Scrum.org

JULY 25, 2024

In Scrum, the approach to measurement emphasizes transparency, inspection, and adaptation, integrating concepts like the Cone of Uncertainty and the strategic use of information radiators to enhance decision-making processes. Scrum emphasizes metrics that provide real value and support effective decision-making.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The core strength of Scrum is its ability to take advantage of self-managing teams who are capable of making faster decisions, taking ownership and creating value by helping the customers to respond to ever changing needs of their domain, market. Definition of Done: The only purpose of Scrum or a Sprint is to create a DONE Increment.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 8, 2024

As project managers transition to Scrum, understanding how to enhance the Scrum framework with complementary practices is crucial. Scrum's minimalistic design includes only essential elements, leaving room to incorporate additional practices that can be adapted or changed as teams evolve and discover more effective methods.

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Scrum.org

AUGUST 1, 2024

In Scrum, the approach to uncertainty involves embracing short feedback cycles and to continuously refine understanding of user needs and challenges, thus significantly enhancing adaptability and responsiveness. I hope you find value in these short articles and if you are looking for more clarifications, feel free to take contact.

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Scrum.org

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

There are many common myths about Scrum. Here are a few examples: Scrum is only for software development: While Scrum was initially developed for software development, it is now used in various industries, including finance, healthcare, marketing, and education. Scrum means no deadlines: Scrum does not mean no deadlines.

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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

OCTOBER 24, 2024

From the Scrum Guide: “Scrum is a lightweight framework…” Let’s have a closer look at what this means? From Cambridge Dictionary: Lightweight “Weighing only a little or less than average” … euh… Scrum is lightweight. Of course, we’re not worried about Scrum tipping the scales physically. Scrum on! Then adapt.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 19, 2024

Kanban and scrum are agile project management methodologies that can be used for similar purposes, but each has its unique pros and cons. As a project manager, it’s important to understand the difference between kanban and scrum so you can determine the best approach for your team. What Is Scrum?

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Some of these are called organizational process assets. These organizational process assets are critical to a project’s success and its operations. To make sure you understand what organizational process assets are, first, we’ll define the terms and explain their importance. What Is an Organizational Process Asset?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 27, 2020

A scrum board is a critical tool for successfully practicing its namesake, the agile framework, scrum. If you’re unfamiliar, scrum is useful for teams that work on complex, adaptive problems. In short, scrum is lightweight, simple to understand, but difficult to master—even with the help of scrum software.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 9, 2025

From the #Scrum Guide: The Scrum Team turns a selection of the work into an Increment of value. In Scrum, this act of choosing is not done by one person aloneits a collaborative effort by the entire Scrum Team. This understanding evolves over time and through collaboration, making the process smoother and more effective.

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Scrum.org

JULY 15, 2024

I think that a lot of people are surprised to learn that Scrum is not just for software development. Scrum was first presented in 1995 by Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland. You might say that Scrum - like other Agile frameworks - 'grew up' in software development. Most early Agile teams were software development teams.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 7, 2020

For example, take scrum. Scrum is a great framework for helping teams work more productively together. In fact, the name comes from rugby and like it, scrum is a team sport. It’s a visual system for managing work as it goes through a production cycle or process. It was created as a way to transition from scrum to kanban.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 4, 2022

The scrum methodology was developed as a response to rigid project management approaches such as the waterfall method, which didn’t adapt to the needs of agile product and software development teams. We’ll explore the scrum methodology in-depth, but before that, let’s start with a simple scrum definition. The Scrum Framework.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 15, 2025

In the 2020 version of the Scrum Guide a new thinking model was added to the principles on which Scrum is founded - Lean Thinking. However, not enough justice is done in explaining WHY Lean Thinking was introduced or added to Scrum guide. And this stands true for the other accountabilities on the Scrum Team as well.

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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 encourages a more efficient and user-focused product development process, leading to products that better meet user needs and have a higher chance of success in the market.

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Scrum.org

JULY 3, 2024

The Scrum Master role carries significant weight – you're accountable for the Scrum Team's effectiveness. That responsibility can be daunting, leading some Scrum Masters to try tackling everything simultaneously (leading to burnout), while others prioritize what feels most comfortable (producing low impact).

