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Azure DevOps + Mural = Awesome Visualizations

April 25, 2024
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 variety of templates, such as the "Now, Next, Later" template. This combination enhances collaboration and facilitates strategic planning for both current and upcoming sprints. While the potential for visualization is vast, there are some notable limitations in the integration that merit further exploration.
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Unproductive Polarising Extremes

April 24, 2024
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.
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How to Measure Success in a Scrum Project?

April 23, 2024
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.
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Shocking Truth About Sprint Length in Scrum

April 22, 2024
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!
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Is Your Workflow Holding You Back?

April 22, 2024
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 effective solutions that ensure a seamless flow of work 💼.

¿Estás cansado de Scrum cómo marco de trabajo?

April 21, 2024
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? Acompañame en mi reflexión semanal para comprobar que es Scrum y que no lo es
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Scrum is NOT Dead

April 18, 2024
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.
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How to Fix Your BROKEN Sprint Review

April 17, 2024
This video by PSTs Greg Crown, Jason Malmstadt, and Robert Pieper will help you boost your Sprint Reviews with simple, effective strategies. Learn how to gather valuable feedback that will improve your projects, and improve stakeholder engagement during the meeting can make a big difference.
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Why Do Smart Managers Love EBM?

April 17, 2024
Smart managers love EBM because it transforms the art of management into a science. The shift from "I think" to "I know" removes much of the guesswork associated with traditional management, allowing leaders to steer their teams with confidence and precision.
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アジャイルの旅ポッドキャスト S1E9: アジャイルエバンジェリストの長沢さんからの物語

April 17, 2024
このポッドキャストでは、業界のエキスパートを特別ゲストとして迎え、アジャイルとスクラムの世界にふかく潜り込んでいきます。スクラム、DevOps、ユーザーエクスペリエンス、プロダクトマネージメント、コーチングなど、様々なトピックをカバーします。私、フォンテーヌグレゴリは、「アジャイルの旅」ポッドキャストのホストです。アジャイルコーチ、スクラムマスター、またはコンサルタントとして日本企業を支援しております。そして、Scrum.orgの認定プロフェッショナルスクラムトレーナーです。 このエピソードでは、長沢さんがソフトウェアエンジニアをしていた時にアジャイル・マニフェストが発表された当時から、大企業とスタートアップ企業の両方がアジャイル開発を導入し、経験主義を活用して目標を達成するように支援している今日に至るまでのストーリーを紹介します。またはプロダクトオーナーとスクラムマスターそれぞれがよく抱えている課題とその解決策、様々なトピックをカバーします。
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アジャイルの旅ポッドキャスト S1E8: 戦略コンサル会社でのアジャイルコーチの体験談

April 17, 2024
このポッドキャストでは、業界のエキスパートを特別ゲストとして迎え、アジャイルとスクラムの世界にふかく潜り込んでいきます。スクラム、DevOps、ユーザーエクスペリエンス、プロダクトマネージメント、コーチングなど、様々なトピックをカバーします。私、フォンテーヌグレゴリは、「アジャイルの旅」ポッドキャストのホストです。アジャイルコーチ、スクラムマスター、またはコンサルタントとして日本企業を支援しております。そして、Scrum.orgの認定プロフェッショナルスクラムトレーナーです。 今回のエピソードでは、マーケティングにおけるアジャイル、ハードウェア開発・製造におけるアジャイル、アジャイルを導入する際の「改善」と「革新」の違い、「コンサルタント」と「コーチ」の仕事の違いと共通点についてお話します。
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Product Teams

April 16, 2024
Some of the highest-performing teams I have ever worked with were part of a Product team. A Product team is when multiple Scrum Teams support a single product. Here are some FAQs about Product teams.
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Scrum With Azure DevOps!

April 16, 2024
In this video, Martin delves into how Azure DevOps serves as a cornerstone for supporting Scrum and Agile practices, aiming to elevate team efficiency and project management. 🚀 From debunking common Scrum myths to providing a step-by-step guide on setting up and customising Azure DevOps, this exploration is a journey towards unlocking your team's potential. 🛠️
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Should Companies Outsource Product Development?

April 16, 2024
Should companies be outsourcing their product development? Join us as we explore the potential solutions for developing core product development. We also explore if it is possible to maintain agility while outsourcing. Tune in to discover the verdict!
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Leading with values

April 14, 2024
In questo articolo, Fabio Panzavolta descrive l'importanza di guidare con i valori nello Scrum. Favorendo la collaborazione, Fabio aiuta un Developer, Luca, ad allineare la sua decisione con i valori Scrum di impegno e coraggio, rafforzando l'obiettivo dello Sprint. Sottolinea la necessità di leader al servizio del team più che manager autoritari, con risorse per migliorare leadership.
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Good Scrum Master; Bad Scrum Master

April 12, 2024
This post (inspired by Ben Horowitz author of “The hard things about hard things”) is for Scrum Masters, and people who work with Scrum Masters, and explores what good and bad looks like.
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3 ways to Get More Bang for your Buck from Sprint Retrospectives

April 11, 2024
This video offers practical strategies for improving Sprint Retrospective effectiveness by taking a closer look at the format, improving transparency and ensuring the right people are in the room. PST's Robb Pieper, Greg Crown, and Jason Malmstadt share their real-life stories on enhancing Sprint Retrospectives within Scrum events.
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Zombie Estimation

April 11, 2024
Zombie Estimation is where a team mechanically assigns story points to tasks without a true understanding or engagement in the purpose and method of estimation.
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How to fix your boring Daily Scrum

April 10, 2024
Are your Daily Scrums dragging on and accomplishing nothing? Is it starting to feel like a waste of time? PSTs Robb Pieper, Greg Crown, and Jason Malmstadt share actionable tips to make your meetings impactful & efficient. Learn how to keep your Daily Scrums concise, focused, and genuinely productive towards your Sprint goal.