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Why Is the Scrum Master a Force Multiplier?
April 25, 2024
A Scrum Master empowers and facilitates a team's effectiveness, enhances their ability to deliver value, and guides them through the complexities of product development.
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Wie beginnt deine Sprint-Retrospektive? Nutze diese 3 unkonventionelle Methoden, damit dich niemand ignorieren kann
April 25, 2024
PST Simon Flossmann stellt heute 3 unkonventionelle Methoden vor, wie du deine nächste Sprint Retrospektive beginnen kannst.
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Myth: Scrum is a Waste of Time
April 24, 2024
When people first start learning about Scrum, it can seem like Scrum requires many meetings. It might even seem like Scrum is a waste of time.
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Unproductive Polarising Extremes
April 24, 2024
There is a growing trend to rebut or fight an extreme view for the sake of generating likes or follows. This is a destructive process and is fed by the social platforms and media networks to generate revenue. Engage differently.
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How to Measure Success in a Scrum Project?
April 23, 2024
The question of measuring success in Scrum is commonly asked. How do we measure it without focusing on conventional task completion metrics? In this Scrum Lighting Round, PST's Robb Pieper, Greg Crown, and Jason Malmstadt provide their insights and answer this commonly asked question.
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How Can You Tell if Your Product Owner Is Failing?
April 23, 2024
The Product Owner is accountable for maximising the value by communicating the vision, Product Goals, and creating the right level of transparency of the Product Backlog to satisfy customer needs.
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Is Your Leadership Ready to Pivot from Intuition to Innovation?
April 23, 2024
The question is no longer whether to adopt EBM, but how quickly you can do so. Leaders ready to make this pivot will find themselves well-equipped to lead their organizations toward sustainable growth and innovation.
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Navigating the Team Performance Domain: From Project Manager to Scrum Master (From PM to PSM 16)
April 23, 2024
Transitioning from a traditional project manager to a Scrum Master involves a fundamental mindset shift from controlling stakeholders to facilitating their collaboration, emphasizing empiricism, and adapting based on continuous learning.
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“Cashing In” on Undone Work
April 23, 2024
Here's why "cashing in" undone work is not a good idea.
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Shocking Truth About Sprint Length in Scrum
April 22, 2024
Is your 2-week Sprint actually holding you back? In this Scrum Lightning Round, PST's Jason Malmstadt, Gregory Crown, and Robert Pieper reveal some surprising facts about Sprint lengths. Discover if you're making a common mistake and learn how to choose the best Sprint length for your team's success!
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Is Your Workflow Holding You Back?
April 22, 2024
In this video, Martin dives into the profound effects of enhancing your workflow within a Kanban system 🚀. He sheds light on the unseen costs of delays and how visualising these can lead to significant changes 📊. Join us as we explore the journey from identifying bottlenecks to implementing effective solutions that ensure a seamless flow of work 💼.
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Der unsichtbare Feind der Agilität: So deckst du ihn auf
April 22, 2024
Wie lautet der unsichtbare Feind der Agilität? Wie du ihn aufdeckst, erklärt dir PST Simon Flossman in diesem Artikel:
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Scrum Master Tasks: Join the 2024 Survey Now!
April 22, 2024
Let’s gather some data on Scrum Master tasks anonymously and answer the question of what Scrum Masters do all day!
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¿Estás cansado de Scrum cómo marco de trabajo?
April 21, 2024
Scrum, el marco de trabajo eficiente pero ahora visto cómo burocrático.
¿Necesitas reuniones diarias de más de 30 minutos y "Scrum no te deja hacerlas"?
Imagina un mundo sin su rigidez: sin puntos de historia o sin campos excesivos en Jira.
¿Quieres optimizar sin sus supuestos grilletes?
Acompañame en mi reflexión semanal para comprobar que es Scrum y que no lo es
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How Done makes your Sprint Planning more effective (67)
April 18, 2024
Done is a fundamental part of bringing transparency. How does this relate to Sprint Planning? Check it out! Back to the foundations of the Scrum framework (67)
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Scrum is NOT Dead
April 18, 2024
I was recently asked, "Is Scrum dead? Or is it just "rebranded #waterfall"? Or will it be made obsolete by XP? Join me as I discuss these questions.
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How Scrum Differs from Traditional Project Management
April 18, 2024
Learn the core differences between Scrum and traditional project management in this video with PSTs Robert Pieper, Jason Malmstadt, and Gregory Crown.
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Why Is It Important to Conclude the Sprint With the Sprint Retrospective?
April 18, 2024
The Sprint Retrospective is an event that provides a forum for reflection, enabling the team to pause, look back, and openly share accomplishments and problems, nurturing a sense of unity and trust.
