From Spotify to The Liberators to Self-Made: Eight Self-Assessments to Get You Started.

Vom Diskutieren zum Handeln: 4 Entscheidungsregeln, die du unbedingt kennen solltest. Diese sind besonders wichtig, wenn du für die Produktivität eines Teams verantwortlich bist.

Agile cannot be implemented effectively if the culture of the organization doesn’t evolve with the process. In this episode we invite a special guest, Jim Ruprecht (an agilityIRL founder), to share why and how organizational culture is so important.

How lead- and cycle time are incredibly helpful metrics to drive change where it matters

How does your Sprint in its totality support adaptation in order to minimise deviations from agreed goals? Each of the Scrum Events serves to adapt. So does the Sprint itself. Check it out!

Über die negativen Auswirkungen eines kompletten Produkt-Backlogs auf Innovation, die Fähigkeit Ihres Scrum-Teams, Werte zu schaffen, und Ihre Beziehung zu den Stakeholdern.

🔍 *Agility in Red Markets: A Paradigm Shift* 🔍 Alpha organisations, once formidable, now face challenges in red markets due to their hierarchical structures. Slow decisions, stifled innovation, untapped talent, and customer disconnect are evident. In contrast, Beta organisations thrive with agility and responsiveness. Let's embrace this shift for a prosperous future.

Sprint Retrospektive: 3 Schwierigkeiten, bei denen selbst erfahrene Scrum Master aufgeben, und Tipps, damit du nicht dazugehörst

Another question we frequently get is whether Scrum Masters are truly needed. We can do the work without the Scrum Master, right? In this week's video, Evelien Acun-Roos and I address this question. To give you a quick answer; no, we don't think there's ever a point where you can do without the Scrum Master.

Scrum e la reazione autoimmune aziendale è una riflessione sulla mia esperienza dell’applicazione di Scrum professionale in azienda. Rivela i meccanismi socio-aziendali, ai quali ho assistito, che impediscono di trarre massimo beneficio dallo sviluppo empirico di un prodotto.

Découvrons Scrum, les DAO, et les nouvelles formes de coordinations humaines dans ce podcast

The purpose of the Scrum Master is to improve the effectiveness of the Scrum Team. And yet, so many people don’t know what to look for in a Scrum Master or how to evaluate the Scrum Master’s performance. A great Scrum Master possesses a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and interpersonal qualities. In this article, we will explore the ten characteristics that define a remarkable Scrum Master.

What does "ready" actually mean and maybe more importantly what does it not mean?

Earlier this year I was in an Ask a PST session with Scrum.org hosted by Lindsay Velecina. It was awesome, with hundreds of people attending the event. With so many people joining, it was impossible to answer every single question on the spot. So I invited Evelien Acun-Roos to answer these questions together in our tv studio at Xebia with the support of the Xebia Academy and producer Roald Willemsen. The result is a series of short videos, which will be released weekly. We'd love to hear/read what you think, so feel free to let us know! #scrum #agile #ama #pst #professionalscrum #videos #questions #qanda Mastering Agility

Wie können Unternehmen agiler arbeiten?

Learn about an oversized Product Backlog’s negative impact on innovation, your Scrum team’s ability to create value, and your relationship with stakeholders.

Despite the headline, Agile transformations and evolutions can also succeed! Key ingredients include getting the right level of leadership involvement and an organizational commitment to learning.

In this article, Professional Scrum Trainer™ Gregory Fontaine discusses how organizations can benefit from implementing Scrum and other agile development approaches, typical challenges they face, and some tips to avoid or overcome them.

Eine agile Transformation geht über die Übernahme von Frameworks wie SAFe® hinaus; dies sind m. E. die sieben gängigsten Probleme bei der Skalierung agiler Praktiken.

How does your Sprint Retrospective support adaptation in order to minimise deviations from agreed goals? Each of the Scrum Events serves to adapt. So does the Sprint Retrospective. Check it out!

Uncover the secrets of outcome-driven roadmaps and learn how aligning product vision with a clear strategy can drive meaningful results for your business.

🚀 Urgent Call for Agile Transformation 🚀 Alpha organizations, relics of the Industrial Age, are hierarchical & slow, ill-suited for today's dynamic 'Red' markets. Enter Beta organisations: agile, decentralised & adaptable, bred for innovation. But sadly, agility is losing the battle. Quick fixes won’t do; deep-rooted change is needed. Time to revive the Beta organisational model through radical restructuring. Embrace agility, decentralization & continuous adaption for real sustainable transformation.

Eine der größten Fehleinschätzungen lautet: Scrum Master sind Facilitatoren. Warum diese eine Fehleinschätzung ist, kannst in diesem Artikel lesen:

In our latest episode, I refer to a former client who did an amazing job at making production outage retrospectives a safe space to learn. Hopefully sharing your story helps others to do the same.

According to the 2020 Scrum guide, “Scrum Teams are cross-functional, meaning the members have all the skills necessary to create value each Sprint.” But what does that mean, exactly?

この記事では、Professional Scrum Trainer™ Gregory Fontaineが、組織がスクラムやその他のアジャイル開発アプローチを導入することでどのようなメリットが得られるのか、直面する典型的な課題、そしてそれらを乗り越えたりするためにいくつかのヒントについて説明します。

Are you looking for a Scrum Master job? If so, you're in luck! In this vlog, Professional Scrum Trainers, Andreanna Marshall and Scott Adams talk about what you need to know to land the Scrum Master position you're  dreaming of. In this video, we'll cover everything you need to know to be a successful Scrum Master. From the basics of Scrum to the skills you need to be successful in this role, this video is a quick guide to help you land the Scrum Master job of your dreams! So what are you waiting for? Watch this video and learn what you need to know about becoming a Scrum Master!

