My two AI friends have read the first 3 chapters from the beta version of my book, Leading with Impact! In this BookCast, they talk about what they learned and how you might apply it as a Product or Technology leader who has taken on a new challenge - a new role, a new team or even an entirely new c...

Transformation isn’t just about adopting new tools—it’s about rethinking how we work, collaborate, and create value. Through my journey coaching leaders and teams, I’ve seen what truly drives lasting change. It’s not a step-by-step process but a dynamic, interconnected journey. Where does transfo...

Many people think innovation and invention are the same—but they’re not. While invention creates something entirely new, innovation transforms what already exists into something better, smarter, and more impactful. Companies like Apple, Netflix, and Uber didn’t invent their industries, but they rede...

Learn why succeeding with vibe coding requires a balanced approach: use it for rapid prototyping while maintaining rigorous standards for production code, with developers evolving from code writers to architects and code auditors.

In diesem Artikel erklärt PST Simon Flossmann die 3 größten Refinement-Probleme

How "Strategy Knotworking" turns ideas and ambitions into reality, and why it's an excellent structure for your Sprint Retrospective.

Many organisations continue to struggle to adopt Scrum successfully as a framework for delivering great products. This post discusses some of the topics that these organisations have struggled with. The irony is that the elements of Scrum that they challenge are the very elements that can help solve...

This blog explores why traditional project management methods fall short in AI initiatives and how adopting an Agile mindset can significantly enhance AI success.

Scrum is described as ‘simple,’ but many teams still struggle. Why? Because simple doesn’t mean easy. Mastering Scrum requires discipline, collaboration, and continuous learning. Explore what ‘simple’ really means in Scrum and how to make it work effectively.

In this episode of the Scrum.org Community podcast, Dave West is joined by PST Jay Rahman to talk about the Agile landscape in the Middle East. (36:30 Minutes)

AI isn't just a futuristic concept—it’s already saving lives. My colleague Eric experienced this firsthand when his Apple Watch detected an irregular heartbeat, urging him to seek medical help. Before AI, such silent health risks often went unnoticed until it was too late. But today, with powerful m...

What is the Product Owner accountable for? From the Scrum Guide: The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team. The important part to focus on here is - maximizing the value of the product. But how does the Product Owner know...

Scrum gibt klare Strukturen vor, aber das Konzept des „Flow“ fehlt—und genau hier setzen die „3 Ways of DevOps“ an. Flow, der reibungslose Fluss von Arbeit, ist entscheidend für die Effizienz und den Erfolg in der Softwareentwicklung. Die drei Wege von DevOps bieten wertvolle Perspektiven, um Bottle...

In diesem Aritkel teilt PST Simon Flossmann seine 3 liebsten Formate für persönliche Retrospektiven

Ein strukturierter Ansatz zur Nutzung von KI-Modellen, der eigens für agile Praktiker entwickelt wurde.

Unlock the transformative power of AI by turning your company's untapped data into groundbreaking market opportunities. This blog delves into how AI goes beyond automation, enabling businesses to reshape industries and create new revenue streams. Discover real-world examples—such as Amazon's predict...

Scrum als Phrase ohne Substanz Oft wird Scrum nur oberflächlich eingeführt: Meetings heißen plötzlich „Daily Scrum“, klassische Projektzyklen werden zu „Sprints“ umbenannt – aber inhaltlich bleibt alles beim Alten. Die Erwartung: Agilität soll die Geschwindigkeit und Effizienz steigern. Doch ohne...

Don’t let poor Product Ownership cost your business valuable time, money, and talent. In this post from PST Sanjay Saini, he explains why your teams—and your bottom line—will thank you for training your PO.

Contrary to traditional management thinking, bigger teams do not necessarily equate to better productivity.

Case Study on Improved Workflow and Teamwork showing a 75% reduction in planning time and a productivity gain of 2 working weeks per year for each team member.

Integrity isn’t tested under scrutiny—it’s tested in the quiet moments when no one is watching. In the corporate world, small ethical lapses can snowball into major scandals, and AI only amplifies these biases. From hiring discrimination to deepfake fraud, AI learns from human decisions, mirroring b...

A Scrum Master's pitfall is getting too attached to their role. They no longer address impediments because they fear losing their freelance assignment or permanent role and negatively impacting their career. In this blog post, I share why they should be willing to get fired.

At the end of our first Sprint, during the Retrospective, someone pointed out that the Daily Scrum alone would add over 250 meetings a year. It felt excessive. We were already frustrated with too many meetings, so why would we willingly add more? But as we kept going, something changed. We started ...

Learn how to effectively communicate with AI tools guiding them to create your desired output for challenging topics in the Scrum world.

A structured approach to prompting AI models designed specifically for Agile practitioners who want to leverage this technology as a powerful ally in their journey.

In diesem Arikel warnt PST Simon Flossmann vor 3 Fehler die Stakeholder-Management ruinieren.

