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Uncover the rhythm of your Scrum team. Master the art of velocity - the heartbeat powering your project's progress. Unlock the keys to accelerating value delivery and driving your initiatives forward with unstoppable momentum. https://ow.ly/K8cy50RiXi6 #AgileMethodology #ScrumFramework #TeamProductivity #VelocityMetrics #ProjectDelivery #AgileBestPractices #OperationalEfficiency

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"𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬! We delved deep into the essential challenges facing Scrum Masters today, debated whether technical expertise is a necessity, and analyzed current industry demands. For those who missed it or want to revisit the discussions, the full webinar is now available on our YouTube channel - https://lnkd.in/gvdZchTJ Due to popular demand, I’ve also included a comprehensive guide covering all areas a Scrum Master needs to excel in—available in the link below. Dive in and stay ahead in your Scrum career!" https://lnkd.in/gpS_qQ8r #scrum #agile #scrummaster #agilecoach #devops‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

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Scrum Beers Halifax is asking to discuss Large Scale Scrum (#less) today. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/egmgP-33 This is not going about "this is LeSS, the best #agileframework in the world, so unpack, install and use it". (People know, where to go for this sort of insightful talk:) ). This is going to be about IF and WHY companies need to scale and WHAT they should be scaling (vs. DE-scaling) We shall be looking at some classic, antipatterns, mostly. Please, join us, and of course, join the "mother ship" of the LeSS Global Community https://lnkd.in/gMjihnDk. Thanks to Brenda Fay, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM for setting this up. #organizationaldesign Frans Meuwissen Bastiaan van Hamersveld

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𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐀 𝐭𝐨 𝐙 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐭!  Unlock a comprehensive toolkit designed for Scrum Masters at all levels! 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬: • 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞: 100+ practical questions and scenarios for preparation. • 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞: Craft a standout Scrum Master resume. • 𝐉𝐢𝐫𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞: From beginner to advanced levels. • 𝐉𝐢𝐫𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬 & 𝐃𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞: With top 50 JQL queries & operators. • 𝐀𝐳𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐎𝐩𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞: Step-by-step guidance for all skill levels. • 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐎𝐩𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞: Includes CI/CD practices. • 𝐉𝐢𝐫𝐚 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩 (𝐉𝐢𝐫𝐚 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬) - Complete E2E setup guide. • 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩: Set up and utilize Confluence effectively. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐔𝐬? • Tailored Content: Suitable for all experience levels. • Practical Applications: Real-world examples enhance learning. • Career Boost: Improve your marketability in a competitive field. • Complete Digital recording & Visual user guide documents. 🎯 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀 𝐭𝐨 𝐙 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐭 - https://lnkd.in/gpS_qQ8r #Scrum #agile #ScrumMaster #AgileCoach #jira‍ ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

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Dear Scrum Masters,   Let’s discuss the common challenge of DOD that most of the Scrum masters like us struggle with -   Which is:   🔹 What is the "Definition of Done (DoD)" in Scrum?   🔹 How do we create DOD  it, and what are the steps involved in it?   🔹 While applying for the Scrum Master job, you see one common point in the job description about the Definition of Done.   🔹 During your interview, you may have come across a situation where the interviewer is asking you "Are you aware of the Definition of Done and explain how you create it?   Let's understand the complete loop of the Definition of Done here:   Definition of Done in Scrum: A Comprehensive Guide   🔹 What is the Definition of Done (DoD)   🔹 Purpose of DoD   🔹 Benefits of DoD   🔹 How to create a Definition of Done   🔹 Steps to create a Definition of Done in Scrum   "Definition of Done" is a shared understanding of what it means for work to be completed, ensuring consistency and quality across the team.   🎯 Key Components:   🔹 Acceptance criteria 🔹 Testing and validation 🔹 Documentation 🔹 Code reviews 🔹 Integration   Purpose of DoD   The primary objectives of the Definition of Done are:   🚀 Ensuring quality: By setting clear criteria for completion, teams can maintain high-quality work and deliverables.   📊 Transparency: With a shared understanding of "done," team members can better communicate progress and expectations.   🔗 Consistency: A well-defined DoD helps ensure that all team members deliver work consistently, reducing the potential for misunderstandings or rework.   How to create a Definition of Done   Steps to Create a Definition of Done in Scrum -   1️⃣ Collaborate with the team: Involve the entire team in creating the Definition of Done, ensuring a shared understanding.   2️⃣ List criteria: Identify and list the criteria that must be met for work to be considered "done." Consider aspects such as testing, documentation, and code quality.   3️⃣ Align with Team Members : Ensure that the Definition of Done aligns with your team members and sprint goals.   4️⃣ Keep it visible: Make the Definition of Done visible to the entire team, so it's always top of mind.   5️⃣ Review and adapt: Regularly review the Definition of Done and adjust as needed based on lessons learned and evolving project requirements.   Example of DOD - 1. Code is written and adheres to coding standards. 2. Unit tests are written and passed with at least 90% coverage. 3. Integration tests are performed and passed. 4. Code is peer-reviewed and approved by at least two other team members. 5. Functionality is demonstrated to and accepted by the Product Owner. 6. Acceptance criteria are met, and user stories are complete. 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 -  https://lnkd.in/gUFsSFvR #scrum #scrummasters #definitionofdone #dod #agilecoaching

