Tug-of-War: Balancing Out Scrum and Fixed-Price Contracts
Finding Common Ground: Scrum and Fixed-Price Contracts Unpacked Navigating the waters of fixed-price contracts in an Agile environment is much like a ship sailing through a storm—exhilarating yet fraught with peril. Fixed-price contracts present a host of challenges that seem at odds with the Agile philosophy inherent to Scrum. It forces a square peg into […]
Mastering the Balance: Best Practices to Prevent Burnout in Scrum
Beyond the Sprint: Addressing Burnout in Scrum Frameworks Sprint cycles have become a cornerstone of the Agile methodology, promising deliverables within short, focused periods. While effective, there are instances when these cycles become unduly relentless, posing challenges to team members’ mental health. This article delves into the possible repercussions of this relentlessness and underscores the […]
From Sceptics to Advocates: How to Win Over Non-Agile Stakeholders
How To Convince and Engage Non-Agile Stakeholders Efficiently Working in an Agile framework often feels like driving a high-speed train—everything is coordinated, quick, and efficient. But what happens when non-Agile stakeholders aren’t on board this fast-moving train? Whether it’s because they are unfamiliar with the best practices or skeptical of the framework’s benefits, these individuals […]
Dysfunctional Daily Scrum? Here’s How to Get Teammates Talking
Silent No More: Reclaiming Your Dysfunctional Daily Scrum We’ve all been there: the daily stand-up that’s awkwardly one-sided, where the conversation flows like molasses and the silence becomes palpable. If you’ve faced this scenario, then you’ve encountered a dysfunctional Daily Scrum. Silence from team members is more than just an uncomfortable pause; it’s a symptom […]
Debunking a Common Scrum Trap: No Silver Bullets Here
Reality Check: Overcoming the Common Scrum Trap of The ‘One-size-fits-all’ Concept There’s a pervasive myth circulating in the Agile community that Scrum is a cure-all for every organizational ailment. This notion, what we’ll term the “Scrum is a Silver Bullet” mindset, is a common Scrum trap even experienced professionals fall into. In the below sections […]