Inventing and Implementing “The Scrum Master Dilemma Game”
Agile Alliance
JUNE 2, 2023
In this report, you will be introduced to our Scrum master Dilemma game and how to play it.
AgileNCR: Empowering Knowledge Sharing and Business Agility
Xebia
DECEMBER 22, 2023
This year, the conference took place virtually on the vFairs conference platform, attracting over 350 registrations from Agile enthusiasts, speakers, and volunteers from around the world. The conference has always focused on industry trends, best practices, and challenges, empowering enterprises on their journey toward business agility.
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5 signs your agile practices will lead to digital disaster
CIO
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Many IT teams use agile methodologies to iteratively deliver feature-rich releases, improve capabilities, address technical debt, and experiment with emerging technologies. I recently moderated Adaptavist’s “Agile Back to Basics” roundtable, which included three authors of the Agile Manifesto.
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Your Scrum Playbook: It´s Poker, Not Chess
Agile Alliance
JUNE 6, 2022
Have you ever heard business being compared to a game of chess? If you’re a leader in any sector, you know business today feels more like a chaotic game of poker–one where you can’t see all the cards and you’re sure some opponents have an ace up their sleeve.
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The History of Scrum
Agile42
JUNE 9, 2023
Today, Scrum has become one of the most widely adopted Agile frameworks. The influence of Scrum extends far beyond software development, shaping the way teams approach complex work across various industries. Here is a brief summary of the history of Scrum. Continue reading The History of Scrum at agile42.
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Superhero Scrum Masters; helpful or bottleneck?
Xebia
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
The Superhero Scrum Master is no exception. The Superhero Scrum Master is the first one to dive into any impediment to resolve it. EXCEPT it’s the Scrum Master’s job to help the Scrum Team strive towards a good level of self-management. The Scrum Team is like a kid, trying to learn to ride a bike. SuperSolver.
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Introduction to Scrum Methodology
Perficient
JANUARY 23, 2023
Introduction This read provides information to the enthusiastic readers the knowledge of scrum Scrum is an Agile model framework. Agile is the best when we need to work quickly. Scrum is an agile method that enables us to concentrate on providing the greatest value to our business in the shortest possible time.
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Better Scrum with Essence
scruminc
OCTOBER 7, 2020
When over 50% of Scrum implementations fail to deliver on time, on budget, with happy customers according to Standish Group data, we need to find tools and techniques to help us improve the odds against this. Scrum is by far the most widely used agile framework in the world, but we’ve also found that 58% of Scrum implementations fail.
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Why 47% of Agile Transformations Fail!
scruminc
JULY 30, 2020
A good time was had by all at Scrum Day India 2020. My talk on “Why 47% of Agile Transformations Fail!” My slides are posted here - Why 47% of Agile Transformations Fail. The Forbes survey was funded by the Scrum Alliance and self-selected respondents indicated at 86% success rate. Why Scrum Works - Decision Latency.
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Article: Game Based Learning - The 5 Dysfunctions of a Daily Stand-up Meeting
InfoQ Culture Methods
MARCH 8, 2020
Does your Daily Scrum suffer from ’storytelling' or 'problem solving’ symptoms, as well as Sprint Goal amnesia? Does your Daily Scrum Therapy take longer than 15 minutes, but still no relevant information is being shared? By Raluca Mitan, Rade Zivanovic.
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Scrum Spotlight: Fabian Schwartz and Your Scrum Playbook: It’s Poker Not Chess
scruminc
AUGUST 27, 2020
Scrum Spotlight: Fabian Schwartz and ' Your Scrum Playbook: It’s Poker Not Chess'. by Scrum Inc. Fabian Schwartz has spent decades spreading Scrum in new geographies and industries. As a Scrum@Scale Trainer and Scrum Trainer Fellow by Scrum Inc., Have you ever heard business is a game of chess?
