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Effective Scrum Communication Practices in a Dispersed Work Environment

By Robert Pieper /

Scrum was imagined to be integrated into teams that work closely with one another. In fact, according to the Agile Manifesto, “the most efficient and effective method of conveying information to and within a development team is face-to-face conversation.” But, with the pandemic taking hold, most companies are on strict ‘stay at home’ orders, leaving…

Keeping your Scrum Team Productive While Working Remotely

By Robert Pieper /

The Scrum framework is reliant on strong communication throughout an organization and with the current state of the country requiring employees to work remotely, communication is more crucial than ever. While it can seem difficult to keep tabs on the state of projects and ensure the maximum productivity possible, there are things you can do…

Agile vs. Scrum

By Robert Pieper /

Have you always wondered about the difference between agile and Scrum? You’re not alone, these words are commonly interchanged for one another but they are not the same thing at all. Check out this video blog by me, Robb Pieper, Professional Scrum Trainer (Scrum.org) and CEO of Responsive Advisors. For upcoming Professional Scrum courses in…

Epic Templates: Goal Setting To Achieve Value

By Jeff Maleski /

Templates and Canvases are a dime a dozen for no small reason then that there is no best practice for how to do many things. Instead of getting burdened down with a prescriptive formula, I want to discuss things to consider to keep your Epic template minimal but sufficient. Firstly, do you truly need one?…

3 Simple Ways to Get Your First Job as a Scrum Master

By Robert Pieper /

Ever wonder how to get your first Scrum Master job with little to no experience? It’s a question I often get in my Professional Scrum classes. In this video blog, I’ll walk you through the ways to approach getting your first Scrum Master jobs, some places to look to get one, and also how you can quickly gain experience…