Esse post aborda uma disfunção comum em Times Scrum, onde a Daily Scrum se torna um relatório de status, prejudicando a colaboração. São oferecidas sugestões para promover foco na Meta da Sprint, no fluxo, na entrega de valor e na melhoria contínua, além de destacar a importância dos Valores do Scrum ao buscar formas de melhorar esse evento.

Una responsabilidad de los líderes ágiles es lograr ayudar a crear un ambiente cultural propicio para el trabajo con equipos motivados e impulsados con propósitos trascendentales que los impulsen a lograr grandes resultados.  La motivación depende en gran medida de la capacidad de ayudar en lo posible a la realización de las personas. La autogestión en Scrum se potencia con equipos motivados, inspirados que encuentran un aporte a su realización personal. Una herramienta que puede ayudar a esto es el ikigai.

Merely Implementing one of Several Frameworks for Scaling Agile Won’t Fix Agility Issues

Die Wahrheit über Brainstorming als Technik im Refinement.

The three Scrum artifacts represent work or value. They help us maximize transparency, making it easier to inspect and adapt our way toward better outcomes. Let’s look at the commitment for each artifact to uncover their critical role in enabling the business benefits of agility.

Stuck in a boring, neverending, meaningless Scrum rhythm? Give Scrum a break, and rethink what approach suits your team the best!

How does your Sprint Review support adaptation in order to minimise deviations from agreed goals? Each of the Scrum Events serves to adapt. So does the Sprint Review. Check out our tips!

Der Weg zum Scheitern, eine nutzlose Metrik nach der anderen, individuellen Velocity über die Genauigkeit der Schätzungen bis hin zu den Auslastungsraten.

🔥 Embrace Uniqueness: Carve Your Own Path to Scaling Success 🔥 Business Leaders, are you ready to unlock the true potential of your organization's scaling journey? 🚀 In my latest post, I delve into the importance of creating your own scaling practices and why it leads to long-term business success. Let's break free from standardised approaches and embrace what sets us apart. 💪 🧬 Unique DNA of Success: Your organization's success is built on a distinctive DNA that sets you apart from competitors. Don't risk diluting your competitive edge by blindly adopting frameworks like SAFe or the Spotify Model. Instead, leverage your unique characteristics and tailor your scaling practices to preserve your DNA. 🧬

Have a good team working agreement is great, but don't let it get in the way of effective collaboration.

There are certain misconceptions and patterns that can hinder the effectiveness of the Product Owner and lead to conflicts within the Scrum team. In this article, we will explore three common anti-patterns related to the Product Owner's accountability in Scrum and discuss strategies to overcome them.

How does a Scrum Master add value to a team and organization? It can be a little tricky. Do you focus on the team only? What if the Product Owner needs some extra attention? And what about the company itself, who helps its overall agility? Professional Scrum Trainers Jason Malmstadt, Robert Pieper and I will explore the qualities that make a Scrum Master a true leader and provide examples of how they can effectively serve all three.

Project Manager e Scrum Master sono due mestieri diversi. Se sei un project manager, senti parlare sempre di più di Scrum e vorresti capire cosa c'è di così diverso fra questi due ruoli? Perché dovresti scegliere fra l'uno o l'altro e non si può fare un pò dei due? In questo articolo provo a condividere le risposte a queste domande, con i principi e le ragioni che differenziano Scrum Professionale dal Project Management. L'obiettivo non è quello di convincere che Scrum è la soluzione miracolo a tutto, al contrario. La mia esperienza come project manager mi porta ad apprezzare tutto quello che ho imparato durante gli anni spesi a gestire progetti in modo tradizionale.

Failing, one useless metrics at a time, from individual velocity to estimation accuracy to utilization rates.

❓Wie sollte der Scrum Guide geändert werden? Welche Veränderungen ich vornehmen würde, kannst du in diesem Artikel lesen:

We have some verbiage ideas, but we find that the reasons people have for changing Scrum are rooted in misconceptions.

En un entorno ágil, abrazar el cambio de la mejor manera posible es fundamental para impulsar el éxito de los proyectos. En lugar de resistirse al cambio, se busca adoptarlo como una parte inherente del proceso.

El Professional Scrum Product Owner - Immersion Program te permite aprender Scrum y el rol de Product Owner mientras lo practicas en tu empresa. En este artículo explico como lo hacemos.

Back in 2012 when I was on the path to becoming a Scrum.org Professional Scrum Trainer, I travelled to Boston to attend a PSM course run by Ken Schwaber (the co-creator of Scrum and Chairman/Founder of Scrum.org). It was a large class and people had flown in from all over the world. Everyone was excited to meet and learn from Ken.

How does the Daily Scrum support adaptation in order to minimise deviations from agreed goals? Each of the Scrum Events serves to adapt. So does the Daily Scrum. Check out our tips!

Wenn Sie Scrum ernst nehmen, sollten Sie Ihre Scrum Master befähigen, mit der Organisation zusammenzuarbeiten. Ein Scrum Master ist keine taktische Rolle auf der Teamebene.

Product Owners have a variety of job titles ranging from Project Manager to Product Manager, From Business Analyst to Team Leader. Still, these job titles reflect the complexity of their work environment. In this blog, we discuss the messy reality of Product Ownership and provide a 2 by 2 grid focused on Product-ness and Ownership to reflect that complexity.

We all know it does. Hear how team size relates to agility and some tips to know if your team is the right size.