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

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...

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

What is the right amount of information to include on a Product Backlog item?

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

The Sprint timebox is the source of many of the benefits of Scrum.

The Operations sector has witnessed the most remarkable growth in Agile adoption, with a tenfold increase from 2019 to 2022.

User stories are particularly useful for features and functionalities that directly impact the end-user experience.

Some teams think that if they skip refinement, they're saving time, but that's not true at all.

Velocity is a popular tool that many Scrum teams use to size and forecast work. But so many organizations equate "velocity" to team...

While helpful, a Definition of Ready should not become a gate that hinders value delivery.

Refinement is part of the work of the Scrum team. Creating tickets to prove that the team is working is counterproductive.

From boardrooms to water coolers, organizations across industries proudly tout their commitment to Agile principles and frameworks....

It can be frustrating to be part of an organization that has adopted Agile in name only.

Scrum’s incremental approach to value delivery shares many principles with inventory control practices.

Agile frameworks are used in complex environments where requirements and technology are ever-changing. It seems pretty unrealistic to...

Every Sprint is an opportunity for the Product Owner to change direction in response to market changes.

As a Project Manager, having Agile frameworks like Scrum in your toolkit is more important than ever. However, there seems to be a lot of...

When companies dip their toe in Agile waters, they often start by simply trying out an Agile framework such as Scrum to deliver something relatively small, such as a project. And that's a great way to start. However, with this comes the question: Can a Project Manager be a Scrum Master? The answer is a resounding yes. While the transition may require some adjustment and a shift in mindset, Project Managers possess a wealth of experience and skills that can - for many - act

I may be a little obsessed with incremental delivery.  But - in my defense - I do have some excuse for it.  After all, Incremental...