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Scrum by Example – How Sprint Planning Mistakes Can Derail a Team
Agile Pain Relief Notes from a Tool User
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Sprint Planning is the most underappreciated Agile event. This resulting plan is created by the collaborative work of the entire Scrum Team.”. We’ll use them as an example of a typical Scrum team. Paula raised the importance of the HelpFast integration late in the Planning game. The whole Scrum Team (i.e.
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How To Maximize An Agile Team – Don’t Give Up On Scrum
Modus Create
JUNE 18, 2019
When I first attended Scrummaster training, I went in wide-eyed and excited to learn all of the secrets behind this amazing “new” agile project-management strategy called Scrum. It got so bad that the CEO outlawed Agile altogether. we use Scrum, but …). Let’s take a look at some of the major tenets of Scrum.
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Characteristics of an Ideal Scrum Team
SCRUMstudy
MAY 5, 2020
Then Scrum would be a recognizable term for you. The scrummage arrangement of rugby players works similar to that of the Scrum team. The rugby concept of a ‘Scrum’ (where a group of players form together to restart the game) was introduced to describe that product development should involve ‘moving the Scrum downfield’.
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Which Scrum Master Credential Is Best For Me?
scruminc
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Which Scrum Master Credential Is Best For Me? Your leadership team is ready to support Agile in your organization. They have tasked you with getting the teams ready to Scrum. A little research takes you to the Scrum Guide. A Scrum practitioner needs to know the ‘how’- how is the role administered out in the field.
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Dr. Jeff Sutherland and Ken Schwaber Release Updated Scrum Guide Celebrating 25 Years of Scrum
scruminc
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
New updates include simplified language, less prescriptive and emphasis on the Scrum Team and its need to be self-managing. BOSTON–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Scrum.org , the Home of Scrum, and Scrum Inc. , These changes were made with input from the community of Scrum users around the globe.
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Agile Retrospectives
Agile Pain Relief Notes from a Tool User
JULY 14, 2020
In the full Guide to Effective Agile Retrospectives , which will be released soon, I go even more in-depth and also include examples and descriptions of recommended activities to help improve this Scrum Event that Team Members and ScrumMasters often struggle to fully understand and do well. ” Scrum values openness and courage.
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What Are the Limits of the Scrum Framework?
Agile Pain Relief Notes from a Tool User
JANUARY 30, 2019
Frequently in workshops, I get asked, “Where shouldn’t we use Scrum?” The short answer is there are lots of instances where the Scrum framework doesn’t fit. However, to give a more complete and effective answer to this question, first we need to have an idea of why and when Scrum does work and what the key conditions are for success.
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How to Utilize your Scrum Master Part 2: Master of Scrum Ceremonies
Gorilla Logic
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
“ My Scrum Master scheduled all these meetings, but they are taking time away from my actual work!”. I’ve seen some people struggle with the amount of meetings that revolve around an Agile implementation, but these spaces where the team members come together are priceless. Scrum ceremonies are where the magic happens!
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What is Agile Software Development?
Openxcell
AUGUST 2, 2021
To understand the concepts of agile in software development it is probably important to decipher the meaning of the term itself. The best example that comes to my mind is “The Covid Era” and how the world adapted to it with agility. Agile Software Development can be described as a collection of frameworks.
What is Agile Software Development?
Openxcell
AUGUST 2, 2021
To understand the concepts of agile in software development it is probably important to decipher the meaning of the term itself. The best example that comes to my mind is “The Covid Era” and how the world adapted to it with agility. Agile Software Development can be described as a collection of frameworks.
Warfighter Summit
scruminc
JULY 30, 2021
AGILE OFFENSE FOR BETTER DEFENSE. Join us for the 2021 Military Agility Forum. . . dominate new territory using agile implementation. . . Agile defense is the way forward. Agile defense is the way forward. The 2021 Military Agility Forum. Sustaining Scrum in the military. ? September 23-24, 2021.
