Learn why too much transparency can have a detrimental effect and why strategic opacity may sometimes be necessary to protect the team’s autonomy and maintain a healthy dynamic.

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.

L'article encourage les agilistes à réfléchir à la résilience et à l'agilité, en soulignant l'importance de les intégrer dans les pratiques organisationnelles. Il propose d'utiliser Scrum pour renforcer la résilience en s'inspirant des stratégies d'adaptation climatique. C'est une invitation à prend...

In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Patricia Kong hosts our host, Dave West! We revisit some open questions from Dave's webcast Introducing the Agile Product Operating Model, an Evidence-Based approach from last month. (23:32 Minutes)

In diesem Artikel stellt dir PST Simon Flossmann 7 unverzichtbare Fragen für das Product-Backlog-Management vor.

The iterative nature of Scrum, with its focus on delivering a Done Increment each Sprint, allows teams to make steady progress toward their goals, even in the face of uncertainty. This process of setting and achieving goals enables teams to adapt to changing conditions, learn from their experiences,...

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...

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In this blog post from PST Piyush Rahate, he explores the reasons why Project Management can be a useful tool to the Product Owner and Scrum Master.

In this article, we address a myth that seems to be about words. “Products” or “projects,” who cares? But words have meaning and exist within a broader context. The purpose of the Scrum framework is much broader and deeper than merely changing the words we use to talk about work. And if you find you...

Ein Vergleich der Erfolgsprinzipien von TRANSFORMED mit dem Scrum Guide und warum Scrum ein gutes Framework für das Product Operating Model ist.

Explore the key differences between self-organizing and self-managing teams in Scrum, and discover how these concepts enhance team autonomy, creativity, and productivity. Learn how to implement these approaches effectively for greater business agility and shorter time-to-market.

The majority of CIOs are struggling to balance innovation and operational  excellence. Ageing infrastructure affects service quality, poor performance creates negative customer sentiment and ultimately stalls Digital Transformation agenda. To get the balance right, we found there were 3 key areas th...

How many people struggle with juggling Business as usual (BAU) operations as well as delivering products to customers and well as investing in innovation? Getting the balance between operational excellence and innovation is key.

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

The Product Community’s Criticism of Scrum Is Unjustified.

In this episode of the Scrum.org Community podcast, Steve Lizotte, VP of Engineering at NEC, and PST Yuval Yeret are interviewed by Dave about the practical implementation of Scrum and Kanban practices at NEC as a part of our Value Delivered series. (40:56 Minutes)

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.

In diesem Artikel teilt PST Simon Flossmann sein Top 3 Liberating Structures für Scrum Events mit dir.

Dieser Artikel zeigt zehn schnelle Scrum-Erfolge auf, die Sie erzielen können, um Ihren Beitrag zum Fortbestand Ihrer Organisation in diesen schwierigen Zeiten zu belegen.

The short answer is yes, they can. Here's how.

In this episode of Ask a PST, we focus in on Product Ownership, Sam Falco answers questions about stakeholder engagement, PO participation in Scrum Events, determining value, the shift from a Scrum Master to a Product Owner and more! (58:03 Minutes)

The Product Owner should leverage their detailed product knowledge and customer insights, thereby influencing strategic initiatives driving the product's long-term success and market competitiveness.

Scrum, often confined to the 'build' phase in traditional project frameworks, can be more effectively leveraged in a product-centric environment. By transforming the Sprint Review into a collaborative platform for strategic alignment and continuous improvement, organisations can maximise Scrum's val...

How to Elevate Your Standing as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach

In diesem Artikel erklärt PST Simon Flossmann 3 Strategien, wie Scrum Master den Zusammenhalt über Teamgrenzen hinweg fördern können.

Nel product management, comprendere la differenza tra output, outcome e impatto è cruciale. Gli output sono i risultati immediati del lavoro del team, come una nuova funzionalità sviluppata durante uno sprint. Gli outcome rappresentano i cambiamenti desiderati derivanti dall'uso di questi output, co...

By shifting the focus from project-based delivery to product lifecycle management, organizations can significantly enhance their ability to innovate, respond to market changes, and deliver value to customers.

