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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...
Q of the Week: How can a decision matrix expedite my team's decision-making process?
A decision matrix can make the decision-making process more straightforward and standardized. The format of these templates can outline...
Q of the Week: What’s the most important item in a Working Agreement?
That is a difficult question to answer as different items may be more important depending on the team. One of the primary items that...
Infographic: The Sprint Backlog
The Sprint Backlog is created by the development team. This artifact is used to forecast the functionality of the next product increment....
Working Agreements for Distributed Teams
I consider working team agreements to be an actual artifact, not an optional one. The Scrum Guide recognizes the three artifacts, but the...
Q of the week: How can cultural differences influence Distributed Agile Teams?
While doing my doctoral research, I have come across many distributed teams that identified cultural differences as a big challenge to...
Top Agile Reading by Agile Genesis Students
Here's some great reading material recommended by students in our Scrum@Scale classes. Enjoy! Can you recommend your favorite?
Why it is Important to Know your Distributed Agile Team Composition
The challenges associated with distributed agile collaboration may differ depending on the type of distributed composition. Facilitation...
How to Conduct a Thanksgiving Retrospective
When UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center launched its thanx4 pilot project, an online gratitude journal, they were surprised to...
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