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.
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Question of the Week: Who is responsible for maintaining the Sprint Backlog?
The Sprint Backlog belongs solely to the Development Team.
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....
Q of the Week: Is there value in incremental delivery even if it doesn’t get released right away?
Yes! People need to see and experience a product to confirm their vision. Having a completed increment allows everyone, including the...
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
Question of the Week: Do we need to create a Sprint Goal?
Yes, the Sprint Goal keeps the team focused on achieving a common objective for the sprint.
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.
Question of the Week: How do I handle a holiday in the middle of my Sprint?
If Sprints need to have the same duration, how do I handle a holiday in the middle of my Sprint?
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.
What is self-organization and how to get some of it
Scrum requires that teams self-organize to accomplish goals. But what is self-organization and how do we achieve it?
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.
Do all Scrum teams need to have the same Definition of DONE?
If you have more than one Scrum team working on the same product, they must share a minimum Definition of Done.
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