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The New 2020 Scrum Guide is Here!
Today marks the 25th anniversary of Scrum and a new 2020 Scrum Guide has been released to commemorate the occasion. Read on for some key...
Five Ways to Understand your Stakeholders' "Needs"
In Scrum, the Product Owner is responsible for representing the needs of the customer. When scaling Scrum with Scrum@Scale, the Executive...
Use Points to Estimate Product Backlog Items
In Scrum, estimating product backlog items, also known as sizing user stories, helps the development team determine how to commit for the...
The Product Backlog Explained
The Product Backlog is the single source of truth for work that is needed to achieve the product goal.
Q of the Week: What does it mean for the Scrum Team to be Self-Organizing?
In general, it means that the teams are expected to coordinate and make decisions around the work
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.
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...
Successful Patterns for Scaling Scrum
Here are 12 successful practices to consider as you continue to scale Agile throughout your organization
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.
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.
When Should the Product Owner Accept the Work Completed During the Sprint?
Accepting “done” product backlog items, user stories, or features should be an ongoing activity for the Product Owner.
How to Scale the Product Owner Role in Distributed Teams
Scrum@Scale Webinar: How to Scale the Product Owner in Distributed Teams
Five Ways Managers Offer Value to Agile Teams
By Ernesto Custodio Scrum recognizes three roles: the Scrum Master, the Development Team, and the Product Owner. These roles address...
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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