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Is Being A Scrum Master Boring You? 5 Tips To Reenergize Yourself
If you have been a Scrum Master for the same team for at least six months, I have a feeling…
Ideal Environment for Successful Agile Teams
Recently, one of my colleagues asked me an interesting question that I have not heard in a long time: “Why…
From Project Manager to Scrum Master – How to Decide if This is the Right Move for You?
If you are a seasoned Project Manager, you have probably heard about “Agile” or “Scrum” at least a few times.…
Agile framework certifications – Which one is right for me?
As an Agile Coach and trainer, one of most common questions I receive is regarding Agile certifications. Many teams that…
15th Annual State of Agile Report – 5 Key Things You Need To Know
Over the past few years, I have gained unique insights from the State of Agile Report regarding industry trends. The…
5 Things You Should Never Say (or Do) During Daily Stand-up
When I work with teams to help them adopt Scrum, I try to avoid absolute phrases such as “always” or…
Learning to Size (Too Big?) Over Learning to Estimate (How Big?)
When teams are asked to pick up a new piece of work, estimation inevitably comes into play. Determining the size…
7 Best Practices on How to Improve Team Velocity
I’m sure you have heard of the term “do more with less”, which sounds like a common-sense goal that we…
Definition of Done vs. Acceptance Criteria – 3 Key Differences You Need to Know
As I work with new Agile teams , I often encounter questions about two very similar yet distinct concepts that…
Scrum or Kanban – Which Is Right for My Team?
One of the most common questions I receive may feel like one of the most difficult decisions for an organization…
Virtual Agile Coaching – 5 Tips for Success
If you are like many of us, 2020 was a memorable year for you in many ways. The pandemic forced…
3 Warning Signs That Your Sprint Review Is Failing, and 3 Ideas to Fix It
Your Scrum team has been working together for several weeks now. They seem to be embracing change well, but you…