In this video, Martin 🎙️ shares valuable insights on handling feedback during Sprint Reviews. He discusses strategies for aligning with stakeholders and adapting product strategies. 🚀 Whether you're a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or team member, this video is a must-watch for anyone committed to excelling in the Agile world. 🌍

In diesem Artikel weist PST Stefan Wolpers auf sieben Erfolgskriterien für Scrum Master, welche Eigenschaften diese erfolgreichen machen, und was Scrum Master unter allen Umständen vermeiden sollten.

Learn about cycle time and right-sizing Product Backlog items from Professional Scrum Trainers Todd Miller and Ryan Ripley.

In this video, Martin explores the significant advantages of immersive learning, especially for professionals with a few years of experience under their belt. 🎓🌟 He delves into how such learning strategies can effectively enhance skills and knowledge, offering a unique perspective for seasoned professionals. The discussion pivots on the importance of prior knowledge, the concept of double-loop learning, and the synergy between theory and practical application. 🚀📚

They’re very similar. I think the key difference really would be: the leader leads the way in terms of direction and then creates the space where that might happen. A leader is understanding that it is not just about delivery, that two-thirds of things are rarely or never used and so maybe we should be trying to have a heat-seeking missile to find the value in the market and maybe use cheap experiments so we do not lose our short and massive bets.

The story aims to showcase the transformative power of Agile and Scrum in leadership and team management within the tech industry. It's inspired by real-world scenarios where leaders face challenges in project management and team dynamics. The intent is to provide a relatable and inspiring narrative that underscores the value of specialized Scrum training. Key Highlights: James's journey from facing leadership challenges to embracing Agile training. The impact of the APS course with Minecraft in providing practical, hands-on experience in Scrum. James's growth, leading to improved team dynamics and project success at Innovatech (fictive company name)

In this video, Martin sheds light on the intricacies of conducting a Sprint review in the Scrum framework. 🌟 He discusses the pivotal role of the Product Owner, the art of engaging stakeholders, and the strategy behind effective Sprint planning. 📊 This insightful exploration delves into making the most out of Sprint reviews for enhanced productivity and project success. 🚀

Building a Professional Attitude needs deep adherence to the Scrum Values. Watch this vLog to see how you can improve your knowingness and beingness.

Technical debt refers to the compromises made in software development, where quick and easy solutions are chosen over more robust and sustainable ones.

Professional Scrum Trainers Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller explore how dependencies can impact the ordering of Product Backlog Items on today's episode of Your Daily Scrum.

Aprenda o que é Scrum, em poucos minutos, e de uma fonte confiável. By Professional Scrum Trainer Antonio Costa Neto.

In this video, Martin discusses the transformative power of immersive learning in organizational development. 🚀 He delves into how this approach can significantly benefit teams, particularly those in Scrum Master roles. 🎯 The conversation progresses from the foundational aspects of immersive learning to its complex, practical applications in real-world scenarios. 💡

Create focus for your team and get more done by breaking down work. In this episode, Jeff and Mike explore the transformative impact of aligning teams to a Product Vision and creating incremental goals that bring your product toward that vision.

The OBJECTIVE Framework highlights nine key components to successful goal setting: Outcome-focused, Balanced, Journey-oriented, Engaging, Challenging, Innovative, Timeboxed, Valuable, and Evaluated.

In this video, Martin explores the nuanced dichotomy between resource efficiency and flow efficiency in the modern workplace. 🔄 He delves into how organizations often lean towards optimizing resources - treating people and materials as cogs in a machine - and contrasts this with the holistic approach of flow efficiency. 🌐 Understanding these concepts is crucial for creating a thriving, productive workplace environment.

In Scrum, the Sprint Goal is collaboratively created by the entire Scrum Team. This ensures alignment and shared understanding of the objective for the upcoming Sprint.

In diesem Artikel erkläre PST Simon Flossmann, wie du die Definition of Done erfolgreich nutzt.

In this article, PST Stefan Wolpers unravels the secrets of what makes a Scrum Master not just good but amazingly outstanding. Also, he sheds light on the pitfalls to avoid if you want to keep the respect of your teammates.

En este artículo, Guillem Hernandez Sola habla de la situación de porqué se están despidiendo Scrum Masters y Agile Coaches en organizaciones.

Have you ever tried piecing together a jigsaw puzzle without knowing what the final picture should look like? Knowing what the outcome should be can guide you in reaching project success.

🔍💻 Facing the hidden dangers of technical debt in software? This article dives into the world of software development, unraveling the often-overlooked risks of technical debt. 🚧📉 Learn why understanding and managing this aspect is crucial for your business's success and sustainability. 🛠️💡 From Microsoft's real-world struggles to practical strategies for mitigation, get ready for an insightful journey into transforming technical debt from a liability to an asset. 🚀📊 Perfect for stakeholders, product owners, and leaders seeking to navigate the tech world with confidence and clarity.

Scrum's empirical approach promotes adapting to reality rather than sticking rigidly to predefined KPIs. Success in Scrum focuses on continuous improvement, value delivery, and customer satisfaction.

The Scrum framework is deliberately incomplete, so when teams start to fall for Scrum myths, frequently these myths are actually holding the team back from embracing the true flexibility of Scrum. Teams should find out what works best for them, not works best for other people.

A self-managing team is a fundamental part of effectivity. How can this happen during your Sprint Retrospective? Check it out!

