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.

In diesem Artikel stellt PST Simon Flossmann die 5 häufigsten Missverständnisse bei der Anwendung von Scrum vor:

Don't confuse a Roadmap with a Realase Plan and vice versa. They serve different purposes.

Esta semana hablaremos de como priorizar clientes, empoderar empleados y abrazar estrategias sostenibles para construir un futuro de éxito duradero en vuestra organización

🚀 Dive into the #AgileRevolution in defense! Discover how drones, open-source innovation, and Scrum are reshaping the future of national security. From composability to stable interfaces, find out how agility accelerates innovation. 🛡️ Transform your organization's approach and thrive in the exponential age. #DefenseInnovation #Scrum #Hardware

A cross-functional team is a fundamental part of effectivity. How does this relate to the Sprint Backlog? Check it out! - Back to the foundations of the Scrum framework (62)

A Product Owner guides a product's journey to success. They are accountable for translating customer wishes and needs to a viable and competitive product, using vision, goals, and the Product Backlog.

Eric shows how you could use Kanban in conjunction Product Discovery techniques to add transparency to your innovation efforts.

En este nuevo artículo del PST Jerónimo Palacios, explica como organizar del trabajo de un producto y el Product Backlog cuando se trabaja a escala

Wie entwirfst du eine gute Schulung? In diesem Artikel gewährt PST Simon Flossmann einen Blick hinter die Kulissen und verrate dir, wie du Trainings, Schulungen und Workshops entwerfen kannst.

Dieser Artikel behandelt sprintbezogene Fehlverhalten der drei Scrum-Rollen, der Stakeholder bzw. Interessenvertreter sowie des IT-Management, und wie diese adressiert werden können.

There are numerous benefits to a Definition of Done, but consider this: The entire purpose of Sprint is to deliver a done, usable increment at least once per Sprint. Shouldn’t we be clear about what done means to us in our context? In this article, we'll discuss 10 benefits of the Definition of Done in Scrum

What does Scrum look like in the future? In this video, PST's Jason Malmstadt, Robert Pieper, and Greg Crown discuss if it adapts or fades away with tech & agile changes.