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Why Is Mechanical Scrum a Trap?

September 10, 2024
Mechanical Scrum can become a trap when we follow Scrum without understanding Scrum. The Scrum framework is a great place to start in order to deliver value, but it shouldn’t be itself a destination.
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Agile in Regulated Environments

September 10, 2024
Ready to navigate the complexities of Agile in regulated environments? Join Jeff and his guest, Kelly Weyrauch—the go-to expert for Agile in the medical device world—as they dive deep into the challenges and breakthrough strategies for integrating Agile in regulated industries. Tune in to discover how you can master the balance between compliance and agility, transforming your processes into models of efficiency and effectiveness.
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The Paradox of Leadership: Confident Humility

September 9, 2024
As a leader, navigating the pitfalls of overconfidence and fear is crucial for effective leadership. By cultivating confident humility you can avoid the dangers of these ditches and inspire your team to achieve their full potential.
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Why Agile Fails: The Mindset Shift Organisations Miss

September 9, 2024
Agile often fails not because it's flawed, but because organisations focus on quick results instead of embracing the mindset shift it demands. This blog explores how the rush for success leads companies to miss Agile's core values -adaptability and value-driven decision-making - resulting in frustration. Ready to move beyond surface-level Agile practices and unlock true business agility? Discover why embracing the journey of transformation is key to lasting success. Dive in to learn more!

Liderazgo de producto

September 6, 2024
El liderazgo de producto es necesario para asumir una adecuada propiedad de producto enfocado en la entrega de valor. En el siguiente post mencionó algunos aspectos que se pueden considerar para lograr este tipo de liderazgo.
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Scrum's Essential Elements (SG003)

September 5, 2024
The Scrum Guide outlines essential elements of the Scrum framework, each serving a critical purpose. Understanding the true purpose of these elements, rather than common misconceptions, is vital for effective Scrum practice.
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Scrum.org and ScrumMatch a Perfect Partnership

September 5, 2024
Scrum.org and ScrumMath partner to help organizations that are looking to hire Scrum Masters and Product Owners find candidates that have been qualified by experts in Scrum, while at the same time helping those who are already Scrum Masters and Product Owners grow throughout the process.
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Get Agile and Stay Agile: A Continuous Journey

September 4, 2024
Agility is not just a one-time transformation but an ongoing process that involves optimizing actions and strategies to respond effectively to changing circumstances. True agility requires continuous effort, and maintaining it is essential for organizations to stay responsive and adaptable.
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Can A Waterfall And Scrum Hybrid Be Effective?

September 4, 2024
Can a Hybrid of Waterfall and Scrum Work? In this Responsive Advisors video, discover how to effectively blend Scrum with Waterfall while avoiding common pitfalls. Gain insights on managing phased Sprints, parallel workstreams, and ensuring robust feedback and integration.
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Why “I Don’t Know” is a Game-Changer

September 3, 2024
When you admit that you don’t have all the answers as a Scrum Master, you’re not losing credibility—you’re gaining trust. You’re telling your team, “It’s okay not to know everything. What matters is how we tackle the unknown together.”
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The Journey and Future of Scrum and Agile – A Reflection

September 2, 2024
In this reflective blog post, I explore the evolution of Scrum and Agile over the past two decades, highlighting key milestones and shifts in how these frameworks have been adopted. I discuss the current state of Agile, addressing ongoing challenges and the strong community support that persists. Looking ahead, I consider the future of Scrum, emphasizing the importance of transcending past practices while integrating new technologies and cultural shifts. I also highlight the innovative work of my colleagues in helping organizations better assess their current state to make informed decisions.
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The Anti-Patterns of a Scrum Master

September 2, 2024
Scrum Masters change styles and stances as needed. However, when someone who lacks knowledge or experience takes on this accountability, it often leads to Scrum Master anti-patterns. In this post I am sharing the anti-patterns and its pitfalls that I experienced, there could be more.
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Top 10 Best Practices for Scrum Teams

August 30, 2024
In complex product development, consistency is crucial to achieving great results with Scrum. In this Responsive Advisors Lightning Round, PST's Robb Pieper, Greg Crown, Jason Malmstadt cover their top 10 best practices every Scrum team should follow to maximize value and ensure successful outcomes.
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Résilience et agilité

August 30, 2024
L'article encourage les agilistes à réfléchir à la résilience et à l'agilité, en soulignant l'importance de les intégrer dans les pratiques organisationnelles. Il propose d'utiliser Scrum pour renforcer la résilience en s'inspirant des stratégies d'adaptation climatique. C'est une invitation à prendre chacun ses responsabilités face au changement climatique, en dépassant les mécanismes de déresponsabilisation, et à initier un changement.
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The Definition of Scrum (SGE002)

August 29, 2024
The Scrum Guide defines the core framework of Scrum, while other references provide clarifications, interpretations, and examples. If a concept isn’t in the Scrum Guide, it’s not part of Scrum, and practices not working for your team should be reconsidered for more effective ones, as the guide suggests context-sensitive adaptations.
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Why Goals Matter in Scrum

August 28, 2024
The iterative nature of Scrum, with its focus on delivering a Done Increment each Sprint, allows teams to make steady progress toward their goals, even in the face of uncertainty. This process of setting and achieving goals enables teams to adapt to changing conditions, learn from their experiences, and continuously improve.
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Self-Management in Scrum Teams - How to Decide What to Do Next

August 28, 2024
Self-management is critical to succeeding as a Scrum Team because it leads to ownership and empowers the team. And it creates intrinsic motivation, which is such a powerful driver of team effectiveness. However, in reality we find that self-management remains a challenge. Developers in Scrum Teams often do not feel comfortable with self-management, and struggle to take ownership of their work.
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アジャイルの旅ポッドキャスト S1E15: 「Think Big, Act First, and Fail Fast」の文化、パナソニックコネクトの事例

August 27, 2024
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。 今回のゲストはパナソニックコネクトのCTOの小牧 将和さんです。アジリティ、「Think Big, Act First, and Fail Fast」の文化、ハードウェア開発とソフトウェア開発の違い、研究開発チームの自主性、従業員のリテンションについて話し合います。加えて、榊原さんはリーダーとしてのこれまでやこれからのジャーニーについて話してくれています。
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Charting Your Course

August 27, 2024
In this episode, Jeff and Pat will delve into the value of assessing your product delivery flow. Understanding the unique challenges that your organization faces, as well as the outcomes you are looking to achieve, will help you chart a course to business value. This will ensure that the changes you make are both effective and sustainable.
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Can You Do Projects With Scrum?

August 25, 2024
In this article, we address a myth that seems to be about words. “Products” or “projects,” who cares? But words have meaning and exist within a broader context. The purpose of the Scrum framework is much broader and deeper than merely changing the words we use to talk about work. And if you find yourself charging at everything that sounds like “projects,” you may be missing that bigger picture.
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Why Start With Assessments?

August 22, 2024
In this episode, Jeff and Pat share why starting with an assessment is the best strategy for your agile journey. No matter where you are in your agile journey, knowing the state of your organization with clarity will lead to data-driven recommendations. Most importantly, your organization will be able to measure growth. Learn how you can get started today.
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Self-Managing Scrum Team

August 21, 2024
Explore the key differences between self-organizing and self-managing teams in Scrum, and discover how these concepts enhance team autonomy, creativity, and productivity. Learn how to implement these approaches effectively for greater business agility and shorter time-to-market.