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CSM certification: Costs, requirements, and all you need to know

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The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification , available through the Scrum Alliance , is an entry-level certification aimed at providing professionals with an awareness of the methodologies and values of Scrum, including team performance, accountability, and iterative progress.

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Scrum Core Roles – An Insight

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Explicit definition of roles and responsibilities is mandatory for the successful delivery of any project and delivering projects using Scrum is no exception. In this read context, we are going to focus on the core roles in a Scrum project and how each role contributes to and impacts a project’s success. The Scrum Team: .

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An Agile focus on value

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If you implement Scrum ceremonies, you are technically doing Scrum, but are you embracing an Agile philosophy? Value has a broader definition than just commercial value. Is your team engaged in productive work valued by the stakeholders? What do we mean by productive? We will define productivity in terms of value.

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Strategies for Removing Waste from the Definition of Done

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Strategies for Removing Waste from the Definition of Done A lean DoD is a powerful tool that can ensure quality, boost productivity, and facilitate faster delivery. by Andrew Robbins | August 30 , 2023 | Blog Leaning out the Definition of Done (DoD) involves the application of Lean principles to identify and remove waste.

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How to Prepare for a Scrum Master Interview

Exadel

The latest State of Agile report once again highlighted Scrum as the most popular Agile approach : 66% of companies follow it closely, and an additional 15% follow derivations of Scrum (ScrumBan 9% and Scrum/XP 6%). Understandably, then, there’s a huge demand for Scrum Masters. What is the Scrum Master responsible for?

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Definition of Done vs. User Stories vs. Acceptance Criteria

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One of the more frequently asked questions in my Scrum workshops is around the difference between Definition of “Done” and Acceptance Criteria , and how they relate to User Stories. While Acceptance Criteria is a commonly understood concept in software development, Definition of “Done” is unique to Scrum. User Stories.

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The Definitive Guide To Scrum Methodology For Project Management

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If you have spent time in digital project management, you must have probably heard about scrum methodology. Indeed, according to the Project Management Institute Report , nearly 50% of the project managers working on an agile framework used Scrum process at least once in the time. Where To Start Scrumming? Scrum Master.

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