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Story: The Sticky Teams Initiative Story: The Sticky Teams Initiative
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Story: The Sticky Teams Initiative

Back when I first started as a Scrum Master, in 2014, I was given a chance that some Scrum Masters…

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Philip Coler Philip Coler March 17, 2023 March 17, 2023
How Scrum and Kanban Helped Formula Student Team Design a Race Car? How Scrum and Kanban Helped Formula Student Team Design a Race Car?
Case Studies Product Management Scrum Mastery
How Scrum and Kanban Helped Formula Student Team Design a Race Car?

Most of the case studies we discussed went through how companies effectively use scrum to develop products. This case study…

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Shazia Mirza Shazia Mirza February 28, 2023 February 28, 2023
Psychological Safety and The Scrum Master Psychological Safety and The Scrum Master
Scrum Mastery
Psychological Safety and The Scrum Master

Let us start off with a quick scenario around Psychological Safety. New team member: “But why don’t we use X…

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Philip Coler Philip Coler February 27, 2023 February 27, 2023
How Microprocessor giant, Intel used Scrum in their engineering development? How Microprocessor giant, Intel used Scrum in their engineering development?
Case Studies Product Management Scrum Mastery
How Microprocessor giant, Intel used Scrum in their engineering development?

Microprocessor giant Intel was using a Test Program which runs on Automated Test Equipment (ATE). It has a proprietary operating…

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Shazia Mirza Shazia Mirza February 19, 2023 February 19, 2023
Scrum Master Dos and Don’ts Scrum Master Dos and Don’ts
Scrum Mastery
Scrum Master Dos and Don’ts

As a Scrum Master, looking outward and seeing where people need work can be easy. You might find yourself helping…

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Philip Coler Philip Coler February 16, 2023 February 16, 2023
How Agile helped Unilever deliver hand sanitizers faster during Covid-19 How Agile helped Unilever deliver hand sanitizers faster during Covid-19
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How Agile helped Unilever deliver hand sanitizers faster during Covid-19

This is the story of how Unilever was able to deliver hand sanitizers to the market faster than expected using…

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Shazia Mirza Shazia Mirza February 15, 2023 February 15, 2023
Distributed Scrum Project for Dutch Railways Distributed Scrum Project for Dutch Railways
Case Studies Product Management Scrum Mastery
Distributed Scrum Project for Dutch Railways

Dutch Railways had a problem building a travel information system for 1.2 million passengers daily. Let’s look at a case…

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Shazia Mirza Shazia Mirza February 9, 2023 February 9, 2023
Backlog Refinement a Conveyor Belt Backlog Refinement a Conveyor Belt
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Backlog Refinement a Conveyor Belt

If you have worked with Agile for a while, you probably heard of backlog refinement. For those of you new…

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Philip Coler Philip Coler January 26, 2023 January 26, 2023
“Quick” Tips for Retrospectives “Quick” Tips for Retrospectives
Scrum Mastery
“Quick” Tips for Retrospectives

If you have worked in the realm of software you have probably heard of retrospectives. Retrospectives are a way for…

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Philip Coler Philip Coler January 17, 2023 January 17, 2023
5 things most people don’t know about the Definition of “Done” 5 things most people don’t know about the Definition of “Done”
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5 things most people don’t know about the Definition of “Done”

In this blog I will share with you 5 things most people don’t know about the Definition of “Done” Let’s…

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Anil Jaising Anil Jaising January 10, 2023 January 10, 2023
How to lead change with the 5 Values of Scrum How to lead change with the 5 Values of Scrum
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How to lead change with the 5 Values of Scrum

The scrum framework has accountabilities, Events, Artifacts and Commitments. They are important but by far the most important aspect are…

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Anil Jaising Anil Jaising January 8, 2023 January 8, 2023
5 things most people don’t know about the Daily Scrum 5 things most people don’t know about the Daily Scrum
Scrum Mastery
5 things most people don’t know about the Daily Scrum

  The Daily Scrum is a planning event very similar to a huddle in team sports. A daily scrum is…

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Anil Jaising Anil Jaising December 26, 2022 December 26, 2022
So You’ve Achieved “Peak” Scrum? So You’ve Achieved “Peak” Scrum?
Scrum Mastery
So You’ve Achieved “Peak” Scrum?

