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What is Scrum? Scrum is a framework that is used by software development teams to address complex problems while delivering products of the highest value. Scrum is a lightweight project management technique that generally begins with a project backlog. MORE
Book Short: Scrum ptious . I just finished reading Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time , by Jeff Sutherland and JJ Sutherland. Sutherland gets credit for creating the agile framework and bringing the concept scrum to software development over 20 years ago. MORE
Scrum: a flexible way to manage product development. Finally, let’s take a look at the increasingly popular problem-solving method—especially in the technology sector—known as scrum. So what does scrum look like in the modern workplace? MORE
It is written in similar style to the Scrum book I’ve used to learn how to become a successful engineering leader. This book is based on the Scrum book that impacted my life significantly as an engineer. MORE
Today, the application of Scaled Agile framework, Kansan, as well as Scrum has ensured improved productivity in software development in line with world-class project management techniques. With the introduction and intervention of Scrum, more professionals are leveraging increasingly on Agile. MORE
Many project management frameworks are rooted in agile, such as scrum, kanban, lean, and extreme programming (XP). Agile methodology typically breaks projects down into smaller increments to be worked on in short time frames (“sprints,” if you’re using scrum). MORE
A good model to follow here is the SCRUM methodology. Somewhere in the world this afternoon, a group of office mates are strapping on safety equipment and preparing to scale the side of a cliff together. MORE
Like the others, it grew out of seeing problems in practice, this time the problems of mistakenly thinking that implementing scrum is the same as become agile. They taught leadership, not just scrum. Are you saying there’s no place for scrum, for instance? MORE
But just as learning Scrum or Kanban doesn’t teach a developer how to actually craft scalable software, it doesn't teach a product manager how to actually lead a product. Five years ago I wrote an article arguing that it is essential that the product manager is also the product owner. MORE
I had never tried a spontaneous scrum like this before and it was great fun. I continue to be fascinated with the changing art of product management. This week, I taught a class at Intelligent.ly on the topic. Intelligent.ly MORE
At my last startup we eventually started using a process called "scrum," which is basically a framework for managing agile engineering projects. However, one of the great things about scrum is that you are always estimating forward the amount of work remaining in a given task. MORE
For many years, as teams move to Agile methods (they usually start with Scrum), many companies decide to contract with or hire an Agile Coach. In my last article on Discovery Sprints I mentioned the concept of Discovery Coaches and several people asked me about that, so I thought I’d describe more about what this role is and when it’s helpful. MORE
We keep ourselves accountable to those goals through company progress dashboards, Scrum, etc. This is a guest post from Ben Rubin , co-founder and CEO of Change Collective , which offers courses for behavior change with world-class experts. MORE
Scrum methodology. Scrum was developed for the software world since it is all about adapting to altering parameters and productivity. Professionalisms agile methodology project management scrum methodology Waterfall methodologyby Lewis Robinson. MORE
As a dynamic business leader and a Certified Scrum Master, Humberto leads a team of highly skilled software engineers and developers as CEO and co-founder at Concepta , providing tailored web and mobile applications to small-to-medium enterprises. MORE
Which is why I'm a big advocate for what is sometimes referred to as Dual-Track Scrum. Jeff Patton first shared with me the term "Dual-Track Scrum" and I prefer this term because it better captures the parallel nature of Discovery and Delivery. Another reason I like the Dual-Track Scrum metaphor is that I find many people essentially doing little mini-waterfalls within their Scrum framework. Lean UX and Dual-Track Scrum are made for each other. MORE
With the continuous discovery and delivery trends, many teams are finding that Scrum as a process can be limiting, and that Kanban tends to fit this continuous discovery and delivery model better. Even short of moving to Kanban, I have found many Scrum teams that have adapted Scrum in a Kanban direction for exactly this reason. In this case, they are mainly using the time-boxing of Scrum as a way to structure work and encourage a frequent retrospective. MORE
As Marketer Gizmo explains : When they hear the phrase “agile marketing,” most people think of the Scrum methodology. Featuring sprints, daily standup meetings, and a public “to-do” list known as the Backlog, Scrum is one of the most popular frameworks for implementing departmental agility. The goal of Scrum is to provide a framework that creates a culture of transparency, inspection, and adaptation while making it easier for team members to produce consistently great products. MORE
