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Q of the Week: How often should the Scrum of Scrums Team meet?
In Scrum@Scale, the Scrum of Scrums is a team that meets daily during the Scaled Daily Scrum event.
3+5+3 = Scrum. The only Formula you will Need in Scrum.
That means employing the only formula you will need in Scrum (3+5+3) i.e. 3 roles, 5 events, and 3 artifacts.
Infographic: Product Backlog
The Product Backlog is a living artifact. It is never complete. It is the single source of truth for the work needed for the products....
Clear Communication Techniques for Distributed Agile Teams
Trigger writing terms can create unnecessary conflict for distributed Agile teams
How to Manage Burn-Out With Agile
Agile can help prevent situations where burn-out can become prevalent and you might already be “managing” burn-out.
Question of the Week - What are must-haves for a “ready” product backlog item??
You need these 5 elements in order to label your Product Backlog Item "ready".
How Sharing Video Can Help Your Distributed Agile Team
Turning on your video camera can improve other factors that are critical to a successful distributed Agile implementation.
Successful Patterns for Scaling Scrum
Here are 12 successful practices to consider as you continue to scale Agile throughout your organization
Is Implementing Agile Different for US Government Organizations? By Guest Author, Dave Witkin
We need to teach the government how to break work into chunks that support effective, inexpensive learning.
Introducing the Chief Product Owner as a Key Element to Scaling Scrum
If your product owner is overwhelmed and it’s time to scale the role, consider introducing a Chief Product Owner as a healthier alternative.
My 20 Year Journey as a Remote Worker
I liked the free snacks at the office, but I wasn’t working with anyone at that location. The next day, I decided to work from home.
How to Reduce Your Time to Market by Releasing More Often
When you release depends on your product. Some products have a fixed time commitment or an event that might prevent releasing to production.
The Agile Community of Practice
Agile is not something you do, it is what you become as you embody its values and principles.
Question of the Week: Is My Team Too Big?
Scrum recommends a team size between 5-11 members, including the Product Owner and Scrum Master.
Question of the Week: I like my title; do I have to change it if I am part of a Scrum team?
Scrum recognizes 3 roles: The Scrum Master, the PO and Developer.
Question of the Week - How far ahead should an Agile team plan?
A high-level or program-level plan does not have a lot of changes from one Sprint to the next, so nothing wrong in having a longer-term plan
Question of the Week: Is there a place for QA team members on our Scrum Teams?
Scrum requires cross-functional teams to work effectively. This means that the teams should have all members needed to produce...
How to Scale the Product Owner Role in Distributed Teams
Scrum@Scale Webinar: How to Scale the Product Owner in Distributed Teams
Establishing a Tactical Agile Center of Excellence (TACE)
By Ernesto Custodio An Agile transformation is a significant undertaking for an organization of any size. Agile is not something you do,...
Five Ways Managers Offer Value to Agile Teams
By Ernesto Custodio Scrum recognizes three roles: the Scrum Master, the Development Team, and the Product Owner. These roles address...
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