Adopting Scrum in a Management Team with a Just-In-Time Learning Approach
Agile Alliance
JUNE 1, 2023
An approach to instilling Agile and Scrum knowledge based on a Just-In-Time strategy.
What is a Scrum master? A key role for project success
CIO
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Scrum is a powerful framework for implementing agile processes in software development and other projects. This highly adopted framework utilizes short iterations of work, called sprints, and daily meetings, called scrums, to tackle discrete portions of a project in succession until the project is complete. What does a Scrum master do?
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CIO
MAY 3, 2024
The methodology, which is also used beyond software development at some businesses , is at the center of several frameworks such as Scrum, Lean, Kanban , and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). What is Scrum? What is a Scrum master? What can Scrum master certification do for your career?
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A Scrum Master Wears Multiple Hats
SCRUMstudy
MAY 4, 2020
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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Success Story: Swiss Insurtech Company Hires a Remote CTO from Ukraine
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Upcoming Webinar: Scrum In Construction
scruminc
AUGUST 6, 2020
Scrum in Construction: A Better Way To Design, Plan, and Build. This free webinar explores how and why construction projects done with Scrum are safer, come in under budget, and finish early. We‘ll also share strategies you can implement right now to give you an advantage and the lead in your market. Register Now. Register Now.
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Scrum in HR Webinar
scruminc
AUGUST 10, 2020
Scrum in HR: A Better Way To Engage, Equip & Empower People. This free webinar explores how and why Scrum helps Human Resource professionals tackle some of their most pressing challenges. . Scrum in HR: People Practices that Engage, Equip & Empower. Scrum in HR: People Practices that Engage, Equip & Empower.
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How Agile Meetings Impact Arousal Levels and Team Productivity
Apiumhub
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The Agile Advantage: Reducing Disruption One of the core principles of Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban is the structured, time-boxed nature of meetings, known as ceremonies. Here are some strategies to ensure the balance between meetings and deep work is preserved: 1.
Scaling Startups: The Ultimate Guide For Founders
Luis Goncalves
APRIL 11, 2025
While launching a startup is difficult, successfully scaling requires an entirely different skillset, strategy framework, and operational systems. This guide explores essential frameworks, common pitfalls, and proven strategies to transform your promising venture into a market leader. What Does Scaling a Startup Really Mean?
Agile Retail: Using Scrum to out Amazon, Amazon
scruminc
MARCH 4, 2019
Agile Retail: Using Scrum to out Amazon, Amazon. Scrum Inc.’s s Joe Justice believes they have to turn to Agile Retail, and Scrum, to digitize their offerings, turnaround their fortunes or work to widen a competitive advantage. Recently Joe noticed a number of retail executives, or their consultants, attending Scrum classes.
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What Are the Limits of the Scrum Framework?
Agile Pain Relief Notes from a Tool User
JANUARY 30, 2019
Frequently in workshops, I get asked, “Where shouldn’t we use Scrum?” The short answer is there are lots of instances where the Scrum framework doesn’t fit. However, to give a more complete and effective answer to this question, first we need to have an idea of why and when Scrum does work and what the key conditions are for success.
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What Happens to Managers in Scrum? – Episode 1 of ScrumCast
scruminc
APRIL 24, 2020
What Happens to Managers in Scrum? . Each episode will explore organizational Agility and Scrum patterns, tactics, and techniques that drive real-world success. Each episode will explore organizational Agility and Scrum patterns, tactics, and techniques that drive real-world success. There’s a word missing in the Scrum Guide.
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Characteristics of an Ideal Scrum Team
SCRUMstudy
MAY 5, 2020
Then Scrum would be a recognizable term for you. The scrummage arrangement of rugby players works similar to that of the Scrum team. Hirotaka Takeuchi and Ikujiro Nonaka in the mid 80’s defined a flexible and all-inclusive product development strategy where the development team works as a unit to reach a common goal.
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Scrum Spotlight: Raising Thousands of Dollars for the World Health Organization and Colors of Change
scruminc
JULY 31, 2020
Scrum Spotlight: Raising Thousands of Dollars for the World Health Organization and Colors of Change. by the Scrum Inc. Last month, trainers from the Scrum Inc. As a team, they delivered a unique Scrum Master Workshop with all proceeds donated to the World Health Organization and Colors of Change Organization.
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4 Reasons to Use SCRUM in Software Development in 2024
Invid Group
JANUARY 3, 2024
4 Reasons to Use SCRUM in Software Development in 2024 BY: INVID In the ever-evolving realm of software development, staying at the forefront is essential for success. SCRUM stands out as a methodology that has significantly reshaped the industry, making it a crucial element that could elevate your development strategies.
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Why transparency and strong vision are crucial to run a company
Luis Goncalves
JUNE 18, 2018
I think the responsibility is different and the way how you manage your own employees is a bit different than when you are employed and you have a team of Scrum Masters. Our soon to be colleague will soon become a CST and she must attend several Scrum gatherings in order to reach that milestone.
