team building are not helpful when used with Scrum. ? Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️

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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

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

MARCH 22, 2023

One of the most exciting outcomes of Scrum being adopted by a team is innovation. Broadly that is described as innovation. Innovation around the team's working practices. Innovation in the product and in the case of the following interview, innovation in the broader context of climate change.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available ! ? Join 300-plus peers and help create the next edition of the Scrum Master Salary Report ! Let’s shift from a culture of velocity to a culture of value because agility is about delivering value sustainably, not just going faster.

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NimbleWork

OCTOBER 21, 2024

These top 25 influencers for 2025 aren’t just keeping up with the trends—they’re setting them, reshaping how teams collaborate, innovate, and deliver in today’s fast-paced world. Continuous Innovation: From Agile methodologies to change management, these influencers are at the forefront of evolving project delivery practices.

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Leading Agile

AUGUST 22, 2024

In our experience, executives are typically charged with improving predictability, quality, cost savings, product fit, early ROI, and innovation or some combination. Regular proactive communication about how transformation activities are driving the overall performance of the organization is what will sustain executive engagement.

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Scrum.org

MAY 15, 2024

Embracing Scrum's core values not only enhances teamwork but also empowers everyone within the Scrum framework to contribute effectively. This week, we're excited to offer you a unique perspective on Scrum Values, viewed through the lenses of the Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developers, and Stakeholders.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum as described in the Scrum Guide. The Scrum Master is a teacher, coach, impediment remover, change agent, mentor, and facilitator. They lead by example and they serve the Scrum team, the organization and the Product Owner.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Being a Scrum Master is more than framework compliance. Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps teams and organisations to deliver value while managing complexity. A Scrum Master's accountability, therefore, goes well beyond just managing processes. The Scrum Master works with the team to focus on delivering value.

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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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NimbleWork

JANUARY 26, 2025

Regional Scrum Gathering When: January 07 January 10, 2025 Location: Tokyo, Japan Website: [link] This event brings together Scrum practitioners, leaders, and experts from around the world to share insights, best practices, and collaborate on the future of Agile methodologies.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 16, 2023

As an Agile Coach, he’s responsible for about 50 Scrum Masters. For about one hour we talked about how to be a servant leader for such a group of Scrum Masters. Regardless if you’re an Agile Coach or Scrum Master, servant leadership is the desired mindset, behavior, and attitude. What are ways to lead, inspire, and guide them?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 8, 2024

They know that Scrum practices and values are key to that. Their insights often align Scrum with broader business goals, ensuring project success and overall organisational triumph. They understand that the goal of any Scrum initiative is to create products or services that not only meet but exceed customer expectations.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In many large organizations, Scrum teams fall into the ‘feature factory’ trap, focusing more on churning out features than creating real value. It’s too bad that this shift undermines Agile principles and hampers long-term success and innovation. Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024!

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

TL; DR: Psychological Safety as a Competitive Edge Psychological safety isnt about fluffy nicenessit is the foundation of agile teams that innovate, adapt, and deliver. There is a reason why three out of five Scrum Valuesopenness, respect, and couragefoster an environment where psychological safety flourishes.)

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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.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The best teams that I have worked with were supported by Agile leaders who focus on communication, removing impediments and empowering the Scrum team to deliver value. Allowing teams the freedom to self-organize empowers them to take ownership of their work, fostering creativity and innovation.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 21, 2024

This subtle change signals a seismic shift in mindset: from temporary initiatives to sustainable, evolving solutions. It requires not just a change in vocabulary but a cultural shift, a realignment of values towards long-term impact, customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth. Now, imagine a shift – a simple yet profound one.

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Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2020

This may seem obvious, but I have lost count of the number of Agile Coaches that don’t know how many events there are in Scrum (as an example) or who don’t know the difference between Kanban and Scrum, and don’t get me started on what makes a useful Scrum Master…. You need to know what Scrum is good for and where it breaks down.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

"There's no predictability/commitment in Agile/Scrum". They are either already victims of "Bad Scrum" or are basing their concerns off of a lot of "Bad Scrum" going on out there. Why didn't I just say "Agile/Scrum provides great predictability" and get it over with? Wait, That was a complex sentence.

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Scrum.org

JUNE 19, 2023

Retrospectives are a crucial component of the Scrum framework, providing teams with a dedicated space to reflect on their performance and identify opportunities for growth. I once had the opportunity to work with a Scrum Master who followed an identical Retrospective agenda for over a year.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 23, 2023

Ultimately, only the people closest to the customers’ problems can solve those within the given constraints while contributing to an organization’s sustainability. Guaranteed on May 16 : Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills Class — May 16, 2023. ? Get notified when the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book is available !

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Scrum.org

JUNE 10, 2024

Managers may even unintentionally undermine Agile approaches by overriding the Product Owner's decisions or micro-managing Scrum team members. These cultural barriers can impede innovation, stifle creativity, and erode trust within the organization, making it difficult to sustain Agile practices over the long term.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 28, 2024

Your single best investment to improve your professional standing; order the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now! ? Curtis Carlson: “ In a world where so many people now have access to education and cheap tools of innovation. Innovation that happens from the bottom up tends to be chaotic but smart. edition ! ?

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 22, 2020

Scrum, in its more general definition, is a simple framework to help us address complex challenges. Product development is the subset of complex problem domains where Scrum took root first; by explicitly acknowledging software and new product development to be complex work, serving to deliver complex products in complex circumstances.

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Scrum.org

APRIL 9, 2023

The lack of a standard and evidence-based mechanism to measure performance and agility leaves many organizations in the dark regarding what activities are needed to not only lead to agility, but what activities leaders should support and promote help to make enterprise agility sustainable, repeatable and scalable.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 13, 2024

An upward curve of undone work, contradicting the essence of Agile, which is to minimize such backlogs and ensure a sustainable pace of development. Innovative Immersion Training at NKDAgility At NKDAgility, we recognise the challenges posed by practices like special sprints in Agile. The result?

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Scrum.org

APRIL 28, 2019

have been doing Scrum trainings for a long time. During the last years, I have stressed even more the importance of understanding the nature and purpose of the Scrum Framework just at the begginning of the classes. This is, by no means, accepting distorted or flaccid applications of Scrum.

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