…review is for the team to get feedback on what they’ve developed. That feedback can lead to new product backlog items that represent either newly thought of features or adjustments to what was recently developed. The product owner considers this feedback in finalizing priorities for the coming sprint. Because its…

…part of the Scrum team and vital to the work itself. At the same time, they serve as communication conduits between teams and stakeholders. Product owner responsibilities are spread throughout the project lifecycle to support a healthy pace and offer the flexibility to tweak the plan to better meet customer…

…owners work closely with team member and make themselves available to answer questions about work in the current sprint. And they ensure the team has a steady stream of new user stories for future sprints. The product owner role and responsibilities are vast. Good product owner follow good practices so…

…their teams. Whether it’s role-based training for Scrum Masters and product owners or workshops to improve a team’s user stories or learning how to estimate with story points, the goal is for training to lead to tangible changes. Training is an investment with an expected return of improved agile teamwork…

…and Amateurs in Software Development The difference between professionals and amateurs shows up on software teams in the team members who only do the portions of the job they like. This can happen on any role on a project. It could be the tester who doesn't enjoy talking to customers…

…the high-priority features the team will implement relatively soon. These items should be small and should contain sufficient detail that each can be programmed, tested, and integrated within a single sprint. As we look further down the product backlog iceberg (and therefore further into the future), items on the backlog…

…IT, and the critical role of leadership agility. With practical takeaways on fostering continuous learning and delivering real value, this episode equips teams and leaders to stay ahead in a fast-changing world. References and resources mentioned in the show: Lance Dacy Accurate Agile Planning Subscribe to the Agile Mentors Podcast…

…project—that remains with the team—a ScrumMaster is responsible for the team’s adoption and practice of the Scrum process. A Scrum Master takes on this responsibility without assuming any of the power that might be useful in achieving it. They are instead a servant leader to the team. A Scrum Master’s…

…work with the Scrum team and stakeholders to translate that product vision into an ever-evolving product backlog. Product owners have the tough job of choosing the highest priority work to do next to ensure they maximize the value they deliver to customers. To do this they must juggle the competing…

…I worked with a team that ran one-week sprints, ending every Friday. They scheduled their reviews for Monday at 10 a.m. to ensure everyone had arrived in the office before the review. Few people came. The Scrum Master was puzzled because the stakeholders were otherwise very engaged with the team.…

…is indeed coaching a team to better performance, I think you'll find the book applicable to your work. In the following guest post, Geoff shares with a story about a feeling I think we can all relate to. I know I've felt the way he describes many times.—Mike Cohn “One…

…to succeed in your role. I’m going to share three rights you need to be effective. You can watch the video below or scroll down to read the article. Effective Scrum Masters Have Access to Stakeholders The first right of a Scrum Master is to have access to stakeholders and…

…the testers on your team ever struggled with what they should do early in a sprint before the programmers have finished coding a user story? And have the programmers ever wondered what they should do near the end of the sprint while the testers are verifying the implemented code? Are…

…crucial even outside software development. [12:09] - The tendency to devalue the client's role in legal matters and the challenge of balancing technical work and customer care. [12:31] - The role of lawyers and discerning what clients genuinely want from legal services. [12:49] - The law is fundamentally a caregiving…

…what I helped the team create” is very satisfying. But, what most newly certified ScrumMasters want to know is how to become a Scrum Master with no experience. In this article, I’ll share seven tips that can help you get that first Scrum Master position, including how to get experience…