Posts Tagged ‘Scrum whys’
In 2022, can a Scrum Master be a Product Owner?
In a hurry? Checkout the video on this topic above, and read the blog below for more detail. Let’s talk about Scrum Masters and Product Owners. Can they both be the same person? A very common question I hear is can a Scrum Master be a Product Owner and well the answer is a little…
Read MoreWhat is the best Sprint length? Can a Scrum Sprint be just one day long?
Scrum uses the concept of a sprint to mitigate the risks of complex product development and help deliver value faster to stake holders. Scrum teams often choose two weeks as the sprint starting point, but is that always the right length for you and your team? Is it even possible to have a Sprint that’s just…
Read MoreIncrease Your Agility with One Product Owner
This post is part of the Scrum Whys blog series. “A product owner can be a member of only one Scrum team” “A product owner must compose every user story” “A product owner creates all of the requirements for a development team” “A product owner is the only person that should talk to our customers”…
Read MoreWhy Scrum Doesn’t Give You the Kitchen Sink
‘Scrum Doesn’t Give You the Kitchen Sink’ is part of the Scrum Whys blog series. Pop quiz. Which of the following is the most accurate description of Scrum? Scrum is a comprehensive approach for product development, and it has the best patterns for success. Scrum is a set of recommendations that should be used as…
Read More5 ways an agile team manager can improve velocity
A common question we hear from managers and senior leaders is how they can improve the velocity of their development teams. Many agile professionals redirect that manager’s attention to attributes other than output, commonly toward value, because they assume the wrong question is being asked. I totally agree one has to examine the value a…
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