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Ghosts of Agile Past: Certifications

January 3, 2024
In this video, Martin explores a contentious topic in the agile community – the real impact and value of agile certifications. 🎓🤔 He delves into how these certifications affect professional development and learning, providing a nuanced view that balances criticism with understanding.
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The Significance of Sprint Goals in Scrum: Benefits, Challenges, and Examples

January 2, 2024
In Scrum, Sprint Goals stand as pivotal guiding stars, directing teams toward success. A Sprint Goal encapsulates the essence of a Sprint – a short, time-bound period during which a team commits to achieving a specific objective. This blog explores the significance of Sprint Goals, shedding light on their importance, potential pitfalls of not having one, and offering real-world examples.
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Good Intentions

January 2, 2024
Some well-intentioned practices sound reasonable, but a closer examination reveals potential pitfalls that can compromise the Agile manifesto principles or the Scrum guide's underlying Empiricism. By understanding the rationale behind these practices and exploring their drawbacks, teams can foster a more nuanced and practical approach to achieve true agility and continuous improvement.
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How To Create Smaller Product Backlog Items

January 2, 2024
Mastering the art of breaking down large Product Backlog items (PBIs) into smaller, manageable units is a crucial competency for every Product Owner. In this article, we delve into several effective strategies for slicing PBIs, complete with illustrative examples to guide you through the process.
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Empiricism and Complexity: The Heart of Scrum Explained

December 28, 2023
In this video, Martin discusses the essence of Scrum, focusing on empiricism and complexity. 🚀 He sheds light on why understanding these principles is vital for successful project management and team empowerment. 🌟 He also addresses the need for teams to choose their own methodologies and the importance of adapting Scrum to different situations.
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Mastering Scrum: Navigating the Simple Yet Complex Agile Framework

December 27, 2023
🎬 In this video, Martin delves into the paradox of Scrum: easily grasped in theory but challenging in practice. 🤔 He explores the nuances of mastering Scrum, drawing on sports analogies and discussing the impact of organizational culture on its implementation. 🚀 Discover insights into making Scrum work effectively within your team and organization. 💡
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The Agile Journey: From Origins to Agile 2.0

December 25, 2023
In this video, Martin discusses the ever-evolving landscape of Agile, from its inception to the present day. 🌐💡 He delves into the challenges of implementing Agile, the misconceptions surrounding it, and the direction it's heading towards. Join us as we explore this dynamic, ever-changing methodology. 🚀📈
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How do you articulate the value of a Scrum Master?

December 20, 2023
The Scrum Master might just be the most misunderstood accountability in Scrum. Organizations often need help understanding the value a Scrum Master brings, especially when the leaders are new to agile development. The question is how can we articulate the Scrum Master’s value? PST's Greg Crown, Jason Malmstadt, and Robert Pieper have some thoughts and analogies that might help you advocate for this crucial accountability.
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Transforming Learning: The Power of Immersive Training

December 20, 2023
🚀 Dive into the future of Agile and Scrum training with our latest blog post! We explore the shift from traditional learning methods 📚 to immersive learning experiences 🌐. Discover how immersive training, with its real-world applications and outcome-based assignments, enhances understanding and retention 🧠. Learn about the limitations of conventional training and how immersive learning closes the feedback loop for more effective education 🔄
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How Do you Work with a Scrum Team that isn’t Self-Managing Well Yet?

December 19, 2023
Scrum Teams are meant to be self-managing, meaning they decide who does what, when, and how. They work through problems together. They experiment and determine how to meet their goals. But what if the team you’re working with just isn’t there yet? How can you support a team that hasn’t figured out how self-management works yet, and help them along that path? Professional Scrum Trainers Greg Crown, Robb Pieper, and Jason Malmstadt share some guidance in this video.
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Expanding Scrum Mastery Beyond IT

December 19, 2023
In this video, Martin explores the journey of becoming a Scrum Master outside the realm of software engineering. 🌐 He delves into the nuances of understanding and leading diverse teams, emphasizing the importance of domain knowledge and team dynamics. 🚀
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PSM1: Vale a Pena Investir em um Treinamento Oficial ou Estudar Sozinho?

December 18, 2023
Planeja a certificação Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I), mas está em dúvida entre investir em um treinamento oficial ou se preparar por conta própria? Este artigo é para você. Nele, exploramos as vantagens e desvantagens de cada abordagem, destacando como a escolha do treinamento certo pode impactar não apenas suas chances de passar no exame, mas também seu entendimento profundo do Scrum e sua capacidade de aplicá-lo efetivamente no ambiente de trabalho.
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"Scrum is Chaos" and other Scrum Myths

December 18, 2023
Myths can hold us back from our highest potential by creating confusion and misdirection. In this article, we will debunk 10 common myths about Scrum. Now, I'm not saying that chaos dragons are real, but I am saying that Scrum is not chaos.
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What Really is a Product?

December 18, 2023
A product is a tangible or intangible offering that fulfils a need or desire. It has a customer, who benefits from it, a buyer, who pays for it, and a producer, who receives a benefit in return.

La velocidad de entrega no es lo más importante. Lo más importante es la velocidad para aprender de los clientes

December 16, 2023
En este nuevo artículo, Joel Francia, presenta la importancia de mejorar el tiempo promedio para aprender del cliente. Ir más rápido es importante si permite aprender y conseguir información que permita reducir el riesgo de avanzar hacia los objetivos enfocados en los clientes. Lo importante es la capacidad de convertir ese aprendizaje en experimentos que generen nuevas ideas para descubrir nuevo valor o reducir la brecha de satisfacción con los clientes
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Does Scrum have Limitations or Gaps that it Can’t Solve?

December 15, 2023
Scrum is an excellent framework for solving complex problems and delivering value in an incremental, iterative, and adaptable way. But are there limitations or gaps in Scrum, and if so, what are they? Spoiler alert: Scrum won’t solve all your problems. In this Scrum Lightning Round, PST's Robb Pieper, Jason Malmstadt, and Greg Crown discuss the gaps in Scrum and how to augment the framework with additional practices.