Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Scrum Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps people, teams, and organisations generate value through adaptive solutions for complex problems. Lean UX Lean UX is a user-centric and iterative approach to product development that combines the principles of Lean Startup, Agile development, and user experience design.

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SCRUM Lean Closing Certification 209

Scrum.org

JUNE 11, 2019

During a recent meetup of The Liberators Network, we got together with 30 enthusiastic Scrum Masters. This post combines the shared experience of a large group of Scrum Masters. The participants also agreed that by delivering done software every Sprint, stakeholders start trusting the experience-driven approach of Scrum.

SCRUM 193

SCRUM Development Team Review Software Review Lean 193

Scrum.org

AUGUST 19, 2019

TL; DR: Solving Impediments as a Scrum Team. According to the Scrum Guide , the Scrum Master should be the right team member to deal with this kind of impediment: “The Scrum Master helps those outside the Scrum Team understand which of their interactions with the Scrum Team are helpful and which aren’t.

Underperforming Technical Team 172

Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Lean Agile 172

Scrum.org

APRIL 1, 2022

Although some issues might have been fixed, I rarely see the full potential of a Scrum Team being achieved. This article is based on the talk/mini-workshop I held with an enthusiastic group of participants at Agile with Ukraine. Scrum Masters and Product Owners are leaders as well (even developers could be leaders).

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Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Innovation Leadership 227

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.

SCRUM 214

SCRUM Agile Lean Leadership 214

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The teams at his company had well established cadences for their Scrum events; well-oiled Daily Scrums that are done within 15 minutes and result in transparency of what the team will do for the next 24-hours. The Scrum Guide is explicit in stating that Scrum is a framework. Welcome to Lean Startup.

Software Review 167

Software Review SCRUM Underperforming Technical Team Cadence 167

Scrum.org

JANUARY 13, 2020

TL; DR: Product Mindset and OWnership in Scrum Teams. How is that supposed to scale, you might ask, isn’t that approach turning the Product Owner into the Scrum team’s bottleneck, impeding value creation rather than spearheading it? Well, cargo cult Scrum might end up in that dead-end. Product Vision.

SCRUM 171

SCRUM Lean Closing Sustainability 171

Scrum.org

MARCH 1, 2021

TL; DR: Download the Scrum Guide 2020 Reordered Audiobook. Like the Scrum Guide 2020 Reordered, its audiobook version is based on about 95 percent of the text of the Scrum Guide 2020, extending its original structure by adding additional categories, for example, on self-management, commitments, or accountability. Scaling Scrum.

2020 178

2020 SCRUM 2021 Lean 178

Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

OKR Theater has the potential to become a member of a big family – Scrum Theater, Agile Theater, SAFe Theater, Lean Theater, Six Sigma Theater; you get the picture. OKRs (and Scrum…) thrive in the Complex Domain. This is exactly the environment where Scrum thrives. Does that mean we need Scrum to implement OKRs?

SCRUM 208

SCRUM Agile Sustainability Lean 208

Scrum.org

AUGUST 18, 2022

Throughout this blog, I use a variety of terms such as meeting, event, and workshop ostensibly as synonyms. Whilst this is a Professional Scrum leaning piece, facilitation is not an art solely associated with Scrum, and therefore the language I use isn’t either. Does this gardener sound like a Scrum Master to you?

Underperforming Technical Team 222

Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Innovation Consulting 222

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Let’s be honest – being the only Scrum Master in an organization is not fun! That is why I found working in organizations where we had a team of Scrum Masters or other Agile professionals a much more rewarding experience. Scrum thrives on self-managing cross-functional teams. Even when I was already experienced in the role.

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SCRUM Software Engineering Engineering Lean 180

Scrum.org

JANUARY 26, 2020

This paper is geared toward Scrum Masters, Agile Coaches, and change agents that work with large change initiatives. Misunderstanding of the Scrum Master Role. Recently, I worked with a group of Scrum Masters in a large service organization. Each Scrum Master was working with one team only.

2006 238

2006 Underperforming Technical Team Consulting SCRUM 238

Scrum.org

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Although some issues might have been fixed, I rarely see the full potential of a Scrum Team being achieved. This article is based on the talk/mini-workshop I held with an enthusiastic group of participants at Agile with Ukraine. Scrum Masters and Product Owners are leaders as well (even developers could be leaders).

Underperforming Technical Team 202

Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM Innovation Leadership 202

Scrum.org

JULY 2, 2020

. What does Scrum Product Ownership have to do with Dinosaurs? We typically say that Scrum Masters get to herd cats. But Scrum Product Owners actually need to learn how to ride a Dinosaur! In this article I'll explore this model and connect it to the stances of the Scrum Product Owner. . There you have it.

SCRUM 242

SCRUM Influencer Lean Executing 242

Scrum.org

JUNE 27, 2022

received a question: do you believe scrum and agility can be scaled and what’s the best approach to it? And I need to add flight levels to that article, but today I’m going to talk about LeSS, disciplined agile, scrum with scale, SAFe, Nexus. LeSS — Large Scale Scrum. And what I called Spotify/ ING and flight levels.

SCRUM 191

SCRUM Agile Underperforming Technical Team Lean 191

Scrum.org

AUGUST 18, 2022

Zertifiziert zu sein ist mittlerweile ein notwendiges Übel, um als Scrum Master eine gute Stelle zu erhalten. . Da es in Deutschland nur 2126 PSU-Zertifizierte, aber 483198 PSM-Zertifizierte gibt, stichst du mit einer solchen Zertifizierung aus der breiten Masse der Scrum Master heraus. . Professional Scrum.

Lean 207

Lean SCRUM Agile 207

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 7, 2020

TL;DR: The Scrum Product Owner in 58 Theses. The Product Owner theses also address the Product Owner’s part in Scrum events from Sprint Planning to Sprint Review to Sprint Retrospective, and the Daily Scrum. The Product Owner is also the most vulnerable Scrum role. Do you want to get this article in your inbox?

Technical Review 248

Technical Review SCRUM Cadence 2020 248

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Nehmen Sie an einer von Stefans kommenden Professional Scrum-Schulungen teil ! I would be in favor of a scaled framework that empowers teams to solve customer problems the way that Scrum does. SAFe is for compliance and contacts, Scrum for performance. Lean UX is neither Lean nor UX; don’t be fooled by the name.

Lean 213

Lean Software Review 2022 Technical Review 213

Scrum.org

AUGUST 9, 2021

“Ich bin ja ein großer Fan von Scrum, aber. Sätze, die ich häufiger von Vorgesetzten, von Entwicklern und auch von Scrum Mastern und Product Ownern höre. Daher diskutieren wir in meinen Professional Scrum Master Trainings immer wieder darüber. wie wir Entwickler motivieren, an den Scrum Events teilzunehmen.

SCRUM 152

SCRUM Lean Software Review Agile 152

Inloox

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Agile approaches such as Scrum, the critical path method or Kanban are characterized by a fundamental idea of flexibility. To optimize both dimensions and to create consensus and certainty, workshops or brainstorming sessions can be held, for example. Scrum is particularly suitable for this purpose.

Agile 264

Agile Technical Review Construction Lean 264

Scrum.org

APRIL 11, 2022

Scrum is a tactical framework to build products, provided you identify what is worth making in advance. The following article points to 27 common Product Backlog anti-patterns – including the Product Backlog refinement process – limiting your Scrum team’s success. ???? The Product Backlog According to the Scrum Guide.

Technical Review 252

Technical Review SCRUM Lean Agile 252

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Join Stefan in one of his upcoming Professional Scrum training classes ! I would be in favor of a scaled framework that empowers teams to solve customer problems the way that Scrum does. SAFe is for compliance and contacts, Scrum for performance. Lean UX is neither Lean nor UX; don’t be fooled by the name.

Lean 183

Lean Software Review 2022 Technical Review 183

Scrum.org

MAY 10, 2022

A Scrum Master needs to be well prepared to work with resistance and have knowledge and skills in change management. In case of Scrum, voluntary participation would mean: Accepting the goal of “delivering highest value each Sprint” and its implications, for example, working outside your main specialty.

Technical Review 218

Technical Review Agile Software Review Underperforming Technical Team 218

Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 13, 2017

This year’s RICS project management conference has the theme ‘Remaining Lean and Agile in a Changing Work Environment’ I’m not sure if they are partnering with the APM as in previous years but the agenda is already up on the site and looks interesting. Global Scrum Gathering: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, 16-18 April 2018.

2018 242

2018 PMO 2016 PMI 242

Scrum.org

APRIL 13, 2022

Scrum ist ein taktisches Framework für die Entwicklung von Produkten, vorausgesetzt, Sie erkennen im Voraus, was es wert ist, entwickelt zu werden. Der folgende Artikel zeigt 27 gängige Product Backlog Anti-Patterns — auch für den Produktbacklog-Verfeinerungsprozesses — auf, die den Erfolg Ihres Scrum-Teams beschränken. ??

