In this article, PST Simon Flossmann shares 3 insights about setting Sprint Goals.

This article by PST Simon Flossmann shows that successful Scrum Masters do far more than simply facilitate meetings. Using five reflection questions, it helps Scrum Masters assess their own effectiveness.

In this article PST Simon Flossmann shares 7 questions Scrum Masters should ask themselves in the first 90 day in a new team to ensure long-term success.

The job market for Scrum Masters is under pressure. AI is changing the rules. This article shows you three levers to stay relevant in 2026: make your value visible, sharpen your basics - and focus on what AI can't do.

Der Jobmarkt für Scrum Master steht unter Druck. AI verändert die Spielregeln. Dieser Artikel zeigt Dir drei Hebel, mit denen Du 2026 relevant bleibst: Deinen Wert sichtbar machen, Deine Basics schärfen - und Dich auf das konzentrieren, was AI nicht kann.

Scrum Mastery is a craft that requires the right environment and a clear focus on the value chain to truly take off. Drawing from a decade of experience, PST Simon Flossmann shares five essential steps I wish I had known sooner to help you master the role and deliver real impact.

Em 2026, o debate em Portugal já não é se as organizações devem adotar Scrum, mas sim como utilizá-lo de forma verdadeiramente profissional. Este artigo analisa o estado da formação Professional Scrum em Portugal, explorando a maturidade do mercado, a procura por competências Scrum, o impacto da fo...

In diesem Artikel gibt PST Simon Flossmann 3 Gründe, warum Scrum Master sich zum Produkt-Coach entwickeln sollten

In diesem Artikel gibt PST Simon Flossmann Tipps, wie Scrum Master die PSM-III-Prüfung auf Anhieb schaffen können.

The secret to a high-performing team lies not just in its processes, but in the ability to understand each individual. During a recent Professional Scrum Master training, we were introduced to a powerful concept from Process Communication®: the Energizer/Rebel personality type. This profile is a ...

This blog explores the future of knowledge work with AI, arguing that teams will remain relevant due to technical debt and organizational resistance to change, even if AI tools lead to smaller teams. It also asserts that Scrum remains valuable for individuals, offering discipline, transparency, and ...

Scrum.org has launched "Professional Scrum Fundamentals," a new self-paced course. This course offers a flexible learning option for those new to Professional Scrum or looking to strengthen their existing capabilities, and it includes a complimentary attempt at the PSM I certification test upon comp...

This week we had a great Q&A on Forecasting and Release Planning. During the "Ask a PST" session, we answered many questions. We got so many questions, that we could not answer all of them. This blog post tries to remedy that and answers most of these from my (Dominik Maximini) perspective.

Scrum.org ™ のProfessional Scrum Master I（PSM I）認定試験の日本語版が公開されました！

Scrum has been around for almost 30 years now yet there are so many misconceptions about what needs to be done and how it can be done effectively. Even today, as I coach and consult many teams I often see that the purpose of events is mostly lost. And people simply go through the motions, probably t...

In 2018, after over a decade of working with Scrum Teams, I attempted the PSM III exam, sparking a journey of deep learning and humility. Passing the exam revealed how much there was still to learn about Professional Scrum—characterized by empiricism, high standards, self-management, and the Scrum V...

Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business (BYU) has elevated its Project Management courses by integrating Scrum into its curriculum, thanks to a collaboration with Scrum.org. Spearheaded by Professors Laura Cutler and Camilla Hodge, this initiative aimed to prepare students for real-worl...

Scrum certification exams like PSM I and PSPO I can be challenging, but with the right preparation, you can pass with confidence. In this video, PST's Jason Malmstadt and Robert Pieper offer expert guidance on how to get ready and prepare for the assessment.

As a Scrum Master, solving problems for the team is acceptable for the right reasons. Don’t do it out of routine. Before solving a problem, consider if you’re helping the team grow in their ability to resolve similar problems independently.

Is the role of Scrum Master really relevant when Scrum has become the norm while the Scrum Masters themselves have not really upskilled or reskilled to support the Scrum Teams.

Scrum Masters change styles and stances as needed. However, when someone who lacks knowledge or experience takes on this accountability, it often leads to Scrum Master anti-patterns. In this post I am sharing the anti-patterns and its pitfalls that I experienced, there could be more.

Wie Sie sich vorbereiten können, um sich als Kandidat zu profilieren

In this post from PST Stefan Wolpers, how to elevate your candidacy by detailing how you successfully applied Scrum in challenging environments, showcasing advanced practices and techniques, and sharing your engagement with the agile community.

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。 今回のポッドキャストでは、大園佳那さんがゲストで、新設会社Hoshinoteでプロジェクトマネージャー兼スクラムマス...

Die 2024 Scrum Master Gehaltsstudie zeigt Durchschnittsgehalt von $87.800 basierend auf Antworten von 1.114 globalen Teilnehmern.

The 2024 Scrum Master Salary Report shows salaries increase with certifications, experience, and roles, collected from 1,114 participants through an online survey.

Oversized Product Backlog items delay value delivery and increase risk.

Los Scrum Master pueden mejorar su impacto en las personas, equipos y organizaciones usando los 7 hábitos de la gente altamente efectiva, célebre libro de Stephen Covey. En este artículo explico como los he usado para ayudar a Scrum Masters.

When Product Owners craft roadmaps in isolation - without consulting the Developers -  the result can be a 'pie in the sky' or unrealistic plan that jeopardizes the very essence of Scrum.

Planeja a certificação Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I), mas está em dúvida entre investir em um treinamento oficial ou se preparar por conta própria? Este artigo é para você. Nele, exploramos as vantagens e desvantagens de cada abordagem, destacando como a escolha do treinamento certo pode impac...

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

Erfahren Sie, wie sich diese Scrum-Anti-Muster-Kategorien manifestieren und wie sie sich auf die Wertschöpfung für Kunden und die langfristige Nachhaltigkeit der Organisation auswirken.

A personal experience and a tangible exercise to show why complexity requires ‘doing’ instead of ‘thinking’

Entdecke eine Reihe sorgfältig zusammengestellter Sammlungen von wichtigen Büchern, Newslettern, Podcasts und Tools, um dein Fachwissen als Scrum Master und Product Owner zu erweitern.

Warum Scrum hinter den Erwartungen zurückbleibt kann — eine Systematik

Scrum Werkzeuge, Teil 2: Von Design Thinking über Lean UX zu User Story Mapping

Tests zur Selbsteinschätzung von Spotify über The Liberators bis zu selbst gemachten Tools

Über die negativen Auswirkungen eines kompletten Produkt-Backlogs auf Innovation, die Fähigkeit Ihres Scrum-Teams, Werte zu schaffen, und Ihre Beziehung zu den Stakeholdern.

Eine agile Transformation geht über die Übernahme von Frameworks wie SAFe® hinaus; dies sind m. E. die sieben gängigsten Probleme bei der Skalierung agiler Praktiken.

Der Weg zum Scheitern, eine nutzlose Metrik nach der anderen, individuellen Velocity über die Genauigkeit der Schätzungen bis hin zu den Auslastungsraten.

Wenn Sie Scrum ernst nehmen, sollten Sie Ihre Scrum Master befähigen, mit der Organisation zusammenzuarbeiten. Ein Scrum Master ist keine taktische Rolle auf der Teamebene.

The Professional Scrum Master training is designed to help Scrum Masters (or those who want to become one). So what do you do if you want to learn Professional Scrum, but don't want to become a Scrum Master?

Woher wissen Sie, dass der Scrum Master Ihres Teams erfolgreich ist? Ich habe dafür zehn Indikatoren aus der Sicht des Teams identifiziert.

Kann ChatGPT vernünftige Fragen für ein Scrum-Master-Interview generieren?

Want to elevate your Retrospectives from Good to 🦄 Great? Check out the following ten benefits of this one Retrospective facilitation practice.

A prompt engineering guide covering the basics, services to enhance your prompts, and how to use ChatGPT to generate prompts. (Yup, that works, too.)

Solving your customers’ problems in a complex environment requires communication skills, empathy, patience, diplomacy, and professionalism. So let’s have a look at some typical agile negotiation scenarios.

A workshop that enables teams and management to clearly express essential needs to use Scrum more effectively

Die zehn wichtigsten Gründe Ihren Teams auf dem Weg zur Agilität zu vertrauen

Errfahren Sie mehr darüber, wie sich ein Projektmanagement-Tool in einen bürokratischen Albtraum verwandelt, was der Grund dafür sein könnte und was wir dagegen tun können.