A product strategy is a high-level plan that helps you realise your product vision. It defines the product, who it is for, why people would use it rather than some other product, and the benefits it provides to users, customers, and the producer.

A product vision is a concise and motivating statement that clearly outlines the future direction of your product. In this article, we have explored several key characteristics that define an effective Product Vision.

In diesem Artikel erklärte PST Simon Flossmann, was Product Owner bei der Strategie für ihr Produkt beachten sollten.

Gibt es agile regulierte Industrien, oder ist das ein Widerspruch in sich? Kürzlich erhielt ich eine Projektmeldung von einer Organisation, die einen Scrum Master mit mindestens zwei Jahren Erfahrung mit Informationssystemen für Reisende im Bahnverkehr und im öffentlichen Nahverkehr haben sollte....

I am often asked, what’s the right amount of information for an item in the Product Backlog. First, there is no “right” amount of information. And second, less is more.

Product Owner is an accountability within Scrum. If you are not doing Scrum then there is no Product Owner. However, Scrum does not clarify besides a couple of bullet points what is expected of a Product Owner and it leaves a lot of grey area for people to interpret and mis-interpret the need of Pro...

Hiring Pitfalls: Why Combining Project Manager and Scrum Master Roles May Fail in Regulated Industries

Professional Product Discovery and Validation (PPDV) includes questions that test your understanding of discovery and validation practices in an Agile work environment.Questions on the test fall into three broad categories;Engage with VisionEvolve with ValidationLead to ValueThese questions are deri...

In diesem Artikel teilt PST Simon Flossmann 5 Lektionen aus über 150 Scrum Trainings mit mehr als 1800 Teilnehmern aus den letzten 4 Jahren.

Für den folgenden Artikel habe ich Vorschläge aus mehr als 50 Kursen zusammengetragen, wie man die Velocity „am besten“ manipulieren kann.

The PO maximises value by setting the direction for the product, reflecting the customer needs and desires in clear business objectives, assessing technical challenges, and validating assumptions.

El Proceso de desarrollo ágil puede lograr un mejor impacto en el negocio y los clientes cuando se produce una mejora de la transparencia a través del alineamiento estratégico. Esto puede partir desde la definición del objetivo de negocio a nivel estratégico. En esta ocasión les comparto una forma d...

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

For the following article, I aggregated exercise suggestions on how to “best” game velocity.

The Product Goal serves as a compass that directs the team's work and facilitates and fosters a shared understanding among all stakeholders. By dispelling common misconceptions and embracing the product goal's true characteristics, Scrum teams can ensure that their efforts are focused, strategic, an...

Sin datos, las decisiones son básicamente buenos deseos con un alto riesgo de negocio. Una referencia de cómo llevar a cabo el descubrimiento y validación es el modelo Doble Diagrama es una referencia de como el proceso creativo sigue una divergencia y convergencia en este caso, para aprender del cl...

In diesem Artikel teilt PST Simon Flossmann seine Erfahrungen der letzten 10 Jahre als Scrum Master.

By dispelling common misconceptions and embracing the Sprint Backlog's true nature, teams can enhance responsiveness and work cohesively towards their goal. The Sprint Backlog is a powerful guide that, when used correctly, ensures that the team remains focused, adaptable, and aligned with the overal...

Scrum is often implemented at the team level, which can limit achieving business agility at scale. Moving beyond this "team-level agility" to a more holistic approach fosters in-team and inter-team collaboration, aligning with the "second wave of Agile".

Understanding the true nature of the Product Backlog is essential for the success of Scrum and the delivery of value to stakeholders. By dispelling common misconceptions and embracing this knowledge, teams can enhance their responsiveness, prioritize effectively, and deliver maximum value to their c...

In diesem Artikel erklärt PST Simon Flossmann seine 5-Schritte-Anleitung die Scrum Master hilft mit "abwesende Product Owner“ umzugehen.

In the late 90s, many companies adopted a 150-person rule for organizational units to maintain manageability and cohesion. However, this approach often led to fragmented products and complex management structures, making strategic execution a challenge. Today, a new idea is emerging. Instead of s...