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Guide to the Sprint Backlog
The Sprint Backlog is one of three scrum artifacts. It used to forecast the functionality of the next product increment. It contains...
Lean Waste Management for Agile Teams: How to find and eliminate waste in Scrum.
Lean thinking is not the Lean Startup. In the latest 2020 Scrum Guide revision, I was happy to finally see the admission that Scrum is...
Lean Principles and Agile Development
I’m often asked, Do I need to learn Lean Thinking to master Agile? It’s not mandatory to master all aspects of Lean thinking but...
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...
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...
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.
The Hidden Future: Why Your Next Big Breakthrough is Already Being Built (By Your Users)
Stop the brainstorming theatre. Discover why the most successful CPOs and Product Managers don't wait for inspiration—they hunt for 'Lead Users' who are already building the future with duct tape and spreadsheets. Learn the disciplined curiosity framework for turning user hacks into market breakthroughs.
Product Backlog Tips for Distributed Teams
· Keep a clear "Definition of Ready" and implement it · Use Agile product management tools such as Jira to maintain...
Guide to the Sprint Backlog
The Sprint Backlog is one of three scrum artifacts. It used to forecast the functionality of the next product increment. It contains...
What does a Product Owner Do?
Most companies have canceled their yearly holiday party and extended their return-to-work dates given the recent rise in COVID cases....
The Developer Role in Product Backlog Refinement
The Product Owner and the Development Team collaborate in the refinement process as an ongoing activity.
The Difference between a Chief Product Owner and a Proxy Product Owner
A proxy PO can create more problems than it solves. One of the primary benefits of a dedicated PO is to shorten the decision-making time.
Pattern: Scale Scrum through Mitosis
Pattern: Scale Scrum through Mitosis and amplify your strengths instead of your weaknesses When scaling Agile, it’s easy to think that...
How the PM and Scrum Master can Limit Unnecessary Meetings
Meetings are sometimes held to gain validation or clarification from management or leadership. However, in a self-organizing environment...
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