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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


The Scrum Master Balancing Act
The Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum as described in the Scrum Guide. The Scrum Master is a teacher, coach, impediment...

Mary Iqbal
Aug 3, 20236 min read


The Indispensable Weirdness of the Scrum Master Accountability in Scrum
In the realm of Agile software development, the Scrum framework has emerged as the most popular framework. According to the 16th annual...

Mary Iqbal
Jul 31, 20233 min read


10 Interview Questions for the Product Owner
The Product Owner accountability is critical for the success of the Scrum team. And yet, the characteristics of the Product Owner are...

Mary Iqbal
Jul 25, 20235 min read


10 Interview questions for the Scrum Master
The purpose of the Scrum Master is to enhance the efficiency and productivity of the Scrum team. It’s an important accountability for the success of the Scrum team, and yet, it is surprising that many people are uncertain about the qualities they should seek when hiring a Scrum Master. An ideal Scrum Master should possess expertise in the Scrum framework as well as complimentary practices, demonstrate servant leadership qualities, and prioritize continuous improvement for th

Mary Iqbal
Jul 17, 20237 min read


10 Characteristics of a Great Scrum Master
The purpose of the Scrum Master is to improve the effectiveness of the Scrum team. And yet, so many people don’t know what to look for...

Mary Iqbal
Jul 10, 20233 min read


Unraveling the Significance of "Cross-Functional" in Scrum
According to the 2020 Scrum guide, “Scrum Teams are cross-functional, meaning the members have all the skills necessary to create value...

Mary Iqbal
Jul 5, 20234 min read


Learning by Doing Enhances Engagement in Remote Settings
Scrum has revolutionized the software development industry. As organizations strive to enhance their agility and deliver high-quality...

Mary Iqbal
Jul 3, 20233 min read
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