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Dependencies Are the Death of Value Delivery
Scrum, the most popular Agile framework, has seen significant growth in adoption over the past few years. According to the annual State...

Mary Iqbal
Nov 6, 20233 min read
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The Role of Refinement in Scrum: Why It Isn't a Formal Event
The Scrum framework consists of five events, three artifacts and three accountabilities. These events, artifacts and accountabilities...

Mary Iqbal
Nov 2, 20232 min read
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The Purpose of Estimation in Scrum: Sizing for Sprint Success
The purpose of the Sprint is to deliver a done increment of valuable, usable product. In order to get there, it is important that higher...

Mary Iqbal
Oct 13, 20235 min read
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Developing in One Sprint and Testing in the Next Is Not Scrum
Some teams, particularly those transitioning to Scrum from traditional waterfall approaches, really struggle with the idea of delivering...

Mary Iqbal
Oct 9, 20233 min read
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Embracing Simplicity: Why Nexus is the Best Scaling Framework for Scrum Teams
Scrum is by far the most popular Agile framework. According to the 16th annual “State of Agile” report from Digital.ai, 87% of agile...

Mary Iqbal
Oct 9, 20233 min read
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The Forgotten Scrum Event
What are the 5 events in Scrum? Can you name them? Chances are that you said something like “Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint...

Mary Iqbal
Oct 2, 20234 min read
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Scrum Masters as Change Agents: Transforming Organizations from Within
The Scrum Master accountability extends far beyond guiding the Scrum team through Scrum events and facilitating meetings as requested or...

Mary Iqbal
Sep 27, 20232 min read
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Scrum Master's Toolkit: Essential Tools and Software for Agile Success
Part of the Scrum Master accountability is finding effective tools for Product Backlog management, which often means that the Scrum...

Mary Iqbal
Sep 26, 20236 min read
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How do I measure the success of a Scrum Master?
The purpose of the Scrum Master is to improve the effectiveness of the Scrum team, which can mean coaching the team and coaching the...

Mary Iqbal
Sep 22, 20233 min read
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The Allure of "One More Change"
Incremental delivery - or delivering value frequently - is a core concept of Scrum, and yet it is so often misunderstood. Some might...

Mary Iqbal
Sep 20, 20233 min read
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Non-Technical Leaders in Scrum
The adoption of Scrum, an Agile framework known for its flexibility and adaptability, has extended beyond the realm of software...

Mary Iqbal
Sep 20, 20233 min read
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Can developers be on more than one Scrum team?
One question that often arises in the context of Scrum is whether individuals can be part of more than one Scrum team. While there is no...

Mary Iqbal
Sep 8, 20233 min read
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The Power of Facilitation: Liberating Structures for Effective Collaboration
In a world marked by constant change and complexity, effective facilitation has become a critical skill for individuals and organizations...

Mary Iqbal
Sep 6, 20233 min read
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New Features vs. Technical Debt: A Product Owner's Dilemma
The Product Owner is the bridge between corporate strategy and the Scrum Team. The Product Owner must balance the demands of users...

Mary Iqbal
Sep 5, 20233 min read
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Why Scrum Masters Should Report into the Agile Transformation Office
The adoption of Agile frameworks has grown dramatically in recent years. The use of Scrum for software development grew from 37% of...

Mary Iqbal
Sep 5, 20233 min read
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Prioritization techniques for the Product Owner
As a product owner, one of your most critical responsibilities is deciding how to order Product Backlog items in the Product Backlog. ...

Mary Iqbal
Aug 27, 20235 min read
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The Art of Prioritization: Coaching for Incremental Change in Teams
Coaching plays a pivotal role in guiding teams toward greater efficiency, collaboration, and overall success. It’s important to remember...

Mary Iqbal
Aug 24, 20234 min read
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Measuring Employee Satisfaction During Retrospectives
At the heart of Scrum lies the retrospective, a crucial event where teams reflect on their work and identify areas for improvement. One...

Mary Iqbal
Aug 24, 20233 min read
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The Power of Adaptability: Why Defining Requirements Up Front Doesn't Align with Scrum
In the realm of agile frameworks, Scrum stands as a guiding beacon, promoting flexibility, collaboration, and incremental progress....

Mary Iqbal
Aug 14, 20233 min read
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The Surprising Impact of Limiting Work in Progress on the Flow of Work in a Scrum Team
Scrum has emerged as a powerful framework to enhance collaboration, productivity, and value delivery. One of the lesser-known but highly...

Mary Iqbal
Aug 11, 20233 min read
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