Agile
Scrum History: A Timeline of Change
For decades, project management professionals have tinkered with new methodologies. It was from some of these efforts that Scrum history first evolved. But, how does the original concept of Scrum compare to what we know now?
Read MoreHow to Become a Successful Scrum Master in 4 Steps
If you’re reading this, clearly you wanna be a successful Scrum master. Here are four recommendations I can make on what to do to be great at it. First: we need to master Scrum. Take the words “Scrum Master” literally. a Scrum Master knows their stuff, but let’s avoid being a jerk about it. Avoid…
Read MoreAgile vs. Scrum: What’s The Difference And Why Does It Even Matter?
The word agile is used a lot when referencing Scrum– agile methodologies, agile scrum, agile workflows. But what does it really mean? And how does it relate to scrum? Without fully realizing the differences between agile vs scrum you’re already starting with three fries short of a happy meal. The reality is, there are clear…
Read MoreGetting Started with the Definition of Done
What does it take to get started with the Definition of Done? This is a common question coming from new and even experienced Scrum teams. For something to be usable, we must define the quality standard our stakeholders need for a solution to be considered “usable”. If it’s not done, it’s not usable. It all…
Read MoreTips For Getting Your First Scrum Master Job
Looking for your first Scrum Master job but no one will hire you thanks to a lack of real experience? Can you blame them? Here’s the good news; there are plenty of ways to gain more experience in order to land that first gig and we’re going to help you out.
Read MoreHow Do You Conduct a Scrum Meeting?
If you’re wondering what a scrum meeting is, we don’t know either, because it’s a scrum event. We’ll explain.
Read MoreWhat Happens in Sprint Planning?
“I adore spontaneity, providing it is carefully planned.” Welcome to sprint planning.
Read MorePSM 1 Study Guide: How to Fully Prepare for the Assessment
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.
Read MorePSM vs. CSM: Here’s the Difference
The co-creators of Scrum have each developed their own approaches to mastering their methodology leading to the creation of two distinct certifications. Learn the difference between PSM vs. CSM.
Read MoreThree Pillars of Scrum: Inspection in Empiricism
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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