Thriving from Afar: Strategies for Effective Remote Teamwork
The world of work is changing, and remote and hybrid models are here to stay. With that in mind, managers are looking for effective ways to ensure the work gets done, without adopting an invasive “big brother” approach. Finding the balance between collaboration and independence While Agile requires collaboration — people working effectively together — […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Content Helps You Launch & Develop Your Scrum Career
Building your personal brand is the long-term strategy for Scrum Masters that will pay big dividends You’ve got your Scrum Master certification, you’ve beefed up your LinkedIn profile, and yet no one is beating down your door to hire you. That’s probably because you don’t stand out from the hundreds of other worthy candidates competing […]
5 Tricks To Make The Most Out Of Your Daily Scrum Standup
According to the Scrum Guide, the Daily Scrum (also referred to as Stand-Up Meeting) is a 15-minute, at which the Development Team plans work for the upcoming 24 hours. Consequently, meetings are held every single day during each Sprint. This well-known agile method is used by 86% of Agile Teams based on the findings of […]
Skipping Scrum Retrospective Meetings? You May Want to Reconsider
Scrum Retrospective Meetings – To Keep It Or Leave It? How many times have you heard or said that retrospectives are useless? Project management can mean that we deal with problems on the go; so why waste our time? Guess what. Retrospective meetings are not about solving problems. Let us explain. First, take a look […]
Why should the product owner attend the daily scrum?
Product owners, the team members who’re responsible for investing in the product that we’re delivering, are not mandatory participants of the Daily Scrum. But as people shepherding the investment, they are interested in them because it’s a valuable 15 minutes spent synchronizing with the team: an opportunity to be updated with what’s happening with the […]
Tips For Building Consensus in Your Scrum Team
The WHYs and HOWs of Building Consensus in Your Scrum Team As Scrum Master, your task is to lead a Team towards a common goal, assign and monitor the completion of tasks, facilitate progress, run the daily scrum, set milestones and ensure timely delivery. Not an easy task, even with Team members who fully agree […]
The Scrum Master Salary in Actual Numbers
Let’s Talk Numbers – How Much Is A Scrum Master’s Salary? When it comes to job opportunities, many points are to be considered. Proximity (if it’s not remote), home office availability, how fulfilling or meaningful it is, future colleagues, etc. However, it would be quite hypocritical to leave out another crucial aspect. Many companies like […]