When you admit that you don’t have all the answers as a Scrum Master, you’re not losing credibility—you’re gaining trust. You’re telling your team, “It’s okay not to know everything. What matters is how we tackle the unknown together.”

The essence of a standout Scrum Master lies in their ability to blend leadership with collaboration, ensuring that the team learns to self-manage and is focused on delivering exceptional value.

The most important part of an assessment is the tailored solutions that are determined after the assessment is complete. Tune in to this week's episode to learn more!

In this reflective blog post, I explore the evolution of Scrum and Agile over the past two decades, highlighting key milestones and shifts in how these frameworks have been adopted. I discuss the current state of Agile, addressing ongoing challenges and the strong community support that persists. Looking ahead, I consider the future of Scrum, emphasizing the importance of transcending past practices while integrating new technologies and cultural shifts. I also highlight the innovative work of my colleagues in helping organizations better assess their current state to make informed decisions.

There are many common myths about Scrum. Here are a few examples.

Learn why too much transparency can have a detrimental effect and why strategic opacity may sometimes be necessary to protect the team’s autonomy and maintain a healthy dynamic.

In diesem Artikel teilt PST Simon Flossmann mit dir 5 Fehler, durch die Scrum Master die Sprint-Retrospektive unnötig verkomplizieren

Scrum Masters change styles and stances as needed. However, when someone who lacks knowledge or experience takes on this accountability, it often leads to Scrum Master anti-patterns. In this post I am sharing the anti-patterns and its pitfalls that I experienced, there could be more.

Don't spend months writing detailed proposals only to discover that things always worked out differently. Instead, sell Sprints and deliver more value to your customers sooner!

Kanban is a Japanese word that translates into English, roughly, as ‘sign’ or ‘sign board’. Let’s jump in…

In complex product development, consistency is crucial to achieving great results with Scrum. In this Responsive Advisors Lightning Round, PST's Robb Pieper, Greg Crown, Jason Malmstadt cover their top 10 best practices every Scrum team should follow to maximize value and ensure successful outcomes.

L'article encourage les agilistes à réfléchir à la résilience et à l'agilité, en soulignant l'importance de les intégrer dans les pratiques organisationnelles. Il propose d'utiliser Scrum pour renforcer la résilience en s'inspirant des stratégies d'adaptation climatique. C'est une invitation à prendre chacun ses responsabilités face au changement climatique, en dépassant les mécanismes de déresponsabilisation, et à initier un changement.

The Scrum Guide defines the core framework of Scrum, while other references provide clarifications, interpretations, and examples. If a concept isn’t in the Scrum Guide, it’s not part of Scrum, and practices not working for your team should be reconsidered for more effective ones, as the guide suggests context-sensitive adaptations.

Ihre Aufgabe ist es, echte Kundenprobleme zu lösen und Mehrwert zu liefern; konzentrieren Sie sich nicht länger auf die Perfektionierung der Anwendung eines Frameworks.

In diesem Artikel stellt dir PST Simon Flossmann 7 unverzichtbare Fragen für das Product-Backlog-Management vor.

Découvrez l'histoire et les principes de l'agilité, ainsi que pourquoi elle est cruciale aujourd'hui. Apprenez comment ce mindset basé sur la collaboration et l'adaptation au changement peut transformer votre approche du travail.

The iterative nature of Scrum, with its focus on delivering a Done Increment each Sprint, allows teams to make steady progress toward their goals, even in the face of uncertainty. This process of setting and achieving goals enables teams to adapt to changing conditions, learn from their experiences, and continuously improve.

Self-management is critical to succeeding as a Scrum Team because it leads to ownership and empowers the team. And it creates intrinsic motivation, which is such a powerful driver of team effectiveness. However, in reality we find that self-management remains a challenge. Developers in Scrum Teams often do not feel comfortable with self-management, and struggle to take ownership of their work.

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。 今回のゲストはパナソニックコネクトのCTOの小牧 将和さんです。アジリティ、「Think Big, Act First, and Fail Fast」の文化、ハードウェア開発とソフトウェア開発の違い、研究開発チームの自主性、従業員のリテンションについて話し合います。加えて、榊原さんはリーダーとしてのこれまでやこれからのジャーニーについて話してくれています。

The Product Goal serves as a reachable north star for teams, ensuring every effort is meaningful and every decision is about delivering value, leading to products that meet and exceed expectations.

In this episode, Jeff and Pat will delve into the value of assessing your product delivery flow. Understanding the unique challenges that your organization faces, as well as the outcomes you are looking to achieve, will help you chart a course to business value. This will ensure that the changes you make are both effective and sustainable.

In this blog post from PST Piyush Rahate, he explores the reasons why Project Management can be a useful tool to the Product Owner and Scrum Master.

Why Solving Customer Problems Instead Matters

In diesem Artikel erklärt PST Simon Flossmann, wie mit Liberating Structures die Scrum Events verbessert werden können.

In this article, we address a myth that seems to be about words. “Products” or “projects,” who cares? But words have meaning and exist within a broader context. The purpose of the Scrum framework is much broader and deeper than merely changing the words we use to talk about work. And if you find yourself charging at everything that sounds like “projects,” you may be missing that bigger picture.

