Lance Dacy MSc, CST

Two courses down, one to go. Hopefully, I can get the final one done this week. I am confident in applying SAFe while using my ScrumMaster and Product Owner knowledge and certifications in this setting. #scrummaster #productowner #scrum #agile #scaledagile #lean #less #kanban #it #software #digital

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Happy to see an updated Evidenced-Based Management (EBM) guide from Scrum.org. The new edition maintains the foundational EBM concepts while refining the explanations for better understanding and application. Notable updates include a revised subtitle, "Improving value delivery under conditions of uncertainty," which more accurately reflects EBM's purpose. The guide introduces mission and vision framing for strategic goals and acknowledges the potential for multiple strategic goals within larger organizations. Inputs and impacts are categorized as types of measures, while descriptions of the Key Value Areas (KVAs) have been clarified and aligned with different measure types. Enhanced explanations for the "Experiment Loop" and an example measure of employee engagement have been added to illustrate how these concepts help improve value delivery. The revisions emphasize the guide's empirical foundation, enhanced through community feedback. Download the 2024 EBM Guide here: https://lnkd.in/gYd2wBn4.

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Program Managers: Do you struggle with scheduling? It can be a pain in your backside, right? I’m willing to bet it causes you a few headaches. When workflows and toolchains aren’t as visible as they should be, scheduling your teams and properly allocating resources is hardly an easy task, and there are a few ‘downstream’ effects: * Inaccurate estimates lead to missed deadlines and expectations, stressing out your managers and your clients. * An inability to effectively allocate resources overburdens some teams while others are under-utilized, creating inefficiency and increased costs across the board. * Constantly pushing teams harder to meet deadlines wears them out, burnout becomes a consistent issue and higher turnover isn’t far away. When you’re rushing to push code without proper planning, quality suffers for it. Our Transformatic DevEx platform standardizes and automates your workflows, connects all of your development tools into a transparent infrastructure, and builds pathways for better communication between your teams. Leading to more work being done on the right timelines with less stress. Curious to learn more? DM me to chat.

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When was the last time you asked what your client really needs? 🎯 Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches, it's easy to get caught up in our methodologies and sprint cycles, but are we aligning closely with our clients' current needs, or are we just assuming? Regularly asking "What do you need today?" can transform the way we deliver value. 🔄 Let’s shift our focus from assumption-based planning to client-centered actions. This not only enhances our agility but also strengthens client relationships. 🤝 Agile leaders, how often are we checking in with our clients to ensure we are truly meeting their needs? #AgileCoaching #ClientFocus #ScrumMasters

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I see a lot of “so-called” famous personalities on LinkedIn, but they rant on Scrum. when I read about the rationality (irrationality) behind that, it makes me laugh. It would help if you were on a diet when you have cholesterol and fat ( bureaucracy in Organization) ( Rules in Scrum). You have to follow the diet( rules) until you become “fit” ( collaborative Organization to deliver value) Blaming the dietician is stupid. I am Agile; i can eat anything, and my body should adapt. If you say that is what a product mindset is, it shows a pompous mindset! No one is forcing anyone to do Scrum No one is forcing anyone to do product management If you can deliver value and sustain in the market, go and do it. As far as i know, no Scrum Masters in the market says to create a JD For them and hire them. You cannot deliver value only with mindset; stop calling mindset. If mindset alone is enough, we would not need any other departments; only psychological departments are sufficient in companies!! We need a bit of process to structure our thinking We need to think about our thinking We need to take actions We need to learn frequently These ideologies are structured in Scrum, that's all!! Criticize about anything "but only after understanding it properly." Half-baked criticism is pompous!

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If you're looking into scaled Agile frameworks for your organization, this video could save you a ton of headaches and consulting fees. A lot of organizations turn to scaled Agile frameworks when Scrum isn't working as well as they thought it would, but they're solving the wrong problem. I recently covered this on the most recent episode of Agile Bites, “Scaling Agile - Is Less More?” Listen to the full episode at the link in the comments or on your favorite podcast platform. #agile #agility #scrum #SAFe #SaS #LeSS #scaledagile #softwaredevelopment

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The Scrum Guide doesn't say that it's mandatory that Product Owners attend the Daily Scrum....but the best Product Owners participate whenever possible. Learn why it today's Minute with Mike: https://lnkd.in/gb2Rj7q5

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Best not-so-hidden secret tool in the Agile Coach toolbox - Dysfunction Mapping! Thanks Michael Lloyd and Jamie Kriegel for this actionable training.

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Wow.. it's been only 1 week and there's a new episode! I guess I take it seriously. There is a new episode available to listen to my thoughts on my prioritization is critical and what prevents us from an effective one. In this podcast episode, I discuss the importance of prioritization in the workplace and the challenges associated with it, particularly in Agile environments. I emphasize that prioritization is crucial for providing clarity on task sequences and addressing trust issues when all tasks are seen as equally urgent. The difficulty of prioritizing often stems from a fear of taking responsibility and dealing with potential negative reactions. Consistency and stability in prioritization are essential to maintain trust within a team. Ultimately, successful prioritization requires transparency, a willingness to take responsibility, and an acceptance of potential mistakes as learning opportunities. The Podcast now available on Apple Podcast and Amazon Music 😀 #priority #agile #management

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Another great #DysfunctionMapping workshop with Jamie Kriegel and some really awesome agile practitioners. I had a blast! If you're interested in seeing what all the fuss is about, be sure to reach out to talk about a private class for your team or organization!