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AUTOMATING JIRA SPRINTS https://lnkd.in/g2hC_7ym This post describes the advantages of automating Jira sprint creation for Agile leaders, emphasizing enhanced efficiency, consistency, and improved long-term planning. It features a script authored by Andrew and hosted on GitHub, enabling the creation of single or multiple sprints across multiple Jira projects. The script ensures standardized sprint naming, start/end dates, and times, and facilitates the retrieval of SprintIDs for seamless integration with JQL and Confluence. #Agile #Scrum #Jira #ProjectManagement #Automation #SoftwareDevelopment #AgileLeadership #SprintPlanning #GitHub #Efficiency #TechTools #DevOps #SoftwareEngineering #Productivity #TechCommunity

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How the #ScrumMaster can help the Scrum teams be self-sufficient A @scrumpodcast conversation with Lakshmi Ramaseshan @LakshmiRamases2 https://lnkd.in/d8NFaqRk #agile #scrum #kanban #lean #leadership @duarte_vasco

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when people ask me what I do, my answer is usually the same: "I get the opportunity to help people not just learn to do better, but coach them to BE better!" I am very fortunate to be able to have made it a career supporting great people and organizations doing amazing things! I know my team is ready for the challenge of helping the leaders and associates at OneAZ accomplish great things in support of their members and community! Let's go make dreams come true...one transformation journey at a time! 👏 #AgileUp #itsagreatday2beagile

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Work Estimation in Agile with Catherine Epah, Ella Ngange, & Coach Alfred Smith. Don't Miss this week's Scrum Chatroom. It will be very educational. 6 PM CST, live on LinkedIn, YouTube & Facebook. #scrumchatroom #agile #scrummasters #estimation #scrumjob

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I will be teaching how to Scale Scrum teams using Nexus Even after achieving success with Scrum, teams are still limited by the amount of work they can do and the value they can create. They need to expand, or scale, to a group of Scrum Teams working together on the same product. When doing so, they often encounter common challenges with cross-team dependencies, self-management, transparency and accountability. When introducing heavy-weight scaling methodologies, teams often find that the added overhead slows down the teams and distracts from the essence and benefits of Scrum. Instead, Scrum.org created the Nexus FrameworkTM by minimally extending the Scrum Framework to include ways that help solve the dependency and collaboration challenges of cross-team work. Since Nexus enhances the foundational elements of Scrum, it reinforces the benefits of Scrum while also being familiar to those that have used Scrum. The Scaled Professional Scrum™ (SPS) with Nexus course, builds on the Nexus framework by introducing complementary practices and techniques proven to help teams scale. The course also includes a free attempt at the globally recognized Scaled Professional Scrum (SPS) certification exam Eric Naiburg Lindsay Velecina Arunvignesh Ramakrishnan #scaling #nexus

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🌟 The video has been released! 🌟 Murali Mohan Narayanabhatla 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭-𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 🚀 📌 Link Of Recording: https://lnkd.in/gUaMjD8g Access previous event recordings on the website. Target Agility - Where Scrum Mastery Unfolds! #coachanand #scrum #scrumframework #scrummaster #scrummasterjobs #productownership #productowner

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𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐃𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬? Let's talk about goals! 1️⃣ 𝐒.𝐌.𝐀.𝐑.𝐓 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬: ⬆ Specific ⬆ Measurable ⬆ Achievable ⬆ Relevant ⬆ Timely 2️⃣ 𝐅.𝐀.𝐒.𝐓 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬: ⬆ Frequently Discussed ⬆ Ambitious ⬆ Specific ⬆ Transparent 3️⃣ 𝐂.𝐋.𝐄.𝐀.𝐑 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬: ⬆ Collaborative ⬆ Limited ⬆ Emotional ⬆ Appreciable ⬆ Refinable 👇 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 & 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞.𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞👇 https://lnkd.in/gUFsSFvR #scrum #agile #agilecoaching #scrummaster ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

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What is better than witnessing the incredible transformation ⭐ happening with my community members 🤗 It's truly inspiring 💎 to see what's possible when we approach our goals 📜 with the right intentions and take the necessary actions🥳 Here comes Shrabanti from Non IT to securing her first Scrum Master job 👏👏. #scrummaster #agile #scrum

