Stuck in a product discovery rut? PST Sander Dur presents the 72 Discovery Tactics Card Deck and why it should be your go-to tool for sparking fresh ideas and breaking through stale thinking. Draw from six creative themes to challenge assumptions, prototype boldly, and inspire action—whether you're ...

When a new Scrum Team first starts working together, they go through some common growing pains. Knowing what to expect for a new Scrum Team can help make things go a little smoother.

Most teams plan a Sprint with one question in mind: "What can we deliver this Sprint?" But here's a different take. What if, within every Sprint, we planned across all three horizons of innovation?

Sprint capacity planning is one of the most often used complementary practices by Scrum Teams. This article from PST Dr. Pawel Rola provides all the basic information and practical examples to help you plan your next Sprint capacity.

New Scrum Teams aren't perfect, but when you use Scrum to get better, you get better at Scrum. So often, when you first start using Scrum, it can feel like you're just going through the motions. And while that can be frustrating, it's also a part of learning.

It may be tempting to push the team to deliver more by overloading the Sprint with extra work. But don’t do it! One of Scrum’s core values is focus, and that value exists for a reason. A team that focuses on delivering a reasonable amount of work will accomplish more than one that tries to take on e...

Points are not for measuring individual performance. Points are for forecasting future delivery. We don't need to fake the data to make developers look better, because that's not what points are for.

Should all of the tasks be assigned in sprint planning and by whom?

The Sprint Review – one of the most central and exciting events in an agile team, right? Well, theoretically. In practice, many people find it boring, ineffective, or just a mandatory event. Many Scrum Teams stumble over common pitfalls and miss the chance to create real engagement. But it doesn’...

In diesem Artikel warnt PST Simon Flossmann dich vor 3 Fehler, die sich in Sprint-Plannings einschleichen

A common question for newcomers to Scrum: Can the Tasks of the Sprint Backlog Be Modified Mid-Sprint?

In questo episodio Fabio Panzavolta esplora lo Sprint Backlog, un artefatto di Scrum che comprende lo Sprint Goal, gli elementi del Product Backlog selezionati per lo Sprint e il piano per la realizzazione dell'Incremento. Scopriremo come questo strumento supporta l'autogestione del team e contribui...

In questo episodio, Fabio Panzavolta esplora lo Sprint Planning secondo la Scrum Guide (versione Novembre 2020). Analizziamo come questo evento dà il via allo Sprint e stabilisce le basi per il successo del team.

Agile teams often struggle with how to size and forecast upcoming work. Flow metrics offer a simple, effective way to solve that problem without the headaches that come from traditional estimation methods. In fact, flow metrics can provide more accurate planning and forecasting than using points or ...

A usable Increment in Scrum revolves around providing immediate value and a platform for feedback and continuous improvement. It’s a concrete step toward the Product Goal.

Self-management is critical to succeeding as a Scrum Team because it leads to ownership and empowers the team. And it creates intrinsic motivation, which is such a powerful driver of team effectiveness. However, in reality we find that self-management remains a challenge. Developers in Scrum Teams o...

In diesem Artikel gibt dir PST Simon Flossmann 3 Tipps, wenn dein Scrum Team keinen Fortschritt im Sprint macht.

Teams are more effective when they have clear and singular goals to guide their work. Goals are present in most Agile frameworks, like Sprint Goals and Product Goals in Scrum. Yet, most teams don’t use them. Learn why this happens and how to start improving.

Do you want to investigate various estimation techniques deeply? Especially, how Planning Poker is played. Here is the answer.

To help you identify when your team is deviating from the practice of incremental delivery, here are 4 red flags to watch for.

In diesem Artikel gibt dir PST Simon Flossmann Tipps, wie du das Sprint Planning verkürzen kannst.

In this follow-up video, PSTs Greg Crown, Jason Malmstadt, and Robert Pieper explore more about scope creep, a common issue in project management.

I really can’t let this incremental delivery topic go. According to the 2020 Scrum Guide, “Scrum employs an iterative, incremental approach to optimize predictability and to control risk.” This means that Scrum Teams deliver a done, usable increment of working product frequently. This approach ha...

Incorporating the Product Vision into Scrum events is not just about keeping the product vision alive in everyone’s minds; it’s about creating a shared language and understanding that propels your team forward. Learn how this useful tool could be used across Scrum events.

