En este artículo, el PST Jerónimo Palacios habla de los indicadores clave para entender si un Scrum Master está siendo efectivo y teniendo éxito

Wird der Scrum Master von einem unverzichtbaren Praktiker zu einer Nischenposition dank KI?

By upholding Scrum and advocating for the team's needs and growth, a successful Scrum Master fosters a healthy and productive team culture, reflected by the team's ability to deliver quality products.

Was kennzeichnet die Arbeit eines Scrum Masters? In diesem Artikel stellt PST Simon Flossmann 4 Leitfragen vor, die Scrum Master helfen über ihre tägliche Praxis zu reflektieren.

Scrum Masters serve the Scrum Team, the Product Owner, and the organization. But in what ways does the Scrum Master serve the Product Owner? How do they help the Product Owner be successful? In this video Professional Scrum Trainers Jason Malmstadt, Robb Pieper, and Greg Crown talk about what Scrum Masters can do to help Product Owners succeed in maximizing the value the Scrum Team can deliver.

How many Product Owners make sense? Is it one per Scrum Team? Is it one per organization? Is it one per product? In this video Professional Scrum Trainers Jason Malmstadt, Robb Pieper, and Greg Crown go over some examples of getting this wrong and what might happen.

In this video, Martin explores the intricate world of organizational agility. 🌐 He delves into how agility is more than a buzzword; it's a strategic necessity in today's fast-paced market. 🚀 The discussion starts with the basics of agility and progresses to its deeper implications in business structures and decision-making. 🛠️

My thoughts on the recent ‘Agile is Death’ claims

En este post, Jerónimo Palacios trata sobre los dilemas de trabajar como Scrum Master externo desde una perspectiva de Professional Scrum, las motivaciones para perseguir la agilidad y como resolver los problemas que pueden surgir

There are a couple of words that are widely used in the Scrum world but they are not part of Scrum. In this video, I will talk about Ceremony, Grooming, Methodology, and Commit.

For your team to effectively understand the benefits of Scrum, it's crucial to relate its principles to their daily work and overall product and organisation goals.

Discover how the project management principle of diligent stewardship takes a broader, more impactful form in Scrum.

When using Scrum for a single team, it's important to prioritize Agile principles, business outcomes and team success. The same is true when scaling to include multiple teams. Learn more in this week's podcast!

What may happen if the Scrum Master has other jobs or roles within an organization? For example, they’re a people manager but also a team’s Scrum Master. Is this forbidden? In this Scrum Lightning Round, Professional Scrum Trainers Jason Malmstadt, Robb Pieper, and Greg Crown discuss the pros and cons of a Scrum Master who has other jobs or roles in the organization.

Oversized Product Backlog items delay value delivery and increase risk.

If there are multiple teams working on the same product how many Definitions of done should we have? Professional Scrum Trainers Jason Malmstadt, Robb Pieper, and Greg Crown discuss the pros and cons of having more than one Definition of Done for the same product in this Scrum Lightning Round.

As organizations strive to quantify the productivity and effectiveness of their agile teams, the adage "you get what you measure" becomes increasingly pertinent. In pursuing metrics, it is crucial to recognize that measuring the wrong things can have detrimental consequences, potentially eroding the principles that make agile successful.

Telling an important customer that “we will get there when we get there” could come across as dismissive, sending the message that the customer’s needs are unimportant to the Scrum Team.  All organizations have deadlines and need to navigate shifting priorities.  Agile approaches can help organizations meet tough deadlines and navigate shifting priorities by making teams more predictable rather than less.

Fewer Jobs for Scrum Masters, and now we see the universal Scrum GPT entering the competition: Will Scrum Masters change from essential practitioners to a niche role?

In this video, Martin delves into the complexities of Agile environments, focusing on the role of Product Ownership. 🌐 He shares a compelling narrative about encountering a Product Owner who adhered strictly to detailed plans and Gantt charts, mistaking these for the heart of Agile success. This tale serves as a springboard to discuss the broader implications of such an approach in Agile teams. 📈

In diesem Artikel beschreibt PST Simon Flossmann einen Karrierepfad für Scrum Master.

Esta semana, Guillem Hernandez quiere hablar de agilidad de negocio, un concepto que se refiere a la capacidad de una organización para adaptarse y responder rápidamente a los cambios en su entorno, tanto internos como externos.

How do we handle non-tangible product or services using Scrum. Does it work? Can it work?Professional Scrum Trainers Jason Malmstadt, Robb Pieper, and Greg Crown go over ways you can maximize value and minimize risk using Scrum even in a non-tangible product environment in this Scrum Lightning Round.

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 is not only a revelation but also a call to action for teams to embrace a more adaptive and value-driven approach. 🌟🔄

A self-managing team is a fundamental part of effectivity. How can your Developers support this? Check it out!

Definition of Done is one of the most misunderstood concepts for people attending our Scrum training classes. It’s probably also understood by people in your organization. In this episode, we share how two Scrum trainers explain it in their classes.

Crafting valuable Sprint Goals drive the team towards meaningful progress in each iteration and contributes to the product's success if measurability, feasibility, and collaboration are considered.

