When Scrum Masters adopt a more heroic stance, stepping in to resolve every issue themselves or not experimenting with new approaches, they can repress the team's opportunity to learn and self-manage.

Product Owners: feeling overwhelmed by your Product Backlog? You're not alone! In this video, PSTs Robert Pieper, Greg Crown, and Jason Malmstadt address the typical challenges you face and provide you with effective strategies for managing your product backlogs.

Updates to the Evidence-Based Management Guide in 2024 by Patricia Kong and Kurt Bittner

“Your Story” is a vodcast (video cast) series with the mission of sharing the professional life story of Professional Scrum Trainers (PST). In this episode, you will hear Mr. Gunther Verheyen’s story.

In this video, Martin dives deep into the essence of DevOps, drawing from personal experiences and professional insights 📽️💡. He elaborates on the evolution of DevOps, its impact on software development, and how it complements Agile practices. Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of embracing change, automation, and continuous learning in the tech world. Enjoy this intriguing journey into the world of DevOps with Martin. 🚀🌐

In diesem Artikel verrät PST Simon Flossmann 5 Fragen, um Blockaden zu lösen, den Lösungsraum zu öffnen und Zusammenarbeit zu ermöglichen.

Uncover when their technical acumen is a game-changer, a nice-to-have, or probably detrimental.

Esta semana, Guillem Hernandez Sola ha reflexionado sobre la gestión de productos des del punto de vista de Agile. Analiza de como unificar roles de gerente de producto (Product Manager) y propietario del producto (Product Owner). Lo hace des del punto de vista para optimizar la comunicación, la toma de decisiones y la colaboración, impulsando así la innovación y el valor para el cliente en un mercado competitivo.

Have you considered inspecting the Sprint Review itself? I introduced a retrospective of our Sprint Review at a client, and it was a game-changer!

Dans son dernier article, Vivien Colas propose un regard nuancé sur une question qui agite régulièrement notre communauté : 'Est-ce vraiment la fin de l'agilité?' Une perspective enrichissante pour éclairer votre réflexion.

Emergent leadership thrives when every team member knows they have the power to lead, guided by the needs of the moment rather than the titles of yesterday.

Done is a fundamental part of bringing transparency. How does this relate to Sprint Retrospective? Check it out! Back to the foundations of the Scrum framework (70)

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 think and may surprise you! Join PST's Robb Pieper, Greg Crown, and Jason Malmstadt for a discussion on how to deal with scope creep on a Scrum team.

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.

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, the full benefits are unattainable unless the entire work system is aligned with agile principles. With over 20 years of experience in helping organisations achieve high performance and adaptability, I've gained valuable insights into agile system design. In this article, I will share some of these insights and discuss one of the most effective frameworks for optimizing organizations for peak performance: value streams.

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.

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.

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 efficiency is not paved with shortcuts or overlooked details but through the meticulous attention to our processes and the courage to confront our challenges head-on. 🚀🤔

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 organizaciones.

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.

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 the Daily Scrum? Check it out! Back to the foundations of the Scrum framework (68)

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)

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.

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.

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!

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 💼.

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? Acompañame en mi reflexión semanal para comprobar que es Scrum y que no lo es

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.