Many teams who have adopted Scrum adopt practices which are intended to be ‘helpful’ but which actually hinder teams from delivering value.  These practices sound like a good idea, but they are actually ‘traps’ which may hold back organizations from getting the most out of the Scrum framework.

Team effectiveness suffers when teams are too large. In this video, PST's Jason Malmstadt, Robert Pieper, and Gregory Crown explain how to make adjustments to fix this problem.

In this video, Martin 🎥 dives deep into the intricacies of organisational challenges faced by agile teams. He sheds light on how measurements influence behaviours and why it's crucial to focus on changing the system rather than the culture. Martin also touches upon the traditional project mindset and its limitations in the modern software development landscape. 🚀🔍

A self-managing team is a fundamental part of effectivity. How can this happen during your Sprint Review? Check it out!

Is there a clear line between a Scrum Master and a Product Owner on a Scrum Team? Is it okay for one person to be both? PST's Jason Malmstadt, Robb Pieper, and Greg Crown have some ideas to share about one person or two people taking on the accountability of Scrum Master and Product Owner.

If you or your team are new to Scrum, you can use this as a starting point to answer, “what should we be doing and why?” for each Scrum Event. If your team is more experienced but you feel like you’re drifting away from healthy behaviors and patterns and you’re not sure how to course correct - you can use this series as a baseline to reset and start re-aligning your team. This is NOT the end-all-be-all perfect way to operate for all scenarios - but a straight-to-the-point tactical list of steps to help you get to the basic outcomes you need at the end of the event.

If you or your team are new to Scrum, you can use this as a starting point to answer, “what should we be doing and why?” for each Scrum Event. If your team is more experienced but you feel like you’re drifting away from healthy behaviors and patterns and you’re not sure how to course correct - you can use this series as a baseline to reset and start re-aligning your team. This is NOT the end-all-be-all perfect way to operate for all scenarios - but a straight-to-the-point tactical list of steps to help you get to the basic outcomes you need at the end of the event. This post focuses on the Sprint Retrospective

If you or your team are new to Scrum, you can use this as a starting point to answer, “what should we be doing and why?” for each Scrum Event. If your team is more experienced but you feel like you’re drifting away from healthy behaviors and patterns and you’re not sure how to course correct - you can use this series as a baseline to reset and start re-aligning your team. This is NOT the end-all-be-all perfect way to operate for all scenarios - but a straight-to-the-point tactical list of steps to help you get to the basic outcomes you need at the end of the event. This posts focuses on the Sprint Review.

If you or your team are new to Scrum, you can use this as a starting point to answer, “what should we be doing and why?” for each Scrum Event. If your team is more experienced but you feel like you’re drifting away from healthy behaviors and patterns and you’re not sure how to course correct - you can use this series as a baseline to reset and start re-aligning your team. This is NOT the end-all-be-all perfect way to operate for all scenarios - but a straight-to-the-point tactical list of steps to help you get to the basic outcomes you need at the end of the event. This blog focuses on the Daily Scrum.

In this video, Martin explores the Scrum Master role, moving beyond common labels to unearth the true essence of this pivotal position. 🎯 He challenges popular notions, clarifying misconceptions and highlighting the real competencies needed. 💡 This blog post delves deeper into those insights, offering a comprehensive look at what it truly means to be a Scrum Master.

In diesem Artikel analysiert Stefan Wolpers, wie ungeeignete Praktiken die Kapitalrendite Ihrer Scrum Teams beeinträchtigen können.

Everyone knows that Story Points are just made up numbers that don't really mean a thing. But, why don't we use some some REAL data from a REAL TEAM to finally PROVE that Story Points don't really matter.

Traditional transformation strategies often hinge on assertiveness and top-down directives. But what if there's a more dynamic, resilient way? Shifting from a stance of assertive imposition to one of continuous learning is a transformative strategy in itself.

In this video, Martin delves into the journey of a Scrum Master's evolution 🌱, contrasting the fresh perspectives of novices with the seasoned approaches of experienced professionals. 🚀 He emphasises the importance of contextual learning and adaptive strategies in Scrum mastery.

Como Product Owner el desafío es equilibrar el lado estratégico y táctico para fomentar la adaptación a los cambios de manera que permita reducir el riesgo y maximizar la entrega de valor. Algunas claves que pueden resultar útiles son las siguientes:

A video walkthrough of 4 key reports in Actionable Agile: Cycle Time Scatterplot, Aging Work In Progress, Cumulative Flow Diagram and Monte Carlo forecasting.

Complex work often requires some type of tooling to keep transparency high and to manage the work that gets done. But does the tool really matter that much? Professional Scrum Trainers Jason Malmstadt, Robb Pieper, and Greg Crown have some ideas to share about which tools are best to use to manage Scrum Team work in this video.

In this video, Martin explores the challenging but rewarding journey of applying Scrum in a professional context. 🚀 He addresses the gap between amateur and professional practices, and how organizational expectations often stifle true Scrum application. 🏢💡 This talk is a must-watch for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Scrum and elevate their team's performance. 🌟

Context switching involves transitioning between various tasks or projects, often in a rapid and frequent manner. While this process can be necessary in dynamic work environments, it also carries significant impacts. This article delves into the concept of context switching and closely examines its potential effects.

In this article, PST Stefan Wolpers explores what practices and tools for collaboration and team building are not helpful when used with Scrum.

Wie solltest du Feedback geben? Dieser Frage geht PST Simon Flossmann in diesem Artikel nach:

Este articulo habla de cómo Volvo Cars ha empezado a trabajar el concepto de más control y menos agile en la gestión de la organización.

A self-managing team is a fundamental part of effectivity. How can this happen during your Daily Scrum? Check it out!