You’ve heard it before. “Our team doesn’t need a Scrum Master or Agile Coach. We’re a mature Scrum team.” These…

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Philip Coler Philip Coler December 23, 2022 December 23, 2022
An Agile Christmas Carol Retrospective An Agile Christmas Carol Retrospective
Scrum Mastery
An Agile Christmas Carol Retrospective

A Christmas Carol is a classic holiday story written by Charles Dickens. There are spoilers ahead for those of you…

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Philip Coler Philip Coler November 29, 2022 November 29, 2022
Communities of Practice – Why and How to Build One Communities of Practice – Why and How to Build One
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Communities of Practice – Why and How to Build One

Whenever I’m a new employee at an organization, I look for a community of peers who share my interests. Typically,…

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Philip Coler Philip Coler November 16, 2022 November 16, 2022
Software Craftsmanship and CUPID for humans Software Craftsmanship and CUPID for humans
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Software Craftsmanship and CUPID for humans

Software Craftsmanship Software craftsmanship is an ideology, a mindset that building software is a craft just like building beautiful cars,…

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Anil Jaising Anil Jaising October 17, 2022 October 17, 2022
How to build Consensus as a Facilitator Part 3: Strengthening good ideas How to build Consensus as a Facilitator Part 3: Strengthening good ideas
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How to build Consensus as a Facilitator Part 3: Strengthening good ideas

Strengthening good ideas Strengthening Good Ideas is a type of thinking. It encompasses questions such as, “What resources will we need…

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Anil Jaising Anil Jaising October 17, 2022 October 17, 2022
Sprint Review Agenda Sprint Review Agenda
Product Management Scrum Mastery
Sprint Review Agenda

In my first role as a scrum master, I thought the only thing I had to work on was make…

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Anil Jaising Anil Jaising October 15, 2022 October 15, 2022
How to build Consensus as a Facilitator Part 2: Creative Reframing How to build Consensus as a Facilitator Part 2: Creative Reframing
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How to build Consensus as a Facilitator Part 2: Creative Reframing

Creative Reframing Reframing a problem so that participants can look at the problem in a new light is another technique…

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Anil Jaising Anil Jaising October 15, 2022 October 15, 2022
Why You Don’t Force an Agile Journey Why You Don’t Force an Agile Journey
Scrum Mastery
Why You Don’t Force an Agile Journey

Stop me if you have heard this before. An organization decides it wants to switch to Agile and leverage Scrum….

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Philip Coler Philip Coler October 13, 2022 October 13, 2022
Starting Scrum Master Tips and Tricks Starting Scrum Master Tips and Tricks
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Starting Scrum Master Tips and Tricks

So you have landed a role as a Scrum Master. Being a Scrum Master can be a fulfilling role. It…

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Philip Coler Philip Coler October 7, 2022 October 7, 2022
How to build consensus as a facilitator part 1: Applying inclusive principles How to build consensus as a facilitator part 1: Applying inclusive principles
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How to build consensus as a facilitator part 1: Applying inclusive principles

Great Job!! As a facilitator your meeting is going well, the participants have generated new ideas and you have lead…

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Anil Jaising Anil Jaising September 29, 2022 September 29, 2022
The Scrum Master and Too Many Hats The Scrum Master and Too Many Hats
Our stories Scrum Mastery
The Scrum Master and Too Many Hats

With the summer nearly over and fall fast approaching, the Fall season will be upon us soon. Fall is one…

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Philip Coler Philip Coler September 13, 2022 September 13, 2022
Staying on track during a remote Daily Scrum when communication is challenging Staying on track during a remote Daily Scrum when communication is challenging
Scrum Mastery
Staying on track during a remote Daily Scrum when communication is challenging

With the approach to work in what feels like a constant state of flux, certain Scrum events need to adapt….

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Philip Coler Philip Coler August 31, 2022 August 31, 2022
Velocity: The Misused Metric Velocity: The Misused Metric
Product Management Scrum Mastery
Velocity: The Misused Metric

Please tell me if this sounds familiar. You have started on a team new to you, and the manager or…

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Philip Coler Philip Coler August 19, 2022 August 19, 2022
The Why, What and How of Sprint Planning The Why, What and How of Sprint Planning
Product Management Scrum Mastery
The Why, What and How of Sprint Planning

The Why, What and How of Sprint Planning https://youtu.be/cT9jhIGURKQ I start my day with a pack of sticky notes to…

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Anil Jaising Anil Jaising August 7, 2022 August 7, 2022
How to: Lean Coffee How to: Lean Coffee
Product Management Scrum Mastery Virtual Training
How to: Lean Coffee

As a Scrum Master finding ways to engage your team during a retrospective can be difficult. Once you have them…

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Philip Coler Philip Coler July 19, 2022 July 19, 2022
The Scrum Master Career Path The Scrum Master Career Path
Scrum Mastery
The Scrum Master Career Path

My story of becoming a Scrum Master is a short one. My journey up to this point is less short….

