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Why Goals Matter in Scrum
Goals are the backbone of the Scrum framework, guiding teams through the complexities of product development.
Mary Iqbal
Aug 28, 20242 min read


When Developers Decide
One of the great strengths of Scrum is its clear accountabilities: the Product Owner decides what the team works on, Developers decide...
Mary Iqbal
Aug 18, 20243 min read


Myth: Scrum Masters Must Attend the Daily Scrum
Many people believe that the Scrum Master must facilitate all Scrum Events in order to be effective. In reality, while the Scrum Master...
Mary Iqbal
Aug 18, 20242 min read


Ask a different question at the Daily Scrum
Over time, the Daily Scrum can start to get a little repetitive. One way to re-invigorate your Daily Scrum is to ask a different question. What do we mean by asking a different question? Many Scrum teams rely on the three questions to drive conversation at the Daily Scrum. The three questions are: What did you do yesterday? What will you do today? Do you have any blockers? For many teams, these three questions are the cornerstone of the Daily Scrum. Each Developer takes
Mary Iqbal
Aug 10, 20242 min read


Can Projects be delivered with Scrum?
The short answer is yes, they can. First, what's the difference between a Scrum team, a Project team and a Product team? A Scrum team...
Mary Iqbal
Aug 7, 20242 min read


That's the Power of Scrum
The so-called incompleteness of Scrum is actually its strength. That's why Scrum can be used for anything from software to fighter jets to
Mary Iqbal
Jul 25, 20242 min read


The 'right' amount of information
What is the right amount of information to include on a Product Backlog item?
Mary Iqbal
Jul 25, 20243 min read


4 Red Flags Your Agile Team May Not Fully Embrace Incremental Delivery
I write a lot about incremental delivery because it is so central to the success of Agile teams. And - like the Scrum framework itself - it
Mary Iqbal
Jul 22, 20244 min read


Benefits of the Sprint Timebox
The Sprint timebox is the source of many of the benefits of Scrum.
Mary Iqbal
Jul 15, 20242 min read


Scrum Beyond Software Development
The Operations sector has witnessed the most remarkable growth in Agile adoption, with a tenfold increase from 2019 to 2022.
Mary Iqbal
Jul 12, 20242 min read


The User Story Format
User stories are particularly useful for features and functionalities that directly impact the end-user experience.
Mary Iqbal
Jul 7, 20243 min read


You can't skip Refinement
Some teams think that if they skip refinement, they're saving time, but that's not true at all.
Mary Iqbal
Jul 1, 20244 min read


Don't confuse velocity with success
Velocity is a popular tool that many Scrum teams use to size and forecast work. But so many organizations equate "velocity" to team...
Mary Iqbal
Jun 22, 20244 min read


Ready or Not!
While helpful, a Definition of Ready should not become a gate that hinders value delivery.
Mary Iqbal
Jun 22, 20242 min read


Spikes are so... ugh
Refinement is part of the work of the Scrum team. Creating tickets to prove that the team is working is counterproductive.
Mary Iqbal
Jun 14, 20242 min read


Agile in Name Only
From boardrooms to water coolers, organizations across industries proudly tout their commitment to Agile principles and frameworks....
Mary Iqbal
Jun 10, 20243 min read


15 signs that your company is Agile in name only
It can be frustrating to be part of an organization that has adopted Agile in name only.
Mary Iqbal
Jun 10, 20243 min read


Scrum and... inventory management?
Scrum’s incremental approach to value delivery shares many principles with inventory control practices.
Mary Iqbal
Jun 3, 20243 min read


The Myth of Complete Foresight
Agile frameworks are used in complex environments where requirements and technology are ever-changing. It seems pretty unrealistic to...
Mary Iqbal
May 28, 20244 min read


Incremental Delivery Controls Risk
Every Sprint is an opportunity for the Product Owner to change direction in response to market changes.
Mary Iqbal
May 20, 20244 min read
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