Many of us find it difficult to ask for help at work, which is a problem if you are part of a Scrum Team. Interdependence and collaboration are central to Scrum, but these practices don’t always come naturally to those new to the framework. In this post, we explore the incorrect assumptions tied up in asking for help and actions a Scrum Master can take to create the best conditions for a strong interdependent and collaborative team.

Is your Sprint Review effective? In this VLOG, I explain the foundation of the Sprint Review event concisely and precisely containing 4 questions to trigger you to think of improving your way of conducting the Sprint Review.

In this vlog, PST Joshua Partogi elaborates how Scrum Masters can use the Scrum values to lead people in the company towards agility.

Accountability is the act of being answerable or accountable for something. It is a key component of any successful organisation. In this blog post, we will cover the benefits of organisational accountability and how it can help you improve value delivery.

What is a Scrum Master? Is a Scrum Master like a project manager? Are they your boss? Do they conduct all the Scrum Events or run all the meetings? Learn all about the role of a Scrum Master as it is defined in the 2020 Scrum Guide in this video.

The Scrum Master Salary Report 2023 is based on the answers of 1,143 participants globally. Find out how you compare!

A very interesting (and sad) piece of news made headlines in Spain recently that provides some lessons about agile product development and incremental delivery. 

Scrum is a popular Agile project management framework that has been adopted by organizations worldwide. A Scrum Master is a critical member of a Scrum Team, responsible for facilitating the process and ensuring the team follows Scrum practices. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about being a Scrum Master, including the role and responsibilities, the skills you’ll need, and how to get started.

Wenn die Scrum Events in deinem Team aktuell noch so aussehen: - In Meetings reden alle durcheinander. - Larry wiederholt sich ständig, wie eine Schallplatte, die einen Sprung hat. - Am Ende findet immer nur die lauteste Stimme Gehör. Dann ist es Zeit, dies zu ändern! Lies weiter und du erfährst, wie du mit nur 3 Facilitation-Methoden die Kommunikation in deinem Scrum Team förderst.

What if I told you there is one 1 question you can ask to figure out where you are in the product life cycle? Moreover, what if I told you figuring out where you are can tell you the kind of complexities you can expect to deal with?

FAKE #Scrum is everywhere! But can you spot it? In this talk, you'll learn the early warning signs of when you have fake Scrum and why a fake is such a problem.

How does the Increment support Transparency? Transparency being one of the core underlying concepts of the Scrum framework. How can you use the Increment to raise transparency?

Keine Business-Agilität ohne solide technische Grundlagen; ein Scrum Team braucht eine gute Definition of Done. Erfahren Sie mehr über deren zwölf Erfolgsprinzipien, damit Ihr Unternehmen agil werden kann.

Is a Product Owner the boss on a Scrum Team? Do they write all the user stories? Do they participate in the Scrum Events/Meetings?

Creare prodotti complessi impone una strategia di sviluppo centrata sull'esplorazione di soluzioni incrementali. SpaceX è un'ottimo esempio di come un prodotto evolve nel tempo, facendo tesoro dell'esperienza. Spesso, in formazione o in clientela, mi sento dire che è impossibile sviluppare prodotti fisici in modo iterativo e incrementale. "Sai Fabio, questo non è software, noi facciamo prodotti fisici complessi". Ok ok, capisco 😊.

Sprint is the heartbeat of Scrum. But, how do you select the right Sprint Length?

How can savvy Scrum Masters and Scrum Teams use the Retrospective Prime Directive to avoid Retrospective Witch Hunts but instead create a culture of continuous collaboration and learning?

Because let's face it, they don't.

While Scrum started with software development, the developer accountability is no longer just about developing code. But what are Developers exactly? Are technical writers or Quality Assurance people considered "Developers"? Watch this video to find out!

Business agility is only possible with technical excellence. Learn more about the twelve success principles of employing a Definition of Done as a quality standard to support your organization’s path to agility.

