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Scrum Master

What is an Agile Scrum Master? This role is largely misunderstood. A Scrum Master isn’t a Project Manager but rather is a leader who serves the Scrum Team.

What’s a Working Agreement, and do you need one?

May 9, 2022March 31, 2022 by Rachael
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Do you need a Working Agreement? It’s a best practice, and by creating one, you’ll get buy-in from the team and become more self-managed.

Categories Agile, Leadership, Retrospectives, Scrum, Scrum Master, Techniques

How to go from Project Manager to Scrum Master

March 22, 2022December 23, 2021 by Rachael
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Are you a traditional Project Manager who is interested in transitioning into a Scrum Master? If so, here are 10 tips to help you succeed.

Categories Agile, Business Analysis, Leadership, Organizations, PMBOK, Product Ownership, Project Management, Scrum, Scrum Guide, Scrum Master

I never wanted to be a Project Manager

March 22, 2022December 16, 2021 by Rachael
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I never wanted to be a Project Manager. So why did I go to the dark side and become one? Well, I was bored and wanted a challenge.

Categories Agile, Business Analysis, Leadership, PMBOK, Project Management, Scrum, Scrum Master 1 Comment

Which certification is better: PSM or CSM?

November 9, 2021 by Rachael
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Are you trying to decide which Scrum Master certification is the best one to get? Which is better: the CSM or the PSM? Let me help you decide.

Categories Agile, Certifications, Organizations, Scrum, Scrum Master

How to Conquer the Daunting PMP® Application

March 22, 2022November 2, 2021 by Rachael
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How to get through the rigorous PMP® application process? It’s not the most laborious one I have experienced, but it’s not the easiest, either

Categories Agile, Certifications, Certifications, Project Management, Scrum, Scrum Master

How to Pass the PSPO Certification Exam

January 31, 2022October 21, 2021 by Rachael
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If you want to become a certified Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) through Scrum.org, check out these tips to help you pass the exam

Categories Agile, Certifications, Product Goal, Product Ownership, Scrum, Scrum Guide, Scrum Master, Scrum Team

How to Avoid Role Confusion on Scrum Teams

July 21, 2021 by Rachael
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There are only three official roles in Scrum, but there’s widespread confusion about the roles and what each one is responsible for.

Categories Accountabilities, Agile, Leadership, Product Ownership, Scrum, Scrum Master

When your Agile Requirements go Wrong, Part 2

June 24, 2021June 24, 2021 by Rachael
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There are many ways requirements can go wrong in Agile. In Part 2 of 4, I tackle five more requirements anti-patterns so you can avoid them.

Categories Acceptance Criteria, Agile, Product Backlog, Product Ownership, Requirements, Scrum, Scrum Master, Scrum Team, Sprint Backlog, Sprints, User Stories

When Product Owners cause Scrum Events to go Bad

June 3, 2021 by Rachael
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Have you ever seen a Product Owner cause Scrum events to go bad? I have, and it’s not pretty. Read on to learn what NOT to do if you’re a PO.

Categories Agile, Product Goal, Product Ownership, Scrum Master, Sprint Goal, Sprints, User Stories

Debate #10 – Can the Scrum Master be a Team Member, too?

May 19, 2021February 19, 2021 by Rachael
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Can the Scrum Master be a Developer on a Scrum Team, too? Join me in exploring why (or why not) a Scrum Master could have these dual roles.

Categories Agile, Leadership, Scrum, Scrum Master
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