In this episode of the Scrum.org community podcast, host Dave West speaks with representatives from Easy Software, including CEO Filip Moravek, Product Owner Jan Řeřicha, and Professional Scrum Trainer Karel Smutný. Easy Software has been using Scrum to develop and improve their product, Redmine, a ...

Scope Creep - the unintentional growth of the scope of a project - is a major concern in traditional, phased projects. How do you avoid scope creep in Scrum? Does the Scrum framework offer any tools or practices to avoid this destructive force? The answer is not as straight forward as you might thin...

This whitepaper is an executive overview of concepts and ideas for designing & creating agile organizations. It is a collaboration between Cesario Ramos, co-creator of the Creating Agile Organizations approach and Dave West, CEO of Scrum.org.

In this whitepaper, Professional Scrum Trainer Alex van der Star explores the concept of probabilistic forecasting and its application in Scrum.

These brief and targeted events are designed to keep the team focused on their goal, ensure transparency on the plans for the day, and quickly highlight any blockers, impediments or challenges.

In diesem Artikel klärt PST Simon Flossmann über einige der Irrtümer auf, die rund um das Inkrement in Scrum existieren.

Dieser Artikel befasst sich mit den Gefahren mangelnder Transparenz, begrenzter bis nicht vorhandener Unterstützung durch die Führung und warum Geld-nicht-ausgeben der falsche Ansatz ist.

Customer outcomes are the results that customers and users experience when they use a product. This piece describes the characteristics of customer outcomes as well as how to define them.

Does this scenario sound familiar? Your company has embraced agile and teams now enjoy greater focus and clearer collaboration. Yet the anticipated business benefits have not materialized. Delivery is slow, expensive and a source of frustration. Although agile has markedly improved organisations,...

A common question we see people struggle with is, how do I measure success as a Scrum Master. In this article, we tackle this challenging topic.

Impact Mapping is typically used to build products, but it can be just as effective when building better organizations. This video explains how to combine Lean Change Management with Impact Mapping to do just that.

In this Scrum Pulse webinar, we are happy to host Prof Dave Snowden, creator of the Cynefin framework, and Nigel Thurlow, PST, co-creator of The Flow System and creator of Scrum The Toyota Way. They outline the Hexi approach and how it can help practitioners extend their toolkits beyond the constrai...

The Definition of Done is a commitment that guides teams toward their goals. It's about ensuring that each product backlog item delivers value to the end user while maintaining quality standards.

Transitioning from a traditional project manager to a Scrum Master necessitates a shift from predictive models to an empirical, iterative approach, focusing on agility and adaptability in complex scenarios.

This episode features guest host PST Ryan Ripley interviewing John Riley about his experiences that led him to becoming a Professional Scrum Trainer. (14:58 Minutes)

En este nuevo post explicamos porque la Transformación Ágil debe concentrarse en un cambio hacia una mentalidad de producto y también en un cambio en el modelo operativo de como las empresas gestionan los productos para producir una innovación sostenida.

Are you part of a new Scrum team? Learn about three common mistakes that new teams often make and how to avoid them in this video with PST's Jason Malmstadt, Gregory Crown, and Robert Pieper.

In these videos, Martin uncovers the pitfalls that can derail our efforts towards achieving a truly efficient workflow. 📉🔍 He delves into the importance of not just identifying but addressing the underlying issues that hinder progress. From the stories shared, it becomes evident that the path to eff...

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

In the dynamic world of product development, articulating a clear and compelling product vision is paramount. It’s the North Star that guides every aspect of product strategy, design, and execution. It serves stakeholders and teams alike.

In diesem Artikel gibt PST Simon Flossmann 3 Tipps gegen Zombie-Scrum.

Esta semana Guillem Hernandez Sola reflexiona sobre las metodologías ágiles como Agile, Six Sigma o Scrum pueden limitar la adaptabilidad del cambio. Además la flexibilidad sobre los valores sobre prácticas, la mejora continua, la personalización y empoderamiento de las personas en las organizaci...

El liderazgo Ágil es importante para lograr la adopción de un entorno cultural basado en el trabajo en equipo y el empirismo. A continuación comparto algunas consideraciones que pueden ser tomadas en cuenta para desarrollar las habilidades de liderazgo.

In this Scrum Tapas video, Professional Scrum Trainer Magdalena Firlit explores the key differences between outputs and outcomes, highlighting why focusing on outcomes is crucial. Additionally, she illustrates these concepts with practical examples to help you apply this understanding effectively in...

