As a Scrum Master, it's time to rethink our approach to agility. Instead of forcing strategies into predefined frameworks, evolve your operating model to align with unique strategies and empower your teams. This fundamental shift creates a dynamic organization that continually evolves and improves. ...

The impact of a powerless Product Owner and the strength of a Product Owner with a full mandate.

In this episode of the Women in Agile Podcast, Leslie Morse and Carrie Driscoll discuss navigating imposter syndrome and its relationship to knowing your own value. Having a strong supportive network and tapping into your own bravery is critical as you’re pursuing success in your career. (42:21 minu...

In this video, PSTs Robert Pieper, Jason Malmstadt, and Greg Crown discuss the importance of quality standards and how Scrum can help ensure high-quality results.

In this Scrum Pulse webcast, Alex Ballarin, a Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) from Scrum.org, demonstrates how the combined use of Scrum and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) can significantly amplify their respective benefits.

In this episode, Ryan Ripley guest hosts and interviews PST Richard Ross about his journey to becoming a Scrum Master and PST.

In this Scrum Tapas video, PST Simon Reindl discusses the value of engaging a PST the first time around than to have them come in and fix mistakes. (3:38 Minutes)

In this Scrum Tapas video, PST Simon Reindl talks about the value of engaging with Professional Scrum Trainers and the experience they bring. (1:58 Minutes)

In this Scrum Tapas video, Professional Scrum Trainer Simon Reindl talks about the evolution of the PST process and the importance of having real life experience using Scrum, demonstrating your knowledge and the other requirements to become a PST. (3:44 Minutes)

In this Scrum Tapas video, the importance of simplifying complex concepts is highlighted. PST Oscar Styf explains that being able to explain a concept in simple terms indicates a deep understanding. (3:20 Minutes)

In this Scrum Tapas Video, PST Oscar Styf discusses the phrase "it depends" and its use in professional settings. (2:24 Minutes)

In this Scrum Tapas video, PST Oscar Styf discusses the importance of questioning and seeking evidence in the context of trusting individuals in your Agile journey. (2:40 Minutes)

In this Scrum Tapas video, Professional Scrum Trainer Martin Hinshelwood discusses the multifaceted nature of PSTs and the value they bring to organizations. (3:11 Minutes)

In this Scrum Tapas video, Professional Scrum Trainer Joanna Plaskonka highlights the importance of selecting professional Scrum training carefully. (2:47 Minutes)

In this Scrum Tapas video, Professional Scrum Trainer Martin Hinshelwood explores the value of consistency in Scrum philosophy and its adaptability in different contexts. (3:08 Minutes)

In this Scrum Tapas video, Professional Scrum Trainer Martin Hinshelwood discusses the importance of engaging with a PST for immersive and continuous training experiences. (2:41 Minutes)

In this Scrum Tapas video, Professional Scrum Trainer Joanna Plaskonka explains the valuable role PSTs play in providing feedback, collaboration, and assessments. (2:09 Minutes)

In this Scrum Tapas video, Joanna Plaskonka emphasizes that PSTs bring not only knowledge about Professional Scrum but also a wealth of experience from various domains. (2:38 Minutes)

How do you overcome resistance to Scrum? PSTs Greg Crown and Jason Malmstadt share insights and strategies to handle pushback and smoothly transition your organization to Scrum.

In this Scrum Tapas video, Professional Scrum Trainer Ralph Jocham explains the invaluable role of a Professional Scrum Trainer. (1:07 Minutes)

In this Scrum Tapas video, Professional Scrum Trainer Ralph Jocham discusses the ongoing learning and development required to excel as a PST. (1:05 Minutes)

In this insightful Scrum Tapas video, PST Ralph Jocham explains that persistence is key to becoming a PST. (1:17 Minutes)

In this article, PST Alex Ballarin explains how discovering and validating product features saves a lot of time and money invested in developing unnecessary features. He also recommends concrete actions to integrate product discovery and validation into Scrum.

Avoid five common rookie mistakes Scrum Masters make. Instead, discover how to set clear Sprint Goals, build trust, balance metrics, and empower your team to make independent decisions.

En este artículo, el PST Alex Ballarin explica como el descubrimiento y la validación de las funcionalidades del producto ahorra mucho tiempo y dinero invertido en el desarrollo de funcionalidades innecesarias. También recomienda acciones concretas para integrar el descubrimiento y la validación de ...

Empezar una carrera en Agile puede ser una excelente decisión en el entorno actual, donde la flexibilidad y la adaptabilidad son claves para el éxito de cualquier iniciativa, servicio o producto. Hoy Guillem Hernandez Sola te aconseja en como tu, hoy mismo, puedes empezar tu carrera en Agile.

Create a testable hypothesis using this simple template; it helps you analyze the change, articulate it clearly, and guide those you’re leading toward the desired outcome

Los Scrum Masters son efectivos cuando logran ayudar para maximizar la entrega de valor a través del uso de Scrum. Aquí introduzco algunos criterios útiles para lograrlo ser efectivo en ayudar a la entrega de valor:

Bạn có bao giờ gặp những tình huống nhóm của mình đang đối mặt với những khó khăn, hay vấn đề không thể lường trước được. Lúc đó, thay vì tập trung tìm kiếm giải pháp thì các thành viên lại quay sang tập trung vào việc tìm hiểu vấn đề đến từ đâu. Rồi vì tập trung vào những lý do của vấn đề, mọi ngườ...

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Does your facilitation support Diversity and Inclusion? Discover how diversity and inclusion can transform your team dynamics and drive success. Unlock the benefits of diverse perspectives and improve team morale.

In the Creating Agile Organizations prototype organization, semi-independent product groups and shared services coexist. Product groups are operationally coupled by shared services but functionally decoupled from each other, that is: actions by a product group does not negatively impact the ability ...

OKRs can be an amazing tool for strategic alignment and improved results, but they can also be an incredible source of waste and confusion when poorly implemented. In this article we discuss 3 common signs that OKRs will generate a significant amount of overhead in your organisation.

Done is a fundamental part of bringing transparency. How does this relate to your Increment? Check it out! Back to the foundations of the Scrum framework (74)

This video features an interview with PST Magdalena Firlit who shares her experience and expertise with PST Mehdi Hoseini as they discuss the Evidence-Based Management Framework. (56:39 Minutes)

In this follow-up video, PSTs Greg Crown, Jason Malmstadt, and Robert Pieper explore more about scope creep, a common issue in project management.

În această sesiune live a “Întreabă un Professional Scrum Trainer”, cei doi PST români, Mihai Olaru și Ciprian Bănică vor fi disponibili pentru a răspunde întrebărilor voastre arzătoare despre Scrum și pentru a discuta provocările pe care voi sau echipele voastre le întâmpinați.

Welche Alternative zum Agile Coach gibt es für Scrum Master? Die Antwort liefert PST Simon Flossmann in diesem Artikel:

Dieser Artikel untersucht die Auswirkungen der Zusammenlegung beider Rollen und stellt die Frage: Könnte es Ausnahmen geben, in denen dieser Ansatz vorübergehend gerechtfertigt ist?

The 3rd global Study about the State of Agile in Procurement & Supply

Digital technology allows organizations to be more customer-centric by delivering more value to customers via faster time to market, improved data insights, and more innovative products. However, aligning with customers is only part of the story. Not only do you need to focus on customers, but you a...

Is Your Data Telling You Everything? It could with Tree Mapping. Discover how this simple visual tool revolutionized your Product Backlog Management.

A couple of months ago, I posted a prompt online. I said: “Hey, do you have questions about Scrum?” I got a tough question from Thomas, who asked: "Whilst everybody has to start somewhere, what do we do about "Masters" who don't know the basics?"

Agile frameworks are used in complex environments where requirements and technology are ever-changing. It seems pretty unrealistic to think that we could envision all of the customer’s requirements upfront. And yet, that’s what many of those using a Waterfall approach to value delivery are trying to...

En este artículo, el PST Alex Ballarin explica cómo los OKR empoderan a los equipos de desarrollo de producto, sacándolos del antipatrón de fábrica de funcionalidades, sin capacidad de aportar su valor a la estrategia de la empresa. 🕑 Tiempo de lectura: 5 minutos.

In this article, PST Alex Ballarin discusses how OKRs align teams with strategy, moving away from the IT services model. They provide clarity and direction for Product Owners and foster transparency with stakeholders. OKRs promote a results-oriented team approach, reduce hierarchies, and give teams ...

This blog post explores the implications of merging these roles and asks: Might there be exceptions where this approach is temporarily justified?

In diesem Artikel erkläre PST Simon Flossmann 3 Fehler in Sprint-Retrospektiven, die amateurhafte Scrum Master begehen.

Are you struggling with Scrum and want to integrate Kanban? Do not do that; you will struggle more.

Can Scrum really help you get your products to market faster and boost productivity? In this video, PSTs Greg Crown, Robert Pieper, and Jason Malmstadt discuss how Scrum focuses on removing waste and enhancing learning through smaller deliverables. They share practical tips on how to achieve your pr...