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User Stories: Writing Tips & Real Examples

March 27, 2024
Want to learn how to write effective user stories? Look no further! In this video, we'll discuss tips for writing user stories and provide real examples to help you understand how to create user stories that deliver value to your product or service. Whether you're a product manager, designer, or developer, this video will give you the tools to create user stories that drive success.
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We are People, Not Resources

March 26, 2024
Let us embrace a language of business that reflects the dignity, respect, and value of every individual. In doing so, we not only enhance the well-being and productivity of our teams but also contribute to a more humane and just society.
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Does Virtual Scrum Training Work?

March 25, 2024
Is virtual Scrum training effective? In this Responsive Advisors Scrum Lightning Round, Professional Scrum Trainers Robb Pieper, Greg Crown, and Jason Malmstadt share their experiences and perspectives on virtual versus in-person Scrum training.
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Can Kanban Revolutionise Your Scrum Practice?

March 25, 2024
In this video, Martin delves into the symbiotic relationship between Kanban and Scrum, arguing that integrating Kanban strategies can significantly enhance any Scrum practice. 🎥🔧 He discusses how Kanban's focus on metrics and continuous improvement can address Scrum's limitations, particularly in planning and customer communication. 📊🔄 Enjoy this insightful exploration of blending frameworks for superior agility and efficiency.
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アジャイルの旅ポッドキャスト S1E5: アジャイルチェンジエージェント

March 25, 2024
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。 今回のエピソードでは、小林さんがアジャイル開発の実践者やコーチとしての道のりを紹介してくれます。スクラムを始める時や新しいチームの立ち上げ支援の時に小林さんがよくやることも話していきます。そして現在の「チェンジエージェント」(変化を促進する人)としての仕事でコーチングや人類学をどのようにして活用しているかもカバーします。
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The Power of Words: Transitioning from 'Project' to 'Product'

March 22, 2024
Why organization and leaders should promote more of Product culture than the Project culture. Make a simple change - start using the word "Product" instead of "Project." in your day-to-day interaction, it will signal your brain differently, and you may start behaving in a more customer oriented, value, and outcome-focused manner.
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Self-Management is Nuanced

March 20, 2024
Self-management doesn’t mean Developers can do whatever they want, and it doesn’t mean leadership should micromanage the Scrum Team, either. The reality is somewhere in the middle.
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The remnants of 2017: A Journey to Empirical Scrum

March 19, 2024
To transcend Mechanical Scrum, it's crucial for the Agile community to re-emphasize the importance of the Scrum Values, encourage adaptable practices, and foster environments that prioritize continuous improvement, team autonomy, and value creation. Success stories from those who have shifted from mechanical to empirical Scrum practices offer valuable insights and inspiration. As we move forward, leveraging resources and training to deepen our understanding and application of Scrum will be key to overcoming these challenges. The goal is to not just follow Scrum by the book but to live its principles, ensuring teams are truly agile, responsive, and focused on delivering value.

La Paradoja de la Elección en Scrum: Impacto en el Product Owner

March 19, 2024
El estudio "jam" de Sheena Iyengar y el libro "La paradoja de la elección" de Barry Schwartz muestran cómo demasiadas opciones pueden abrumar y disminuir la eficacia de las decisiones. Para los Product Owners en Scrum, esto implica priorizar efectivamente el backlog, mantener una visión clara y experimentar continuamente. La clave es encontrar el equilibrio entre ofrecer opciones significativas y evitar la sobrecarga de información.
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Facilitating a Nexus Sprint Review

March 18, 2024
This post provides guidance for conducting a Nexus Sprint Review, a key component of the Nexus Scaled Scrum Framework (or any scaled Scrum implementation) aimed at enhancing inspection and adaptation for large-scale agile development. Dissatisfied with existing guidance, I decided to share my insights on how to structure these reviews to facilitate integrated feedback on the work done by the Nexus (the team of teams). It outlines the replacement of individual Scrum Team Sprint Reviews with a Nexus-wide review focusing on the integrated increment and suggests employing a "Sprint Review Bazaar" to cater to stakeholders' diverse interests through a diverge-converge approach. This method encourages detailed inspections and feedback in breakout rooms, analogous to visiting booths at a science fair or car show, thereby increasing transparency and engagement. The post also provides a detailed sample agenda for a 2.5-hour Nexus Sprint Review, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and adaptation during execution.
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Getting started with Kanban in your organization?

March 18, 2024
In this video, Martin delves into the simplicity of initiating Kanban within any team or organisation. He outlines the straightforwardness of the process, highlighting how any individual can kickstart a transformative journey 🚀. Martin shares insights on overcoming traditional hurdles 🚧, leveraging data for meaningful change 📊, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement 🌱.
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Agile Revolution in the Defense Industry

March 16, 2024
🚀 Dive into the #AgileRevolution in defense! Discover how drones, open-source innovation, and Scrum are reshaping the future of national security. From composability to stable interfaces, find out how agility accelerates innovation. 🛡️ Transform your organization's approach and thrive in the exponential age. #DefenseInnovation #Scrum #Hardware
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What’s the big deal about the Definition of Done in Scrum?

March 13, 2024
There are numerous benefits to a Definition of Done, but consider this: The entire purpose of Sprint is to deliver a done, usable increment at least once per Sprint. Shouldn’t we be clear about what done means to us in our context? In this article, we'll discuss 10 benefits of the Definition of Done in Scrum
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Il management in Scrum

March 13, 2024
In questo articolo, Fabio Panzavolta condivide le differenze fra il management classico e l'idea del management in Scrum. In quali contesti uno è migliore dell'altro? Cosa c'è di così diverso fra i due approcci e per quali motivi?
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アジャイルの旅ポッドキャスト S1E4: "アーキテクチャはチームから生み出される "とは、技術的負債への対処、教えない教え方

March 13, 2024
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Red Hatでアジャイルコーチとシニアアーキテクトをしている清水 弘毅です。このエピソードではスクラムマスターに必要なスキルと性格特性、個人を超えてアジャイルチーム全体のコーチングの進め方について話します。次にアジャイル開発におけるソフトウエアアーキテクチャーに関する考え方、テストの自動化、技術的負債について探ります。最後に「教えない教え方」の考え方とその効果について話していきます。
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Can Anyone Be a Scrum Master?

March 12, 2024
Becoming a Scrum Master requires interpersonal skills, adaptability, continuous learning, and a clear focus on goals and team dynamics. It’s about leading and inspiring teams to deliver value.

Las historias de usuario no son requisitos

March 12, 2024
Las historias de usuario no deben tratarse como requisitos, ya que esto puede tener consecuencias negativas en el desarrollo y la calidad del producto. Es importante enriquecer su entendimiento con prácticas complementarias, una en particular que disfruto es el framework de las 7 dimensiones, de un producto, te invito a leer mi artículo.
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Acceptance Criteria Aren't Enough

March 12, 2024
What's the difference between Acceptance Criteria and Definition of Done? Teams that use Acceptance Criteria without a Definition of Done are skipping a crucial element of Professional Scrum!