We started this Scrum foundation series explaining we see four underlying concepts of the Scrum framework. In the past series of mails we covered the three pillars of Empiricism, the Scrum Values, and a Self-Managing and Cross-Functional Team. The concept Done is the fourth of these concepts. It needs a self-managing, and especially a cross-functional team, a team living the Scrum Values, to make it work in a way that it brings the needed transparency with regards to the quality of your solution/product. ? A solution (Product/Increment/Service) the team labels as Done, meaning the ..read more

We started this Scrum foundation series explaining we see four underlying concepts of the Scrum framework. In the past series of mails we covered the three pillars of Empiricism, the Scrum Values, and a Self-Managing and Cross-Functional Team. The concept Done is the fourth of these concepts. It needs a self-managing, and especially a cross-functional team, a team living the Scrum Values, to make it work in a way that it brings the needed transparency with regards to the quality of your solution/product.   ? A solution (Product/Increment/Service) the team labels as Done, meanin ..read more

I'm a fan of Mural and a super fan of Azure DevOps. Turns out they work pretty well together. Using Mural as a front-end to Azure DevOps offers an alternative approach to planning, visualizing, and managing work with creativity and flexibility. Mural's visual collaboration platform transforms the traditional, linear task management experience found in Azure DevOps into an interactive, digital workspace. Teams can easily create visual roadmaps, story maps, and Sprint plans, as well as collect freeform feedback during Sprint Reviews and Sprint Retrospectives. Specifically, the integration allows ..read more

As a younger man, I produced a brief video to explain #Scrum in a nutshell. In just 10 minutes, I tried to explain Scrum as comprehensively and as accurately as possible. Lo-fi production quality. Hi-fi information. (Pls let me know if you think I should reproduce a video like this to reflect updates in recent versions of the Scrum Guide ..read more

This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. A Scrum Master empowers and facilitates a team's effectiveness, enhances their ability to deliver value, and guides them through the complexities of product development. The Scrum Master encourages team members to explore innovative solutions to challenges. This leads to potential breakthrough ideas and improvements in products and processes, further multiplying the team's capability to deliver value and increase customer satisfaction. 1.    ..read more

Stell dir vor: Es ist Donnerstagnachmittag, 15:00 Uhr, und du betrittst das Teambüro für die Retrospektive. Andreas faltet ein Stück Papier. Es muss sich wohl um seinen neuen Papierflieger handeln, mit dem er in den nächsten Wochen an der offiziellen Meisterschaft im „Doppel-Looping-Büroflug“ teilnehmen will. Thomas hat seinen Laptop aufgeklappt und murmelt etwas Unverständliches in seinen Bart, während er Steffis Commit merged. Und am Ende des Tisches sitzt noch Petra. Du siehst nur ihren Rücken. Sie schaut aus dem Fenster. Träumt sie vielleicht? Ach nein, sie sieht auf ihr Handy. Wäre es nic ..read more

One of the first things that people new to Scrum learn about is the five events. The five events in Scrum are 1) the Sprint, 2) Sprint Planning 3) Daily Scrum, 4) Sprint Review and 5) the Sprint Retrospective. When they are listed out like that, it seems like - a lot. When people first start learning about Scrum, it can seem like Scrum requires many meetings. It might even seem like Scrum is a waste of time. Nothing could be further from the truth. Scrum is used in complex environments where less is known than unknown. In these environments, we need to plan frequently, inspect our work, and a ..read more

Over the last few years I have observed an increase in polarising extremes. This is occurring everywhere in our modern lives – news, politics, social media. There is an increasing intolerance to engage with another perspective. While comforting, as our world view is not challenged – it does break down social cohesion. The ability to form groups or tribes is a critical function of being a mammal. In the savannah herd behaviours kept us safe from predators. As we evolved, the ability to form groups enabled specialisms. I can only do so much in a day, so if you focus on one thing – it frees me up ..read more

This article was first published in the AskScrum.com newsletter. Subscribe to AskScrum.com to be the first to receive articles like this. The Product Owner is accountable for maximising the value by communicating the vision and product goals and creating the right level of transparency of the product backlog to satisfy customer needs. Understanding a Product Owner's effectiveness is crucial for any initiative's success. The accountability demands a blend of leadership, vision, and collaboration.   When a Product Owner is not working with the team to move towards the goal and business ..read more

  In the rapidly evolving business landscape, the shift from intuition-based decision-making to innovation-driven leadership is not just beneficial—it's essential. The framework of Evidence-Based Management (EBM) and the leadership style based on EBM stands at the forefront of this transformation, offering a clear pathway for leaders who wish to navigate the complexities of the modern world with precision and foresight. Why the Pivot is Necessary Traditional leadership often relies on gut instincts and personal experiences. While these elements are invaluable, they are no longer sufficie ..read more