If the same problems return Sprint after Sprint, something in the team’s learning is not working. Action Learning strengthens Scrum by turning inspection into disciplined learning and adaptation into deliberate action.

Many leaders assume that psychological safety only thrives in democratic workplaces where challenging a manager is socially acceptable. But research shows something far more interesting. Psychological safety is not a democratic phenomenon. It is a human one. People everywhere want to prevent mistakes, ask for help, and contribute ideas. The difference lies not in the need, but the way that safety is expressed.

The article explains that psychological safety does not promote repeated avoidable mistakes but instead fosters transparency, learning, and responsible professional behavior. It highlights that teams with high psychological safety are more likely to openly discuss errors, leading to meaningful improvements rather than hidden issues.

Czy dane zawsze są kluczem do udanego rozwoju produktu? W tym artykule przyglądamy się, kiedy zbieranie danych wspiera i napędza innowacje, a kiedy może prowadzić do błędnych decyzji lub zmarnowanych wysiłków.

Is data always the key to successful product development? In this article, we explore when data collection helps and drives innovation, and when it can lead to misguided decisions or wasted efforts.

W tym artykule wyjaśniam, dlaczego eksperymentowanie jest istotne w naszym życiu zawodowym, szczególnie gdy pracujemy nad złożonymi problemami oraz tworzymy i rozwijamy produkty.

The word ‘experimentation’ can evoke a variety of thoughts and emotions. For some, it might strongly resonate with memories of laboratories or science classes from school or university. In this article, however, we’ll explore a different perspective on experimentation, focusing on its significance in our professional lives—particularly when we encounter complex problems and work on creating and delivering products.

While a variety of skills are needed to become a successful Product Owner—analytical skills, leadership qualities, creativity, problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, adaptability, and resilience—one key skill that is often overlooked is public speaking. This article from PST Joanna Plaskonka explores why public speaking is vital for Product Owners, Product Managers, and Product Leaders, and how it can be leveraged to achieve better outcomes.

Dive into the world of organizational dysfunctions that clash with the Scrum Values. Learn how these challenges can cripple team morale, dilute effectiveness, and overshadow genuine talent. Is your workplace culture sprouting these issues? Find out and start the change in your professional life!

In this video, we talk about why trying to make everything perfect in work, especially when creating new products, is not always good. We explain five main reasons why being perfect might slow you down and how it can stop you from learning and improving. We'll also discuss why working together and making quick decisions is better than waiting for everything to be perfect. Join us to learn how to focus on what's really important and make your work better and faster.

As we step into the year 2024, I extend my warmest wishes to all for a prosperous and fulfilling year ahead. It's a moment of new beginnings, and traditionally, a time for setting New Year's resolutions. Let's delve into how this concept resonates with Scrum Teams, examining its effectiveness and suggesting a different approach.

In this video, Joanna explores the intriguing parallels between the world of mushroom foraging and agility. From choosing the right environment to the importance of patience and focus, we uncover how these seemingly disparate activities share core principles.

Over time, various myths and beliefs have surrounded the concept of the Definition of Ready. What does it entail? It's all about the conditions that must be met for a Product Backlog Item to be considered ready for action and understood enough by the entire Scrum Team so that it can be pulled into the Sprint Backlog during Sprint Planning. While some embrace it enthusiastically, others avoid it like a burning flame. In this article, we aim to dispel any lingering doubts so that you can confidently decide "To use Definition of Ready or not to use."

Scrum.org introduces Immersion Training, a unique alternative to traditional 2-day courses. It offers a flexible format with short sessions over weeks, promoting practical learning through real-world application and guided reflections for skill improvement. Immersion classes have the same learning objectives as their corresponding versions in the traditional setup. So what do they bring? Curious if this new format suits your needs? Read on for a list of compelling reasons why choosing an Immersion class could be the ideal decision for you.

Who are the Quality Assurance (QA) experts in the Scrum Team and what do they have to do with guardian angels? Who is responsible for the quality of your product? What practices can you use to positively impact collaboration within the Scrum Team and the quality of solutions created? You will find it out in this blog post!

So you recently started using Scrum and are struggling to get the most out of the Scrum events? Or, maybe your journey with Scrum has been going on for some time and you still feel that something is missing in your meetings. I hear you! It might be challenging to switch from well known and understood habits and practices, and introduce changes to your process of complex problem solving. In this blog post you will find some tips and tricks that will boost facilitation of your Daily Scrum. Perhaps some of the tools and techniques will help you when facilitating other events too.

How many times have you heard statements such as, “This is not in my area of expertise”, “I don't know anything about it”, “That’s not my job”, “Ask another department” or “This is not what I studied for”? One might say that this is just their approach to gaining knowledge. It’s their style; to limit their scope of learning by concentrating on their specialism only, which doesn’t necessarily sound like a problem when speaking of experts in their fields, but what about organizations, products, and the services they provide? How does this previously mentioned approach to learning and self-development affect them?

Have you heard the quote by Deming “Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion”?