SCRUM 239

SCRUM Lean Agile 2017 239

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. Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️

Technical Review 213

Technical Review Software Review Underperforming Technical Team Sustainability 213

Scrum.org

AUGUST 6, 2019

Organizations use Scrum because they hope it can help them become more Agile. Working effectively with Scrum requires strategy. As a Scrum Master, you develop and help others develop strategies to become more successful with Scrum. How does management interact with Scrum Teams? How will they improve over time?

SCRUM 84

SCRUM Development Team Review Closing Lean 84

Scrum.org

MARCH 22, 2023

Ich wollte herausfinden, ob ChatGPT 4 seinem Vorgänger überlegen ist, der in den letzten Monaten einen guten Eindruck hinterlassen hat; siehe meine früheren Artikel zu Scrum, Agile und ChatGPT. Garantiert : Fortgeschrittenen Professional Scrum Master Online Schulung mit PSM II Zertifikat — 18. April 2023. ?

ChatGPT 185

ChatGPT SCRUM 2020 2017 185

Scrum.org

MAY 8, 2023

How does it differ from the Scrum Guide? As a Professional Scrum Trainer who’s also a SAFe Fellow/SPCT, here’s my perspective… Product Ownership is a crucial element in improving Outcomes SAFe and Scrum both consider product ownership crucial to maximizing outcomes in environments of complexity and uncertainty.

SCRUM 193

SCRUM Lean Influencer Agile 193

Scrum.org

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Professional Scrum Master (PSM-I) workshop has a module that talks about the Definition of DONE (DoD) and Technical Debt. As stated in Scrum Guides the Definition of Done (DoD) is –. This is the definition of ‘Done’ for the Scrum Team and it is used to assess when work is complete on the product Increment.

Development Team Review 203

Development Team Review Software Review Technical Review SCRUM 203

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. Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️ Erfahren Sie wie!

Innovation 184

Innovation SCRUM Lean 2024 184

Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

hilft dem Scrum Team, sich auf ein gemeinsames Ziel zu konzentrieren und mehr Wert für die Kunden zu schaffen. Ein schlecht verwaltetes Product Backlog birgt das Risiko, dass die Stakeholder und das Scrum Team unterschiedliche Erwartungen an das Produkt haben. Scrum Teams halten diesen Zweck in Form eines Ziels für das Produkt fest.

SCRUM 195

SCRUM Lean Software Planning 195

Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 7, 2019

XP, scrum, lean, etc.) Second, the use of lean and agile tools and methodologies beyond IT, software and manufacturing. Visual, lean tools that truly engage all team members are going to become essential in 2019. Project managers, and scrum masters for that matter, that wish to stay. Helena Lui. Helena Lui.

2019 292

2019 Technical Review PMO Consulting 292

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

TL; DR: ChatGPT Product Owner Job Interview A few weeks ago, I ran a simulated job interview with ChatGPT for a fictitious Scrum Master position. Consequently, I tried the same with a Product Owner position, aware of the challenges this would pose, as the Product Owner role is significantly fuzzier than the one of a Scrum Master.

ChatGPT 172

ChatGPT Development Team Review Technical Review SCRUM 172

Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

What has been your experience with loneliness” or “What is the good, surprising and ugly of working with Scrum in this organization?”); Briefly explain the structure of the Conversation Cafe: four rounds in total, the two first rounds using a talking object, the third one as an open conversation, and a final round with the talking object.

Underperforming Technical Team 177

Underperforming Technical Team SCRUM 2018 Closing 177

Scrum.org

JUNE 26, 2023

TL; DR: Useless Agile Metrics Ideally, a metric is a leading indicator for a pattern change, allowing your Scrum team to analyze the cause in time and take countermeasures. Join your peers for an advanced Scrum Master class: August 29-30, 2023: Professional Scrum Master II. ? However, what if you picked the wrong metrics?

Agile 195

Agile Software Review 2021 Estimate 195

Scrum.org

MARCH 4, 2019

To support a journey to agility for executives, Scrum.org is developing a journey of workshops on the growth of sustainable organizational agility for an executive audience. Note the emphasis on (organizational) agility and the de-emphasis on Agile; this is because neither Scrum nor Agile is the only answer. Did you hear the mic drop?

Executing 148

Executing Leadership Sustainability Lean 148