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)

How do you facilitate an effective Sprint Planning meeting? PSTs Robb Pieper, Greg Crown, and Jason Malmstadt share actionable tips to AVOID common Sprint Planning pitfalls. Learn how to properly refine your backlog, set clear goals & unleash developer potential.

Tackling Fake Agility with Johanna Rothman at the 59th Hands-on Agile Meetup

Have you ever considered how a satisfying meal relates to effective Sprint Planning in Scrum? 🍽️📊 Eating on a full stomach is similar to achieving 100% capacity utilization in Sprint Planning; interestingly, neither is good.

Each of the five events in Scrum is time boxed. This means that every Scrum event has a maximum (but not a minimum) amount of time the Scrum Team will spend on the event every Sprint. By limiting the time spent in each Event, the Scrum framework pushes Scrum teams to maximize the quality of their ti...

In this video, Martin delves into the common misconceptions surrounding burndown charts in Agile Sprint Planning. 📊🔍 He illuminates how these charts, often seen as a cornerstone of tracking progress, can actually mislead teams into false security and inflexible planning. 🚫💡 His insightful discourse ...

In this fascinating talk from the Hands On Agile Meetup, Maarten Dalmijn introduced the concept of humble planning and why it’s crucial for succeeding with an Agile way of working and building products of exceptional value.

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 stra...

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 c...

In this Scrum Tapas video, Professional Scrum Trainer Ralph Jocham defines Product Backlog refinement and shares how he approaches the Sprint with a Scrum Team and how to incorporate refinement based on his experiences. (2:32 minutes)

In this video, Martin 🎬 takes us through the compelling journey of maximising efficiency by reducing our work-in-progress. The key? Embracing a minimalist approach that hones in on task completion rather than the proliferation of tasks 📉. It's about moving tasks through to completion, not just start...

Aligning Sprint Goals with customer outcomes helps Scrum Team to plan their Sprints. Asking questions like “what items do we need to pull from the Product Backlog to deliver the desired outcome or outcomes?”, and “what other work do we need to do to achieve our goal?” helps them to ensure that they ...

Aligning Sprint Goals with customer outcomes means stating the goal in terms of reducing a satisfaction gap, which is the difference between a customer’s current experience and their desired experience. A Scrum Team reduces a satisfaction gap by improving a specific and measurable customer outcome. ...

In diesem Artikel findest du einen Erfahrungsbericht von Simon Flossmann über: Wie die White-Elephant-Technik die Schätzung und Priorisierung vereinfacht wird und damit das Sprint-Planning verkürzt

A self-managing team is a fundamental part of effectivity. How can this happen during Sprint Planning? Check it out!

In this video, Martin unravels the intricacies of shaping a Sprint backlog in Scrum. It's a journey from simplicity to complexity, aligning diverse knowledge streams into a coherent approach to Sprint planning. 🧩🚀

In this video, Martin 🧭 discusses the often misunderstood concept of Sprint estimation within Scrum teams. He embarks on a journey to clarify how teams can approach this daunting task, striking a balance between prediction and adaptability. 🔄

We all have a lot of meetings to attend. Some are useful and some are a complete waste of time. With that in mind, are all the Scrum Events (aka ‘Ceremonies’) mandatory? Can some of them be skipped? Professional Scrum Trainers Jason Malmstadt, Robb Pieper, and Greg Crown have some ideas to share abo...

In this video, Martin tackles the oft-misunderstood concept of Sprint Goals within the Scrum framework. 🎯 With a wealth of experience and a dash of Scottish grit, I guide you through setting Sprint Goals that are not just achievable but also meaningful and aligned with your project's needs.

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 c...

What are the 5 events in Scrum? Can you name them? Chances are that you said something like “Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, and…. umm…..”

In this video, we delve deep into the essence of Sprint Planning, shedding light on its pivotal role in Scrum. From understanding the Product Backlog to setting clear Sprint Goals, we explore how this process sets the tone for a successful Sprint and the importance of striking a balance between plan...

In this video, we delve into the intricacies of Sprint Planning, highlighting common mistakes and offering insights on how to navigate them. From the importance of a well-understood product backlog to the perils of overcommitting, we explore the nuances that can make or break a Sprint.

Effective Sprint Planning is pivotal in Scrum. It hinges on ensuring the entire team grasps the Product Backlog, having a lucid product goal, and fostering a genuine team spirit. Without these, the path to building great products becomes muddled.

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

How does Sprint Planning support adaptation in order to minimise deviations from agreed goals? Each of the Scrum Events serves to adapt. So does Sprint Planning. Check out our tips!