In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, host Dave West, sits down with Professional Scrum Trainer Mary Iqbal. Mary shares insights into a health insurance company's shift from a waterfall model to a product-based Agile approach using Scrum, the challenges faced during this transition, an...

In this video, PSTs Jason Malmstadt and Robert Pieper discuss the concept of Scrum of Scrums, a common practice in scaling Scrum across multiple teams. They explore the benefits, potential pitfalls, and common misuses of this approach.

In a competitive market with fast changing customer needs and behaviors, there is pressure to deliver results quickly, which leads many organizations and teams to rush into solutions without identifying the customer satisfaction gaps that exist. This hinders them from creating a common shared unders...

TLDR: Developers: Are members of the Scrum Team who do the work on the Increment toward the Product Goal, whether that's marketing work, legal work, business analysis, software development, or testing/verification Build quality in via adherence to the Definition of Done for the Product S...

In diesem Artikel erklärt PST Simon Flossmann, wie du Liberating-Structures zur Definition des Sprint-Ziels in deinem Scrum Team nutzen kannst

Der Zweck der anonymen Scrum Master Gehaltsumfrage 2025 ist es, einen klaren, datengestützten Benchmark zu erstellen, der es allen Mitgliedern der agilen Gemeinschaft ermöglicht, zu verstehen, ob ihre Vergütung angemessen ist.

What makes a good Product Goal? In this article, PST Simon Flossmann shares his approach on how to use the business model equation to define a Product Goal that aligns with the company’s goals.

In questo articolo Fabio Panzavolta propone di esplorare 5 tecniche di Product Discovery che possono aiutare a capire se investire in un prodotto è giudizioso. Nello sviluppo di prodotti, è fondamentale creare soluzioni che rispondano realmente alle esigenze degli utenti.

A succeeding Scrum Master helps the team move towards reliable delivery of quality, valuable increments while improving the overall environment’s health and fostering collaboration and self-management.

No team is an island. It's easier for a team to succeed with the support of stakeholders. There are four main reasons: 1). Distance from the team to the customer/user has an inverse relationship with desired customer/user outcomes. 2). Distance from the team to other stakeholders has an inverse re...

This anonymous Scrum Master salary report creates a clear, data-backed benchmark that allows everyone in the Agile community to understand whether their compensation is adequate.

In diesem Artikel beschreibt PST Simon Flossmann 3 Roadmaps, die jeder Product-Owner kennen sollte

The usual advice to improve goals is to ask "why." In this article, I give you 6 different questions to unlock more creativity and create better goals.

Breaking down items is often complex, requiring significant creativity and time to think things through. We've experienced teams benefiting from a Diverge-Converge Pattern. In this blog post, we describe how it works.

În această sesiune live a “Întreabă un Professional Scrum Trainer”, cei doi PST români, Mihai Olaru și Ciprian Bănică vor fi disponibili pentru a răspunde întrebărilor voastre arzătoare despre Scrum și pentru a discuta provocările pe care voi sau echipele voastre le întâmpinați.

Scrum certification exams like PSM I and PSPO I can be challenging, but with the right preparation, you can pass with confidence. In this video, PST's Jason Malmstadt and Robert Pieper offer expert guidance on how to get ready and prepare for the assessment.

The product professional pyramid illustrates the need for a greater emphasis on strategic and tactical decision-making, leave operational details to the processes designed to handle them.

Scrum doesn’t prescribe specific tactics. Because your context is unique. Scrum provides a structure encouraging continuous adaptation and improvement.

Paul Kuijten and Fredrik Wendt join Dave West again to discuss the third piece of the Professional Product Ownership Capabilities model - Evolve with Validation. (29:30 Minutes)

Working Software. Done Increments. Two related concepts in the agile world that people trying to leverage Agile/Scrum’s empiricism outside of the software/technology space struggle with.

In diesem Artikel beschreibt PST Simon Flossmann 5 Anzeichen, dass ein Scrum Master den falschen Job gewählt hat.

Moverse de un enfoque de proyecto a uno de producto es proceso de cambio cultural complejo. Frecuentemente hay malos entendidos sobre la diferencia entrega maximizar la entrega de valor y maximizar las salidas o entrega de requisitos. Algunas reflexiones que pueden ayudar a producir un cambio de me...

Learn how Scrum can help your business boost revenue and improve customer satisfaction by delivering valuable, high-quality products faster in this video with PSTs Greg Crown, Robert Pieper, and Jason Malmstadt.

Be prepared to own your next interview or performance review. This Scrum Pulse webinar featuring Professional Scrum Trainers Todd Miller, Will Seele, and Ryan Ripley will empower viewers to take control of their career development using a goal and data-driven approach powered by Evidence-Based Manag...

This learning series describes business problem statements, common pitfalls to consider when creating them, and some examples on how to craft them.

For an existing product or serviceTemplate:[Our service/product] was designed to achieve [these goals]. We have observed [in this way] that the product/service isn’t meeting these goals which is causing [this adverse effect/business issue] to our business.How might we improve service/product so that...

