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.
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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’s a Definition of Ready, and do you need one?
The Definition of Ready confirms the suitability of a User Story for development. If you want to produce quality increments, you need one!
When your Agile Requirements go Wrong, Part 2
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.
Who owns Quality on a Scrum Team?
Unfortunately, quality is often skipped or overlooked when developing products using an Agile approach. So, who owns quality in Scrum?
Debate #18 – How are defects best handled in Agile?
In Agile, defects can be handled in different ways – so what should you do when you discover a bug? Find out how to handle defects in Agile.
10 ways Poor Requirements in Agile can cause Projects To Fail, Part 2
It’s a known fact that poor requirements can cause projects to fail. When using Agile, these problems can be even worse. Learn what to avoid.
10 ways Poor Requirements in Agile can cause Projects To Fail, Part 1
It is well-known that poor requirements are the top reason for project failure. For many years, this has been studied by the Standish Group, which produces their famous “Chaos Report” each year. However, the focus is mainly on project failure of traditional or waterfall approaches. My question is: what requirements issues in Agile environments contribute …
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!