The blog post suggests that Professional Scrum Product Owners should leverage Hypothesis-Driven Development (HDD) to make data-informed decisions, enhancing Scrum’s iterative nature. HDD is presented as a complementary practice that starts with a hypothesis which guides the Scrum Team's actions based on empirical evidence and user feedback, particularly for risky and/or expensive features. It also outlines steps for integrating HDD into Azure DevOps, advocating its use to ensure development aligns with business goals and user needs.

In this video, Martin Hinwood dives into the intricacies of backlog management within Agile frameworks. He sheds light on the often overlooked hindrances that traditional hierarchical approaches pose to effective backlog management and proposes a more flexible, value-focused strategy. Martin's insights aim to pivot our philosophy towards a flat-list management approach, emphasizing the significance of prioritising work based on value rather than adhering to a rigid structure. 🚀💡📈

Unlock the power of Scrum to build team resilience and adaptability, embracing change as a catalyst for success.

Psychological safety is foundational in the success of any team, and it becomes even more challenging to establish when work is sent abroad. In this episode, your hosts share their experiences working with dynamic offshore teams, and some tips on increasing that psychological safety.

A product development effort can significantly benefit from defining the 'why' and 'what' and involving developers in understanding and defining business outcomes.

How do Scrum Masters become next level? In this Scrum Lightning Round, PST's Robb Pieper, Greg Crown, and Jason Malmstadt discuss key skills and areas of knowledge essential for seasoned Scrum Masters to advance their expertise and leadership.

In this video, Martin discusses transitioning from traditional project management to agile frameworks, particularly focusing on the Kanban approach. He highlights how Kanban can be a gentle yet effective pathway for organisations hesitant about drastic changes. Through a personal journey and reflective tone, he delves into the philosophy behind agile transformations, emphasising observation, adaptation, and continuous improvement without disrupting existing work processes. 📈🔄🔍

EBM is especially relevant in industries characterized by rapid change and uncertainty, as it provides a structured yet flexible approach to making informed decisions and adapting strategies based on actual performance and emerging trends.

Teams, like individuals, have internal narratives that impact their success. Leaders can become mindful observers, using questions and curiosity to help their teams shift negative self-talk into empowering beliefs that drive better results.

Tackling Fake Agility with Johanna Rothman at the 59th Hands-on Agile Meetup

In diesem Artikel erzählt PST Simon Flossmann, warum es bei der Kommunikation von Fakten immer auch auf die Geschichte ankommt.

Productivity culture kills business agility. But productivity itself is not the problem. It is possible to have a creative relationship to creative rather than a reactive one. Let's look at examples of both.

A difficult question for organizations is how to maintain an Agile approach while outsourcing development. In this episode, the agilityIRL team discusses challenges with outsourcing and some ways to make it work better.

Vendredi 29 mars 2024. Les taux de la FED restent à 5%. Les conséquences pour les Product Owners et autres leaders sont sérieuses. Adressons ce sujet frontalement 𓄀

A cross-functional team is a fundamental part of effectivity. How does this relate to the Product Owner? Check it out! - Back to the foundations of the Scrum framework (64)

Questo nuovo episodio del Podcast Scrum Italia è composto da due parti principali. La prima, nella quale Fabio Panzavolta legge l'articolo del blog "Il management in Scrum" e la seconda, nella quale una decina di professionisti discutono la tematica condividendo esperienze e domande. Buon ascolto!

I was recently asked, "Do you think it's necessary to start every Sprint with each story fully specified?" The short answer: No, I don't. Join me as I discuss the topic.

In diesen Artikel erkläre PST Simon Flossmann, was hinter diesen beunruhigenden Trend steht und wie du ihn stoppen kannst.

In diesem Artikel decken wir typische Wege auf, wie Scrum-Teams Stakeholder verlieren, von überzogenen Leistungsversprechen über schlechte Risikokommunikation bis hin zur Vernachlässigung von Stakeholder Feedback.

In this article, PST Alex Ballarin explains what agile strategy is, and how to deploy strategies in an agile and effective manner using Flight Levels, OKRs and Scrum.

Want to learn how to write effective user stories? Look no further! In this video, we'll discuss tips for writing user stories and provide real examples to help you understand how to create user stories that deliver value to your product or service. Whether you're a product manager, designer, or developer, this video will give you the tools to create user stories that drive success.

Scrum is no excuse not to create a forecast for delivery or to accept a lack of direction for your product.

Scrum, einer der führenden agilen Ansätze in der Softwareentwicklung, zeichnet sich durch seine strategische Unvollständigkeit aus. Diese bewusste Entscheidung ermöglicht Flexibilität und Anpassungsfähigkeit, wodurch Scrum zu einem dynamischen Rahmen für kontinuierliche Verbesserung wird.

Let us embrace a language of business that reflects the dignity, respect, and value of every individual. In doing so, we not only enhance the well-being and productivity of our teams but also contribute to a more humane and just society.

Learn how iterative processes and empirical control turn uncertainty into a pathway for innovation and opportunity.

Is virtual Scrum training effective? In this Responsive Advisors Scrum Lightning Round, Professional Scrum Trainers Robb Pieper, Greg Crown, and Jason Malmstadt share their experiences and perspectives on virtual versus in-person Scrum training.