Last week I was invited to give a lecture at the Free University of Amsterdam at the faculty for Digital Business Innovation. I consider it a real honor to teach the students of a University. The lecture triggered a lot of thoughts about the relevance of teaching Agile/Scrum.

Scrum Masters need to have technical skills, but they aren't the same skills that the Developers on their Scrum Teams need. Discover the benefits of a Scrum Master's technical toolkit.

In this video, Martin delves into the intricate world of Scrum Mastery, illuminating the traits that shape an effective Scrum Master. 🌟 He explores the situational nature of this pivotal role in Agile teams, focusing on the team and organizational fit and the influence of internal dynamics. 🚀

In questo video Stefano Milanesi e Fabio Panzavolta analizzano una situazione frequente nei team Scrum: la distanza fra la "teoria" di Scrum e la sua applicazione provoca spesso disfunzioni nel team e riduce efficacia e crescita del team.

Warum erfolgreich sein, wenn man scheitern kann? Stefan Wolpers analysiert zehn todsichere Wege, das Verfehlen von Sprint-Ziele sicherzustellen.

Flow Metrics are pretty easy to understand and use, but getting started with a tool like Actionable Agile can be tricky.

In this video, Martin delves into the transformative journey of becoming a Scrum Master, a role crucial for aspiring leaders in any dynamic work environment. 🚀 He articulates the essence of this career path, highlighting its significance in personal growth and team dynamics. 🌟

An excellent Scrum Master ensures the team self-manages, improves continuously, and removes obstacles effectively, leading to better autonomy and reliable delivery of quality, valuable increments.

Assuming a decent Scrum team has a definition of done, one which the team respects (because if they respect it, they can then have some hope of continually improving it), how long does it take them to deliver a done increment?

Learn about Laurens Bonnema's transformative journey in the Scrum world, from an unplanned start to becoming a successful Scrum Master and PST. His initial struggles and the lessons learned shaped his understanding and appreciation of the power of Scrum.

Thin slicing helps Scrum Teams to learn quickly and build working product every Sprint. Learn some tips on how to do it in this episode of the take5IRL podcast.

Patricia Kong, a seasoned expert, guides listeners through the intricacies of EBM, emphasizing its role in data-driven insights. Todd Miller and Kurt Bittner share firsthand experiences, providing tangible examples of how EBM has revolutionized organizations. This episode transcends borders, offering a global perspective on EBM's universal applicability across industries. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring entrepreneur, the hosts deliver key takeaways for leveraging EBM to thrive in today's dynamic business landscape.

Let's face it: Any successful digital transformation journey begins with a clear vision. But what moves it forward? The answer lies in evidence. The Evidence-Based Management (EBM) method ensures your journey doesn't stall at the vision stage but progresses forward, fueled by hard data and tangible insights.

Perhaps,there is no single definition of business value. The concept may vary depending on the context. However, it might be considered as a benefit for an organization.

In this article, PST Stefan Wolpers shares the top ten most damaging Sprint Goal anti-patterns.

Navigating leadership in complex work environments demands a nuanced approach, blending various tactics, practices, frameworks, and strategies. The road to success is multifaceted, requiring leaders to navigate and adapt to evolving situations within complex domains adeptly.

This article explores the concept of context-switching in modern work environments. It covers the significance of measuring context switches through self-reporting and digital tracking, and introduces tactics like setting focused Sprint Goals in Scrum, analyzing context switch data during retrospectives, and implementing Work In Progress (WIP) limits in Kanban. These approaches aim to minimize the cognitive load and inefficiency associated with frequent task shifting, thus enhancing overall productivity and job satisfaction.

It is important for Scrum practitioners to understand that there are a lot of myths and misconceptions about Scrum that they should be wary of when they are applying Scrum to their unique environment. In this article, we will debunk four common Scrum myths.

In this video, Martin delves into the crucial role of stakeholder engagement in Scrum Sprint reviews. 📊🤝 He shares valuable insights on how Scrum Teams can effectively connect with stakeholders to ensure project success. This blog post captures the essence of Martin's advice, offering practical strategies for improving collaboration and communication within your Scrum process.

In diesem Artikel widmet sich Professional Scrum Trainer Simon Flossmann der Frage, warum Sprint-Ziele nicht funktionieren.

En este artículo Guillem Hernandez Sola habla de importancia de Agile y Testing, 2 disciplinas que se tienen que alinear para el éxito de las organizaciones actuales.

Many teams who have adopted Scrum adopt practices which are intended to be ‘helpful’ but which actually hinder teams from delivering value.  These practices sound like a good idea, but they are actually ‘traps’ which may hold back organizations from getting the most out of the Scrum framework.

Team effectiveness suffers when teams are too large. In this video, PST's Jason Malmstadt, Robert Pieper, and Gregory Crown explain how to make adjustments to fix this problem.

In this video, Martin 🎥 dives deep into the intricacies of organisational challenges faced by agile teams. He sheds light on how measurements influence behaviours and why it's crucial to focus on changing the system rather than the culture. Martin also touches upon the traditional project mindset and its limitations in the modern software development landscape. 🚀🔍

A self-managing team is a fundamental part of effectivity. How can this happen during your Sprint Review? Check it out!

Is there a clear line between a Scrum Master and a Product Owner on a Scrum Team? Is it okay for one person to be both? PST's Jason Malmstadt, Robb Pieper, and Greg Crown have some ideas to share about one person or two people taking on the accountability of Scrum Master and Product Owner.