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116 Agile in Everywhere: Memories of a beginner-level Scrum servant
Agile42
JUNE 4, 2018
I had heard about Scrum and I already had started using Kanban by myself in my previous position. Now my team consisted of the ideal number of team members for Scrum. As part of my small talks with my friends and my colleagues, I starting telling them about Scrum and asking if they knew it and if they used it.
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How to Sweeten a Bitter Manager, a Micromanagement Survival Guide
Xebia
MARCH 19, 2024
A Scrum Master struggling to survive under the tyranny of micromanagement? A Product Owner who feels like they’re being sucked dry by an overbearing Agile coach? Find time to read a book, play your favorite game, or take a long walk outside—it can be anything that helps you relax and get away from everyday stress.
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Member of the Band – Juan Bosco Bustos Cortés, Scrum Master
Gorilla Logic
APRIL 2, 2021
Juan Bosco Bustos Cortés — Scrum Master. Juan is one of our amazing Scrum Masters here at Gorilla Logic. While Juan is off the clock, he loves to dance, workout, play video games, and play soccer. I had to unwillingly, tricked by friends, to sing the YMCA song during a major league soccer game here in Costa Rica.
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Transforming to an Agile Mindset, Part 1
Accenture
OCTOBER 29, 2018
Once, over beers late into the evening in an old European pub not far from his office, an executive shared with me his personal Agile mindset transformation journey. It is an account that I have found representative of many when they begin to lead Business Agility transformation. But first, some background.
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Agile From Afar: Staying Present When You Can’t Be Present
Gorilla Logic
MARCH 27, 2020
For Gorilla Logic’s Agile Practice , that means discovering what works in their individual and collective landscapes and with their customers and teams. We know how to work in Agile Frameworks remotely—whether it is Scrum, Kanban, SAFe—we have the tools, the knowledge, the experience. Keeping Agility in Your Remote Events.
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2023 Scrummer Reading List
scruminc
JULY 27, 2023
2023 Scrummer Reading List by The Scrum Inc. As another exciting year unfolds, we continue our tradition of sharing the books and podcasts that have captured the hearts and minds of the Scrum Inc. When I found out the book was about video games I was skeptical as I am not particularly interested in video games.
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Scrum by Example – Same Old Song in Sprint Retrospective
Agile Pain Relief Notes from a Tool User
OCTOBER 26, 2021
– The rounds of open discussion are off-putting for quieter team members, especially in a team new to Scrum. Our free eBook The Guide to Effective Agile Retrospectives has a good start, and the Retromat has more (>100 activities). 1] Original source – Agile Retrospectives Book – Diana Larsen and Esther Derby.
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Watch Distributed Teams Webinar
scruminc
APRIL 1, 2020
This free webinar explores how your business can mitigate a significant business risk imposed from the Coronavirus by activating distributed Agile teams. This webinar will help you develop the mindset needed to align remote employees and coordinate multiple Agile teams. JJ Sutherland chief executive officer, scrum inc.
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How to spice up your SCRUM using Improv?
Agile42
NOVEMBER 28, 2018
How often do our SCRUM teams encounter challenges like these and yet they struggle to respond or move forward? As stated in the Agile Manifesto values, priorities should be placed on responding to change over following a plan and on individuals and interactions over processes and tools. For more improv game ideas, click here: [link].
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The True Intention of Scrum
Net Objectives
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Scrum was inspired by the article “The New New Product Development Game” (’86). Several characteristics of successful development included: Teams work best when they work autonomously … Continue reading "The True Intention of Scrum". It introduced a new way to develop new products.
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Future Perspective for Change: Why Backcasting Helps Get You Where You Want to Be
Agile Pain Relief Notes from a Tool User
JUNE 22, 2022
Too often the answer is, “ To be Agile ”. The problem, of course, is Agility is not the goal, it’s the outcome of improving the system. Adapted from Innovation Games [ 4 ] – Remember the Future). So instead of asking, “What will make our company more flexible/agile/better/happier/faster/have better quality?”
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Gorilla Logic Elevates its Agile Expertise by Partnering with Scaled Agile, Inc.
