In diesem Artikel gibt PST Simon Flossmann 3 Tipps, wie du als Product-Owner Konflikte mit Stakeholdern löst.

This learning series contains different strategies to use when negotiating with internal and external stakeholders for effective product management.

Depending on the product and business area, Product Owners might be exposed to external negotiations, such as external investors, strategic partnerships, and/or vendor relationships.The negotiation strategies described in the internal stakeholder section can also be applied when negotiating external...

Here are practical strategies, grounded in collaboration techniques, to help Product Owners manage both internal and external negotiations effectively.Use BATNA. One popular negotiating strategy is BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement). This is a backup plan if all negotiations fail.Exa...

It is important to recognize the impact of human behavior in negotiations. Humans are emotional and our feelings influence results. Product Owners should be aware of how they conduct themselves and avoid showing bias, especially when others share their input and feedback. This helps create a constru...

Effective negotiation for funding requires strategic planning, trust and confidence. This is important in product management for launching and sustaining a product within the financial constraints of an organization.Product Owners should consider scenarios where they may need to negotiate for fundin...

Scrum Teams work with stakeholders in their organization to understand their feedback regarding the product. As these stakeholders generally have different responsibilities, needs, opinions and interests, it can be challenging to decide on the future of a product or initiative. For instance, someone...

Como Scrum Master te puedes preguntar muchas veces: ¿Cómo puedo mejorar la relevancia, efectividad e impacto en el equipo y en la entrega de valor? ¿En qué me puedo enfocar como Scrum Master para ayudar de mejorar manera al equipo? ¿Y que habilidades, conocimiento y experiencia necesito mejorar?. A...

In Scrum, progress isn’t about completing tasks—it’s about delivering usable value incrementally. Learn how each Increment builds on the last, moving your team closer to the Product Goal and ensuring real progress with every Sprint.

In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Dave West sits down with Sander Dur and Ryan Brook, authors of Solving for Value: A Journey of Ambition and Stupidity. (32:22 Minutes)

In this webinar, Dave West discusses how organizations approach portfolio management, common pitfalls, and how they can balance the need for long-term investment plans while managing immediate, changeable product needs.

In diesem Artikel gibt PST Simon Flossmann 5 Tipps, wie du deine Onlineschulungen verbessern kannst

What is the relationship between Scrum and Lean Thinking? Please explain how Scrum enables Lean Thinking or how Lean Thinking fosters Scrum? These are my two favorite questions when I typically want to gauge the knowledge of Scrum Masters. And over the many interviews in the past couple of years I h...

Die forensische Produkt-Backlog-Analyse ist eine 60-minütige Teamübung um Ihr Produkt-Backlog in Ordnung zu bringen. Identifizieren Sie, was kaputt ist, finden Sie heraus, warum, und einigen Sie sich auf praktische Lösungen – alles in fünf schnellen Schritten. Ohne Schnickschnack, nur Ergebnisse.

In this Women in Agile Podcast episode, Joanne, Ann Marie, and Emily discuss what sustainability truly means and why agilists are uniquely positioned to lead impactful sustainability initiatives. They explore their journeys into agility and sustainability, as well as two key World Work initiatives: ...

In 2018, after over a decade of working with Scrum Teams, I attempted the PSM III exam, sparking a journey of deep learning and humility. Passing the exam revealed how much there was still to learn about Professional Scrum—characterized by empiricism, high standards, self-management, and the Scrum V...

Most organizations wait way too long to adopt some portfolio-level agility practices. But What if fixing what’s broken REQUIRES focusing on the upstream that’s shaping the work and context of these teams?  My secret weapon in these common situations is to ignore common advice and to actually start w...

In vielen Organisationen bleibt echte Zusammenarbeit oft eine Wunschvorstellung. Einzelne Teammitglieder arbeiten isoliert, Missverständnisse häufen sich, und die Synergie bleibt aus. Doch wie schafft man es, dass ein Team wirklich zusammenarbeitet und Verantwortung teilt? Die Antwort beginnt beim B...

With their unique blend of skills and expertise, Scrum Masters can potentially become catalysts for change, fostering an environment where value delivery and product mindset thrive.

Surfing holds surprising lessons that correlate to leadership in business and all aspects of life. Today's lesson is about using our full body intelligence.

A 60-minute team exercise to fix your Backlog. Identify what’s broken, find out why, and agree on practical fixes—all in five quick steps. There is no fluff, just results.

There are claims in the market that Scrum Masters may be replaced by AI. But at what level is it correct?!!!

In diesem Artikel erklärt PST Simon Flossmann die 10 Aufgaben eines Scrum Masters.

Scrum Masters are human. And sometimes - even when they are trying to help - they can unintentionally overstep their authority. In this article, we will discuss the most common ways that Scrum Masters overstep themselves, and why.

