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Scrum for Cats: An Agile Framework that Fits the Feline Philosophy

Agile42

Thus, we proudly present Scrum for Cats, the world’s first Agile framework designed by cats, for cats. Why Cats Are Natural Scrum Masters Traditional productivity frameworks have historically overlooked the strategic advantage of incorporating feline methodological approaches.

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Better Scrum with Essence

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When over 50% of Scrum implementations fail to deliver on time, on budget, with happy customers according to Standish Group data, we need to find tools and techniques to help us improve the odds against this. Scrum is by far the most widely used agile framework in the world, but we’ve also found that 58% of Scrum implementations fail.

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Scrum Survivor

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agile42 is proud to present a new TV series format: Scrum Survivor! Continue reading Scrum Survivor at agile42. Three software development teams of 7±2 people will battle it out on reality TV. Who will be the winner? Read on for an exciting behind the scenes interview.

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Influencing software quality as a Scrum Master

Xebia

Scrum Masters serve a key role in achieving both aspects. A Scrum Master serves the team by coaching members in self-management and cross-functionality, helping them focus on creating high-value increments, and removing impediments. . Most refinements will have a form of feature presentation, followed by some Q&A between the team.

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Superhero Scrum Masters; helpful or bottleneck?

Xebia

The Superhero Scrum Master is no exception. The Superhero Scrum Master is the first one to dive into any impediment to resolve it. EXCEPT it’s the Scrum Master’s job to help the Scrum Team strive towards a good level of self-management. The Scrum Team is like a kid, trying to learn to ride a bike. SuperSolver.

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A Scrum Master Wears Multiple Hats

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The use of Scrum framework to deliver projects has enabled organizations to go to market with their products and services faster than ever. To adopt the Scrum framework correctly and produce the outcomes the organizations require, they need to have an expert on the team — The Scrum Master!

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How To Run Effective Scrum Meetings

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Scrum is a popular way of working in teams. Many people however, dislike one core element of Scrum: the meetings. Scrum meetings are often time consuming, boring and ineffective. It’s no wonder people flinch when they hear “Scrum” But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some tips on how to do that.

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