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How to Be an Effective Manager in Scrum
Agile Pain Relief Notes from a Tool User
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
You recently helped implement Scrum in your organization. Your Scrum teams are now self-organizing. Why Scrum Still Needs Managers. Self-Organizing Teams are often chaotic, especially in the first few months of implementing Scrum. Puts strategies in place to achieve departmental goals. You’re a manager.
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SAFe certification: launch your Scaled Agile Framework career
CIO
APRIL 23, 2024
SAFe training and certification are available online or through in-person training through these and other education providers: Advised Skills: Advised Skills is a consultancy and training services provider focused on Lean-agile transformation, agile strategy audit and implementation, and agile program/portfolio management.
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Scrum Anti-Patterns: Micromanagement
Agile Pain Relief Notes from a Tool User
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
This is a critical consideration because, at the heart of Scrum, we’re attempting to grow a group of people into a resilient, high-performing team. There are many ways micromanagement can show up in a Scrum environment. Runs Daily Scrum instead of facilitating the Team as they conduct the meeting.
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Digital transformation’s fundamental change management mistake
CIO
APRIL 2, 2024
Underpinning these initiatives is a slew of technology capabilities and strategies aimed at accelerating delivery cycles, such as establishing product management disciplines, building cloud architectures, developing devops capabilities, and fostering agile cultures.
Scrum@Scale for Organizational Success: Insights from a Scrum of Scrums Master
scruminc
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Scrum@Scale for Organizational Success: Insights from a Scrum of Scrums Master by Brian Hackerson | November 29 , 2023 | Blog In American football, being “ahead of the chains” means the offensive team has effectively advanced, making subsequent plays easier and achieving the goal more attainable.
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Making Scrum meetings more productive
Apiumhub
JANUARY 12, 2023
In the list of activities in the Scrum software development life cycle ranked by their popularity amongst developers, “attending meetings” is perhaps locked in a perpetual battle only with “writing documentation” for the position of last place. This is, of course, merely reciting from the doctrine of Scrum. Introduction.
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How To Maximize An Agile Team – Don’t Give Up On Scrum
Modus Create
JUNE 18, 2019
When I first attended Scrummaster training, I went in wide-eyed and excited to learn all of the secrets behind this amazing “new” agile project-management strategy called Scrum. Now that I’m done being dramatic, let me say this: I’m not actually trying to get you all to quit Scrum. we use Scrum, but …).
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Adaptive And Resilient Supply Chain Management: How John Deere Uses Scrum To Create Supply Chain Solutions In The Midst Of Disruption
scruminc
JANUARY 26, 2022
Adaptive and Resilient Supply Chain Management: How John Deere Uses Scrum To Create Supply Chain Solutions In The Midst Of Disruption. by the Scrum Inc. Introductory Note: John Deere is working with Scrum Inc. At this point, John Deere’s Supply Chain Solution teams had effectively implemented both Scrum and Scrum@Scale.
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Why 47% of Agile Transformations Fail!
scruminc
JULY 30, 2020
A good time was had by all at Scrum Day India 2020. A recent Forbes survey indicated to me that about 47% of Agile Transformations fail and 77% of Agile Transformations are Scrum transformations so most of the failures are due to bad Scrum. Why Scrum Works - Decision Latency. was well received.
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Scrum@Scale
Apiumhub
APRIL 28, 2022
This article presents the solution that SCRUM provided for this case and one of the most popular frameworks to address it. Scrum@Scale. Have you heard of Scaled Scrum? The answer to these problems has been Scrum@Scale, which helps the organisation to focus multiple scrum teams on prioritised objectives.
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59 Objective and Key Results Implementation from Top to Bottom Overview
Evolution4all
MARCH 11, 2019
Market research can guide you in identifying industry standards and developing strategies to ensure your products and services are in high demand. It gives you an opportunity to establish efficient internal processes and strategies to attain your company vision. Focusing on what you do best. Annual OKRs.
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LeadGenius co-founder gets back to user-centric design roots with Marvin
TechCrunch
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Sam Altman’s Apollo Projects and Fuel Capital co-led the round, with participation from Scrum Ventures, Hack.VC, Global Founders Capital, House Fund, Gaingels and a group of angel investors. How to acquire customer research that shapes your go-to-market strategy.
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Scrum by Example – How to Handle Production Support Issues in Scrum
Agile Pain Relief Notes from a Tool User
JUNE 24, 2019
Today, our ScrumMaster and their Team grapple with these issues, to help you understand how they affect a Scrum Team and what you can do to prevent them from dragging you down. Note: I have, on occasion, called this “Rotating One Victim Per Sprint Strategy.” It’s live, and books are selling and shipping.
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The Basic Tenets of Objective and Key Results Implementation
Luis Goncalves
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Strategies like market research can guide your company in identifying industry benchmarks and developing ways to ensure that your products fit your market. It gives you an opportunity to establish efficient internal processes and strategies to achieve your company vision. Focusing on what you do best. Annual OKRS.