Selecting work in Scrum isn’t just about picking items from the backlog—it’s a collaborative effort by the entire Scrum Team. Explore how value, risk, effort, and shared understanding guide the selection process, ensuring each Increment brings the team closer to the Product Goal.

In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Omar Ahmed, a Scrum Master from the UK, shares his inspiring journey from a mechanical engineering background to becoming a Scrum Master. (26:39 Minutes)

The Scrum framework offers clear rules, guidelines, and constraints. Teams can use these as boundaries to self-manage and self-organize their work, minimize risk, and deliver value to their stakeholders. When teams are relatively new to Scrum, strictly following the rules and constraints makes sense...

What we measure is what we get? If there is no focus on defining what we want to achieve and articulate how we can measure it then often we end measuring wrong stuff and that impacts our ability to create value, to be successful.

In diesem Artikel erklärt PST Simon Flossmann, die 3 Versprechen, die Agile Transformationen einlösen müssen.

This article outlines seven key development directions for Project Management Offices to effectively support modern product-oriented organizations. Transitioning from a project to a product-oriented operating model requires organisational change in culture, processes, and management. This will resul...

La servant leadership emerge come paradigma fondamentale nella risoluzione di sfide complesse. Lo Scrum Master, incarnando questo approccio, trasforma il modo tradizionale di guidare i team verso risultati sostenibili e significativi.

2024 ended with my vision becoming reality: A small group of people gathered in Costa Rica to experience a unique approach to leadership development - learning to ride the waves instead of trying to control the ocean - at the Agile Leadership Surf Camp. Learn 5 key insights that emerged from this ex...

In Scrum, the Definition of Done (DoD) is a shared understanding of what it means for a Product Backlog item to be considered complete. For example, for a Scrum team that is developing software, a Definition of Done might include things such as 'Complete code review' or 'all standard Regression scri...

In this article, Natasha Hampshire and David Spinks discuss common perceptions of product development research and what it means for agility.

In his latest blog post, PST Mehdi Hoseini summary of the DORA report 2024 including the most important insights of the report especially the impact of AI on the software development field.

In this episode of the Take5IRL podcast, PST Jeff Lee is joined by Peter Borsella, co-founder of Big Orange Square, and a leading expert in Agile for hardware. Together, they uncover the fascinating story of a company struggling to keep up in a competitive market.

Personal retrospectives can help you improve your life. This approach, similar to team retrospectives, encourages self-reflection. By assessing different areas of your life and identifying areas for protection and improvement, you can focus on a few small, actionable steps to achieve your goals and ...

In diesem Artikel stellt PST Simon Flossmann vor, wie du mit Liberating Structures das Sprint Planning gestallten kannst.

Start-up Agility describes the mental disposition within which leaders can learn to swim through uncertainty, build their teams in ebbs and flows, and deliver value at every growth point. By fostering connections, empowering teams, and remaining flexible, agile leaders set up the engagement for ...

Wenn Du in all dem noch neu bist, fragst Du Dich vielleicht: Worum geht es bei Agilität überhaupt? Wie können Organisationen oder Teams davon profitieren, agiler zu werden? ​

This is my work to welcome 2025—Scrum Tour: A quality informative gift to my audience. Enjoy the tour and I wish you all the best in the new year.

In this Women in Agile Podcast episode, Emily chats with Lyssa Adkins about her newest venture with the Women in Agile community: World Work. (42:36 Minutes)

The term ‘backlog’ in Scrum refers to more than a list of features—it’s a tool for transparency, collaboration, and delivering value. Learn why shorter, focused backlogs empower teams and how expanding backlog items to include hypotheses, outcomes, and problems can drive innovation.

Scrum es un marco de trabajo que ayuda a maximizar la entrega de valor a los clientes, mejorar los resultados de negocio y crear un ambiente cultural de trabajo en equipo basado en los valores de Scrum. A continuación, algunas recomendaciones para mejorar los beneficios de Scrum al entregar valor:

Adopt one of these New Year's resolutions at your next Sprint Retrospective!

In diesem Artikel teilt PST Simon Flossmann, welche Artikel im Jahr 2024 am erfolgreichsten waren.

In this vlog, join hosts Andreanna Marshall and Grand Scrum Master Scott as they dive into practical strategies for implementing Scrum principles seemingly solo. 🚀 Discover how to navigate resistance and transform your workplace from the ground up!

Making the state of Agile transparent by shining light on problems, obstacles, and successes touches on the essence of what coaches and Scrum Masters should do. Yet many don't use a 'flashlight.' They wander through organizations in the dark, trying to figure out what’s happening. In this post, I ex...

Instead of outcome, “We need to increase customer retention by 10%,” We ask: “What capability will keep improving customer retention over time?” Maybe it’s learning to gather and act on customer feedback faster. Maybe it’s the ability to run small, cheap experiments. Whatever your specific capabilit...

In diesem Artikel teilt PST Simon Flossmann seine Erkenntnisse über Scrum über Produkt- und Organisationsentwicklung.