It is also convenient if you wish to manage remote team meetings or improve your Scrum productivity at any stage. The world of corporate communication is increasingly moving online. People communicate in social networks, write each other emails or connect via video-calls. MORE
In this episode, Peter and Jonathan discuss Kaizen, Kanban, and Scrum methodology and how they can be applied to small businesses. Atlassian: A Brief Introduction to Scrum. Forbes: Scrum is a Major Management Discovery . Scrum is more of a process, an application of process. MORE
The concept of a scrum is a good one to use in many cases of immediate need to coordinate a working group. Scrums are effective and should be short, scheduled, and supervised. Imagine yourself with a calendar requiring you to be in six meetings in a day. Day after day. MORE
The scrum and agile practices help in achieving the organization’s objectives. A scrum master plays a unique role in an organization. He/she facilitates agility and lets the team organize itself and adapt quickly by following the agile and scrum principles. MORE
The Sprint meeting must be facilitated by the Scrum Master and clarifications about the product backlog items must be provided by a Product Owner. The Product Owner and Scrum Master must work together with the Agile Team towards achieving the sprint commitment. MORE
In my last article I talked about one technique for applying Scrum concepts to product discovery – the opportunity backlog. This is at the heart of Scrum as a method, and is especially well suited to delivery because of our critical need to have frequent, consistent release vehicles. This model of working is often referred to as dual-track Scrum. MORE
This means the holding of daily scrum meetings and the ability of all involved employees to talk about barriers and discuss status, as well as input from the product owner. Developing successful agile innovation methods can drive companies to great new heights. MORE
Before we dive into the marketing applications, however, let’s briefly cover what scrum is and how it came to be. An Introduction to Scrum and Agile Development. Scrum is a framework for developing and sustaining complex products.” sourced from the Scrum Guide. MORE
If you’ve never heard the term scrum or agile before, you’re behind. New features need to be written in user stories to fit the scrum framework. In-house SEOs and consultants alike are routinely challenged to find new opportunities to expand organic traffic. MORE
You see it when a Scrum team is frustrated because they have multiple product owners to deal with, or when product managers have to constantly fight for resources that keep disappearing. Notes: - This entire discussion relates strongly to the dedicated team model (see [link] ) and also to the development process the team is using (especially true with Scrum). MORE
Or if you want to go back to 2004 and 2005 when I was really learning about Agile, well before it had become a household name, you could read my posts Agile Software Development with SCRUM or Do You Develop Software For A Living? – Congrats to my friends at Rally Software on the announcement that they’ve signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by CA Technologies for $480 million. MORE
I much prefer Agile methods like Scrum over Waterfall because of how much less weight is given to “requirements” in Scrum. I’m not the first person to come to this conclusion, but over the years, I’ve really come to dislike the entire concept of a “requirement.” ” I’ve learned that so many things that look like “requirements” really are just a perception, or assumption, or an illusion. MORE
It’s a regular question googled in relation to the adaption of scrum methodology, and still people are confused whether to implement it in their projects. All of us know in software companies that scrum is the most significant agile methodology for handling software projects. MORE
Required Education/Certifications: • Project Management Professional Certification (Certified Scrum Master a strong plus). Looking for a remote job? Then this job may be just right for you. MORE
Scrum boards went up detailing everything they needed to accomplish by Friday afternoon. Scrum boards are a huge success for kid teams. MORE
And one of the reasons I advocate for Scrum is that as a process it values this role of project manager as “impediment remover” (known as the Scrum Master role). You can generally spot the situation because software development moves very slowly, and the team tends to view the project manager (or Scrum Master) as an obstacle rather than an obstacle remover. Readers of my book and articles know how much I value a strong project manager. MORE
Upon arrival, I incorporated a few elements from my previous stop into this new endeavor, including a battle-tested Agile Scrum process and the corresponding technology. by Will Koffel , head of the Google Cloud Startup Program in the Americas. MORE
Scrum boards went up detailing everything they needed to accomplish by Friday afternoon. Scrum boards are a huge success for kid teams. MORE
Scrum is the most popular Agile methodology, with Jira, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Project, being the most popular tool to be used in Agile project management. In our market today, successful teams are those that adapt, grow, and thrive in the rapidly changing tech scape. MORE
