This post (inspired by Ben Horowitz author of “The hard things about hard things”) is for Scrum Masters, and people who work with Scrum Masters, and explores what good and bad looks like.

What is Scrum? When and where can you use it? What does Good look like?

A cross-functional team is a fundamental part of effectivity. How does this relate to the Scrum Master? Check it out! - Back to the foundations of the Scrum framework (66)

Join host Dave West in a conversation with Professional Scrum Trainer Ralph Jocham as they chat about the challenges and strategies of Product Ownership. (30:34 Minutes)

This video offers practical strategies for improving Sprint Retrospective effectiveness by taking a closer look at the format, improving transparency and ensuring the right people are in the room. PST's Robb Pieper, Greg Crown, and Jason Malmstadt share their real-life stories on enhancing Sprint Re...

Scrum is just good business. Scrum success is business success. Your success with Scrum is directly correlated to the Scrum Masters you hire.

Zombie Estimation is where a team mechanically assigns story points to tasks without a true understanding or engagement in the purpose and method of estimation.

5 Irrtümer zum Sprint Planning in Scrum: In diesem zeige Artikel zeigt die PST Simon Flossmann, wie du sie mithilfe der Scrum Werte entlarvst.

From Uncertain to Unstoppable: The EBM Journey Every Leader Needs to Embark On 🚀 Ready to transform your leadership with the power of EBM? Elevate your decision-making, shape the future, and lead with certainty. 🌟

Are your Daily Scrums dragging on and accomplishing nothing? Is it starting to feel like a waste of time? PSTs Robb Pieper, Greg Crown, and Jason Malmstadt share actionable tips to make your meetings impactful & efficient. Learn how to keep your Daily Scrums concise, focused, and genuinely productiv...

Here are common mistakes to avoid that organizations and Scrum Teams often make when measuring the success and value of their products and what to try instead.

Product metrics help assess the customer and business value a product delivers. They provide insights from the perspective of users and the market.

Product metrics are indicators that help assess the customer and business value a product delivers. This pieces includes common types of information to measure.

Scrum Teams often focus so much on the work they are getting done that they lose sight of the value they may or may not be delivering to their customers. This short video explores how one Scrum Team lost their way, but got back on track by focusing on customer outcomes. (3:33 Minutes)

A sample agenda to help your Sprint Review deliver value.

This blog explores how Scrum can solve ten common challenges that teams face, enhancing productivity and satisfaction both within teams and among stakeholders. Through its structure, Scrum addresses issues like unclear priorities, changing requirements, and ineffective communication by promoting reg...

In this video, Martin Hinshelwood, a seasoned Agile and Kanban expert, takes us on a detailed journey through the intricacies of leveraging Azure DevOps to enhance our Kanban practices. 🚀 From setting up your first board to advanced customisations that breathe life into your workflow, this video is ...

Transform the way change is perceived and implemented with Scrum, leading with a people-focused, incremental approach that aligns teams with their future vision.

The differences between Agile and Waterfall are well understood, but making them work together is still a challenge. Tune in to hear recommendations on how to integrate Agile and Waterfall teams effectively.

Jenny Tarwater shares her journey into Scrum during an episode of "Becoming a Scrum Master" hosted by PST Ryan Ripley, Agile for Humans. (14:20 Minutes)

In this video, Martin delves into the nuances of effectively managing a Kanban workflow, stressing the significance of being more than a passive observer in the process. He articulates the need for proactive involvement in fine-tuning and adjusting the workflow to prevent bottlenecks, ensure tasks p...

A Scrum Master's technical and domain knowledge of their team’s field of work has benefits. However, there are also disadvantages.

Was unterscheidet ein Symptom und Dysfunktion in Scrum? In diesem Artikel liefert dir PST Simon Flossmann eine Antwort und gibt dir Tipps, wie du deine Arbeit als Scrum Master effektiver machen kannst.

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。 今回のエピソードの中では、異文化におけるよくあるチャレンジとこれらに対応するためにできること、お互いを理解し、信頼し...