Here are common pitfalls and challenges to watch for when developing and working with business problem statements.Misidentifying the problemA common challenge in writing business problem statements is the tendency to confuse symptoms of the problem with the actual problem. Symptoms are not the probl...

A business problem statement is a concise, precise description of a specific issue negatively impacting an organization’s ability to achieve its goals. It helps ensure alignment among stakeholders and Scrum Teams, clarity on the existing problem to be solved and a pathway toward the solution.Key Com...

An effective Sprint Retrospective ensures the team remains cohesive and aligned, leading to sustainable development and innovation. It is a dedicated time for reflection, learning, and improvement.

Why should Quality and Regulatory teams care about Agile? Agile isn't just for development—it improves product quality by integrating checks throughout. Kelly and Jeff explain, among other benefits, how early involvement of quality experts speeds up compliance and approvals.

"PMs work on the 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁. Product leaders work on the 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗴." Ed Biden Let's take it one step further. Product Leaders should work on the Product Organization using a Product Approach. Successful Product Leaders I worked with applied their Product chops to working on their Org. They H...

Rebuilding Agility from the Ground Up

In diesem Artikel erklärt PST Simon Flossmann, wie du ein gutes Produkt-Ziel definiert werden kann.

A common question for those new to the practice of #StoryPoints: Should we assign points to #bugs?

In today's dynamic business landscape, product discovery is emerging as a key strategy for success. This innovative approach not only places the user at the center of development, but also significantly reduces costs and improves ROI. Through techniques such as proto-personas and impact mapping, com...

Want to save money while building your product? Scrum can help your team cut costs, reduce waste, and boost efficiency. In this video, PSTs Greg Crown, Robert Pieper, and Jason Malmstadt explore Agile principles like maximizing the work not done, eliminating unnecessary features, and setting clear S...

Dans le paysage dynamique des entreprises d'aujourd'hui, la découverte de produits apparaît comme une stratégie clé pour réussir. Cette approche innovante permet non seulement de placer l'utilisateur au centre du développement, mais aussi de réduire considérablement les coûts et d'améliorer le retou...

Scrum’s purpose is to simplify, not complicate. This post explores how the framework should reduce complexity. If Scrum isn’t making things simpler, it’s time to rethink your approach.

In this episode of the Scrum.org Community Podcast, PSTs Paul Kuijten, and Fredrik Wendt join Dave to discuss the "lead to value" capability in Professional Product Ownership. (27:15 Minutes)

In diesem Artikel zeigt PST Simon Flossmann einen Business-Case für Scrum auf und erklärt und warum Manager eine zentrale Rolle in der agilen Transformation spielen

Agile Primitives: Entdecken Sie jenseits der Anwendung von Frameworks die Kernprinzipien der Agilität neu.

In Scrum, the Definition of Done (DoD) plays a critical role in ensuring quality and transparency. But who defines this important concept? And what does it even mean? Let’s break it down.

In this episode of the Women in Agile Podcast - Agilists: Aspire and Achieve, host Emily Lint and guest Allison Pollard introduce the Agilists: Aspire and Achieve video podcast series. Allison shares the background of the Women in Agile Mentorship program and how the program is helping those involve...

"Think It, Build It, Ship It, Tweak It: A Business Fable" explores a practical, iterative approach to product development and agility. The fable highlights the importance of balancing planning, execution, and learning in real-time, emphasizing adaptability in delivering business value. By focusing o...

Nel dinamico panorama aziendale di oggi, il product discovery emerge come una strategia chiave per il successo. Questo approccio innovativo non solo pone l'utente al centro dello sviluppo, ma riduce anche significativamente i costi e migliora il ROI. Attraverso tecniche come le proto-personas e l'im...

Diesen Fragen beantwortet Professional Scrum Trainer Simon Flossmann in diesem Webcast. Er zeigt einen Weg, wie Unternehmen den Wert von Scrum für sich bewerten können. Besuche den Webcast und lernen die Grundzüge von Evidence-Based Management kennen.

Wenn ein Product Owner allein auf weiter Flur ist, dann kann es ziemlich ungemütlich werden. Kürzlich habe ich in einem Professional Scrum Product Owner Training eine solche Konversation geführt. Details zum Hintergrund und mögliche Auswege findet ihr in diesem Artikel.

In this PST Spotlight Episode, PST Ryan Ripley interviews Pawel Felinski about his journey into Scrum. Pawel shares how he became a Scrum Master and the initial challenges he faced, including the misconception that Scrum Mastery is simple, and the importance of practical experience over theoretical ...

Continuous Discovery is a powerful approach to product development that ensures the product remains customer-centric, feasible, usable, and viable. By validating high-risk assumptions, engaging all team members, and employing effective discovery approaches, teams can create products that truly reson...

If Agile Coaches, Scrum Masters, and all other Agile practitioners want to survive, make more impact, and offer more value, they should use data, evidence-based feedback, and insights from scientific research to improve team and organizational effectiveness.