Some teams are obsessed with documenting everything. They create tickets for tracking time, logging meetings, or even planning how to plan. They think they’re being transparent. In reality, they’re just adding layers of clerical work that don’t actually help deliver value.

Implementing change in the workplace is one of the most crucial skills in your professional career. Regardless of your current position and industry, with high probability, your next big step in professional growth will be related to change. This article is worth reading if you want to be more effec...

In diesem Artikel erklärt PST Simon Flossmann welche 7 Fragen sich Scrum Master in den ersten 90 Tagen unbedingt stellen sollten.

The cost of experimentation is low; the potential career advantage, on the other hand, is substantial. A reason to embrace generative AI in Agile?

Over the years, I've noticed recurring challenges and red flags that can seriously limit Scrum's effectiveness. Spotting these symptoms early can mean the difference between Scrum thriving or turning into "mission impossible." In this blog post, I'll highlight the key pitfalls to watch out for.

Scrum Masters can sometimes fall into the trap of managing the process rather than coaching the team. While it might seem helpful to update tickets, close backlog items, or move tasks around, this kind of administrative work actually disempowers the team and takes the Scrum Master away from their re...

Using velocity to measure the success of a Scrum team is like measuring a machine by a single cog in the wheel. The cog may be important, but it’s not the same as the value the machine produces.

New tools, frameworks, and best practices seem to appear every week—and many organizations adopt them without stepping back to ask a simple, but critical question: Does this support the way we compete? At the heart of good companies is a clear strategy—how you create value in the market. While...

How do you develop your company/operating model using product techniques? How do you use an Agile Product Operating Model to build your Agile Product Operating Model? Here's a somewhat concrete playbook bringing this thinking to life.

Implementing an AI transformation demands rethinking traditional organizational structures. Successful AI teams require autonomy, flexibility, iterative practices, and extensive cross-functional collaboration. This AI-driven organizational model balances strategic coherence, rapid experimentation...

Many teams struggle with Scrum—not because it doesn’t work, but because they modify it too soon. Before tweaking the framework, ask yourself: Have you truly tried Scrum as designed? Discover why ‘trying it as is’ matters and challenge your team to commit to five full Sprints before making changes.

In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Dave West and PST Andy Brandt explore the state of Agile transformations and the shift toward the Agile Product Operating Model (APOM) as featured in their recently written whitepaper. (37:37 Minutes)

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

Explore the relationship, differences and synergies between 3 Product-related buzzwords - Product-Led Growth, Product-Led Org, and Product Operating Model.

Selbstorganisation ist das Herzstück agiler Methoden wie Scrum. Sie ermöglicht es Teams, schneller und direkter Entscheidungen zu treffen, das Engagement der Teammitglieder zu steigern und den Bedarf an externer Steuerung zu minimieren. Doch was macht Selbstorganisation so effektiv? Und welche Vorau...

In diesem Artikel erklärt PST Simon Flossmann 3 Denkfehler, die dein Sprint-Review ruinieren

Inspect & Adapt: Vibe Coding für schnelles Prototyping nutzen und gleichzeitig strenge Standards für den Produktionscode beibehalten? Oder es doch lieber beim Copilot belassen?

My two AI friends have read the first 3 chapters from the beta version of my book, Leading with Impact! In this BookCast, they talk about what they learned and how you might apply it as a Product or Technology leader who has taken on a new challenge - a new role, a new team or even an entirely new c...

Transformation isn’t just about adopting new tools—it’s about rethinking how we work, collaborate, and create value. Through my journey coaching leaders and teams, I’ve seen what truly drives lasting change. It’s not a step-by-step process but a dynamic, interconnected journey. Where does transfo...

Many people think innovation and invention are the same—but they’re not. While invention creates something entirely new, innovation transforms what already exists into something better, smarter, and more impactful. Companies like Apple, Netflix, and Uber didn’t invent their industries, but they rede...

Learn why succeeding with vibe coding requires a balanced approach: use it for rapid prototyping while maintaining rigorous standards for production code, with developers evolving from code writers to architects and code auditors.

In diesem Artikel erklärt PST Simon Flossmann die 3 größten Refinement-Probleme

How "Strategy Knotworking" turns ideas and ambitions into reality, and why it's an excellent structure for your Sprint Retrospective.

Many organisations continue to struggle to adopt Scrum successfully as a framework for delivering great products. This post discusses some of the topics that these organisations have struggled with. The irony is that the elements of Scrum that they challenge are the very elements that can help solve...

This blog explores why traditional project management methods fall short in AI initiatives and how adopting an Agile mindset can significantly enhance AI success.

Scrum is described as ‘simple,’ but many teams still struggle. Why? Because simple doesn’t mean easy. Mastering Scrum requires discipline, collaboration, and continuous learning. Explore what ‘simple’ really means in Scrum and how to make it work effectively.

