The Dirt on the Daily Scrum
Mastering the Daily Standup is more challenging than you might imagine. Let me clear up what this agile crucial event is and what it isn’t.
Sprint Goal
A Sprint Goal provides a unifying idea to rally around while developing during a Sprint. It is the “north star” for the team to follow.
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.
How to set your Scrum Team up for Success
You can build a high-performing team by setting them up for success, coaching and guiding them along the way – then get out of their way.
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!
5 Ways a Product Owner should NOT Behave, Part 2
In blog two of three, I cover five more ways a Product Owner on a Scrum Team should not behave. Watch out for these behaviors or traits.
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!