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APRIL 16, 2024

Reflecting on my journey through Azure DevOps and its alignment with Scrum, I've come to realise the nuanced relationship between tools and philosophy. Azure DevOps, built by agile teams for agile teams, offers a platform that, when tailored correctly, can significantly bolster your Scrum practices. Comment below!

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APRIL 24, 2024

One of the first things that people new to Scrum learn about is the five events. The five events in Scrum are 1) the Sprint, 2) Sprint Planning 3) Daily Scrum, 4) Sprint Review and 5) the Sprint Retrospective. When people first start learning about Scrum, it can seem like Scrum requires many meetings.

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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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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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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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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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APRIL 26, 2024

For heads of delivery, engineering or product aiming to enhance their teams' performance and efficiency through Scrum or other agile frameworks, integrating behavioural insights into the adoption process can be transformative. The Relevance of MINDSPACE to Scrum Adoption Adopting Scrum can be daunting. What is MINDSPACE? .

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

In this article, we will debunk 10 common myths about Scrum. Now, I'm not saying that chaos dragons are real, but I am saying that Scrum is not chaos. Scrum can help. Scrum teams can adapt based on feedback received and can shift their focus away from unnecessary features towards features that deliver the most value.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

TL; DR: The Rise of the Scrum GPT Fewer Jobs for Scrum Masters, and now we see the universal Scrum GPT entering the competition: Will Scrum Masters change from essential practitioners to a niche role? The job market is currently challenging for many agile practitioners, particularly Scrum Masters.

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MARCH 24, 2024

Was macht ein Scrum Master eigentlich den ganzen Tag? Einerseits liegt es wohl daran, dass die Besetzung einer Stelle mit einem Scrum Master für viele Unternehmen noch Neuland ist. Andererseits stellen mir Scrum Master selbst diese Frage. Dies zeigt mir, dass die tatsächliche Arbeitsweise von Scrum Mastern wenig bekannt ist.

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JANUARY 25, 2024

Weniger Jobs für Scrum Master und jetzt erleben wir auch noch, wie der universelle Scrum GPT in den Wettbewerb eintritt: Wird der Scrum Master von einem unverzichtbaren Praktiker zu einer Nischenposition? Der Arbeitsmarkt ist derzeit für viele agile Praktiker, insbesondere Scrum Master, eine Herausforderung.

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MARCH 6, 2024

Da Scrum das am häufigsten genutzte agile Rahmenwerk ist, sollten wir die Frage, ob Scrum funktioniert, also bejahen können. Die Frage lautet also nicht, ob Scrum funktioniert oder nicht, sondern: Wie können wir den Nutzen von Scrum für unser Unternehmen messen? In Scrum ist das anders. Dass die Apps nutzbar sind?

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JANUARY 15, 2024

TL; DR: Sunsetting Scrum Masters In this article, I uncover indicators that a Scrum Master’s or Agile Coach’s journey is coming to a close; they are sunsetting Scrum Masters. Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ? Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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MARCH 25, 2024

My exploration into integrating Kanban with Scrum environments serves as a testament to this belief. The notion that Kanban can seamlessly complement any working environment, including Scrum, is not just an idea; it's a practical reality I've witnessed. Are you grappling with integrating Kanban into your Scrum practice?

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APRIL 26, 2024

For heads of delivery, engineering or product aiming to enhance their teams' performance and efficiency through Scrum or other agile frameworks, integrating behavioural insights into the adoption process can be transformative. The Relevance of MINDSPACE to Scrum Adoption Adopting Scrum can be daunting. What is MINDSPACE? .

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

What is the ‘Navigating the Scrum Events’ Series? If you or your team are new to Scrum, you can use this as a starting point to answer, “what should we be doing and why?” for each Scrum Event. The Sprint Sprint Planning Daily Scrum Sprint Review Sprint Retrospective Daily Scrum - What’s The Point?

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MARCH 25, 2024

From the Scrum Guide: The Sprint Goal is the single objective for the Sprint. The Sprint Goal also creates coherence and focus, encouraging the Scrum Team to work together rather than on separate initiatives. In Scrum a commitment is always towards a goal, never towards busy work. Why do most Scrum Teams struggle with it?

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MAY 2, 2024

How do you avoid scope creep in Scrum? Does the Scrum framework offer any tools or practices to avoid this destructive force? In this Responsive Advisors Lightning Round, we discuss how to deal with scope creep on a Scrum team. The answer is not as straight forward as you might think and may surprise you!