Gorilla Logic
JULY 25, 2018
Our Gorillas know that successful Agile software development is based on building incrementally with fast, integrated learning cycles i.e., Plan – Do – Check – Adjust. As our client projects have grown in scale and complexity, we’ve continued to up our Agile game by partnering with Scaled Agile, Inc.
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How Scrum’s core is useful and incorporates the essence of Agile
Net Objectives
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
This post continues my series on getting back to the original Scrum I posted a few days ago. Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland captured several key concepts of what The New New Product Development Game (TNNPDG) suggested how product development teams should work.
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No Fighting In This (Agile) Dojo with M. David Green
Marcus Blankenship - Podcasts
JUNE 11, 2020
David Green, discuss Agile Dojos and how they can make teams more effective. The results will be more engaged team members, scrum masters, and a way of working that converts skeptics and naysayers into Agile evangelists. What is an Agile Dojo? (00:53). Engaged scrum masters are essential for long-term change (26:49).
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5 key mistakes IT leaders make at board meetings
CIO
JULY 4, 2023
We both worked in the construction industry, so, for example, we might help these executives understand Scrum in software development by comparing it to design-build and agile construction project methodologies. Even if a topic is not on the agenda, it’s fair game for a director to ask about it.
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Agile Outsourcing Success Part 2: 5 Steps for Evaluating Agile Software Partners
Gorilla Logic
JANUARY 24, 2019
In Part One of Gorilla Logic’s blog series on Agile software development, we provided recommendations for how you can realize stellar results when leveraging an Agile outsourcing model. In Part 2 of this series, we share five steps for evaluating Agile software partners that set you up for success. .
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Motivation And Modern Leadership; Surprising Agile Lessons From 1967
scruminc
JUNE 9, 2021
Motivation And Modern Leadership; Surprising Agile Lessons From 1967. In response, I often refer them to what I call the Agile Leadership Principle. But Grampa was ahead of the game. Kinsley, Agile thought leader from 1967. by Robert Woods | June 8, 2021 | Blog. It motivates me to share with my children and others.
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Empathy Driven Development: A Game-Changer
Gorilla Logic
MARCH 16, 2021
From UX designers to software engineers, to scrum masters and project managers, empathy-driven development can help all of us better understand and connect with our users. . But at the end of the day, everyone can benefit from the practice of empathy. Being empathetic can have a great impact on any software development project.
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105 October 29-31st in Hamburg, Germany: Agile Fluency Gathering (Conference)
James Shore
AUGUST 30, 2018
Build your skills as a coach in the Agile Fluency™ Project’s annual Agile Fluency Gathering! Learn more about the full Agile Fluency Suite. Come ready to engage with others on their Agile Fluency journeys. The Agile Fluency Gathering is a three-day event for practitioners, Scrum Masters, and agile coaches.
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AoAD2 Chapter: Planning (Introduction)
James Shore
JANUARY 9, 2021
This is a pre-release excerpt of The Art of Agile Development, Second Edition , to be published by O’Reilly in 2021. Agile is adaptive, not predictive. It’s one of the things that sets Agile apart—the very source of its name!—and and one of the biggest culture shocks for organizations new to Agile. Second Edition cover.
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Highlights from Gorilla Logic’s Scaled Agile Workshop
Gorilla Logic
JANUARY 10, 2019
Many companies are spending millions on digital transformation initiatives with the promise of gaining more agility, innovating faster and gleaning deeper insights from their customers and prospects. That was the question Gorilla Logic posed to an elite group of Agile experts during our first annual Scaled Agile Workshop.
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Be Better with Better Data
Agile Pain Relief Notes from a Tool User
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
In Scrum, most people instantly think of velocity as the key metric – how much work a team does in a Sprint, usually in the form of number of story points completed. But that’s a weak and easily gamed measure. How could a team game (i.e. so they still have a place in Scrum. ” – Eliyahu Goldratt [ 1 ].
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