More Great Agile Debates, Part 1
My previous “Great Agile Debates” have proven extremely popular, so I thought I would add to this body of knowledge with a new blog series.
Product Goal
The Product Goal is a new commitment that was added to The Scrum Guide in 2020; it provides the specific concrete blocks for building the product.
There are no “Special” Sprints in Scrum
There should be no “special” Sprints in Scrum. The goal of every iteration is to create a working increment that is potentially releasable.
What is the purpose of a Sprint Review?
What’s the purpose of a Sprint Review? I’ve seen tons of confusion about the reason for this critical agile event. Let me help clear this up.
How to Help Executives Understand Agile
For agile transformations to succeed, they must have top-down support from executives who really understand what it means to be agile.
How to Screw Up Scrum
I can’t tell you how many times I have seen Scrum go wrong. If you want the perfect recipe for screwing up Scrum, you’re in the right place.
What are Sprint Goals, and why do you need them?
A unifying Sprint Goal is an essential part of Scrum; if you don’t have one, you’re no longer using Scrum. Learn why a Sprint Goal is vital.
10 Things you Need to Know about Product Goals
The concept of a Product Goal is not new, but it wasn’t an official artifact until the 2020 update to the Scrum Guide. Learn more about it!
How to Pass the PSPO Certification Exam
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
When Product Owners cause Scrum Events to go Bad
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.
What’s New and Improved in the 2020 Scrum Guide
The creators of the Scrum Guide, Ken Schwaber, and Jeff Sutherland, released an update to the Scrum Guide in 2020. Find out what’s new!