How the MINDSPACE framework, developed by experts from the UK's Behavioural Insights Team, can enhance Scrum adoption.

Done is a fundamental part of bringing transparency. How does this relate to Sprint Review? Check it out! Back to the foundations of the Scrum framework (69)

Done is a fundamental part of bringing transparency. How does this relate to the Daily Scrum? Check it out! Back to the foundations of the Scrum framework (68)

The integration of Azure DevOps and Mural revolutionizes the visualization and management of Product Backlog items. Mural acts as a versatile front-end for Azure DevOps Services (as well as Jira), empowering Scrum Teams to forge interactive visual roadmaps and creatively handle work items using a va...

With David Sabine, PST. Video recorded in 2018.

A Scrum Master empowers and facilitates a team's effectiveness, enhances their ability to deliver value, and guides them through the complexities of product development.

PST Simon Flossmann stellt heute 3 unkonventionelle Methoden vor, wie du deine nächste Sprint Retrospektive beginnen kannst.

When people first start learning about Scrum, it can seem like Scrum requires many meetings. It might even seem like Scrum is a waste of time.

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.

Nesta sessão ao vivo de Ask a Professional Scrum Trainer, Rodrigo Pinto, Wilton Silva, e Daniel Carrilho estarão disponíveis para responder às suas perguntas e os desafios que você ou suas equipas enfrentam.

The question of measuring success in Scrum is commonly asked. How do we measure it without focusing on conventional task completion metrics? In this Scrum Lighting Round, PST's Robb Pieper, Greg Crown, and Jason Malmstadt provide their insights and answer this commonly asked question.

The Product Owner is accountable for maximising the value by communicating the vision, Product Goals, and creating the right level of transparency of the Product Backlog to satisfy customer needs.

The question is no longer whether to adopt EBM, but how quickly you can do so. Leaders ready to make this pivot will find themselves well-equipped to lead their organizations toward sustainable growth and innovation.

Transitioning from a traditional project manager to a Scrum Master involves a fundamental mindset shift from controlling stakeholders to facilitating their collaboration, emphasizing empiricism, and adapting based on continuous learning.

Here's why "cashing in" undone work is not a good idea.

Is your 2-week Sprint actually holding you back? In this Scrum Lightning Round, PST's Jason Malmstadt, Gregory Crown, and Robert Pieper reveal some surprising facts about Sprint lengths. Discover if you're making a common mistake and learn how to choose the best Sprint length for your team's success...

PST Ryan Ripley steps in as guest host in this Professional Scrum Trainer Spotlight episode featuring PST Becky Savill. (19:04 Minutes)

In this video, Martin dives into the profound effects of enhancing your workflow within a Kanban system 🚀. He sheds light on the unseen costs of delays and how visualising these can lead to significant changes 📊. Join us as we explore the journey from identifying bottlenecks to implementing effectiv...

In this episode of the Women in Agile Podcast Renae Craven and Sarah Skold talk about the art of asking a dumb question and how modeling that helps others to feel more confident to ask their own ‘dumb’ questions. (37:37 minutes)

Wie lautet der unsichtbare Feind der Agilität? Wie du ihn aufdeckst, erklärt dir PST Simon Flossman in diesem Artikel:

Let’s gather some data on Scrum Master tasks anonymously and answer the question of what Scrum Masters do all day!

Scrum, el marco de trabajo eficiente pero ahora visto cómo burocrático. ¿Necesitas reuniones diarias de más de 30 minutos y "Scrum no te deja hacerlas"? Imagina un mundo sin su rigidez: sin puntos de historia o sin campos excesivos en Jira. ¿Quieres optimizar sin sus supuestos grilletes? ...

Done is a fundamental part of bringing transparency. How does this relate to Sprint Planning? Check it out! Back to the foundations of the Scrum framework (67)

I was recently asked, "Is Scrum dead? Or is it just "rebranded #waterfall"? Or will it be made obsolete by XP? Join me as I discuss these questions.

Learn the core differences between Scrum and traditional project management in this video with PSTs Robert Pieper, Jason Malmstadt, and Gregory Crown.

This activity is designed to help you understand how value is currently measured for your product. It’s also a good activity to improve your current approach to measuring value. It can be facilitated as a workshop for Scrum Teams working on a product or product portfolio together and may include int...