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Enhancing Organizational Learning with Immersive Scrum Training

December 12, 2023
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. 💡
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Breaking Down Work

December 12, 2023
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.
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Mastering Efficiency in Organisations: Resource vs. Flow Perspectives

December 11, 2023
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.
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How To Spot Successful Scrum Masters

December 10, 2023
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.
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All Technical Debt is a Risk to the Product and to your Business

December 8, 2023
🔍💻 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.
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“Agile Is Just for Software” and other Scrum Myths

December 8, 2023
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.
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Should Scrum Masters Be Technical?

December 7, 2023
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.
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Navigating the Complexities of Scrum Mastery

December 7, 2023
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. 🚀
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Podcast: Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management with Patricia Kong, Todd Miller, Ryan Ripley, and Kurt Bittner

December 5, 2023
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.
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The Ten Principles of Evidence-Based Leadership

December 4, 2023
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.
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How to Measure and Tackle Context Switching: A Practical Guide

December 4, 2023
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.
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Enhancing Stakeholder Engagement in Scrum Sprint Reviews

December 4, 2023
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.
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The Shadow on the Wall: Navigating Incompetence in Systems

December 1, 2023
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. 🚀🔍
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| Owen Strombeck

Navigating the Scrum Events - The Sprint

November 30, 2023
If you or your team are new to Scrum, you can use this as a starting point to answer, “what should we be doing and why?” for each Scrum Event. If your team is more experienced but you feel like you’re drifting away from healthy behaviors and patterns and you’re not sure how to course correct - you can use this series as a baseline to reset and start re-aligning your team. This is NOT the end-all-be-all perfect way to operate for all scenarios - but a straight-to-the-point tactical list of steps to help you get to the basic outcomes you need at the end of the event.
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| Owen Strombeck

Navigating the Scrum Events - Sprint Retrospective

November 30, 2023
If you or your team are new to Scrum, you can use this as a starting point to answer, “what should we be doing and why?” for each Scrum Event. If your team is more experienced but you feel like you’re drifting away from healthy behaviors and patterns and you’re not sure how to course correct - you can use this series as a baseline to reset and start re-aligning your team. This is NOT the end-all-be-all perfect way to operate for all scenarios - but a straight-to-the-point tactical list of steps to help you get to the basic outcomes you need at the end of the event. This post focuses on the Sprint Retrospective
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| Owen Strombeck

Navigating the Scrum Events - Sprint Review

November 30, 2023
If you or your team are new to Scrum, you can use this as a starting point to answer, “what should we be doing and why?” for each Scrum Event. If your team is more experienced but you feel like you’re drifting away from healthy behaviors and patterns and you’re not sure how to course correct - you can use this series as a baseline to reset and start re-aligning your team. This is NOT the end-all-be-all perfect way to operate for all scenarios - but a straight-to-the-point tactical list of steps to help you get to the basic outcomes you need at the end of the event. This posts focuses on the Sprint Review.
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| Owen Strombeck

Navigating the Scrum Events - Daily Scrum

November 30, 2023
If you or your team are new to Scrum, you can use this as a starting point to answer, “what should we be doing and why?” for each Scrum Event. If your team is more experienced but you feel like you’re drifting away from healthy behaviors and patterns and you’re not sure how to course correct - you can use this series as a baseline to reset and start re-aligning your team. This is NOT the end-all-be-all perfect way to operate for all scenarios - but a straight-to-the-point tactical list of steps to help you get to the basic outcomes you need at the end of the event. This blog focuses on the Daily Scrum.
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The Essence of a Scrum Master: Beyond Labels and Misconceptions

November 30, 2023
In this video, Martin explores the Scrum Master role, moving beyond common labels to unearth the true essence of this pivotal position. 🎯 He challenges popular notions, clarifying misconceptions and highlighting the real competencies needed. 💡 This blog post delves deeper into those insights, offering a comprehensive look at what it truly means to be a Scrum Master.

Claves del Product Owner

November 28, 2023
Como Product Owner el desafío es equilibrar el lado estratégico y táctico para fomentar la adaptación a los cambios de manera que permita reducir el riesgo y maximizar la entrega de valor. Algunas claves que pueden resultar útiles son las siguientes: