We cover the perils of a lack of transparency, limited to non-existing leadership support, and why penny-pinching is the wrong approach.

There is a growing trend to rebut or fight an extreme view for the sake of generating likes or follows. This is a destructive process and is fed by the social platforms and media networks to generate revenue. Engage differently.

Join host Dave West in a conversation with Professional Scrum Trainer Ralph Jocham as they chat about the challenges and strategies of Product Ownership. (30:34 Minutes)

In this live session of Ask a Professional Scrum Trainers, Andreanna Marshall and Scott Adams will be available to answer your burning questions about Scrum and the challenges you or your teams have. (57:08 Minutes)

Applying the Definition of Done wrong will be detrimental to your agility.

This article outlines actionable strategies for thriving in challenging times, emphasizing that growth and success are achievable by leveraging community strength and readily accessible resources.

In this episode originally published on the Agile for Humans podcast, Professional Scrum Trainer Ryan Ripley is joined by the renowned Esther Derby, a pivotal figure in the agile community and author of "Seven Rules for Positive, Productive Change" and the upcoming second edition of "Agile Retrospec...

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 ...

In this Scrum Tapas video, Professional Scrum Trainer Joanna Plaskonka shares a crucial message for agile leaders. Reflecting on the Agile Manifesto, she emphasizes its intentional order—starting with "individuals and interactions" over processes and tools or responding to change. She urges the impo...

In this video, Martin delves into the intricate world of Agile, specifically focusing on the concept of special sprints like Sprint zeros, refactoring sprints, and bugfix sprints. 🔄 He challenges the notion that these sprints enhance Agile practices, calling them 'Agile banditry'. Join us as we expl...

Some well-intentioned practices sound reasonable, but a closer examination reveals potential pitfalls that can compromise the Agile manifesto principles or the Scrum guide's underlying Empiricism. By understanding the rationale behind these practices and exploring their drawbacks, teams can foster a...

In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, host Dave West is joined by Quincy Jordan, VP of Agility at Agile Thought. The discuss the question, "Has Agile Stalled?" and review some of the points in a recent blog that Dave wrote. (30:35 Minutes)

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.

Have you ever tried piecing together a jigsaw puzzle without knowing what the final picture should look like? Knowing what the outcome should be can guide you in reaching project success.

Many teams who have adopted Scrum adopt practices which are intended to be ‘helpful’ but which actually hinder teams from delivering value.  These practices sound like a good idea, but they are actually ‘traps’ which may hold back organizations from getting the most out of the Scrum framework.

In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, host Dave West is joined by Douglas Ferguson from Voltage Control to talk about facilitation and the importance of effective facilitation. (27:44 Minutes)

Traditional transformation strategies often hinge on assertiveness and top-down directives. But what if there's a more dynamic, resilient way? Shifting from a stance of assertive imposition to one of continuous learning is a transformative strategy in itself.

In this article, PST Stefan Wolpers explores what practices and tools for collaboration and team building are not helpful when used with Scrum.

One of the elements of the Product Wall is the Roadmap. Often misused to create a yearly plan to stick to, Roadmaps are pretty different. Let's dive in!

This article explores the art of Agile leadership, delving into the challenges of finding the right equilibrium between allowing teams to self-organize and providing enough guidance and structure for seamless Agile execution.

In questo articolo Fabio Panzavolta condivide i 7 ostacoli a Scrum più comuni nelle aziende che ha aiutato a evolvere verso più business agility. Questo aiuterà a capire come un approccio empirico aiuta prima di tutto a rivelare i bloccaggi che devono essere rimossi per diventare più agili. Buona le...

In this video, Martin shares his insights on optimising team dynamics for smarter delivery. 🎯 He unpacks the complexities of Scrum, the role of a Product Owner, and the vital significance of effective team collaboration. 🤝 Dive into a practical discussion filled with expert guidance on navigating th...

In this article, PST Stefan Wolpers explores the pitfalls of 'The Illusion of Velocity' in agile contexts, peeling back the layers of traditional metrics as leadership tools and what to do instead.

Here is why developing in one Sprint and testing in the next actually causes more problems than it solves.

Determining whether a Scrum Master is effective can be challenging, as their impact is often indirect and not always easy to measure quantitatively. In this article, we will explore key indicators that can help you evaluate the effectiveness of a Scrum Master.

How the Agile Manifesto Was Created

One question that often arises in the context of Scrum is whether individuals can be part of more than one Scrum Team. While there is no explicit rule against this in Scrum, it's essential to explore the implications of such arrangements on productivity and adherence to Scrum values.

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

In this article we discuss why agile engineering practices in software development are essential To achieve agility.

Use the Liberating Structure “Purpose-to-Practice” to create a plan for the Sprint, and revisit & update the P2P canvas during each Scrum event

Warum Scrum hinter den Erwartungen zurückbleibt kann — eine Systematik

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

Dispelling Agile and Scrum myths. Learn how Scrum enables Agile principles. Empower your teams to adapt, innovate, and deliver excellence.

Scrum Tools, Part 2: From Design Thinking to Lean UX to User Story Mapping

The Agile Leader's commitment goes beyond mere lip service to the Agile Manifesto. It's about creating a conducive environment for teams to innovate, collaborate, learn, and grow. It's about leading by example and embodying the principles and values that Agile upholds. But what exactly are these com...

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

Learn about an oversized Product Backlog’s negative impact on innovation, your Scrum team’s ability to create value, and your relationship with stakeholders.

Merely Implementing one of Several Frameworks for Scaling Agile Won’t Fix Agility Issues

If you take Scrum seriously, empower your Scrum Masters to work with the organization. Being a Scrum Master is not a tactical role at the team level.

From self-managing magicians to magic in metrics to vanishing obstacles: 10 indicators to identify successful Scrum Masters.

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

In this article, we explore the concept of catharsis and how its intentional, occasional integration into the Sprint Retrospective can foster emotional release, team bonding and ultimately drive higher team performance. We’ll also look at a practice that supports catharsis called the silent retrospe...

My excursion into creating useful Scrum Master interview questions with ChatGPT.

In the agile world, Scrum stands out as a Goldilocks framework. Scrum strikes a delicate balance, providing enough structure to guide teams without stifling their creativity and adaptability. Unlike traditional project management methodologies with rigid processes and exhaustive documentation, Scrum...

This post continues my ongoing series revisiting the principles behind the Agile Manifesto. This time we are focussing on the following Agile principle - “Business people and Developers must work together daily throughout the project.”

Learn how to use ChatGPT to create workshops for agile practitioners such as Scrum Masters

This post continues my ongoing series revisiting the principles behind the Agile Manifesto. This time we are focussing on the following Agile principle – “The most efficient and effective method of conveying information to and within a development team is face-to-face conversation.”

"At regular intervals, the team reflects on how to become more effective, then tunes and adjust its behavior accordingly." What does this mean and why is it important?

Could the first principles of “Agile” have been defined by “Zeno of Citium in Athens in the early 3rd century BCE?”

Org Topologies™ is a mapping of recognizable organizational archetypes in product development. Understanding the archetypes will help you to navigate your agile transformation.