Development Team Scrum
Development Team – why your Scrum doesn’t work (2/3)
What are the most common mistakes with Scrum that lead to dysfunctional Scrum? This time we take the perspective of the Scrum Development Team.
Product Owner Scrum
Product Owner – why your Scrum doesn’t work (1/3)
I’ve learned and experienced that most symptoms can be traced back to not adhering to the Scrum Roles. Let’s start with the Product Owner role.
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The Product Owner and Scrum Master symbiosis
Fighting organizational impediments as a Product Owner? Combine powers and utilize the Product Owner and Scrum Master symbiosis. And create more focus at the same time.
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The Sprint Goal takes center stage
I will make a case why the Sprint Goal should take center stage in any Sprint. If it seems difficult, it is an opportunity to improve.
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The responsibilities of the Scrum Master
The role of Scrum Master is often completely new for many organizations, and often misunderstood. So what are the responsibilities of the Scrum Master?
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Don’t blame “agile” for existing problems
It’s time to take an honest look in the mirror and acknowledge that it is the people within the organization that limit agility. Don’t blame “agile”.
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Are dependencies dictating your Product Backlog?
How effectively are you maximizing value when dependencies tell you what to do first? Dependencies impact the core of the role of Product Owner.
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Why change management fails
Changing organization structures are becoming the norm. But change management processes are painful journeys, and rarely successful. So why is this so hard?
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How I became a Professional Scrum Trainer
Last year I reached a very important goal I had set for myself: I became a Professional Scrum Trainer (PST) on behalf of Scrum.org. But why was this so important to me, and how did I get on this path?
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Update Scrum Guide: what else is new?
In my previous blog post I highlighted 5 common misconceptions about Scrum that are set straight in the latest release of the Scrum Guide. But what else is new? A quick overview for active Scrum practitioners.