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As per the Scrum Guide the typical Scrum Team size is <= 10 including Product Owner and Scrum Master along with Developers. What was the largest Scrum Team you have worked with and what were your lessons learned based on the size of the team? #ScrumTeam #Scrum #ScrumMaster Learnovative Learnovative (Agile and Scrum Training Company)

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In the realm of Agile methodologies and using a framework such as Scrum, the role of a product owner is pivotal. A Product owner also often referred to as the voice of the customer, plays a crucial role in the success or failure of a product or service. Here are some common mistakes every exceptional product owner should avoid: 📌 1. Failing to Adapt: one of the key strengths of scrum is in its adaptability which stems from the understanding that customers will always change their minds as their idea of a product or a service continues to form. As a product owner, you have to learn to take on this adaptable nature, giving room for your stakeholders to make required changes that contribute to giving them value. 📌 2. Output over outcome: This is another mistake you find among product owners. Because scrum is about delivering value to the customer in a short period of time, most product owners tend to focus more on output rather than outcome and as an exceptional product owner, your focus should be about delivering value packed outcomes. 📌 3. Micromanaging the team: working within a scrum environment comes with understanding that members of your team are specialists at what they do and do not need micromanaging. if you are a product owner, you want to avoid the mistake of becoming a micromanager who wants to teach the team how to build or do their jobs in general. Suggestions can be made, but the ultimate decision of how to build should ultimately rest with the development team. 📌 4. Not listening enough to feedback: feedback is at the heart of what you do as a product owner. Listen to your team during the stand ups and retrospectives, listen to your stakeholders, listen! listen!! listen!!! Do you currently work in a scrum environment? What other mistakes do you think product owners should look out for? …………………………………………. Seeing my post for the first time? Hey there, My name is Busayo Balogun I am an agile coach and scrum trainer and I help organizations and individuals get results using the Agile methodology If you need help getting started on your journey, send me a message #leadership #agile #scrumtrainer #scrummaster #productowner #agilecoach

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Title: Debunking Misconceptions of the 5 Scrum Events Scrum, with its iterative approach and emphasis on collaboration, is a powerful framework for Agile development. However, like any methodology, it can be prone to misunderstandings. In this article, we'll debunk some common misconceptions surrounding the five key Scrum events: Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, and the Sprint itself. 1. Sprint Planning: Misconception: Sprint Planning is just a meeting to assign tasks to team members. Reality: While task assignment is a part of Sprint Planning, its primary purpose is to set the direction for the upcoming Sprint. It involves collaborative discussions to define the Sprint Goal, select the Product Backlog items to be worked on, and create a plan for delivering them. 2. Daily Scrum: Misconception: Daily Scrum is a status update meeting for the Scrum Master. Reality: Daily Scrum is a time-boxed event where the Development Team synchronizes their work towards the Sprint Goal. It's not a status report to the Scrum Master but rather a platform for team members to share progress, identify impediments, and plan their next steps collaboratively. 3. Sprint Review: Misconception: Sprint Review is a demo of completed work to stakeholders. Reality: While the Sprint Review may include a demo of the Increment, its primary focus is on gathering feedback from stakeholders and inspecting the Increment to determine if it meets the Definition of Done. It's an opportunity for transparency and collaboration, enabling stakeholders to provide input for future iterations. 4. Sprint Retrospective: Misconception: Sprint Retrospective is a blame game to point fingers at team members. Reality: Sprint Retrospective is a dedicated time for the Scrum Team to reflect on their process and identify areas for improvement. It fosters a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open and honest communication, focusing on what went well, what didn't, and how the team can adjust their practices to enhance effectiveness. 5. Sprint: Misconception: A Sprint is just a fixed duration for completing tasks. Reality: A Sprint is a time-boxed iteration during which a potentially releasable Increment is created. It provides a framework for the team to focus on delivering a specific set of Product Backlog items, fostering collaboration, adaptability, and a sense of urgency to achieve the Sprint Goal. Conclusion: Understanding the true essence of the five Scrum events is essential for harnessing the full potential of the framework. By debunking common misconceptions, teams can ensure they are leveraging these events effectively to drive collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement in their Agile journey. #AgileMindset#AgileMotivation #successquotes #ScrumMasterLife#kennyagoro #AgileCoachJourney#AgileLeadership #AgileCoaching #ScrumCommunity #ContinuousImprovement#agilecoach #agilemethodology#AgileMindset#AgileWisdom

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Good communication in scrum calls is key to making sure everyone knows what's happening and is working towards the same goals. It helps catch problems early, so they don't turn into big headaches later. And also, if there is no defined communication structure for these daily calls, they might become quite ineffective and a pain for team members. #communicationskills #scrumcalls #teammeetings #coachapm

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