Debate #20 – What are the official roles in Agile?
Agile teams are fully cross-functional so they can create a done increment each sprint. But what does that mean? Explore the official roles.
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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.
Debate #17 – Should Agile teams stay together?
High-performing Agile teams are hard to come by. When your work slows down, do you keep your Scrum Team together, or break it up?
Debate #16: What is the optimal team size for Agile?
The Scrum Guide 2020 advises that teams of 10 people or less are small and nimble enough, but that any larger may be less effective.
Debate #13 – Is it OK to add items to the current Sprint?
So, can you add items to the Sprint Backlog during the Sprint? The Scrum Guide states that you can, but you may not want to do it. Learn why.
Debate #12 – What’s the best way to estimate User Stories?
Modified Fibonacci, T-shirt Sizes, Dog Breeds, Ideal Days, and Story Counts are different ways to size User Stories. Which one is the best?
Debate #11 – Can Agile work with offshore / distributed teams?
So, can Agile work remotely? Just because your team is distributed or remote doesn’t mean that you can’t be successful. Learn how.
Debate #10 – Can the Scrum Master be a Team Member, too?
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.
Debate #9 – Story size – what’s an Epic, Theme, Feature…?
User Stories may be written at various sizes and levels, and there are different terms for them – so what should you call yours?
Debate #8 – Can Agile co-exist with Waterfall?
There’s not a one-size-fits-all project management approach, but I think that Agile can co-exist with Waterfall, albeit with some difficulty.