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...
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- Jul 13, 2022
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...
- Aug 25, 2021
Spruce up your remote Sprint Review... and yourself!
A recent survey shows that 1 in 10 of US and UK remote worker respondents have not worn any pants in at least one online meeting, while...
- Jun 22, 2021
Infographic: The Sprint Review
The Sprint Review is held on the last day of the Sprint to inspect the increment and adapt if needed. This poster contains the...
- May 5, 2021
Infographic: Sprint Planning
Sprint Planning marks ❌ the start of the Sprint. This poster contains the essentials for understanding Sprint Planning as per the latest...
- Apr 9, 2021
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...
- Jan 22, 2021
Q of the Week: Why is the "Definition of Ready" so crucial to Distributed Teams?
Informal backlog refinement doesn't typically happen in a distributed setting. The need for a well-defined "Definition of Ready" is more...
- Jan 15, 2021
Q of the Week: How can a Scrum Master break the pattern of unnecessary and time-consuming meetings?
As the Keeper of Scrum, the Scrum Master should make it a priority to uphold all five of the Scrum events: · Sprint Planning · Daily...
- Jan 11, 2021
Try Shorter Sprints for Remote Teams
Having difficulty making remote Scrum teams collaborate effectively? Try shorter Sprints. Sprints are the heartbeat of Scrum. They set...
- Dec 17, 2020
Q of the Week: What’s the most important item in a Working Agreement?
That is a difficult question to answer as different items may be more important depending on the team. One of the primary items that...
- Dec 15, 2020
Infographic: The Sprint Backlog
The Sprint Backlog is created by the development team. This artifact is used to forecast the functionality of the next product increment....
- Nov 23, 2020
How to Conduct a Thanksgiving Retrospective
When UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center launched its thanx4 pilot project, an online gratitude journal, they were surprised to...
- Nov 9, 2020
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...
- Nov 4, 2020
November '20 Agile Pulse Survey
Sprint Patterns Our Agile Genesis November Agile Pulse survey is already revealing some interesting potential findings. Although the...
- Sep 28, 2020
The Sprint Backlog Explained
The Sprint Backlog belongs solely to the Development Team.
- Sep 21, 2020
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.
- Aug 31, 2020
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.
- Aug 14, 2020
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.
- Jul 31, 2020
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?
- Oct 16, 2019
Asking key questions in the retrospective meeting can increase team engagement.
The Sprint Retrospective is a key opportunity to increase engagement and boost productivity. Learn how asking one key question can help.
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