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10 most popular IT certifications for 2023
CIO
MAY 26, 2023
The certification is best suited for IT managers because it has a heavy focus on implementing effective management strategies to improve team efficiency and organizational processes. The certification is designed for project managers, technical project managers, Scrum masters, program managers, project leads, and product developers.
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Agile Beyond IT at Scrum Inc.
scruminc
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Agile Beyond IT at Scrum Inc. by The Scrum Inc. For Scrum Inc., In our dynamic organization, every department practices Scrum as a guiding principle in their daily work – even teams outside of software. The enterprise-wide application demonstrates the value of scrum and the power of agility.
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7 tell-tale signs of fake agile
CIO
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Along with a well-defined strategy, the best way to prevent fake agile is to make sure agile is actually the right fit. When a team lacks a dedicated product owner and/or Scrum master , it will struggle to implement the consistent agile practices needed to continuously improve and meet predictable delivery goals. Team leadership void.
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20 IT management certifications for IT leaders
CIO
JULY 25, 2024
The certification covers business frameworks, IT frameworks, software, database management, information systems, corporate IT strategy, corporate governance, risk, finance, and management of technology personnel. It covers Scrum, Kanban, Lean, extreme programming (XP), and test-driven development (TDD).
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Warfighter Summit
scruminc
JULY 30, 2021
Industrial-age strategies now must contend with information-age threats that can and do emerge suddenly, without warning. Sustaining Scrum in the military. ? Sutherland”) is the co-creator of Scrum and the world’s leading authority on the framework. JJ is the CEO of Scrum Inc. Prior to Scrum Inc. Cost: Free.
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From banquet to bistro: How the product model is transforming the business of technology
CIO
APRIL 21, 2025
They dont just build software; they own strategy, delivery, iteration, and ultimately, outcomes. Most product-centric organizations adopt some flavor of scaled agile, whether SAFe, Scrum@Scale, or a homegrown hybrid. And that last word is key: outcomes. Thats where agile frameworks come into play.
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88 Why Less Communication is Better!
scruminc
APRIL 12, 2019
A properly implemented Scrum radically reduces the need for communication while assuring the right communication happens. The roots of Scrum lie in fighter pilot training and that training was based on the work of John Boyd, the world’s greatest fighter pilot. McGraw Hill). Hermann Balck crossing the river Meusse in 1940.
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Organisational Mastery Blueprint
Evolution4all
JUNE 17, 2018
Translate strategy into daily operations. Translate Strategy to Daily Operations. In today´s world, everyone is an Agile Coach or Scrum Master and this is not the market where Evolution4all wants to impact. Organisational Mastery Strategy Sessions. Create a culture of continuous improvement. Continous Improvement.
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Why a matrix organisational structure will destroy your company
Evolution4all
AUGUST 5, 2018
There are clear roles for Product Owners , Scrum Masters , and Team Members, but nothing for Agile Managers. At that time I was Scrum Master , and the team was recruiting a developer; of course, we all looked for senior developers. Employee reward discourage risk-taking. SMART objectives are DUMB objectives!!!
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Agile Transformation mistakes you must avoid at any cost!
Evolution4all
MARCH 15, 2023
No connection between teams and the company strategy Many companies mention they go through Agile Transformation but I often don’t see any connection between what the teams deliver and the strategy of the organization. But double-check that consultants are no longer Scrum Masters who are certified PMPs.
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Agile vs Scrum: Differences & Similarities?—?The Complete Review [2020]
Codegiant
AUGUST 14, 2020
Agile vs Scrum: Differences & Similarities?—?The The Complete Review [2020] From the desk of a brilliant weirdo #1 : If you are using Scrum it’s safe to say that you are also using Agile. On the other hand, if you are using an Agile framework, that may not necessarily be Scrum. In Scrum, you have three main roles?—?the
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Top 15 project management certifications
CIO
APRIL 22, 2022
The exam covers topics including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, extreme programming (XP), and test-driven development (TDD). It’s a certification aimed at senior project managers, agile professionals, product managers and owners, Scrum masters, and business analysts. Price: Varies by training provider, but approximately $995 to $1,395.
Five Trends in 2023 Strategic Portfolio Planning
CIO
JANUARY 12, 2023
In many ways, the transition can be viewed as the move to become a strategy realization office. #2. Investments Will Move from Projects to People Gradually, teams in an increasing number of organizations are confronting the reality that they need to invest in outcomes and strategies rather than short-term initiatives and projects.
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Transforming IT for cloud success
CIO
MARCH 6, 2023
So Holden, who has been CIO at Halfords — the UK’s largest retailer of motoring and cycling products and services — since 2017, developed a strategy to reorganize his tech team. Caldas adds: “Today, we are aligned as a global organization oriented around a single set of strategies, roadmaps, and vision statements about where we are going.
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