In this episode of the Scrum.org Community podcast, Dave West is joined by PST Jay Rahman to talk about the Agile landscape in the Middle East. (36:30 Minutes)

AI isn't just a futuristic concept—it’s already saving lives. My colleague Eric experienced this firsthand when his Apple Watch detected an irregular heartbeat, urging him to seek medical help. Before AI, such silent health risks often went unnoticed until it was too late. But today, with powerful m...

What is the Product Owner accountable for? From the Scrum Guide: The Product Owner is accountable for maximizing the value of the product resulting from the work of the Scrum Team. The important part to focus on here is - maximizing the value of the product. But how does the Product Owner know...

Scrum gibt klare Strukturen vor, aber das Konzept des „Flow“ fehlt—und genau hier setzen die „3 Ways of DevOps“ an. Flow, der reibungslose Fluss von Arbeit, ist entscheidend für die Effizienz und den Erfolg in der Softwareentwicklung. Die drei Wege von DevOps bieten wertvolle Perspektiven, um Bottle...

In diesem Aritkel teilt PST Simon Flossmann seine 3 liebsten Formate für persönliche Retrospektiven

Ein strukturierter Ansatz zur Nutzung von KI-Modellen, der eigens für agile Praktiker entwickelt wurde.

Unlock the transformative power of AI by turning your company's untapped data into groundbreaking market opportunities. This blog delves into how AI goes beyond automation, enabling businesses to reshape industries and create new revenue streams. Discover real-world examples—such as Amazon's predict...

Don’t let poor Product Ownership cost your business valuable time, money, and talent. In this post from PST Sanjay Saini, he explains why your teams—and your bottom line—will thank you for training your PO.

Scrum als Phrase ohne Substanz Oft wird Scrum nur oberflächlich eingeführt: Meetings heißen plötzlich „Daily Scrum“, klassische Projektzyklen werden zu „Sprints“ umbenannt – aber inhaltlich bleibt alles beim Alten. Die Erwartung: Agilität soll die Geschwindigkeit und Effizienz steigern. Doch ohne...

Contrary to traditional management thinking, bigger teams do not necessarily equate to better productivity.

Case Study on Improved Workflow and Teamwork showing a 75% reduction in planning time and a productivity gain of 2 working weeks per year for each team member.

Integrity isn’t tested under scrutiny—it’s tested in the quiet moments when no one is watching. In the corporate world, small ethical lapses can snowball into major scandals, and AI only amplifies these biases. From hiring discrimination to deepfake fraud, AI learns from human decisions, mirroring b...

A Scrum Master's pitfall is getting too attached to their role. They no longer address impediments because they fear losing their freelance assignment or permanent role and negatively impacting their career. In this blog post, I share why they should be willing to get fired.

At the end of our first Sprint, during the Retrospective, someone pointed out that the Daily Scrum alone would add over 250 meetings a year. It felt excessive. We were already frustrated with too many meetings, so why would we willingly add more? But as we kept going, something changed. We started ...

Learn how to effectively communicate with AI tools guiding them to create your desired output for challenging topics in the Scrum world.

A structured approach to prompting AI models designed specifically for Agile practitioners who want to leverage this technology as a powerful ally in their journey.

In diesem Arikel warnt PST Simon Flossmann vor 3 Fehler die Stakeholder-Management ruinieren.

The AI Gold Rush: Are You Falling for the FOMO Trap? Everywhere you look, companies are bragging about their AI breakthroughs. Your competitors are “going all in.” Your LinkedIn feed is flooded with AI success stories. And now, you’re wondering—are we falling behind? Here’s the truth: AI isn’...

This blog continues the earlier blog series on Empathetic Leadership. Empathy is a powerful leadership trait, but being an empathetic leader isn't always easy or appreciated. Here are some soft truths and hard facts that empathetic leaders often face.

Scrum’s repetition isn’t about doing the same thing over and over—it’s about evolving with every cycle. Learn how the rhythm of Scrum drives continuous improvement, reduces complexity, and ensures teams deliver value Sprint after Sprint.

In this webinar, Dave West, CEO of Scrum.org, continues his discussion on the Agile Product Operating Model, describing the transition to product-friendly organization structures. He explains how traditional teams and departments can change and provide guidelines for choosing a model for the future.

In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, Dave West chats with Accenture’s Professional Scrum Trainer Dimitris Dimitrelos about how companies and organizations introduce the Agile Product Operating Model (APOM). (33:15 Minutes)

In diesem Artikel erklärt PST Simon Flossmann 3 Methoden, wie du Voträge interaktiver gestalltet werden können.

Erfahren Sie mehr darüber, wie Sie die Ausrichtung auf die Nutzwertkette etablieren und Ihr Product Operating Model erstellen können.