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Philip Coler Philip Coler July 6, 2022 July 6, 2022
Utilizing your Scrum Masters to the Max Utilizing your Scrum Masters to the Max
Scrum Mastery
Utilizing your Scrum Masters to the Max

Is your Scrum Master frustrated? Can you tell? A frustration some Scrum Masters have is that most places they’ve worked…

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Philip Coler Philip Coler June 9, 2022 June 9, 2022
Facilitation Techniques Facilitation Techniques
Product Management Scrum Mastery
Facilitation Techniques

Facilitation Techniques Facilitation is the art of being a neutral third party having no substantive decision-making authority and helping a…

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Shazia Mirza Shazia Mirza December 14, 2021 December 14, 2021
Coaching With Powerful Questions Coaching With Powerful Questions
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Coaching With Powerful Questions

Coaching With Powerful Questions By asking the powerful questions, the coach invites you to clarity, action, and discovery at a…

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Shazia Mirza Shazia Mirza December 13, 2021 December 13, 2021
“So What Does a Scrum Master Do All Day ? “ “So What Does a Scrum Master Do All Day ? “
Scrum Mastery
“So What Does a Scrum Master Do All Day ? “

“So What Does a Scrum Master Do All Day ? “ “Success Isn’t Just What You Accomplish in Life. It’s…

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Shazia Mirza Shazia Mirza November 9, 2021 November 9, 2021
Scrum Case Studies Scrum Case Studies
Product Management Scrum Mastery
Scrum Case Studies

Featured 20 Scrum Case Studies : These Fascinating Scrum Case Studies highlight how industries, who are implementing Scrum, excel and…

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Shazia Mirza Shazia Mirza October 29, 2021 October 29, 2021
What are User Stories? What are User Stories?
Product Management Scrum Mastery
What are User Stories?

In my classes, whenever I share that User Stories is not part of Scrum but comes from another Agile Framework:…

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Anil Jaising Anil Jaising October 27, 2021 October 27, 2021
Scrum Master Books Scrum Master Books
Books and Reference Scrum Mastery
Scrum Master Books

The Scrum Master’s Reading List Facilitators Guide to Participatory Decision-Making – Sam Kaner, Lenny Linda, Catherine Toldi, Sarah Frisk &…

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Shazia Mirza Shazia Mirza September 11, 2021 September 11, 2021
Why does a scrummaster need to know about Engineering Practices? Why does a scrummaster need to know about Engineering Practices?
Our stories Scrum Mastery
Why does a scrummaster need to know about Engineering Practices?

I coded for most of my career and now I am more of a hacker of code that can get…

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Anil Jaising Anil Jaising September 9, 2021 September 9, 2021
What is Technical Debt and why is it important? What is Technical Debt and why is it important?
Our stories Scrum Mastery
What is Technical Debt and why is it important?

Ward Cunningham first coined this metaphor called Technical Debt. He described it eloquently in an OOPLSA 1992 paper as well…

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Anil Jaising Anil Jaising July 24, 2021 July 24, 2021
Scrum Master is a Teacher, Mentor, Facilitator and Coach. What’s the difference? Scrum Master is a Teacher, Mentor, Facilitator and Coach. What’s the difference?
Our stories Scrum Mastery
Scrum Master is a Teacher, Mentor, Facilitator and Coach. What’s the difference?

https://youtu.be/flKsL2yb4xk You might have heard this phrase before the scrum master wears many hats. In fact Michael James has a…

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Anil Jaising Anil Jaising July 5, 2021 July 5, 2021
So what changed in the new Scrum Guide 2020? So what changed in the new Scrum Guide 2020?
Scrum Mastery
So what changed in the new Scrum Guide 2020?

The new Scrum Guide arrived yesterday and I was one of the many that joined Jeff Sutherland and Ken Schwaber’s…

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Anil Jaising Anil Jaising November 21, 2020 November 21, 2020
How to get PDU credits for your Concepts & Beyond Workshop? How to get PDU credits for your Concepts & Beyond Workshop?
Scrum Mastery
How to get PDU credits for your Concepts & Beyond Workshop?

This is one of our most frequently asked question from our students so I wanted to share how would you…

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Anil Jaising Anil Jaising November 12, 2020 November 12, 2020
5 Unique insights from User Stories 5 Unique insights from User Stories
Scrum Mastery Virtual Training
5 Unique insights from User Stories

Learners in our Certified Scrum Master and Certified Product Owners always mention that they need a deeper dive into user…

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Anil Jaising Anil Jaising November 6, 2020 November 6, 2020
Obey the principles without being bound by them Obey the principles without being bound by them
Our stories Scrum Mastery
Obey the principles without being bound by them

If I interpret Bruce Lee’s quote “Obey the principles without being bound by them” from my learning in scrum, I…

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Anil Jaising Anil Jaising June 26, 2020 June 26, 2020
Don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do Don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do
Scrum Mastery
Don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do

Very few people know what they really want to do in life. Once you do “don’t give up”! On May…

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Anil Jaising Anil Jaising June 14, 2020 June 14, 2020
 

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