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Some thoughts on the differences between Kanban and Scrum 25 years ago, David Anderson and I put on the Miami Lean-Kanban Conference. At the time there were mostly two flavors of Kanban. One based on Lean and the other was David Anderson’s Kanban method here you just did Kaizen changes. I wrote an article called Demystifying Kanban for Cutter explaining the difference - see https://lnkd.in/gnQNTCxx Back then the difference between Scrum and Kanban was clear. Nowadays it seems that Scrum folks are trying to integrate Kanban into Scrum. And apparently Scrum is rubbing off on Kanban people.   Back in the day we’d have never said Kanban as immutable – in fact David and I explicitly stated it wasn’t. There’s no true definition of Kanban anymore – I’m just going to talk about the differences that I see – and what we talked about back when Kanban started. Sprints – essentially timeboxing for 1-4 weeks. Required in Scrum. Could be done in Kanban but would be inconsistent with its foundation on Lean. Cadence – required in Scrum, optional but a good idea in Kanban. Scrum mandates the cadence be synchronized with the spritns. In Kanban you can have them take place anytime. In fact, you can have different cadences. One for planning, one for retrospectives, one for reviews. Kaikaku (big changes) or Kaizen – Scrum requires a jump to its way of working. Lean Kanban can do either. Kanban method said Kaizen only. Immutable – Scrum for sure. Not the Kanban I knew – but now I hear it. The idea was that you continuously improve. Just be clear that when you hear someone talking about Kanban, be clear which Kanban they are talking about. My own view agrees with Corey Ladas – “there is no Scrum there is no Kanban there is only Lean!”  Now I would expand it to Flow, Lean and the Theory of Constraints.

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“According to the study, putting a specification in place before development begins can result in a 50 percent increase in success, and making sure the requirements are accurate to the real-world problem can lead to a 57 percent increase.” My take: I’m a believer in planning and then using agile to deliver and iterate with short feedback loops. We use a hybrid with up front planning that moves into two week sprints for delivery. Take what works from PMO and from Agile. Focus on principles and setup enterprise planning and solution delivery to fit the maturity of the company, in a continuous improvement practice. #pmo # agile

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The Scrum Sessions Podcast's latest episode is out. Gereon Hermkes and I conclude our Agile Pet Peeves Series with the Scrum Master's pet peeves. https://lnkd.in/g-_8ifEJ Please subscribe, like us, and give us feedback! The Scrum Sessions are still on hiatus. I plan to bring them back int he second half of the year. #scrumsessions #scrumsessionspodcast #agile #scrum #transformation #scrumatscale #raskere #teamflow #scalingdoneright #businessagility #agileleadership #scrummasters #safe #less #leadershipdevelopment #productowners #productmanagement #leadership #lean #agilecoaching #leanagile #agiletransformations #agilelearning #leanstartups #podcast #productmanagers Bob Schatz, DMgt. Claus Reestrup Joanne Tierney Agile Education by Scrum Inc.™

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The question "What Is Agile Methodology?" is one of the worst questions being asked about agile because it fundamentally misrepresents Agile as a methodology. Agile is a mindset, as well as a strategic approach. It is a philosophy based on the idea that organizations can better manage their market complexity through multi-disciplinary, self-organizing, user facing teams. While Agile is underpinned by a rich body of knowledge, Agile is not a singular, prescriptive path. Have you encountered questions that seem to completely miss the mark? Visit our blog to see how we tackle some of the worst Agile questions and set the record straight: https://zurl.co/WVKD

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We have 3 spots left in our Certified Scrum Product Owner® Workshop tomorrow (Jun 19-20) 8:30-15:30 CT. We would love to see you! Product owner roles are becoming increasingly important. In 2020, LinkedIn named it the #15 emerging job with a 24% annual growth. The World Economic Forum went even further, calling it the #1 job needed for the emerging global workforce. Skills in the New World of Work report shows that 55% of companies are ready to pay higher salaries to those with agile certifications. Other summer dates available as well: https://lnkd.in/eajaKWX #Scrum #agile #productmanagement

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Seeking a Technical Project Manager...or perhaps a mythical creature? Some technical project manager job postings seem like they want you to be a full-stack developer, a Scrum master extraordinaire, and a project management savant all rolled into one. "Full-stack ninja" – sure. "Scrum whisperer" – okay, we can work with that. "Design wizard" – alright, a little flair is always nice. But when you add database expertise on top? Now we're entering the realm of mythical creatures. If you can not only code but also navigate sprints, retrospectives, and burndown charts like a pro, we need to talk. Bonus points if you can also teleport – think of the time you'd save on those cross-continent stakeholder meetings and surprise code emergencies! And hey, if those project plans and budgets magically organize themselves, we definitely want you on board! Post Credit to @Saad Mehmood #COPIEDPOST

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Loved chatting about misconceptions in test automation with Joe Colantonio on his podcast recently. If you are struggling to have success with your automation efforts, I highly encourage you to check out the full episode! #testautomation #qa

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It's not just about the tools.👌 Sure, you need to know your Scrum from your Waterfall and be an expert on Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Azure Dev Ops. But it's more than that. The real secret is in the people and the relationships. How well you can communicate with your team. How well you can understand your stakeholders. How well you can motivate your team. That's what really makes the difference between a successful project and a failed one. So, if you're working on a project, remember to invest in all your relationships and all your people. That's one of many secrets to success with Agile enabling/governing tools and techniques.

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