Scrum has an accountability called “Product Owner”, but you’ll also come across people with the title of “Product Manager”. Are they the same thing? Related to each other? Is one better than the other? PST'S Gregory Crown, Jason Malmstadt, and Robert Pieper shed some light on this confusing topic in this Scrum Lightning Round.

When we talk about desired stances of a Scrum Master - Change Agent is one of them and we emphasize that a Professional Scrum Master should be an effective Agent of Change. However, in my subjective point of view, we rarely mention the domain of Change Management explicitly and we do not emphasize that Scrum Master should be an expert in Change Management. So, let's dive a bit deeper into the domain of Change Management and discover what Scrum Master can do to become and effective Agent of Change.

Superare il concetto di ritardo con Scrum è possibile! In un mondo in cui le scadenze sono spesso un pilastro cruciale, l’approccio di Scrum può inizialmente suscitare dubbi e scetticismo. La flessibilità apparente delle funzionalità da sviluppare può sembrare controintuitiva, ma è proprio questa caratteristica che rende Scrum un approccio ideale per affrontare problemi complessi in modo empirico. Questo articolo esplora come il concetto di “ritardo” si trasforma in un’opportunità di crescita, quando Scrum è applicato con competenza.

In the world of product development, the language we use can profoundly shape our approach to work. 🗣️ One term that I believe has been misused to the point of causing more harm than good is "User Stories". 📚 In my latest blog post, I argue for a shift away from this term towards a more flexible and transparent framework for describing our work: "Product Backlog Items". 🔄 This change can help us avoid the pitfalls of trying to force all our work into a user story format and ultimately lead to more effective product development. 💡 Join me as I delve into this topic and propose a new way of thinking about our work. 🚀 #ProductDevelopment #BacklogManagement

Die Scrum Master Gehaltsumfrage 2024: Werden Sie fair bezahlt? — Eine anonyme Umfrage von der Community für die Community!

Explore 8 red flags indicating incomplete Kanban adoption. Enhance your team's agility with Practicing Kanban

Do you ever struggle to help the leaders in your organization see the benefits of agile thinking or using the Scrum framework? I will address this challenge as I answer the Scrum Lightning Round Question: “How can we influence high leadership levels into better implementation of Agile & Scrum methodologies?” I will also discuss the benefits of Misk Ritigation. 🤔

Uma pergunta recorrente para quem está iniciando no Scrum: Por onde começar com o Scrum? Nesse artigo você verá sugestões de como começar com o Scrum - o que pode ser feito antes do primeiro Sprint, rodando o primeiro Sprint e o que fazer na sequência.

In a world marked by constant change and complexity, effective facilitation has become a critical skill for individuals and organizations alike. Whether you're leading a Sprint Planning event, a brainstorming session, or a strategic planning workshop, the ability to guide conversations, foster inclusivity, and elicit valuable insights is paramount. Facilitation is not just about orchestrating discussions; it's about creating an environment where everyone's voices are heard, ideas are explored, and decisions are made collaboratively. This is where Liberating Structures come into play, offering a toolkit of powerful facilitation techniques that can transform the way groups work together.

The Product Owner is the bridge between corporate strategy and the Scrum Team. The Product Owner must balance the demands of users against the need to ensure that the product remains up to date from a technical perspective. This often means that the Product Owner may need to choose between developing new features to satisfy customer requests and fixes for technical debt.

6 Advanced stances / perspectives a scrum product owner needs to understand in order to excel in Product Ownership & Management.

Le Daily Scrum est un event essentiel qui permet aux développeurs de rester synchronisés et d'identifier rapidement les obstacles à leur progression. Dans cette vidéo, découvrez l'essentiel de ce qu'est le Daily Scrum, comment il fonctionne et pourquoi il est important pour les équipes scrum ou les équipes agiles, le role qu'y joue le scrum master.

Ist aktives Zuhören nur für Jedi möglich?

Let Us Create Transparency: Are you fairly paid?

Existen varios mitos o ideas erróneas sobre la agilidad de negocio que no son verdad. Aquí te presento algunos de estos mitos.

By embracing experiential learning, quick application, and iterative growth, learners will gain the practical skills they need to affect positive change in their environments immediately.

In my opinion, the section on the definition of workflow in the Kanban Guide is probably the most important section. If you don’t understand your definition of workflow, many other things don’t work that well in the Kanban Guide as a result. If you don’t get that part, it’ll be difficult to really make progress.

Why I don’t care that much about the Scrum roles, events, and artifacts, and what I do care about instead.

Scrum Values make the use of Scrum successful. How can you and your Team live these values during the Sprint Planning? Check it out!

A brief explanation of why limiting Work in Progress gets more value delivered.

Agile is over 20 years old, and the Agile conference has been running since 2005. But are we seeing any changes? Has agile adoption stalled? This blog discusses enterprise adoption challenges and the environment necessary for Agile to succeed.

🎯📝 Master the delicate balance of crafting a #ProductBacklog! 🚀 Our latest blog post guides you through the path of keeping it lean💡, but not too lean, anticipating the future🔭 without overcrowding. 🔄 Embrace the power of regular reflection meetings to turn surprises into golden insights! 🤔💼 Be the sculptor of your backlog 🎨⚒️ - Trim it, shape it and make it ready for the future.

SAFe® ist heute das agile Framework der Wahl für viele große Organisationen. Wie kommt das? Erfahren Sie mehr über neun Gründe für diese Entwicklung.