The AI Gold Rush: Are You Falling for the FOMO Trap? Everywhere you look, companies are bragging about their AI breakthroughs. Your competitors are “going all in.” Your LinkedIn feed is flooded with AI success stories. And now, you’re wondering—are we falling behind? Here’s the truth: AI isn’...

This blog continues the earlier blog series on Empathetic Leadership. Empathy is a powerful leadership trait, but being an empathetic leader isn't always easy or appreciated. Here are some soft truths and hard facts that empathetic leaders often face.

Scrum’s repetition isn’t about doing the same thing over and over—it’s about evolving with every cycle. Learn how the rhythm of Scrum drives continuous improvement, reduces complexity, and ensures teams deliver value Sprint after Sprint.

In this webinar, Dave West, CEO of Scrum.org, continues his discussion on the Agile Product Operating Model, describing the transition to product-friendly organization structures. He explains how traditional teams and departments can change and provide guidelines for choosing a model for the future.

In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Dave West chats with Accenture’s Professional Scrum Trainer Dimitris Dimitrelos about how companies and organizations introduce the Agile Product Operating Model (APOM). (33:15 Minutes)

Erfahren Sie mehr darüber, wie Sie die Ausrichtung auf die Nutzwertkette etablieren und Ihr Product Operating Model erstellen können.

If you have come across the book Reinventing Organizations by Frederic Laloux you would know that there are many different ways an organization can be structured. Similarly, there are many different ways how leaders act in these differently structured organizations. When there is an Agile Transforma...

In diesem Artikel erklärt PST Simon Flossmann 3 Methoden, wie du Voträge interaktiver gestalltet werden können.

What Happens When AI and a Doctor Work as a Team? Dr. Mehta, a seasoned radiologist, has a new assistant—an AI system that analyzes medical scans in seconds. But can AI truly match a doctor’s intuition? What happens when AI gets it wrong? And what about when AI catches something the doctor misses...

The Sprint Review – one of the most central and exciting events in an agile team, right? Well, theoretically. In practice, many people find it boring, ineffective, or just a mandatory event. Many Scrum Teams stumble over common pitfalls and miss the chance to create real engagement. But it doesn’...

Success without purpose is like running on a treadmill—you’re moving, but not getting anywhere. Blockbuster ignored purpose and lost to Netflix. BlackBerry missed the bigger picture, while Apple stayed true to its mission. Clayton Christensen’s How Will You Measure Your Life? warns leaders against c...

Can AI generate high-quality code that is extensible, maintainable, and scalable? This experiment was a simple test to first evaluate the quality of AI-generated code for a basic kata against technical excellence principles—assessing its structure, modularity, and maintainability. Next, AI was...

The role of the #ScrumMaster is often misunderstood. It's helpful to consider WHO were the early adopters? What was their interest in #Scrum? What did they bring to the role of Scrum Master?

In diesem Artikel teilt PST Simon Flossmann seine wichtigsten Erkenntnisse und Lektionen als Scrum Master

Learn more about how to embrace the alignment-to-value pipeline and create your product operating model.

Una ruta de producto (Roadmap) es una vista del Product Backlog que permite expresar como se va a entregar valor en el tiempo y lograr los objetivos de producto y de negocio a través de la entrega de producto. La ruta de producto no es una promesa de fechas de entrega, al contrario son posibilidades...

In this blog, PST Joshua Partogi shares his insights on the mechanisms in Scrum for handling urgent requests from stakeholders.

Many assume stakeholders just mean "management." But the Scrum Guide never mentions "manager" once. Are you sure you know who your real stakeholders are? Missing one could mean missing critical feedback—or building something no one wants.

While empathy is a critical leadership skill, many leaders struggle to practice it consistently. Several psychological, organizational, and systemic barriers make it difficult for leaders to be truly empathetic toward their teams.

Scrum bietet nicht die fertige Lösung, sondern den Rahmen für kontinuierliche Verbesserung. Viele Teams glauben, dass sie automatisch erfolgreicher werden, sobald sie die Scrum-Regeln verstehen und anwenden. Doch die wahre Stärke von Scrum zeigt sich erst, wenn Teams aktiv den Inspect & Adapt-Zyklus...

A Product Owner is an important accountability when it comes to creating Valuable products. However, a Scrum Team may not always have a Valuable Product Owner. What I mean is, if the person performing the accountability of Product Owner is not well versed or executes their responsibilities poorly th...

In diesem Artikel erklärt PST Simon Flossmann 5 Methoden, mit denen du jeden Teilnehmer in deine Schulung einbindest – ohne deine Folien anzupassen

Wie KI-gesteuerte Ansätze es agilen Produktteams ermöglichen, bessere Erkenntnisse über Kunden zu gewinnen und innovativere Lösungen zu liefern.

In this Ask a PST session, Professional Scrum Trainer Mary Iqbal dives into the principles of Agile Leadership, offering actionable insights for fostering collaboration, enabling self-managing teams, and driving organizational success in a fast-paced, complex world.