20 % of the project managers are familiar with Scrum, but there are very few product managers – less than 1% of all. Scrum, Agile, Product Management. Scrum, Agile, Problem Analysis, Business Catalyst, Business Analytics. MORE
You can uncover how to become one of those fully-trained and certified Agile (and its popular Scrum framework) masters with this Agile and Scrum Project Management Certification Bundle. MORE
Lots of break-out areas and scrum bars. Ok, so I didn’t know what a scrum bar was before we had them (see below). I can’t tell you how excited I am about the new Engauge office in Atlanta. An office environment is incredibly important to the culture of a company. MORE
We use SCRUM. SCRUM. Moreover, scrum and agile aren’t the same thing. The first and foremost shelf of the scrum framework is the product backlog. Now that all of this is set, who is going to manage the scrum team? And here comes the role of scrum master. MORE
I’m only up to episode 5 of the first series (late convert) but already Erlich has saved the day with an off-the-cuff speech to a key investor about the company’s vision and Jared has implemented a scrum development process without which they would have missed a key deadline. MORE
I’ve written a lot in the past about how smart entrepreneurs harness company culture as a tool to drive success. Most of that work has centred around being clear on vision, mission and values and it’s never too early for founders start thinking about these things. MORE
The result is a combination of design thinking, Lean Startup, and Agile Scrum, and Ignacio’s innovation team includes 25 coaches who train employees in PACE best practices. Guest Post by Misti Yang, Writer for Lean Startup Co. MORE
SCRUM Related Topics YoungUpstarts
JULY 30, 2019
We use SCRUM. SCRUM. Moreover, scrum and agile aren’t the same thing. The first and foremost shelf of the scrum framework is the product backlog. Now that all of this is set, who is going to manage the scrum team? And here comes the role of scrum master.
The Startup Magazine
AUGUST 29, 2019
The scrum and agile practices help in achieving the organization’s objectives. A scrum master plays a unique role in an organization. He/she facilitates agility and lets the team organize itself and adapt quickly by following the agile and scrum principles.
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The Startup Magazine
APRIL 11, 2019
It’s a regular question googled in relation to the adaption of scrum methodology, and still people are confused whether to implement it in their projects. All of us know in software companies that scrum is the most significant agile methodology for handling software projects.
The Startup Magazine
JULY 1, 2019
What is Scrum? Scrum is a framework that is used by software development teams to address complex problems while delivering products of the highest value. Scrum is a lightweight project management technique that generally begins with a project backlog.
OnlyOnce
MAY 12, 2016
Book Short: Scrum ptious . I just finished reading Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time , by Jeff Sutherland and JJ Sutherland. Sutherland gets credit for creating the agile framework and bringing the concept scrum to software development over 20 years ago.
ConversionXL
JUNE 13, 2017
Before we dive into the marketing applications, however, let’s briefly cover what scrum is and how it came to be. An Introduction to Scrum and Agile Development. Scrum is a framework for developing and sustaining complex products.” sourced from the Scrum Guide.
Up and Running
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Scrum: a flexible way to manage product development. Finally, let’s take a look at the increasingly popular problem-solving method—especially in the technology sector—known as scrum. So what does scrum look like in the modern workplace?
The Next Web
DECEMBER 3, 2017
You can uncover how to become one of those fully-trained and certified Agile (and its popular Scrum framework) masters with this Agile and Scrum Project Management Certification Bundle.
YoungUpstarts
JULY 18, 2019
Today, the application of Scaled Agile framework, Kansan, as well as Scrum has ensured improved productivity in software development in line with world-class project management techniques. With the introduction and intervention of Scrum, more professionals are leveraging increasingly on Agile.
The Startup Magazine
JUNE 30, 2018
The Sprint meeting must be facilitated by the Scrum Master and clarifications about the product backlog items must be provided by a Product Owner. The Product Owner and Scrum Master must work together with the Agile Team towards achieving the sprint commitment.
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 13, 2016
Scrum methodology. Scrum was developed for the software world since it is all about adapting to altering parameters and productivity. Professionalisms agile methodology project management scrum methodology Waterfall methodologyby Lewis Robinson.
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 5, 2015
Many project management frameworks are rooted in agile, such as scrum, kanban, lean, and extreme programming (XP). Agile methodology typically breaks projects down into smaller increments to be worked on in short time frames (“sprints,” if you’re using scrum).
