In this blog, we dispel a series of myths associated with product discovery in Scrum. Myths such as “it's a phase in the process and can not be done in a Sprint,” “It's only for greenfield projects,” to “ The DoD stops us from doing Discovery”.

Teams can build a product or feature exactly to specification and still fail if customers don’t respond positively to the product. In their haste to deliver the teams don’t have the necessary information to understand what their customers and users want nor why, so they build.. something. This blog ...

Discovery and validation should be an integral part of the work of a Scrum Team. It provides a collection of practices that enable Scrum Teams to drive an evidence-based approach to value.

Willst du als Scrum Master langfristig Karriere machen? PST Simon Flossmann erkläre in diesem Artikel wie es gelingen kann.

Möchten Sie Produkte in einer Weise entwickeln, die kostspielige Fehler vermeidet, die Kundenbedürfnisse erfüllt und Ihre Karriereaussichten drastisch verbessert? Dann ist das Pre-Mortem Ihre Geheimwaffe!

Découvrez 5 conseils essentiels pour réussir votre entretien de Scrum Master. Apprenez à vous préparer, à incarner les valeurs agiles, et à poser les bonnes questions.

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Mechanical Scrum can become a trap when we follow Scrum without understanding Scrum. The Scrum framework is a great place to start in order to deliver value, but it shouldn’t be itself a destination.

Ready to navigate the complexities of Agile in regulated environments? Join Jeff and his guest, Kelly Weyrauch—the go-to expert for Agile in the medical device world—as they dive deep into the challenges and breakthrough strategies for integrating Agile in regulated industries. Tune in to discover h...

As a leader, navigating the pitfalls of overconfidence and fear is crucial for effective leadership. By cultivating confident humility you can avoid the dangers of these ditches and inspire your team to achieve their full potential.

Agile often fails not because it's flawed, but because organisations focus on quick results instead of embracing the mindset shift it demands. This blog explores how the rush for success leads companies to miss Agile's core values -adaptability and value-driven decision-making - resulting in frustra...

Why does a SaaS company send you invites to their product launch events? But why don’t we treat our colleagues with the same level of attention and service that we expect from external providers?

This article explains why pre-mortems are a brilliant tool for risk mitigation, improving your team’s decision process, and how they can transform your product development process.

In diesem Artikel teilt PST Simon Flossmann 3 Tipps, wie du bessere Sprint-Ziele formulierst

Hypothesis-driven development offers a structured approach to problem-solving and innovation while minimizing risks, enabling evidence-based decisions, and fostering experimentation. This series includes the benefits of a hypothesis-drive approach for Scrum Teams and product delivery as well as templates and examples of different hypothesis formats.

A hypothesis is a clear, testable statement. It includes a forecast or prediction based on the assumption. Unlike an idea or open question, which are generally vague or speculative, a hypothesis is a precise, verifiable proposition that outlines both the action and expected outcome.There are several...

Hypothesis-driven development promotes a structured approach to agile delivery, enabling teams to test assumptions early and make data-informed decisions. This leads to more efficient and effective outcomes. Other benefits include:Focus and ClarityHypotheses help Scrum Teams move from vague ideas an...

Scrum Teams work in complex and uncertain environments where outcomes are unpredictable and variables are interdependent. In the context of product discovery and development teams should form hypotheses to learn more about potential problems or opportunities.A hypothesis-driven approach allows Scrum...

A hypothesis is a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.* A hypothesis-driven approach is a scientific method where validation through experimentation is necessary to validate or refute assumptions.Organizations and Sc...

An introduction to the intersection of Practical Agility, IT Product Model and Collaborative Incentives.

El liderazgo de producto es necesario para asumir una adecuada propiedad de producto enfocado en la entrega de valor. En el siguiente post mencionó algunos aspectos que se pueden considerar para lograr este tipo de liderazgo.

The Scrum Guide outlines essential elements of the Scrum framework, each serving a critical purpose. Understanding the true purpose of these elements, rather than common misconceptions, is vital for effective Scrum practice.

Are your product ideas at risk of failure before they even launch? In this video, PSTs Greg Crown and Robert Pieper discuss the hidden assumptions that could be sinking your innovations, from market demand miscalculations to competitive edge misconceptions.

