Why does Agile focus on values and principles rather than a prescribed set of steps? In an agile space, there are no predetermined set of steps that will lead to a predefined outcome. The problem has never been solved before, nor has the solution ever been created, so you don’t know what you don’t know. There is no formula that is going to guarantee a desired outcome.

Todd, Ryan, and Prateek discuss throughput and why it is the most suitable flow metric for Sprint planning.

Why giving your people the time and space to learn and improve is important.

Will You Compete for a Position w/ an LLM Soon? — I took a few questions from the Hiring: 82 Scrum Product Owner Interview Questions guide and ran a ChatGPT Product Owner job interview.

Scrum could be used in all sorts of domains, but I would not be so arrogant to tell you it can be used in any domain. It has been used and you can try it in pretty much any domain, but there would be one constraint holding back Scrum or holding back your ability to do Scrum: if you cannot deliver a done increment within 30 days.

Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in various industries is driving the change in how companies hire. As AI continues to shape and transform how we work and live, it is unsurprising that it also affects how companies recruit new talent.

What is Sprint planning? Does a Scrum Team really need to plan the whole Sprint in the beginning? What should be the output of this Scrum Event? Watch this video to find out!

Was zeichnet ein schwieriges Gespräche aus? - Die Gesprächspartner haben unterschiedliche Ansichten. - Es sind Emotionen im Spiel. - Es steht viel auf dem Spiel für die Personen. Führst du als Scrum Master Gespräche über Veränderungen, sind diese Gespräche schwierig. Wie du sie souverän meistern kannst, erfährst du wenn du weiter liest:

¡Agile is not dead! Te queremos mostrar que debes saber del por qué y cómo puede utilizar la metodología ágil en tu vida profesional sin acabar en una defunción.

What transparency can the Product Owner bring to the Scrum Team and the stakeholders of your product? Transparency, being one of the core underlying concepts of the Scrum framework, we can expect the Product Owner to actively work on this.

For those new to the concepts of Scrum and its framework, Sprints can be a topic of curiosity. Does it mean sprinting to the end as fast as possible? Do we have any downtime between Sprints? And most importantly, what's the point of a Sprint? Learn all about the Sprint as it is defined in the Scrum Guide in this vlog.

Der Scrum Master Gehaltsbericht 2023 basiert auf den Antworten von 1.143 Teilnehmern aus aller Welt. Finden Sie heraus, wie Sie im Vergleich abschneiden!

Many of us find it difficult to ask for help at work, which is a problem if you are part of a Scrum Team. Interdependence and collaboration are central to Scrum, but these practices don’t always come naturally to those new to the framework. In this post, we explore the incorrect assumptions tied up in asking for help and actions a Scrum Master can take to create the best conditions for a strong interdependent and collaborative team.

Is your Sprint Review effective? In this VLOG, I explain the foundation of the Sprint Review event concisely and precisely containing 4 questions to trigger you to think of improving your way of conducting the Sprint Review.

In this vlog, PST Joshua Partogi elaborates how Scrum Masters can use the Scrum values to lead people in the company towards agility.

Accountability is the act of being answerable or accountable for something. It is a key component of any successful organisation. In this blog post, we will cover the benefits of organisational accountability and how it can help you improve value delivery.

What is a Scrum Master? Is a Scrum Master like a project manager? Are they your boss? Do they conduct all the Scrum Events or run all the meetings? Learn all about the role of a Scrum Master as it is defined in the 2020 Scrum Guide in this video.

The Scrum Master Salary Report 2023 is based on the answers of 1,143 participants globally. Find out how you compare!

A very interesting (and sad) piece of news made headlines in Spain recently that provides some lessons about agile product development and incremental delivery. 

Scrum is a popular Agile project management framework that has been adopted by organizations worldwide. A Scrum Master is a critical member of a Scrum Team, responsible for facilitating the process and ensuring the team follows Scrum practices. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about being a Scrum Master, including the role and responsibilities, the skills you’ll need, and how to get started.

Wenn die Scrum Events in deinem Team aktuell noch so aussehen: - In Meetings reden alle durcheinander. - Larry wiederholt sich ständig, wie eine Schallplatte, die einen Sprung hat. - Am Ende findet immer nur die lauteste Stimme Gehör. Dann ist es Zeit, dies zu ändern! Lies weiter und du erfährst, wie du mit nur 3 Facilitation-Methoden die Kommunikation in deinem Scrum Team förderst.

What if I told you there is one 1 question you can ask to figure out where you are in the product life cycle? Moreover, what if I told you figuring out where you are can tell you the kind of complexities you can expect to deal with?

FAKE #Scrum is everywhere! But can you spot it? In this talk, you'll learn the early warning signs of when you have fake Scrum and why a fake is such a problem.

How does the Increment support Transparency? Transparency being one of the core underlying concepts of the Scrum framework. How can you use the Increment to raise transparency?

Keine Business-Agilität ohne solide technische Grundlagen; ein Scrum Team braucht eine gute Definition of Done. Erfahren Sie mehr über deren zwölf Erfolgsprinzipien, damit Ihr Unternehmen agil werden kann.

Is a Product Owner the boss on a Scrum Team? Do they write all the user stories? Do they participate in the Scrum Events/Meetings?

Creare prodotti complessi impone una strategia di sviluppo centrata sull'esplorazione di soluzioni incrementali. SpaceX è un'ottimo esempio di come un prodotto evolve nel tempo, facendo tesoro dell'esperienza. Spesso, in formazione o in clientela, mi sento dire che è impossibile sviluppare prodotti fisici in modo iterativo e incrementale. "Sai Fabio, questo non è software, noi facciamo prodotti fisici complessi". Ok ok, capisco 😊.