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Warum solltest du Schulungen gemeinsam mit einem Ko-Trainer durchführen? 2 Vorteile der Zusammenarbeit und wie du dich dadurch aktiv weiterentwickelst
April 18, 2024
Wie kannst du dich als Trainer weiterentwickeln? In diesem Artikel teilt PST Simon Flossmann einen Tipp, wie sich Scrum-Trainer weiterentwickeln.
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Scrum Master Interviewfragen: Werte schaffen mit Scrum 🇩🇪
April 18, 2024
Die folgenden Scrum-Master-Interviewfragen und Antworten sollen ein differenziertes Verständnis der Erfahrungen und Fähigkeiten eines Kandidaten bei der Anwendung von Prinzipien der agilen Produktentwicklung vermitteln.
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Reducir la brecha de satisfacción
April 17, 2024
En esta nueva entrega les muestro un ejemplo para entender el concepto de brecha de satisfacción que impacta en el valor no realizado.
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How to Fix Your BROKEN Sprint Review
April 17, 2024
This video by PSTs Greg Crown, Jason Malmstadt, and Robert Pieper will help you boost your Sprint Reviews with simple, effective strategies. Learn how to gather valuable feedback that will improve your projects, and improve stakeholder engagement during the meeting can make a big difference.
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Why Do Smart Managers Love EBM?
April 17, 2024
Smart managers love EBM because it transforms the art of management into a science. The shift from "I think" to "I know" removes much of the guesswork associated with traditional management, allowing leaders to steer their teams with confidence and precision.
Blog Post
Product Teams
April 16, 2024
Some of the highest-performing teams I have ever worked with were part of a Product team. A Product team is when multiple Scrum teams support a single product. Here are some FAQs about Product Teams.
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Navigating Resistance: The Agile Adoption Journey for Effective Leadership
April 16, 2024
Navigating the complexities of Agile adoption involves addressing ten common sources of resistance, from mistrust of management to fears of personal impact. Effective leadership is crucial in mitigating these challenges to ensure successful implementation and organisational resilience.
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What Happens to the Scrum Master if the Team Is No Longer Doing Scrum?
April 16, 2024
When a team moves away from Scrum, the Scrum Master role often evolves. This allows them to apply their skills in new contexts, like embracing leadership and mentoring teams in alternative approaches.
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Scrum With Azure DevOps!
April 16, 2024
In this video, Martin delves into how Azure DevOps serves as a cornerstone for supporting Scrum and Agile practices, aiming to elevate team efficiency and project management. 🚀 From debunking common Scrum myths to providing a step-by-step guide on setting up and customising Azure DevOps, this exploration is a journey towards unlocking your team's potential. 🛠️
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Embracing Stakeholder Performance in Your Transition to a Scrum Master (From PM to PSM 15)
April 16, 2024
Transitioning from a traditional project manager to a Scrum Master involves a fundamental mindset shift from controlling stakeholders to facilitating their collaboration, emphasizing empiricism, and adapting based on continuous learning.
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Should Companies Outsource Product Development?
April 16, 2024
Should companies be outsourcing their product development? Join us as we explore the potential solutions for developing core product development. We also explore if it is possible to maintain agility while outsourcing. Tune in to discover the verdict!
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How Can We Maximise the Value of Our Work Through Better Decision-Making?
April 15, 2024
In this video, Martin shares insights into defining and visualising workflow in a Kanban system 📈. He discusses the importance of team consensus on work processes and decision-making criteria to ensure stability and efficiency 🛠️. Emojis are sprinkled throughout to add a touch of engagement!
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Scrum Master Interview Questions on Creating Value with Scrum
April 15, 2024
The following questions and responses are designed to draw out a nuanced understanding of a candidate’s experience and skills in applying agile product development principles.
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Willst du die Effektivität deines Scrum Teams verbessern? Dann vermeide diese 4 kritischen Fehler im Sprint-Backlog:
April 15, 2024
In diesem Artikel erklärt PST Simon Flossmann 4 kritische Fehler in Sprint Backlogs. Wenn du sie vermeidest, verbesserst du die Effektivität deines Scrum Teams.
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Madurez ágil: cerrar la brecha entre la teoría y la realidad
April 14, 2024
En el mercado competitivo actual, cerrar la brecha entre teoría y realidad es crucial.
Los puristas ágiles están bajo escrutinio, es hora de madurar.
Guillem Hernandez Sola te muestra sus ideas sobre madurez ágil.
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Leading with values
April 14, 2024
In questo articolo, Fabio Panzavolta descrive l'importanza di guidare con i valori nello Scrum.
