Some of the highest-performing teams I have ever worked with were part of a Product team. A Product team is when multiple Scrum teams support a single product. Here are some FAQs about Product Teams.

Navigating the complexities of Agile adoption involves addressing ten common sources of resistance, from mistrust of management to fears of personal impact. Effective leadership is crucial in mitigating these challenges to ensure successful implementation and organisational resilience.

When a team moves away from Scrum, the Scrum Master role often evolves. This allows them to apply their skills in new contexts, like embracing leadership and mentoring teams in alternative approaches.

In this video, Martin delves into how Azure DevOps serves as a cornerstone for supporting Scrum and Agile practices, aiming to elevate team efficiency and project management. 🚀 From debunking common Scrum myths to providing a step-by-step guide on setting up and customising Azure DevOps, this explor...

Transitioning from a traditional project manager to a Scrum Master involves a fundamental mindset shift from controlling stakeholders to facilitating their collaboration, emphasizing empiricism, and adapting based on continuous learning.

Should companies be outsourcing their product development? Join us as we explore the potential solutions for developing core product development. We also explore if it is possible to maintain agility while outsourcing. Tune in to discover the verdict!

In this live session of Ask a Professional Scrum Trainer, Samuel Adesoga answered the listener questions about the Product Owner Accountability, team dynamics, Sprint lengths, metrics, Scrum events and more. (54:14 Minutes)

In this video, Martin shares insights into defining and visualising workflow in a Kanban system 📈. He discusses the importance of team consensus on work processes and decision-making criteria to ensure stability and efficiency 🛠️. Emojis are sprinkled throughout to add a touch of engagement!

In this episode, PST Ryan Ripley from Agile for Humans guest hosts and is joined by fellow Professional Scrum Trainer Jowen Mei. (12:07 Minutes)

The following questions and responses are designed to draw out a nuanced understanding of a candidate’s experience and skills in applying agile product development principles.

In diesem Artikel erklärt PST Simon Flossmann 4 kritische Fehler in Sprint Backlogs. Wenn du sie vermeidest, verbesserst du die Effektivität deines Scrum Teams.

In questo articolo, Fabio Panzavolta descrive l'importanza di guidare con i valori nello Scrum. Favorendo la collaborazione, Fabio aiuta un Developer, Luca, ad allineare la sua decisione con i valori Scrum di impegno e coraggio, rafforzando l'obiettivo dello Sprint. Sottolinea la necessità di leade...

En el mercado competitivo actual, cerrar la brecha entre teoría y realidad es crucial. Los puristas ágiles están bajo escrutinio, es hora de madurar. Guillem Hernandez Sola te muestra sus ideas sobre madurez ágil.

This post (inspired by Ben Horowitz author of “The hard things about hard things”) is for Scrum Masters, and people who work with Scrum Masters, and explores what good and bad looks like.

What is Scrum? When and where can you use it? What does Good look like?

A cross-functional team is a fundamental part of effectivity. How does this relate to the Scrum Master? Check it out! - Back to the foundations of the Scrum framework (66)

Join host Dave West in a conversation with Professional Scrum Trainer Ralph Jocham as they chat about the challenges and strategies of Product Ownership. (30:34 Minutes)

This video offers practical strategies for improving Sprint Retrospective effectiveness by taking a closer look at the format, improving transparency and ensuring the right people are in the room. PST's Robb Pieper, Greg Crown, and Jason Malmstadt share their real-life stories on enhancing Sprint Re...

Scrum is just good business. Scrum success is business success. Your success with Scrum is directly correlated to the Scrum Masters you hire.

Zombie Estimation is where a team mechanically assigns story points to tasks without a true understanding or engagement in the purpose and method of estimation.

5 Irrtümer zum Sprint Planning in Scrum: In diesem zeige Artikel zeigt die PST Simon Flossmann, wie du sie mithilfe der Scrum Werte entlarvst.

From Uncertain to Unstoppable: The EBM Journey Every Leader Needs to Embark On 🚀 Ready to transform your leadership with the power of EBM? Elevate your decision-making, shape the future, and lead with certainty. 🌟

Product metrics are indicators that help assess the customer and business value a product delivers. They provide insights from the perspective of users and the market. Different metrics can help the Scrum Team and stakeholders assess how well the product delivers value to the customer (meets custome...

Are your Daily Scrums dragging on and accomplishing nothing? Is it starting to feel like a waste of time? PSTs Robb Pieper, Greg Crown, and Jason Malmstadt share actionable tips to make your meetings impactful & efficient. Learn how to keep your Daily Scrums concise, focused, and genuinely productiv...

Product metrics help assess the customer and business value a product delivers. They provide insights from the perspective of users and the market.

Many organizations and teams measure and maintain many metrics but still struggle to measure and understand the value their products deliver, which is necessary to validate whether they are advancing toward their product’s strategic goals. This typically leads them to measure and focus on things lik...