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

When I work with customers, the ones who have the biggest troubles are the ones who are obsessed with ”doing scrum right”. Scrum is not the point. If I’m working with a company on their agile transformation or their implementation of Scrum or doing a Scrum training for their team, they’re not wrong in thinking that Scrum is important.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this article, we will dispel 3 Scrum myths. Now, I’m not saying the Loch Ness Monster is real… but I am saying that Scrum is not dead. Myth 1: Scrum Is 'Dead' The reality: Scrum, the most popular Agile framework, has seen significant growth in adoption over the past few years. for more on this topic.)

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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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APRIL 29, 2024

The Development Approach and Life Cycle Performance Domain is pivotal for project managers transitioning to Scrum Masters. This domain covers the methodologies and life cycle phases of project management, offering a perspective that's crucial when moving to the iterative and incremental world of Scrum.

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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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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In Kürze: Der Scrum Master Gehaltsreport 2024 — Wie schneiden Sie im Vergleich ab? Die Studie „Scrum Master Gehalt 2024“ ist die fünfte Ausgabe der Branchenumfrage nach 2017, 2019, 2022 und 2023. Im vollständigen Scrum-Master-Gehaltsbericht finden Sie ausführlichere Informationen. Shall I notify you about articles like this one?

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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.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

I'd like to share some reflections on the essence of Scrum leadership. It's a topic I find both fascinating and vital for anyone involved in the Scrum framework. But in Scrum, I've come to appreciate a different approach, one that's more about influence and less about traditional authority. Comment below!

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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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JANUARY 29, 2024

As a Scrum Master and Agile Coach, I've often pondered the question: is it my job to motivate the team? The effectiveness of a Scrum team is not just about ticking off tasks and meeting deadlines; it's about the team's connection to the work they do. Accountability is key in this journey.

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APRIL 16, 2024

When a team moves away from Scrum, the Scrum Master role often evolves. The evolution of a Scrum Master's role when a team moves away from Scrum is a transformation. Team Collaboration Advocate: A former Scrum Master's expertise in fostering team collaboration remains valuable.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

In Kürze: Wie Sie erfolgreiche Scrum Master erkennen In diesem Artikel werfe ich einen Blick darauf, was einen Scrum Master nicht nur gut, sondern herausragend macht. Preorder the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book now for delivery in January 2024! ?️

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FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In Kürze: Scrum Anti-Patterns GPT — Spielzeug oder sinnvoller Helfer? Kann ein benutzerdefinierter Scrum Anti-Patterns GPT Teams auf die Prinzipien von Scrum einstimmen? Meistern Sie Scrum mit Leichtigkeit; bestellen Sie jetzt das Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide Buch — es ist ab sofort verfügbar! ?

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

TL; DR: The Scrum Master Salary Report 2024 — How Do You Compare? The Scrum Master Salary Report 2024 is the fifth edition of the industry survey after 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2023. In the complete report, you will find more detailed information; just down your copy of the Scrum Master Salary Report 2024 by clicking the banner below. ?

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JANUARY 31, 2023

Lean Startup and Scrum Reis and Blank talk about using these ideas to build and scale a business, but the ideas hold true at the product or even feature level. In 2016, Gartner created a diagram that showed how Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and Scrum combined. The Scrum Events are best when they are based on evidence.

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APRIL 15, 2024

Transitioning from a traditional project manager to a Scrum Master requires a shift in mindset, especially in how you engage with stakeholders. In Scrum, the focus shifts from managing stakeholders in a project to fostering collaboration and alignment in a product or initiative environment.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Two years ago, Todd and I published an episode of Your Daily Scrum on our YouTube channel titled - “ Can a Manager Be the Scrum Master? ” Our advice was to avoid this “anti-pattern” due to the challenges of maintaining openness, focus, and effective self-management within the Scrum Team. We were wrong.

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APRIL 7, 2024

Als Scrum Master bin ich ständig auf der Suche nach Werkzeugen, die meine Arbeit effektiver machen. Wie ich vorgegangen bin, um das Team bei der Arbeit mit Scrum zu unterstützen, habe ich in der Fallstudie „ Wie du als Scrum Master mit einem neuen Team beginnst “ dargelegt. Als Scrum Master verkommen wir dann zur Scrum Polizei.

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MARCH 26, 2024

Optimizing Risk Responses in professional project management resonates profoundly with the empirical foundation of Scrum. Scrum's framework inherently addresses risk by embracing uncertainty and change, making it an ideal approach for managing both opportunities and threats in complex environments.

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