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。 今回のゲストは岩間 正樹さんです。岩間さんは株式会社北國銀行で執行役員兼システム部長、株式会社デジタルバリューの代表...

Understand the differences between Development Value Stream and Operational Value Stream

Esta semana hablo del valor que aporta el rol del Scrum Master en una organización Hago enfásis en como puede potenciar equipos ágiles hacia la excelencia y la entrega de valor. Hago un análisis sobre su importancia y contribución al éxito de la entrega de valor. ¿Tu organización prescinde ...

A cross-functional team is a fundamental part of effectivity. How does this relate to the Developers? Check it out! - Back to the foundations of the Scrum framework (65)

In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, hosted by Dave West, CEO of Scrum.org, special guest David Ingram, VP of Gillette Global R&D, discusses how Gillette utilizes Scrum to simplify complex challenges within their organization. (31:07 Minutes)

In diesem Artikel gibt dir PST Simon Flossmann 3 Tipps, wie du Fragerunde in Vorträgen und Seminaren überstehst.

How do you facilitate an effective Sprint Planning meeting? PSTs Robb Pieper, Greg Crown, and Jason Malmstadt share actionable tips to AVOID common Sprint Planning pitfalls. Learn how to properly refine your backlog, set clear goals & unleash developer potential.

The blog post suggests that Professional Scrum Product Owners should leverage Hypothesis-Driven Development (HDD) to make data-informed decisions, enhancing Scrum’s iterative nature. HDD is presented as a complementary practice that starts with a hypothesis which guides the Scrum Team's actions base...

In this video, Martin Hinwood dives into the intricacies of backlog management within Agile frameworks. He sheds light on the often overlooked hindrances that traditional hierarchical approaches pose to effective backlog management and proposes a more flexible, value-focused strategy. Martin's insig...

Unlock the power of Scrum to build team resilience and adaptability, embracing change as a catalyst for success.

Psychological safety is foundational in the success of any team, and it becomes even more challenging to establish when work is sent abroad. In this episode, your hosts share their experiences working with dynamic offshore teams, and some tips on increasing that psychological safety.

A product development effort can significantly benefit from defining the 'why' and 'what' and involving developers in understanding and defining business outcomes.

In this Scrum Tapas video, Professional Scrum Trainer Simon Reindl explores how to demonstrate the value of Scrum to your organization. (4:34 minutes)

In this Scrum Tapas video, Professional Scrum Trainer Simon Reindl discusses engaging middle and senior management with Scrum or Agile by emphasizing the importance of delivering tangible results in a short amount of time. (2:35 minutes)

This Scrum Tapas video with Professional Scrum Trainer Simon Reindl promotes the importance of demonstrating Scrum values and principles over blindly adopting frameworks. (4:23 minutes)

How do Scrum Masters become next level? In this Scrum Lightning Round, PST's Robb Pieper, Greg Crown, and Jason Malmstadt discuss key skills and areas of knowledge essential for seasoned Scrum Masters to advance their expertise and leadership.

In this episode with guest host Ryan Ripley, fellow Professional Scrum Trainer Andrii Glushchenko shares his unconventional journey into Scrum Mastery. (16:35 Minutes)

In this video, Martin discusses transitioning from traditional project management to agile frameworks, particularly focusing on the Kanban approach. He highlights how Kanban can be a gentle yet effective pathway for organisations hesitant about drastic changes. Through a personal journey and reflect...

EBM is especially relevant in industries characterized by rapid change and uncertainty, as it provides a structured yet flexible approach to making informed decisions and adapting strategies based on actual performance and emerging trends.

Teams, like individuals, have internal narratives that impact their success. Leaders can become mindful observers, using questions and curiosity to help their teams shift negative self-talk into empowering beliefs that drive better results.

Tackling Fake Agility with Johanna Rothman at the 59th Hands-on Agile Meetup

In diesem Artikel erzählt PST Simon Flossmann, warum es bei der Kommunikation von Fakten immer auch auf die Geschichte ankommt.

Productivity culture kills business agility. But productivity itself is not the problem. It is possible to have a creative relationship to creative rather than a reactive one. Let's look at examples of both.

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)