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What is a Scrum Team?
Scrum was created to help organizations and teams to solve complex problems. Scrum does this by delivering increment(s) of value…
Scrum vs Kanban: Which Should I Use?
When I am teaching Scrum courses, I often like to ask attendees: Is anyone using Kanban? More often than not,…
From Scrum Master to Agile Coach – 5 tips to help you make the transition
If you have been working as a professional Scrum Master for a few years, it is very possible that you…
5 Things You Should Never Say (or Do) During Sprint Retrospective
From my experience working with new Scrum teams over the past few years, it has become apparent that the Retrospective…
5 Things You Should Never Say (or Do) During Sprint Planning
Many years ago, a friend of mine once told me: “Sometimes the best way to find what works for your…
10 Ways to Decide If Your Team is Ready for Scrum
Scrum has been used globally for over 20 years and is the most popular Agile framework based on recent studies.…
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…
From Scrum Master to SAFe Scrum Master – 3 Keys to Success
You have achieved many successes as a Scrum Master for a small team. Your team respects and appreciates you for…
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…