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What is a Scrum master? A key role for project success

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Scrum is a powerful framework for implementing agile processes in software development and other projects. This highly adopted framework utilizes short iterations of work, called sprints, and daily meetings, called scrums, to tackle discrete portions of a project in succession until the project is complete. What does a Scrum master do?

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Scrum Ventures launches new program to connect startups with Japanese corporations

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Masami Takahashi, the president of Scrum Studios. Headquartered in San Francisco and Tokyo, Scrum Ventures is known for its accelerator programs focused on sports, food and smart city tech. Through Scrum Studio, startups will be able to establish subsidiaries in Japan, or form joint ventures with Japanese companies.

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Digital transformation’s fundamental change management mistake

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Underpinning these initiatives is a slew of technology capabilities and strategies aimed at accelerating delivery cycles, such as establishing product management disciplines, building cloud architectures, developing devops capabilities, and fostering agile cultures. This dip delays when the business can start realizing the value delivered.

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Top 8 IT certifications in demand today

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The CompTIA A+ 220-1001 exam covers mobile devices, networking technology, hardware, virtualization and cloud computing, and network troubleshooting. The certification is offered at three levels , PSM I, PSM II, and PSM III, with each level covering a different scope and depth of the Scrum framework.

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Scrum in Programs and Portfolios

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When applying Scrum to manage projects within the context of a program or portfolio, it is strongly recommended that the general principles of Scrum are adhered to. Example 3: Information Technology (IT) Company. Portfolio—All the housing projects of the company. Example 2: Aerospace Organization.

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‘Scrum == Cancer’ ¦ Plus: Linux 6.5 Ships

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In this week’s #TheLongView: Scrum sucks, sources say; and here comes the Linux 6.5

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Scrum@Scale: Navigating the Challenges of the Modern Business World

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The VUCA Challenge The term VUCA, originally from the military, has become a common way to describe the demands organizations face today: Volatility: Markets and technologies are constantly fluctuating. Scrum@Scale: A Response to VUCA The popularity of Scrum@Scale has gained traction. Agility is how you reach them.”

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