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Scrum is a framework for organizing agile teams, and it’s processes and guidelines are excellent for improving team productivity. One reason scrum is so effective is that it clearly defines the different roles of the team. The Scrum Guide breaks the product owner’s responsibility further into five specific items.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Scrum framework offers clear rules, guidelines, and constraints. When teams are relatively new to Scrum, strictly using the rules & constraints makes sense. Scrum offers all the rules & constraints for a reason. It shows that they care about their work, the process, and how they collaborate.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 3, 2024

From the Scrum Guide: “ We use the word “developers” in Scrum not to exclude, but to simplify. Maybe because we have another initiative called learnhow.simplification.works… Has the introduction of the Scrum framework simplified things for your team? How about tools and processes? Scrum on! I love this one!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 27, 2023

Are you considering the LearnQuest Scrum Master Certification ? I’ve worked with Scrum teams and Agile development teams, I used Kanban during lockdown to help plan our days and the homeschooling, but I can’t say that I’m experienced in Agile ways. Scrum Master Specialization 4.5 Who is the Scrum Master Certification?

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 31, 2024

It’s easy to use and its features aren’t going to get in the way of team collaboration, which makes it a great tool for agile teams managing the sprint process. While Trello can support a wide range of teams and use cases, Jira offers a more structured tool that supports the complex processes of dev teams. Who Uses Jira?

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 31, 2024

How does Scrum HELP you? The Scrum Guide states that Scrum “helps people, teams, and organizations.” Scrum is not the goal itself, and it never should be. Scrum is there to support—not complicate—your journey. So, what’s the real challenge you’re calling on Scrum to help you solve? Scrum on!

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Have you ever tried to estimate as a team with some of you around a screen, others remote, or using tools where only the Scrum Master can see what’s happening and you’re voting from your mobile phone? If you aren’t familiar with this way of estimating, scrum poker is a way of creating team-approved estimates for items in the backlog.

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Scrum.org

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In some of my classes , people tell me they are using Scrumbut they can't call it Scrum. Too much stuff added in the name of Scrum. One student told me her company started using Scrum when they hired a vendor who claimed to be an expert. Now, after that frustrating experience, the company wont call anything Scrum.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 2, 2025

This process keeps your goals manageable while driving continuous improvement. Stop Adding Rules That Arent Scrum Scrum is lightweight, but that doesnt mean it needs padding. No more unnecessary roles, extra approvals, or Scrum but excuses. For more on this topic, check out Illustrated Scrum Myths by Mary Iqbal) 3.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 10, 2025

Every Scrum team should have a Scrum Master. Scrum Masters are important to the success of Scrum within the organization and impact the Scrum team's ability to deliver value and improve customer outcomes. But Scrum Masters are human. Is the Scrum Master trying to help streamline the Requirements process?

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Scrum.org

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Scrum teams who use velocity for planning purposes usually select a point system of some kind. Over time, the Scrum team learns the total point values that they typically complete in each Sprint. This is why Scrum uses a Product Backlog instead of a static requirements document. Velocity is something that is specific to a team.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 13, 2025

AI has become a significant part of our lives, and there are claims that Scrum Masters may be replaced by AI. The answer to this determines if AI poses a real threat to Scrum Master roles. A Scrum Master's responsibilities can be divided into two main categories. In this video, Im gonna explore the validity of such claims.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Templates help maintain uniformity across projects, ensuring that coding standards, documentation and processes are followed. That’s because it provides a structured framework for development processes and outlines phases, tasks and timelines. Then let’s explain why some prefer to use a software development template.

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Scrum.org

JANUARY 13, 2025

AI has become a significant part of our lives, and there are claims that Scrum Masters may be replaced by AI. The answer to this determines if AI poses a real threat to Scrum Master roles. A Scrum Master's responsibilities can be divided into two main categories. In this video, Im going to explore the validity of such claims.

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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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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The name is apt, as the waterfall methodology is a process in which the phases of the project flow downward. When implementing the agile methodology , project planning and work management are adaptive, evolutionary in development, seeking early delivery and are always open to change if that leads to process improvement.

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Scrum.org

OCTOBER 31, 2024

It helps the Product Owner make tough calls early in the process—deciding what work to include in a planned release and what to postpone. And for teams tired of arguing about how many points something is worth, flow metrics simplify the whole process. You’ll find that it can make a world of difference in how you plan and deliver.

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Scrum.org

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Scrum is an excellent approach for doing work, but you only get the significant benefits of agility by removing the obstacles of project thinking. Agile has always encouraged the process to be owned by the people using it. I was always shocked when I asked, “Why are you using Scrum?” It seems obvious when looking at APOM now.

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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

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A strong vision acts as a guiding star for decision-making and prioritisation throughout the development process. Risk Identification and Decision-Making: The Product Owner needs to perceive and identify the risks associated with the product development process and the risk of releasing product increments.

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