7 Reasons You Can’t Stabilize Velocity & How to Fix It
On Scrum teams, velocity represents how much work a team can do each sprint. For...
Optimize the Whole: Lessons From a Past Tester
Sub-optimization happens when we apply an improvement measure or process to one component of a...
Why Would I Need an Agile Coach?
Agile frameworks are simple, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy. Maybe you’re struggling with the...
4 Agile Resolutions to Make 2021 Your Best Year Yet
2020. A year I can’t wait to see go and never return. In 2020 most...
My Agile Resolution: Stop Starting and Start Finishing
As we approach the New Year and begin considering how we can improve our lives...
What is Agile Coaching? Years ago, whenever I heard the word “coach,” I imagined people...
A ScrumMaster’s Checklist for Problem-Solving
In my blog post, “Growing and Improving as a ScrumMaster,” I wrote: So, how do...
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...
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...