Sprint is the heartbeat of Scrum. But, how do you select the right Sprint Length?

How can savvy Scrum Masters and Scrum Teams use the Retrospective Prime Directive to avoid Retrospective Witch Hunts but instead create a culture of continuous collaboration and learning?

Because let's face it, they don't.

While Scrum started with software development, the developer accountability is no longer just about developing code. But what are Developers exactly? Are technical writers or Quality Assurance people considered "Developers"? Watch this video to find out!

Business agility is only possible with technical excellence. Learn more about the twelve success principles of employing a Definition of Done as a quality standard to support your organization’s path to agility.

Unternehmen erwarten, dass Scrum Master eine respektvolle Kultur schaffen. Working-Agreements sind eine einfache Möglichkeit, Respekt im Team zu fördern. Leider ist es ebenso einfach dabei Fehler zu machen. Fehler, die Teammitglieder zu Einzelkämpfern werden lassen. Fehler, die zu keinen wirksamen Verbesserungen in der Retrospektive führen. Fehler, die dazu führen, dass neue Mitglieder im Team nicht wirklich ankommen. Erfahren Scrum Master übernimmt die Verantwortung, dass diese Fehler nicht passieren. Wenn du auch bereit bist, diese Verantwortung zu übernehmen und dabei diese Fehler vermeiden willst, dann lies weiter…

Is a Scrum team like a rugby team where everyone works together to move the ball? Or is it more like a golf team where we add up the scores of all the individual members at the end? Watch this video to find out what the Scrum Guide definition says and what that all really means to you.

El descubrimiento de productos es el proceso de investigar, probar y validar ideas para nuevos productos o características usando Lean Startup. Para garantizar que se satisfagan las necesidades de negocio y que se proporcione valor es estrictamente necesario descubrir que quieren los clientes. El objetivo es identificar oportunidades y tomar decisiones informadas sobre qué productos o características construir y cómo construirlos antes de ejecutarlos. Uno de las mejores maneras de usar esto del descubrimiento de producto es lo que ahora te lo comento.

We have a Product Owner, a Product Goal, and a Product Backlog in Scrum. Why don’t we have a Product but an Increment? Read this blog to understand the reasoning behind the naming.

For 10 years I have been using an adapted version of Scrum to organise my personal and professional life. I call this the Personal Scrum System. The Personal Scrum System is simple and it can help you achieve your Goals, whatever they might be.

How does the Sprint Backlog supports Transparency? Transparency being one of the core underlying concepts of the Scrum framework. How can you use the Sprint Backlog to raise transparency?

Wie sollen wir erfolgreich eine agile Transformation durchführen? Sollen wir die Arbeit an eines der großen Beratungsunternehmen — McBoston — auslagern? Oder sollen wir eine agile Transformation mit ChatGPT in Angriff nehmen?

En la gestión de producto la visión de producto es muy importante para proveer motivación y propósito al equipo de Scrum y el alineamiento con el negocio. Con una visión apropiada la autogestión llega a tener sentido para orientar adecuadamente el foco del esfuerzo compartido para entregar valor.

Are Scrum Values just a fluffy part of Scrum? Should we really embrace and respect those values? What would happen if we didn't?

Self-managing doesn’t mean that the Scrum Team — or the Scrum Master — is all-powerful.  (Sorry, not sorry!)  It means that the organization gives the Scrum Team the mandate to deliver value according to the product vision and goal within a set of guardrails.  

Lean Startup provides an approach to delivering breakthrough businesses. It does that by focusing on learning and working with customers and stakeholders to explore the problem and product space. By connecting the ideas of Lean Startup with Scrum practitioners have a blueprint for exploring risk and value. In this blog, we discuss how the two approaches can work together.

You're an amazing Scrum Master, right? How would you know if you weren't? Wouldn't you want to know? Here are 5 common bad habits Scrum Masters might develop that one should remove ASAP.

How shall we successfully pursue an agile transformation? Shall we outsource the effort to one of the big consultancies? Or shall we embark on an agile transformation with ChatGPT providing guidance?

En este capítulo aprenderás: - Su papel en Evidence-Based Management. - Cómo ayudan a agilizar las organizaciones. - Su impacto en equipos y stakeholders. - Su relación con Scrum, y - Un ejemplo en nuestro caso de estudio (GymTonic)

Der Scrum Guide leistet bereits eine gute Arbeit, das Scrum-Rahmenwerk in seiner Ganzheit zu erklären. Für Scrum-Neulinge ist diese Darstellung zu theoretisch, sie suchen als ersten Einstieg einen Schnelldurchlauf durch einen Sprint. Wenn du weiter liest, dann bekommst du diesen Schnelldurchlauf.

Scrum is a really popular way for agile teams to deliver. But what are some of the underlying ideas that make Scrum work? What's the theory behind it all?

How does the Product Backlog supports Transparency? Transparency being one of the core underlying concepts of the Scrum framework. How can you use the Product Backlog to raise transparency?

The story of Capital One laying off hundreds of people in Agile roles is making the rounds. I have no direct connection to Capital One, so I can’t comment about what’s going on there. I'll just say that based on what I hear from people who've been involved, the reality is more complex than it seems on the surface. Check out my thoughts about the future of agile roles and agility in general.