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Posts by Robert Pieper

What Happens in Sprint Planning?

By Robert Pieper
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“I adore spontaneity, providing it is carefully planned.” Welcome to sprint planning.

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PSM 1 Study Guide: How to Fully Prepare for the Assessment

By Robert Pieper
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The journey to becoming a Scrum Master sucks. Scrum Masters must prove themselves through rigorous study and examination, with many choosing the PSM-1 exam.

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PSM vs CSM: Here’s the Difference

By Robert Pieper
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The PSM and CSM are both popular Scrum Master certifications. So what’s the difference between the two? And do certifications even matter?

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3 Pillars of Scrum: Inspection

By Robert Pieper
Person writing on a clipboard with a magnifying glass highlighting data on a business report, representing inspection and analysis.

While traditional product development techniques segment a team’s efforts into a series of linear stages, Scrum instead encourages teams to embrace a more dynamic workflow— empirical process control.

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3 Pillars of Scrum: Transparency

By Robert Pieper
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When it comes to the three pillars of scrum, transparency is key. Here’s what it looks like to have complete transparency in an organization.

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