Tag: Scrum Framework
Does a Mature Scrum Team Need a Scrum Master?
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I often encounter the question, “Does a mature team need a Scrum Master?” Most frequently, I am asked this during training sessions when I start a discussion about the purpose and necessity of a Scrum Master. Many people seem to think that there are some contradictions and ambiguities. Initially, we…
Why Teams Shouldn’t Choose Between Scrum and Kanban
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Between Scrum and Kanban. First: A Few Words on the Nature of Demand We’re launching a new product team; should we choose Scrum or Kanban? This question, in one form or another, has been haunting me for at least the last ten years. Most professionals working with teams frequently encounter…
What Should We Do With Dysfunctional Hats Of A Scrum Master?
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In the Scrum Framework, the accountability of the Scrum Master is often metaphorically described through various “hats” they wear, indicating the diversity of their responsibilities and the adaptability required to fulfill their role effectively. Here is a well-known list of the main “hats” of a Scrum Master: Each “hat” signifies…
What Should a Scrum Team Do with Undone Work Items at the End of a Sprint?
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It seems that the Scrum Guide provides a clear answer to this question. All unfinished work at the end of a Sprint should be returned to the Product Backlog. It appears this could conclude the discussion. But why do I find myself repeatedly explaining to teams how to handle unfinished…
Between Just Scrum and SAFe Scrum: Product Owner role
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On the team level in SAFe, the same role names are used as in Scrum. This creates some confusion. Until the version SAFe 6.0, the process inside the team was called Scrum XP, and now it’s called SAFe Scrum. Both of these names suggest a kind of continuity, but one…
The Significance of the Sprint Goal in Scrum: Focusing on Value and Avoiding Pitfalls
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In Scrum, the Sprint Goal plays a pivotal role in providing direction and purpose to the development team’s work during a sprint. It aligns the team’s efforts towards a specific objective and guides their decision-making and prioritization. While the importance of the Sprint Goal is widely recognized, there are instances…
An Optimal Sprint Length Selection as a Never Ending Story
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Ah, the eternal question in the world of Scrum and other Agile methodologies – what should be the perfect duration for a sprint? You’d think with so many experienced teams out there, this question would have a clear-cut answer by now, but nope, it remains a mystery wrapped in an…
Velocity and Capacity in Scrum
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Velocity and capacity are important metrics in Agile project management, particularly in Scrum. They provide insights into a team’s productivity and help with planning and forecasting. However, when it comes to a new Scrum team, calculating velocity can be challenging since there is no historical data to base it on.…
One Important Question to Diagnose Your Scrum Implementation.
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“We have a Scrum team (or several teams), and we would like to understand how effectively these people are working.” We often come across such requests. Agile practices often emerge within companies from a grassroots initiative and develop over time based on their own understanding. In such situations, the desire…
