Cross-Functional Members or Cross-Functional Teams?
I often come across teams that have QA individuals, which I neither encourage nor discourage. However, one practice that I try to promote...
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Special Guest: Dr.Jeff Sutherland
Dr.Jeff Sutherland joined our S@S class and shared some of his knowledge with our attendees (:
Why a Scrum Team should understand the "why" in Sprint Planning
The 2020 version of the Scrum Guide introduced the topic of “why” in Sprint Planning. The “why” is the Sprint Goal. It is meant to create...
Q of the Week: How can the Product Owner and Scrum Master prevent Burnout?
Burnout is the result of too much demand versus too little capacity. The primary way to combat burnout is through prioritization. The...
The Scaled Daily Scrum
If you're looking to scale scrum in an organization, Scrum@Scale is the purest form of the scaling frameworks that stays true to that...
Infographic: Sprint Planning
Sprint Planning marks ❌ the start of the Sprint. This poster contains the essentials for understanding Sprint Planning as per the latest...
How to Combat Scrum Team Burnout
Burnout is the result of too much demand versus too little capacity. The primary way to combat burnout is through prioritization. The...
Infographic: Product Increment
An Increment is the output of all the Product Backlog items completed during a Sprint and the value of the increments of all previous...
Agile Dictionary
Terms and definitions for Agile words!
Types of Release Planning with tips for Distributed Product Owners
In addition to backlog refinement and ensuring team adherence to set rules and standards, the Product Owner has the responsibility of...
Definition of Done for Distributed Teams
In a distributed environment, the Definition of Done has to be more methodical than it would be in a co-located environment which...
Infographic: The Sprint
The Sprint is the heartbeat of Scrum. It is one of the five time-boxed scrum events. This poster contains the essentials for...
The Significance of Feature Traceability for Product Owners
Every backlog item must be traceable back to its source. Giving the team context as to why they’re developing each feature will help...
The 5 Elements of the "Definition of Ready"
The Definition of Ready is not a Scrum term, but more of an industry practice. I think it should be an official aspect of Scrum because...
Q of the Week: How does my organization establish a Tactical Agile Center of Excellence (TACE)?
Updated: January 29, 2021 By Ernesto Custodio An Agile transformation is a significant undertaking for an organization of any size. Agile...
Kaizen and Impediment Removal for Distributed Teams
Kaizen is a Japanese word that translates into "change for the better". In Lean Management and Agile, we use it to refer to the concept...
Q of the Week: Why is the "Definition of Ready" so crucial to Distributed Teams?
Informal backlog refinement doesn't typically happen in a distributed setting. The need for a well-defined "Definition of Ready" is more...
Video: Dr. Jeff Sutherland December 2020 class highlight
Take a listen to Dr. Jeff Sutherland, co-creator of Scrum and inventor of Scrum@Scale, elaborate on strong Agile leadership in our...
Q of the Week: How can a Scrum Master break the pattern of unnecessary and time-consuming meetings?
As the Keeper of Scrum, the Scrum Master should make it a priority to uphold all five of the Scrum events: · Sprint Planning · Daily...
Try Shorter Sprints for Remote Teams
Having difficulty making remote Scrum teams collaborate effectively? Try shorter Sprints. Sprints are the heartbeat of Scrum. They set...
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