In this vlog, join your hosts Andreanna Marshall, a professional Scrum Trainer at scrum.org, and the fantastic Scrum Master, Scott, as they dive deep into the Sprint Retrospective and provide several facilitation techniques to improve the event.

Someone asked us the question “How can we make Agile work with a long dependency chain?” With that as a somewhat-vague staring point, Jason Malmstadt and I explore ideas around Waterfall-Scrum Hybrid models, managing dependencies, and whether trying to combine these two ways of working even makes sense in the first place.

Scrum Masters are like great white sharks, if they stop swimming, they die. (Just metaphorically, thankfully.). Keep learning, Scrum Masters!

Most people familiar with Scrum know that teams need to break User Stories or other types of work into small pieces that can be done in a sprint. But this can be done in many ways. Are there ways that are better than others? Should you break it down by task? By area of expertise or specialization? PST's Jason Malmstadt and Robert Pieper discuss these ideas in this quick Q&A video.

Going beyond autonomy, mastery & purpose. 10 intrinsic motivators that can help your team.

Watermelon metrics - reported green but in reality totally red. We've all seen them. But can we prevent them?

This episode focuses on way to avoid robotic Scrum and make the Daily Scrum come to life!

In this article, we will explore some complimentary practices which the Product Owner might use to as an input when deciding how to order the Product Backlog.

“Administrative Overhead” is a phrase that strikes terror, anxiety, and boredom in the hearts of productive developers everywhere - including us at Responsive Advisors! In this Lightning Round Q&A session, PST'S Robert Pieper & Jason Malmstadt explore ways that Scrum can be used to lessen the amount of wasteful and unnecessary work in your daily routine.

Was sind Ideen-Sessions im Refinement, Sprint Reviews, Stakeholder-Meetings, Sprint Plannings und Sprint Retrospektiven wirklich? Es sind Entscheidungen. Mehr dazu in diesem Artikel!

How come? Learn more about nine reasons for this development.

SAFe puede ser bueno y te puede dar buenas cosas para tu organización. Veo mucho hate en muchos practicantes avanzados de agilidad en contra de SAFe. Si hay tantas organizaciones haciendo SAFe, será por algo.

What are the biggest reasons to use Scrum? What should a team or an organization expect to gain when implementing this framework? Why should anyone care? In this short Q&A session, PST'S Robert Pieper and Jason Malmstadt tackle the value proposition of Scrum, exploring the real, tangible benefits to applying Scrum to build products and solve complex problems.

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Looking to get your team out of Mechanical Scrum (Zombie Scrum)? In this vlog, Professional Scrum Trainer, Andreanna Marshall teach esyou how to escape Mechanical Scrum and level up to Professional Scrum. Mechanical Scrum is a common approach to Scrum that can stop your team from developing and achieving their goals. Professional Scrum is a more effective approach to Scrum that helps you achieve success. I'll show you how to adopt Professional Scrum values and principles, so you can start working in a more effective and productive way. If you want to succeed in Scrum, then this is the video for you! Watch it, learn from it, and get ahead in your Scrum career!

How does your Scrum Master supports adaptation in order to minimise deviations from agreed goals? Each of the Scrum Accountabilities has a role to play. So does the Scrum Master. Check it out!

Coaching plays a pivotal role in guiding teams toward greater efficiency, collaboration, and overall success. It’s important to remember that you can't coach people out of every bad practice all at once. This article explores the wisdom behind focusing on the highest impact opportunities rather than attempting to create a perfect team overnight.

At the heart of Scrum lies the Retrospective, a crucial event where teams reflect on their work and identify areas for improvement. One often overlooked opportunity at the Retrospective is measuring employee satisfaction. This article highlights the opportunity of incorporating employee satisfaction measurement into Retrospectives and how it can contribute to team success.

🔥 Navigating the Product Backlog just got more exciting! 🚀 Unravel why hierarchy might be your ship's anchor ⚓ in the stormy seas of complexity. 🔍 This article unveils the pitfalls of hierarchy and demystifies the complexities in product development. Learn how streamlining your backlog enhances innovation and collaboration. Discover the delicate balance between strategic direction and team autonomy. Equip your teams with the tools and insights they need to thrive in Agile environments. 📈

Die Minimum Viable Library Product Owner Edition ist verfügbar! Entdecken Sie eine Reihe sorgfältig zusammengestellter Bücher, Newsletter, Podcasts und Tools, um Ihr Fachwissen zu erweitern.

Ser un Scrum Master efectivo que ayude a un equipo a ser exitoso puede tener sus complicaciones y llevar a un Scrum Master a mal interpretar la forma adecuada de ayudar y dar soporte. En este artículo presentamos tres errores comunes que muchos Scrum Master asumen.

Those newly introduced to the Scrum framework often have the same first question: What’s the difference between Scrum and traditional project management? Most people are familiar with the basics of traditional project management, so the question is a great place to start for understanding Scrum and its benefits.

Jeff and Mike discuss guaranteed ways to make a Scrum Master fail. Do the opposite to aid in their success!

Here are some study notes that I created whilst learning more about Evidence-Based Management from Scrum.org. These are shared as a revision resource intended to summarise the key elements from The Evidence-Based Management Guide.

What is release planning? When is it done? How do we manage stakeholder expectations and answer the infamous "when will it be done" question? How do we forecast? What numbers and methods can we use to forecast more accurately?

Working virtually can be challenging when it comes to feeling you truly working as a team. This guest asked us what you could do or try to create a team feeling in a remote environment.

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