Scrum Teams often focus so much on the work they are getting done that they lose sight of the value they may or may not be delivering to their customers. This short video explores how one Scrum Team lost their way, but got back on track by focusing on customer outcomes. (3:33 Minutes)

A sample agenda to help your Sprint Review deliver value.

This blog explores how Scrum can solve ten common challenges that teams face, enhancing productivity and satisfaction both within teams and among stakeholders. Through its structure, Scrum addresses issues like unclear priorities, changing requirements, and ineffective communication by promoting reg...

In this video, Martin Hinshelwood, a seasoned Agile and Kanban expert, takes us on a detailed journey through the intricacies of leveraging Azure DevOps to enhance our Kanban practices. 🚀 From setting up your first board to advanced customisations that breathe life into your workflow, this video is ...

Transform the way change is perceived and implemented with Scrum, leading with a people-focused, incremental approach that aligns teams with their future vision.

The differences between Agile and Waterfall are well understood, but making them work together is still a challenge. Tune in to hear recommendations on how to integrate Agile and Waterfall teams effectively.

Jenny Tarwater shares her journey into Scrum during an episode of "Becoming a Scrum Master" hosted by PST Ryan Ripley, Agile for Humans. (14:20 Minutes)

In this video, Martin delves into the nuances of effectively managing a Kanban workflow, stressing the significance of being more than a passive observer in the process. He articulates the need for proactive involvement in fine-tuning and adjusting the workflow to prevent bottlenecks, ensure tasks p...

A Scrum Master's technical and domain knowledge of their team’s field of work has benefits. However, there are also disadvantages.

Was unterscheidet ein Symptom und Dysfunktion in Scrum? In diesem Artikel liefert dir PST Simon Flossmann eine Antwort und gibt dir Tipps, wie du deine Arbeit als Scrum Master effektiver machen kannst.

このポッドキャストでは、業界のエキスパートを特別ゲストとして迎え、アジャイルとスクラムの世界にふかく潜り込んでいきます。スクラム、DevOps、ユーザーエクスペリエンス、プロダクトマネージメント、コーチングなど、様々なトピックをカバーします。私、フォンテーヌグレゴリは、「アジャイルの旅」ポッドキャストのホストです。アジャイルコーチ、スクラムマスター、またはコンサルタントとして日本企業を支援しております。そして、Scrum.orgの認定プロフェッショナルスクラムトレーナーです。 今回のゲストは岩間 正樹さんです。岩間さんは株式会社北國銀行で執行役員兼システム部長、株式会社デジタルバリューの代表...

Understand the differences between Development Value Stream and Operational Value Stream

Esta semana hablo del valor que aporta el rol del Scrum Master en una organización Hago enfásis en como puede potenciar equipos ágiles hacia la excelencia y la entrega de valor. Hago un análisis sobre su importancia y contribución al éxito de la entrega de valor. ¿Tu organización prescinde ...

A cross-functional team is a fundamental part of effectivity. How does this relate to the Developers? Check it out! - Back to the foundations of the Scrum framework (65)

In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, hosted by Dave West, CEO of Scrum.org, special guest David Ingram, VP of Gillette Global R&D, discusses how Gillette utilizes Scrum to simplify complex challenges within their organization. (31:07 Minutes)

In diesem Artikel gibt dir PST Simon Flossmann 3 Tipps, wie du Fragerunde in Vorträgen und Seminaren überstehst.

How do you facilitate an effective Sprint Planning meeting? PSTs Robb Pieper, Greg Crown, and Jason Malmstadt share actionable tips to AVOID common Sprint Planning pitfalls. Learn how to properly refine your backlog, set clear goals & unleash developer potential.

The blog post suggests that Professional Scrum Product Owners should leverage Hypothesis-Driven Development (HDD) to make data-informed decisions, enhancing Scrum’s iterative nature. HDD is presented as a complementary practice that starts with a hypothesis which guides the Scrum Team's actions base...

In this video, Martin Hinwood dives into the intricacies of backlog management within Agile frameworks. He sheds light on the often overlooked hindrances that traditional hierarchical approaches pose to effective backlog management and proposes a more flexible, value-focused strategy. Martin's insig...

Unlock the power of Scrum to build team resilience and adaptability, embracing change as a catalyst for success.

Psychological safety is foundational in the success of any team, and it becomes even more challenging to establish when work is sent abroad. In this episode, your hosts share their experiences working with dynamic offshore teams, and some tips on increasing that psychological safety.

A product development effort can significantly benefit from defining the 'why' and 'what' and involving developers in understanding and defining business outcomes.

In this Scrum Tapas video, Professional Scrum Trainer Simon Reindl discusses engaging middle and senior management with Scrum or Agile by emphasizing the importance of delivering tangible results in a short amount of time. (2:35 minutes)

In this Scrum Tapas video, Professional Scrum Trainer Simon Reindl explores how to demonstrate the value of Scrum to your organization. (4:34 minutes)