In diesem Artikel decke ich Warnsignale für Scrum Master und Agile Coaches auf, dass deren Reise zu Ende gehen könnte, da Team und Organisation sich abwenden.

In this video, Martin 🗣️ explores the pitfalls of emphasising story points and velocity in Agile teams. He highlights how these metrics can detract from delivering real value and proposes alternative metrics for team success. 🎯

スクラムの目的を要約すると、「各スプリントで “完成”のインクリメントを作成する」ということになります。それを実行しようとする場合、まず必要なのは「完成（Done）」を定義することです。「完成の定義（Definition of Done・DoD）」が寛容すぎると、後で高いコストをかけて対処しなければならないリスクが蓄積することになります。しかし、ウオーターフォールモデルしか知らない組織がアジャイル開発を始めようとした時に、スキル、ツール、テスト自動化、コラボレーションなどの面で制約が沢山あるため、とりあえず現実的なDoDを考える必要があります。 この記事では、私の仲間のプロフェッショナルスクラムトレーナーであるマーティン・ヒンシェルウッド氏が、スクラムチームがどのように「完成の定義」を始めて作ることができるのか、また、学習や継続的な改善に合わせてどのように「完成の定義」を更新していくべきなのかを説明しています。

How small is too small for a Scrum team? In this video, Professional Scrum Trainers Robb Pieper, Greg Crown, and Jason Malmstadt go over how small is too small and how you can be effective with a small Scrum Team.

Not all stakeholders are the same. To be a great Product Owner, you must understand their needs and segment them accordingly. Tune in to this episode as Jeff and Mike share strategies in ways Product Owners can manage and build relationships with their stakeholders, delivering more value with less friction.

This article covers a few ways in which discovery and delivery of work on a Kanban Board can be managed.

While only DoD is part of Scrum, some teams may choose to use DoR to help with Product Backlog transparency. The DoD provides a commitment for what the team must do to have a Done Increment.

Explore how Scrum transforms traditional project management functions into collaborative team efforts.

A common question from new Scrum teams is how to handle the large requirements documents they already have from their waterfall projects after they switch to using Scrum? Can you be agile with such a prescriptive end state described by the specification? In this video, Professional Scrum Trainers Robert Pieper, Greg Crown, and Jason Malmstadt share ideas on how you can work with large requirements documents and still be agile.

In this article, I uncover indicators that a Scrum Master’s or Agile Coach’s journey is coming to a close.

In this video, Martin Hinshelwood dives into the often misunderstood realm of say-do metrics in agile environments. 🌐📏 He exposes how these metrics, although intended to track progress and performance, can sometimes lead to a false sense of accuracy and reliability. Martin's insight sheds light on the dark corners of agile banditry, where numbers do not always tell the whole story. 🚀📊

In diesem Artikel erklärt PST Simon Flossmann die verborgene Psychologie hinter Planning Poker.

El siguiente post muestro algunos aspectos que pueden ser considerados para llegar a ser un Scrum Master efectivo.

Guillem Hernandez Sola ha hecho un pequeño recopilatorio de los errores más esperables que ha encontrado en las organizaciones que ha ayudado.

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 explore the impact of these practices on product delivery. 🚀

An unusual article featured in the latest edition of the Harvard Business Review titled "Case Study: Should I Pitch a New Project-Management System?" raised several concerns and demonstrated misconceptions about Scrum. The piece created a false dilemma between "Scrum" and a hypothetical "Flow" process, essentially referring to Kanban.  

Teams think they're fine? Professional Scrum Trainers Robert Pieper and Jason Malmstadt reveal powerful strategies to help teams see room for improvement, embrace continuous learning, and unlock their full potential. Learn how to challenge the status quo, call out the organization's role in promoting greater agility and success using Scrum as intended.

この記事では、PSTであるロビン・シュアマン氏が、製品ロードマップについて考えるとき、単なる製品フィーチャーのリストを超えるものを作ることの重要性を説明しています。また、アジャイルチームとプロダクトオーナーのために、すぐに実行可能なテクニックとヒントも共有しています。機能開発よりも問題解決と価値創造に焦点を当てたより良い製品ロードマップは、よく見られるアンチパターンの解毒剤です。ぜひご一読ください！

A self-managing team is a fundamental part of effectivity. How can your Product Owner support this? Check it out!

Feeling backlogged? Professional Scrum Trainers Robb Pieper, Greg Crown, and Jason Malmstadt share their secrets to backlog prioritization! Conquer assumptions, focus on the purpose, unleash goals, and calm the backlog prioritization storm.

It’s more than just ordering the work for a team. A great Product Owner must have hard skills to make them more effective at working with stakeholders and managing a Product Backlog.

A autogestão é um conceito fundamental no universo dos Métodos Ágeis e uma das pedras fundamentais do Scrum. O princípio destacado no Manifesto Ágil ressalta que as melhores arquiteturas, requisitos e designs emergem de equipas auto-organizadas. Este artigo aborda o conceito de autogestão, explorando sua importância e fornecendo orientações para promovê-la eficazmente em sua equipa.

This article explores the different classes of service in Kanban and the Kanban Guide view on whether you should use different classes of service.