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The Daily Scrum. A cornerstone of the Scrum framework, this 15-minute time-boxed event is designed to keep the development team synchronized and on track towards the sprint goal. Seems simple enough, right? Yet, even with the best intentions, common pitfalls can turn this vital meeting into a time-wasting exercise. As a seasoned Agile training provider, […]
Agile for Non-Tech Teams: Yes, It Works!
Agile Benefits for All Agile methodologies, with their emphasis on iterative development, collaboration, and customer feedback, have revolutionized the software development world. But what about teams outside the realm of coding and programming? Can marketing departments, HR teams, or even non-profit organizations benefit from Agile principles? Absolutely! While Agile was born in the software world, ...
If Agile Is Dead, Who Killed It? Suspect #3: The Changing World
There’s been a trend lately of IT thought-leader types claiming that the Agile movement is d...
If Agile is Dead, Who Killed It? Suspect #2: SAFe
There’s been a trend lately of IT thought-leader types claiming that the Agile movement is d...
How to Successfully Navigate Agile in a Hybrid Work Environment
In the wake of the global shift towards remote and hybrid work models, Agile methodologies fac...
You’re Going Agile. What Training Will Give You the Best Start?
Great training is a critical part of any successful transition to Agile frameworks. After more...
Agile Isn’t Just for IT; It’s for You Too
In 2001, a group of men from various software development companies met to discuss and...
How To Lead An Effective Retrospective
We all know the importance of retrospectives to the Agile and Scrum process. The retrospective...
What’s the Difference Between CSM and CSPO?
You’re looking for great Scrum training that comes with a respected credential. Maybe you’ve seen...
Your 6-Point Checklist for Good Agile Requirements
If anyone has ever been in a painful sprint planning meeting, one of the things...
Velocity Can Be Great for Teams, but Poison for Organizations
Whether it’s Scrum, Kanban, or something else, every Agile Framework is rooted in Empirical Process...
Two Quick Tips that Will Immediately Make Your Scrum Teams Better
Looking for quick ways to improve your Scrum team and its processes? These two quick...
How to Stop Waterfalling the Sprint
What is waterfalling the sprint? I recently received a question from a former student that...
Using Agile to Create a Mentally Healthy Workplace
Val sat down in the kickoff meeting for the upcoming project. The project manager proudly...
Growing and Improving as a ScrumMaster
Out of all the Scrum roles, the one that is newest to most organizations is...
Workplace Transparency in Agile
Transparency and openness are fundamental in Agile. They are key to making informed decisions. While...
Virtual Training: The Solution You’ve Been Looking For
“I wish we’d offered virtual Agile training years ago.” – me, to myself Technology...