Unternehmen erwarten, dass Scrum Master eine respektvolle Kultur schaffen. Working-Agreements sind eine einfache Möglichkeit, Respekt im Team zu fördern. Leider ist es ebenso einfach dabei Fehler zu machen. Fehler, die Teammitglieder zu Einzelkämpfern werden lassen. Fehler, die zu keinen wirksamen Verbesserungen in der Retrospektive führen. Fehler, die dazu führen, dass neue Mitglieder im Team nicht wirklich ankommen. Erfahren Scrum Master übernimmt die Verantwortung, dass diese Fehler nicht passieren. Wenn du auch bereit bist, diese Verantwortung zu übernehmen und dabei diese Fehler vermeiden willst, dann lies weiter…

Is a Scrum team like a rugby team where everyone works together to move the ball? Or is it more like a golf team where we add up the scores of all the individual members at the end? Watch this video to find out what the Scrum Guide definition says and what that all really means to you.

El descubrimiento de productos es el proceso de investigar, probar y validar ideas para nuevos productos o características usando Lean Startup. Para garantizar que se satisfagan las necesidades de negocio y que se proporcione valor es estrictamente necesario descubrir que quieren los clientes. El objetivo es identificar oportunidades y tomar decisiones informadas sobre qué productos o características construir y cómo construirlos antes de ejecutarlos. Uno de las mejores maneras de usar esto del descubrimiento de producto es lo que ahora te lo comento.

We have a Product Owner, a Product Goal, and a Product Backlog in Scrum. Why don’t we have a Product but an Increment? Read this blog to understand the reasoning behind the naming.

For 10 years I have been using an adapted version of Scrum to organise my personal and professional life. I call this the Personal Scrum System. The Personal Scrum System is simple and it can help you achieve your Goals, whatever they might be.

How does the Sprint Backlog supports Transparency? Transparency being one of the core underlying concepts of the Scrum framework. How can you use the Sprint Backlog to raise transparency?

Wie sollen wir erfolgreich eine agile Transformation durchführen? Sollen wir die Arbeit an eines der großen Beratungsunternehmen — McBoston — auslagern? Oder sollen wir eine agile Transformation mit ChatGPT in Angriff nehmen?

En la gestión de producto la visión de producto es muy importante para proveer motivación y propósito al equipo de Scrum y el alineamiento con el negocio. Con una visión apropiada la autogestión llega a tener sentido para orientar adecuadamente el foco del esfuerzo compartido para entregar valor.

Are Scrum Values just a fluffy part of Scrum? Should we really embrace and respect those values? What would happen if we didn't?

Self-managing doesn’t mean that the Scrum Team — or the Scrum Master — is all-powerful.  (Sorry, not sorry!)  It means that the organization gives the Scrum Team the mandate to deliver value according to the product vision and goal within a set of guardrails.  

Lean Startup provides an approach to delivering breakthrough businesses. It does that by focusing on learning and working with customers and stakeholders to explore the problem and product space. By connecting the ideas of Lean Startup with Scrum practitioners have a blueprint for exploring risk and value. In this blog, we discuss how the two approaches can work together.

You're an amazing Scrum Master, right? How would you know if you weren't? Wouldn't you want to know? Here are 5 common bad habits Scrum Masters might develop that one should remove ASAP.

How shall we successfully pursue an agile transformation? Shall we outsource the effort to one of the big consultancies? Or shall we embark on an agile transformation with ChatGPT providing guidance?

En este capítulo aprenderás: - Su papel en Evidence-Based Management. - Cómo ayudan a agilizar las organizaciones. - Su impacto en equipos y stakeholders. - Su relación con Scrum, y - Un ejemplo en nuestro caso de estudio (GymTonic)

Der Scrum Guide leistet bereits eine gute Arbeit, das Scrum-Rahmenwerk in seiner Ganzheit zu erklären. Für Scrum-Neulinge ist diese Darstellung zu theoretisch, sie suchen als ersten Einstieg einen Schnelldurchlauf durch einen Sprint. Wenn du weiter liest, dann bekommst du diesen Schnelldurchlauf.

