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Some teams are obsessed with documenting everything. They create tickets for tracking time, logging meetings, or even planning how to plan. They think they’re being transparent. In reality,…
Some teams are obsessed with documenting everything. They create tickets for tracking time, logging meetings, or even planning how to plan. They think they’re being transparent. In reality,…
Implementing change in the workplace is one of the most crucial skills in your professional career. Regardless of your current position and industry, with high probability, your next big step…
Was machst du als Scrum Master, wenn du neu in einem Team bist? Ich stelle die Frage vielen Scrum Mastern – auch mir selbst. Es interessiert mich, zu erfahren, wie…
TL;DR: A Harvard Study of Procter & Gamble Shows the Way Recent research shows AI isn’t just another tool—it’s a “cybernetic teammate” that enhances agile work. A Harvard Business School…
Over the years, I’ve supported numerous Scrum implementations, from experiments within single teams to large-scale, company-wide adoptions. Throughout these experiences, I’ve identified consistent red flags and challenges that significantly limit…
It's really unfortunate that velocity is called 'velocity'. I think that the name of this planning tool has contributed to a lot of misunderstanding. People seem to think that…
Scrum Masters can sometimes fall into the trap of managing the process rather than coaching the team. While it might seem helpful to update tickets, close backlog items, or…
New tools, frameworks, and best practices seem to appear every week—and many organizations adopt them without stepping back to ask a simple, but critical question: Does this support the way…
I often discuss developing your company/operating model using product techniques. (Use an Agile Product Operating Model to develop your Agile Product Operating Model). Today's post is a collaboration with my…
To succeed with AI transformation, organizations need structures specifically designed for the unique demands of AI development, deployment, and innovation. Traditional hierarchical structures and siloed functional groups often hinder…
From the ScrumGuide: "Try it as is." From Cambridge Dictionary: Try: "To test something to see if it is suitable, useful, or if it works." As is: "In the state…
I see some practitioners and leaders using these terms interchangeably. I thought I’d take the time to clarify the overlaps and differences, first of all for myself. Product-Led Organization—As opposed…
Scrum is designed to empower teams, enhance collaboration, and increase adaptability. Yet, many teams fall into the trap of pre-assigning tasks at the start of a Sprint, believing it boosts…
Die Vorteile von Selbstorganisation Schnellere und direktere Entscheidungen: In einem selbstorganisierten Team werden Entscheidungen oft schneller getroffen, da die Teammitglieder direkten Zugang zu relevanten Informationen haben und keine langwierigen Genehmigungsprozesse…
Ankündigung: Zur Vorbeitrug auf den Scrum Day in Stuttgart im Juni gibt es heute bereits einen Websession von Bernd Joussen zum Thema „Von Drama zu Delivery“. Die Session ist kostenlos. Hier…