Teams solving complex problems need creativity to figure out how to deliver value.  Traditional “command and control’ techniques are less impactful in this environment and can even harm the team’s ability to deliver value. 

In this video, Martin 🎥 breaks down the common misconceptions about Scrum Masters. He sheds light on the actual role and responsibilities, challenging the popular myths with practical insights. Discover the true essence of being a Scrum Master and how it impacts team dynamics. 🚀🤔

El uso efectivo de Scrum es un camino largo y plagado de trampas que nos pueden llevar a caer en errores comunes. En este artículo revisamos 6 errores muy comunes que pueden provocar que nuestra eficacia se vea disminuida.

In diesem Artikel skizziert PST Stefan Wolpers, wie Sie Ihrem Scrum-Team helfen können, seine Output-Orientierung hinter sich zu lassen.

More and more Managers are taking on the Scrum Master accountability. Are they ready for this?

In this video, Martin delves into the significance of openness in Scrum teams, illuminating how it fosters transparency and trust. 🗝️🤝 He articulates its practical aspects, the emotional context, and the impact on team dynamics. A must-watch for those navigating the complexities of Scrum! 🌀📈

Scrum has become quite popular in software development. Over the years, Scrum has become popular in many environments. But can you really use Scrum in non-technical work? In this Lightning Round, Professional Scrum Trainers Jason Malmstadt, Robb Pieper, and Greg Crown have some ideas to share about using Scrum in non-technical work.

In a significant shift from their previous stance, Ryan Ripley and Todd Miller, hosts of "Your Daily Scrum," now advocate for integrating the role of Scrum Master with delivery managers and directors, countering their earlier advice to avoid this practice.

Does it make sense to have a project manager and a Scrum Master on your Scrum Team? Can they be the same person? What would happen if you have both on your Scrum Team? How is delivery on a Scrum Team handled if you don’t have a project manager? PST's Jason Malmstadt, Robb Pieper, and Greg Crown have some ideas to share about project managers and Scrum Masters on your Scrum Team in this Scrum Lightning Round.

Some quick thoughts on Managers taking on the Scrum Master accountability.

In this video, Martin explores the Agile landscape, offering insights on a key but often overlooked aspect: the importance of principles over tools in Agile environments. 🗺️🛠️ He discusses why principles are fundamental to Agile success, guiding decisions and shaping organizational goals. 🎯🔑

In this post, Stefan Wolpers shares ideas on how to support your Scrum Team transforming from output-focused workers to value-driven innovators

Personas are powerful tools to create an understanding of what your ideal users look like and what they would need or like from your product. In this article, Ryan Brook and Sander Dur share how to create a high-level Persona map.

In diesem Artikel zeigt Professional Scrum Trainer Simon Flossmann wie du deinen Wert als Scrum Master bestimmst und auch kommunizierst.

Guillem Hernandez contesta a esta pregunta sobre si las empresas deben adaptarse a la agilidad de negocio.

Here are some study notes that I created whilst learning more about the Scrum.org Professional Scrum Product Backlog Management Skills (PSPBM Skills) course and assessment. These are shared as a revision resource intended to summarise the key elements.

In this video, Martin 🎬 takes us through the compelling journey of maximising efficiency by reducing our work-in-progress. The key? Embracing a minimalist approach that hones in on task completion rather than the proliferation of tasks 📉. It's about moving tasks through to completion, not just starting new ones. It's a philosophy that applies to all areas of work, including software development and project management.

If you don’t have direct authority over your Scrum Team, is it possible to lead them anyway? What does “Leadership” in the context of a Scrum Team? In this video, PST's Jason Malmstadt, Robb Pieper, and Greg Crown discuss leadership, management, and how to navigate them both as a Scrum Master.

In this video, Martin 🎥 unravels the intricate role of a Scrum Master in facilitating team dynamics and ensuring effective decision-making within the Agile framework. 🗝️📈

If there is anything we would absolutely love to see more often, it would be active market and domain assessment by Product Owners. Product Owners are accountable for maximizing the value that is generated by the product the Scrum Team creates. Knowing where your product stands relative to the competition, or how many of your products have been sold is essential information to decide on the next steps to take. It can balance out conundrums like "can we build this product, and should we do it?".

In diesem Artikel findest du einen Erfahrungsbericht von Simon Flossmann über: Wie die White-Elephant-Technik die Schätzung und Priorisierung vereinfacht wird und damit das Sprint-Planning verkürzt

A self-managing team is a fundamental part of effectivity. How can this happen during Sprint Planning? Check it out!

Have you been part of an Agile or Scrum adoption that ran into challenges because some roles were not being performed effectively...? Did it cause frustration and unhealthy conflict...? Are you interested in a different way to respond to challenges with roles...? This video blog will share some ideas based on the Systems Coaching model created by CRR Global as part of their ORSC framework. This is a sequel to my video blog - The Ghosts Of Transformations Past.

In Agile practices, where adaptability and effectiveness reign supreme, two terms often pop up: Right Sizing and Same Sizing. What does “Same Sizing” even mean?

Self-management is crucial to the success of any Scrum Team. However, many Scrum Teams struggle with this concept and many organizations struggle with allowing self-management to flourish. So what can you do about it? In this video, PST's Jason Malmstadt, Greg Crown, and Robb Pieper share some ideas on how you can enable and support self-management.

One of the elements of the Product Wall is the Roadmap. Often misused to create a yearly plan to stick to, Roadmaps are pretty different. Let's dive in!

In this video, Martin unravels the intricacies of shaping a Sprint backlog in Scrum. It's a journey from simplicity to complexity, aligning diverse knowledge streams into a coherent approach to Sprint planning. 🧩🚀