Scrum is a really popular way for agile teams to deliver. But what are some of the underlying ideas that make Scrum work? What's the theory behind it all?

How does the Product Backlog supports Transparency? Transparency being one of the core underlying concepts of the Scrum framework. How can you use the Product Backlog to raise transparency?

The story of Capital One laying off hundreds of people in Agile roles is making the rounds. I have no direct connection to Capital One, so I can’t comment about what’s going on there. I'll just say that based on what I hear from people who've been involved, the reality is more complex than it seems on the surface. Check out my thoughts about the future of agile roles and agility in general.

En cada interacción que tengo con un equipo ágil, siempre sale la conversación de la velocity y los story points. Siempre siempre siempre, no falla nunca. Y siempre, eso en un punto de inflexión en la relación que tengo con el cliente o las personas que estén compartiendo una capacitación conmigo. Básicamente, unen siempre story points y velocity a Scrum, cosa que no es cierta, ya que nunca han sido mencionados en la guía Scrum. Dejadme explicar porqué recomendamos usar story points ni velocity en tus equipos explicando que son estos 2 conceptos.

Los mejores Scrum Masters nutren y aumentan sus habilidades y experiencia de coaching ágil con el tiempo, enfocándose en varias áreas que sienten que los ayudarán a ser más eficientes y efectivos. Si bien las técnicas de entrenamiento, consultoría, mentoría, entrenamiento, invisible pero presente y facilitación son las herramientas principales del Scrum Master, saber cuándo y cómo usar una herramienta, técnica o enfoque específico es esencial para que un Scrum Master pueda ayudar a entregar valor.

In this vlog, PST Joshua Partogi shares some more insights how does the Scrum Master as a true leader who serves uses the 8 Scrum Master hats through illustration.

Many agile teams are using Scrum. Sometimes in whole, sometimes just part of it. But what is the Scrum Framework? What is its intent? Watch this video to find out.

En este capítulo aprenderás: 1. Que es la estrategia de una organización. 2. Cuál es la diferencia entre creación y despliegue de la estrategia. 3. En qué se diferencia la estrategia tradicional y ágil. 4. El ejemplo de estrategia en el caso de GymTonic.

Let’s harden a popular Scrum Master interview guide in the age of ChatGPT!

Nichts ist alarmierender als eine solche Aussage: „Sprich bitte in der Pause mit der Labertasche, das halte ich nicht mehr aus!“ Wirst du als Moderator eines Meetings von einem Teilnehmer so angesprochen, sollten alle Alarmglocken läuten. Jetzt wird es höchste Zeit, zu handeln. Unerfahrene Moderatoren begehen reihenweise die gleichen Fehler! Willst du nicht als unerfahren abgestempelt werden, lies weiter. Ich verrate dir fünf „schwierige Personentypen“, auf die ich in den vergangenen Jahren gestoßen bin. Und ich zeige dir, wie du Fehler vermeidest, die ich in diesen Situationen gemacht habe.

Help your Scrum team to avoid getting stuck in analysis paralysis by applying Itamar Gilad’s Confidence Meter.

El gobierno ágil es una metodología para gestionar y supervisar proyectos e iniciativas en un entorno ágil. Implica un conjunto de principios, prácticas y procesos que ayudan a las organizaciones a alinear sus metas, estrategias y objetivos con sus esfuerzos de desarrollo ágil.

PSPO Assessment Tips that will help you prepare and get a passing score.

How does the Sprint itself supports Transparency? Transparency being one of the core underlying concepts of the Scrum framework. What happens during your Sprint that could raise transparency?

Card, Conversation and Confirmation. Understand what professional confirmation looks like.