Scrum Master competency ladderWhat is the role of the Scrum Master and how does the role grow together with the career opportunities for a Scrum Master? The Scrum Master…Nov 29, 2023Nov 29, 2023
Published inAgile InsiderI asked AI for help with a RetrospectiveRunning the Sprint Retrospective always in the same way (e.g. “What went well, what didn’t go well, what can we improve?”) is not going to…Oct 19, 20232Oct 19, 20232
Published inAgile InsiderSystem Story and Job Story formats: Not everything is a User StoryThe System Story and the Job Story are two alternative formats to describe Product Backlog Items (tasks in a backlog) when the User Story…Sep 15, 20232Sep 15, 20232
Published inBootcampThere is no Agility without Product ThinkingAgile practices have been around a long time, but without Product Thinking it is hard to build the right products.Sep 11, 2023Sep 11, 2023
Published inAgile InsiderPlanning with Velocity and CapacityIn a recent survey to a group of Scrum Masters, I asked a question about the definition of Velocity and I got a 50–50 split in the…Aug 23, 20232Aug 23, 20232
Build extreme empathy for your customersSpend a day in the life of your customers and change perspectiveAug 22, 2023Aug 22, 2023
If Agile fails, blame Product ManagementAgile practices have been around a long time, even before they were formalized in the Agile Manifesto (2001). They promise to accelerate…Aug 21, 2023Aug 21, 2023
Grow your Scrum Master experienceMany people I talk to say that their number one obstacle in finding a Scrum Master job is lack of experience.Aug 21, 2023Aug 21, 2023
Become a Scrum MasterBeing a Scrum Master is a fascinating job as it provides confidence, freedom, and satisfaction by helping other people to grow. The most…Jun 12, 2023Jun 12, 2023