In this episode, Patricia Kong hosts our host Dave West to answer more listener questions from a recent webcast about the Agile Product Operating Model! (23:54 Minutes)

Scrum.org and ScrumMath partner to help organizations that are looking to hire Scrum Masters and Product Owners find candidates that have been qualified by experts in Scrum, while at the same time helping those who are already Scrum Masters and Product Owners grow throughout the process.

Transparenz wird zwar als essentiell für agiles Arbeiten angepriesen, aber zu viel davon kann auch negative Folgen haben. Lernen Sie mehr darüber, warum strategische Intransparenz hilfreich ein kann.

In diesem Artikel entkräftet PST Simon Flossmann den Mythos von unterschiedlichen Lerntypen.

Découvrez le framework Kanban, un cadre agile essentiel pour visualiser et gérer efficacement vos tâches. Regardez notre vidéo pour en savoir plus !

To achieve and maintain agility, organizations must focus on three key areas: broad product definitions, cross-functional skill sets, and frequent releases.

Agility is not just a one-time transformation but an ongoing process that involves optimizing actions and strategies to respond effectively to changing circumstances. True agility requires continuous effort, and maintaining it is essential for organizations to stay responsive and adaptable.

Can a Hybrid of Waterfall and Scrum Work? In this Responsive Advisors video, discover how to effectively blend Scrum with Waterfall while avoiding common pitfalls. Gain insights on managing phased Sprints, parallel workstreams, and ensuring robust feedback and integration.

In this episode of the Women in Agile Podcast, host Emily Lint chats with Becky Kuzma, a fast friend she made while at the Agile 2023 conference. Her talk on “How to Foster Neurodivergent Teams” inspired Emily and many others at the conference to look at the landscape of neurodiversity in the work...

When you admit that you don’t have all the answers as a Scrum Master, you’re not losing credibility—you’re gaining trust. You’re telling your team, “It’s okay not to know everything. What matters is how we tackle the unknown together.”

The essence of a standout Scrum Master lies in their ability to blend leadership with collaboration, ensuring that the team learns to self-manage and is focused on delivering exceptional value.

The most important part of an assessment is the tailored solutions that are determined after the assessment is complete. Tune in to this week's episode to learn more!

In this reflective blog post, I explore the evolution of Scrum and Agile over the past two decades, highlighting key milestones and shifts in how these frameworks have been adopted. I discuss the current state of Agile, addressing ongoing challenges and the strong community support that persists. Lo...

There are many common myths about Scrum. Here are a few examples.

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.

In diesem Artikel teilt PST Simon Flossmann mit dir 5 Fehler, durch die Scrum Master die Sprint-Retrospektive unnötig verkomplizieren

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.

Don't spend months writing detailed proposals only to discover that things always worked out differently. Instead, sell Sprints and deliver more value to your customers sooner!

Kanban is a Japanese word that translates into English, roughly, as ‘sign’ or ‘sign board’. Let’s jump in…

In complex product development, consistency is crucial to achieving great results with Scrum. In this Responsive Advisors Lightning Round, PST's Robb Pieper, Greg Crown, Jason Malmstadt cover their top 10 best practices every Scrum team should follow to maximize value and ensure successful outcomes.

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...

The Scrum Guide defines the core framework of Scrum, while other references provide clarifications, interpretations, and examples. If a concept isn’t in the Scrum Guide, it’s not part of Scrum, and practices not working for your team should be reconsidered for more effective ones, as the guide sugge...

PST Hiren Doshi has 28 years of Product Development experience. He is the author, of “Scrum Insights for Practitioners” and contributor to “97 Things Every Scrum Practitioners Should Know”. More than that, he was one of the 20 contributors globally who participated in the development of the Scrum Gu...

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)

Ihre Aufgabe ist es, echte Kundenprobleme zu lösen und Mehrwert zu liefern; konzentrieren Sie sich nicht länger auf die Perfektionierung der Anwendung eines Frameworks.

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

Découvrez l'histoire et les principes de l'agilité, ainsi que pourquoi elle est cruciale aujourd'hui. Apprenez comment ce mindset basé sur la collaboration et l'adaptation au changement peut transformer votre approche du travail.