In this video, Martin delves into the symbiotic relationship between Kanban and Scrum, arguing that integrating Kanban strategies can significantly enhance any Scrum practice. 🎥🔧 He discusses how Kanban's focus on metrics and continuous improvement can address Scrum's limitations, particularly in planning and customer communication. 📊🔄 Enjoy this insightful exploration of blending frameworks for superior agility and efficiency.

En este artículo, el PST Alex Ballarin, explica como operacionalizar una estrategia ágil usando OKR, Scrum y Flight Levels.

Don't confuse resource efficiency with efficiency.

In this article, we uncover typical ways in which Scrum Teams fail stakeholders, from overpromising results to poor risk communication to neglecting feedback.

If the Scrum Values and the Sprint Goal are not aligned, the Sprint Goal will be suboptimal.

In diesem Artikel schreibt PST Simon Flossmann, wie die Haltungen eines Scrum Masters helfen Hindernisse zu beseitigen.

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、小林さんがアジャイル開発の実践者やコーチとしての道のりを紹介してくれます。スクラムを始める時や新しいチームの立ち上げ支援の時に小林さんがよくやることも話していきます。そして現在の「チェンジエージェント」（変化を促進する人）としての仕事でコーチングや人類学をどのようにして活用しているかもカバーします。

No. The commitment for the Sprint Backlog is the Sprint Goal, which enhances the importance of achieving outcomes that deliver value rather than merely completing a set of predefined work items.

Are you a Scrum Master looking for fresh, dynamic ways to engage your team and elevate their understanding of Scrum? In this video, PSTs Greg Crown, Jason Malmstadt, and Robert Pieper share innovative techniques to level up Scrum training.

Why organization and leaders should promote more of Product culture than the Project culture. Make a simple change - start using the word "Product" instead of "Project." in your day-to-day interaction, it will signal your brain differently, and you may start behaving in a more customer oriented, value, and outcome-focused manner.

A cross-functional team is a fundamental part of effectivity. How does this relate to the Increment? Check it out! - Back to the foundations of the Scrum framework (63)

Navigating the Journey of Product Delivery with Scrum

Die diesem Artikel entkräftet PST Simon Flossmann 3 hartnäckige Mythen zur Rolle des Product Owners:

Self-management doesn’t mean Developers can do whatever they want, and it doesn’t mean leadership should micromanage the Scrum Team, either. The reality is somewhere in the middle.

A daily effort would include coaching, mentoring, collaborating, maximising the team's potential and continuous improvement, helping the team mature, and facilitating the removal of impediments.

En este post, el PST Alex Ballarín explica el impacto del desperdicio en el desarrollo de producto por tomar decisiones que no tienen en cuenta al usuario, y como las técnicas de descubrimiento y validación ayudan a crear mejores productos.

Dieser Beitrag befasst sich mit den zehn wichtigsten Strategien aus dem Buch Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide und bietet einen Wegweiser für Teams, die Kaizen-Praktiken einführen möchten.

To transcend Mechanical Scrum, it's crucial for the Agile community to re-emphasize the importance of the Scrum Values, encourage adaptable practices, and foster environments that prioritize continuous improvement, team autonomy, and value creation. Success stories from those who have shifted from mechanical to empirical Scrum practices offer valuable insights and inspiration. As we move forward, leveraging resources and training to deepen our understanding and application of Scrum will be key to overcoming these challenges. The goal is to not just follow Scrum by the book but to live its principles, ensuring teams are truly agile, responsive, and focused on delivering value.

Scrum training goes beyond professional development, offering skills for personal and daily life too. But how? In this Scrum Lightning Round, PSTs Robert Pieper, Jason Malmstadt, and Greg Crown discuss the unexpected ways Scrum prepares you for numerous real-life situations.

El estudio "jam" de Sheena Iyengar y el libro "La paradoja de la elección" de Barry Schwartz muestran cómo demasiadas opciones pueden abrumar y disminuir la eficacia de las decisiones. Para los Product Owners en Scrum, esto implica priorizar efectivamente el backlog, mantener una visión clara y experimentar continuamente. La clave es encontrar el equilibrio entre ofrecer opciones significativas y evitar la sobrecarga de información.

Learn how Scrum's adaptive, iterative approach equips Scrum Masters with the strategies to master complexity, driving teams towards creative solutions and value in fluid, challenging environments.

This post provides guidance for conducting a Nexus Sprint Review, a key component of the Nexus Scaled Scrum Framework (or any scaled Scrum implementation) aimed at enhancing inspection and adaptation for large-scale agile development. Dissatisfied with existing guidance, I decided to share my insights on how to structure these reviews to facilitate integrated feedback on the work done by the Nexus (the team of teams). It outlines the replacement of individual Scrum Team Sprint Reviews with a Nexus-wide review focusing on the integrated increment and suggests employing a "Sprint Review Bazaar" to cater to stakeholders' diverse interests through a diverge-converge approach. This method encourages detailed inspections and feedback in breakout rooms, analogous to visiting booths at a science fair or car show, thereby increasing transparency and engagement. The post also provides a detailed sample agenda for a 2.5-hour Nexus Sprint Review, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and adaptation during execution.

In this video, Martin delves into the simplicity of initiating Kanban within any team or organisation. He outlines the straightforwardness of the process, highlighting how any individual can kickstart a transformative journey 🚀. Martin shares insights on overcoming traditional hurdles 🚧, leveraging data for meaningful change 📊, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement 🌱.

This post dives into the top ten actionable strategies derived from the Scrum Anti-Patterns Guide book, providing a roadmap for teams eager to embrace Kaizen practices.