Favorendo la collaborazione, Fabio aiuta un Developer, Luca, ad allineare la sua decisione con i valori Scrum di impegno e coraggio, rafforzando l'obiettivo dello Sprint. Sottolinea la necessità di leader al servizio del team più che manager autoritari, con risorse per migliorare leadership.
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Good Scrum Master; Bad Scrum Master
April 12, 2024
This post (inspired by Ben Horowitz author of “The hard things about hard things”) is for Scrum Masters, and people who work with Scrum Masters, and explores what good and bad looks like.
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What is Scrum
April 12, 2024
What is Scrum? When and where can you use it? What does Good look like?
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What Cross-Functionality really means as a Scrum Master (66)
April 11, 2024
A cross-functional team is a fundamental part of effectivity. How does this relate to the Scrum Master? Check it out! - Back to the foundations of the Scrum framework (66)
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3 ways to Get More Bang for your Buck from Sprint Retrospectives
April 11, 2024
This video offers practical strategies for improving Sprint Retrospective effectiveness by taking a closer look at the format, improving transparency and ensuring the right people are in the room. PST's Robb Pieper, Greg Crown, and Jason Malmstadt share their real-life stories on enhancing Sprint Retrospectives within Scrum events.
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Unlock Exponential Business Growth with Top-Tier Scrum Masters: Minimize Waste, Maximize Results. By Chad Beier and Jeff Bubolz
April 11, 2024
Scrum is just good business. Scrum success is business success. Your success with Scrum is directly correlated to the Scrum Masters you hire.
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Zombie Estimation
April 11, 2024
Zombie Estimation is where a team mechanically assigns story points to tasks without a true understanding or engagement in the purpose and method of estimation.
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5 Irrtümer zum Sprint Planning in Scrum (So entlarvst du sie mithilfe der Scrum Werte)
April 11, 2024
5 Irrtümer zum Sprint Planning in Scrum: In diesem zeige Artikel zeigt die PST Simon Flossmann, wie du sie mithilfe der Scrum Werte entlarvst.
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Evidence-Based Leadership: Navigating the Future with Facts
April 11, 2024
From Uncertain to Unstoppable: The EBM Journey Every Leader Needs to Embark On 🚀
Ready to transform your leadership with the power of EBM? Elevate your decision-making, shape the future, and lead with certainty. 🌟
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How to fix your boring Daily Scrum
April 10, 2024
Are your Daily Scrums dragging on and accomplishing nothing? Is it starting to feel like a waste of time? PSTs Robb Pieper, Greg Crown, and Jason Malmstadt share actionable tips to make your meetings impactful & efficient. Learn how to keep your Daily Scrums concise, focused, and genuinely productive towards your Sprint goal.
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Unlocking Value with the Sprint Review: A Sample Sprint Review
April 9, 2024
A sample agenda to help your Sprint Review deliver value.
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10 Common Management Challenges Solved by Scrum
April 9, 2024
This blog explores how Scrum can solve ten common challenges that teams face, enhancing productivity and satisfaction both within teams and among stakeholders. Through its structure, Scrum addresses issues like unclear priorities, changing requirements, and ineffective communication by promoting regular feedback loops and continuous improvement practices. It also tackles productivity issues and prevents overwork through its emphasis on self-management and shared responsibilities. By encouraging regular stakeholder engagement and maintaining a focus on high-quality deliverables, Scrum ensures that products meet customer expectations and that teams work in a sustainable, balanced manner. This makes Scrum an invaluable framework for any team looking to improve their product development outcomes and work dynamics.
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Build your Kanban board with Azure DevOps
April 9, 2024
In this video, Martin Hinshelwood, a seasoned Agile and Kanban expert, takes us on a detailed journey through the intricacies of leveraging Azure DevOps to enhance our Kanban practices. 🚀 From setting up your first board to advanced customisations that breathe life into your workflow, this video is a treasure trove of insights! 🎯
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Scrum as a Change Catalyst: Steering Teams Toward a Visionary Future (From PM to PSM 14)
April 9, 2024
Transform the way change is perceived and implemented with Scrum, leading with a people-focused, incremental approach that aligns teams with their future vision.
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How to Make Agile & Waterfall Work Together
April 9, 2024
The differences between Agile and Waterfall are well understood, but making them work together is still a challenge. Tune in to hear recommendations on how to integrate Agile and Waterfall teams effectively.
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Is Your Workflow Truly Optimised?
April 8, 2024
In this video, Martin delves into the nuances of effectively managing a Kanban workflow, stressing the significance of being more than a passive observer in the process. He articulates the need for proactive involvement in fine-tuning and adjusting the workflow to prevent bottlenecks, ensure tasks progress smoothly towards completion, and avoid work accumulation at any stage. 📊🔄🔧