Dive into the world of the Scrum Game – Explore goals, rules, challenges, and fun ways to enhance your team’s effectiveness.

Ein Vergleich der Erfolgsprinzipien von TRANSFORMED mit dem Scrum Guide und warum Scrum ein gutes Framework für das Product Operating Model ist.

In diesem Artikel berichtet PST Simon Flossmann über seinen größten Fehler mit Working-Agreements und gibt Tipps, wie Scrum Master diesen in Zukunft vermeinden können.

In this episode, Jeff and Pat share why starting with an assessment is the best strategy for your agile journey. No matter where you are in your agile journey, knowing the state of your organization with clarity will lead to data-driven recommendations. Most importantly, your organization will be able to measure growth. Learn how you can get started today.

Découvrez dans cette vidéo ce qu'est une User Story, son origine dans l'Extreme Programming, et comment elle aide à délivrer de la valeur client et à améliorer la communication d'équipe. Apprenez à structurer vos User Stories avec la méthode des trois C : Carte, Conversation, Confirmation

Explore the key differences between self-organizing and self-managing teams in Scrum, and discover how these concepts enhance team autonomy, creativity, and productivity. Learn how to implement these approaches effectively for greater business agility and shorter time-to-market.

The majority of CIOs are struggling to balance innovation and operational  excellence. Ageing infrastructure affects service quality, poor performance creates negative customer sentiment and ultimately stalls Digital Transformation agenda. To get the balance right, we found there were 3 key areas that were key to successful digital transformation: 1. Moving from project to an Agile Product Management approach 2. Embracing Artificial intelligence and Machine Learning 3. Adopting Agile DevOps practices

Collegare gli output di uno Scrum Team al valore creato per gli utilizzatori del prodotto (outcomes) è importante per dare un senso al lavoro quotidiano, avere un team motivato e implicato nella creazione del prodotto. Questo avrà un impatto per l’azienda, in termini di aumento dei ricavi o della notorietà, per esempio. In questo video, Fabio Panzavolta condivide qualche esempio per approfondire il concetto di impact mapping. Buona visione!

By centering the development process around the user's needs and wants, teams are better equipped to create functional products that truly resonate with the people they serve.

Are you fed up with productivity clichés that don't deliver? Discover a simple, effective strategy: reduce Work-in-Progress (WIP) and focus on finishing rather than starting. Dive into this approach on the latest episode of the take5IRL podcast, featuring insights from Jeff, Mike and Pat on how doing less can achieve more—essential listening for anyone wanting to cut through the noise and enhance their work life. Don't miss this game changing discussion!

How many people struggle with juggling Business as usual (BAU) operations as well as delivering products to customers and well as investing in innovation? Getting the balance between operational excellence and innovation is key.

In diesem Artikel gibt dir PST Simon Flossmann 3 Tipps, wenn dein Scrum Team keinen Fortschritt im Sprint macht.

The Product Community’s Criticism of Scrum Is Unjustified.

Discover the essential steps and reflections for project managers evolving into Scrum Masters. Explore how to utilize your strengths and navigate challenges effectively in our concluding piece of the “From PM to PSM” series.

In diesem Artikel teilt PST Simon Flossmann einen Workshop, der dein Scrum Team ergründen lässt, wie Menschen besser lernen

Are you faced with budget constraints?  Do you have a high-performing team that believes it's outgrown the need for a dedicated Scrum Master? Don't worry; you don’t have to compromise on your team's success or bid farewell to Scrum. Even without a dedicated Scrum Master, you can adopt plenty of strategies to maintain, or even enhance, your team's performance.

Teams are more effective when they have clear and singular goals to guide their work. Goals are present in most Agile frameworks, like Sprint Goals and Product Goals in Scrum. Yet, most teams don’t use them. Learn why this happens and how to start improving.

This accountability extends beyond writing clean and efficient code to encompass a broader contribution to the product's success by solving complex problems proactively.

In recent episodes, we discussed the importance of tracking metrics to measure the effectiveness of your work. Sounds great, right? But what metrics are important to measure? In this episode Jeff and Mike share some of their favorite metrics to measure.

In diesem Artikel teilt PST Simon Flossmann sein Top 3 Liberating Structures für Scrum Events mit dir.

W tym artykule wyjaśniam, dlaczego eksperymentowanie jest istotne w naszym życiu zawodowym, szczególnie gdy pracujemy nad złożonymi problemami oraz tworzymy i rozwijamy produkty.

Respect Scrum's core elements while integrating adaptable, complementary practices that enhance team effectiveness

Dieser Artikel zeigt zehn schnelle Scrum-Erfolge auf, die Sie erzielen können, um Ihren Beitrag zum Fortbestand Ihrer Organisation in diesen schwierigen Zeiten zu belegen.

In diesem Artikel gibt PST Simon Flossmann Scrum Mastern 4 Tipps, wie sie ihrem Scrum Team helfen können User Stories kleiner zu schneiden.

Jeff and Mike discuss getting stakeholders actively involved, from product definition to delivery. They are probably less involved than you think. Hear how to ensure you have the right people involved, at the right time, and doing the right things.