Berkonomics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
The concept of a scrum is a good one to use in many cases of immediate need to coordinate a working group. Scrums are effective and should be short, scheduled, and supervised. Imagine yourself with a calendar requiring you to be in six meetings in a day. Day after day.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
Like the others, it grew out of seeing problems in practice, this time the problems of mistakenly thinking that implementing scrum is the same as become agile. They taught leadership, not just scrum. Are you saying there’s no place for scrum, for instance?
SVPG
DECEMBER 8, 2010
And one of the reasons I advocate for Scrum is that as a process it values this role of project manager as “impediment remover” (known as the Scrum Master role). You can generally spot the situation because software development moves very slowly, and the team tends to view the project manager (or Scrum Master) as an obstacle rather than an obstacle remover. Readers of my book and articles know how much I value a strong project manager.
ReadWriteStart
APRIL 15, 2011
At my last startup we eventually started using a process called "scrum," which is basically a framework for managing agile engineering projects. However, one of the great things about scrum is that you are always estimating forward the amount of work remaining in a given task.
Guy Nirpaz
MAY 1, 2016
It is written in similar style to the Scrum book I’ve used to learn how to become a successful engineering leader. This book is based on the Scrum book that impacted my life significantly as an engineer.
YoungUpstarts
JULY 19, 2019
It is also convenient if you wish to manage remote team meetings or improve your Scrum productivity at any stage. The world of corporate communication is increasingly moving online. People communicate in social networks, write each other emails or connect via video-calls.
The Equity Kicker
AUGUST 21, 2015
I’m only up to episode 5 of the first series (late convert) but already Erlich has saved the day with an off-the-cuff speech to a key investor about the company’s vision and Jared has implemented a scrum development process without which they would have missed a key deadline.
YoungUpstarts
MAY 30, 2019
Upon arrival, I incorporated a few elements from my previous stop into this new endeavor, including a battle-tested Agile Scrum process and the corresponding technology. by Will Koffel , head of the Google Cloud Startup Program in the Americas.
Steve Blank
MARCH 2, 2013
Scrum boards went up detailing everything they needed to accomplish by Friday afternoon. Scrum boards are a huge success for kid teams.
Up and Running
NOVEMBER 16, 2015
In this episode, Peter and Jonathan discuss Kaizen, Kanban, and Scrum methodology and how they can be applied to small businesses. Atlassian: A Brief Introduction to Scrum. Forbes: Scrum is a Major Management Discovery . Scrum is more of a process, an application of process.
View from Seed
AUGUST 5, 2014
We keep ourselves accountable to those goals through company progress dashboards, Scrum, etc. This is a guest post from Ben Rubin , co-founder and CEO of Change Collective , which offers courses for behavior change with world-class experts.
Steve Blank
MARCH 2, 2013
Scrum boards went up detailing everything they needed to accomplish by Friday afternoon. Scrum boards are a huge success for kid teams.
ConversionXL
JANUARY 14, 2020
If you’ve never heard the term scrum or agile before, you’re behind. New features need to be written in user stories to fit the scrum framework. In-house SEOs and consultants alike are routinely challenged to find new opportunities to expand organic traffic.
Transformify
NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Required Education/Certifications: • Project Management Professional Certification (Certified Scrum Master a strong plus). Looking for a remote job? Then this job may be just right for you.
SVPG
OCTOBER 24, 2012
With the continuous discovery and delivery trends, many teams are finding that Scrum as a process can be limiting, and that Kanban tends to fit this continuous discovery and delivery model better. Even short of moving to Kanban, I have found many Scrum teams that have adapted Scrum in a Kanban direction for exactly this reason. In this case, they are mainly using the time-boxing of Scrum as a way to structure work and encourage a frequent retrospective.
The Equity Kicker
AUGUST 20, 2015
I’ve written a lot in the past about how smart entrepreneurs harness company culture as a tool to drive success. Most of that work has centred around being clear on vision, mission and values and it’s never too early for founders start thinking about these things.
Seeing Both Sides
DECEMBER 12, 2012
I had never tried a spontaneous scrum like this before and it was great fun. I continue to be fascinated with the changing art of product management. This week, I taught a class at Intelligent.ly on the topic. Intelligent.ly
SVPG
OCTOBER 14, 2010
I much prefer Agile methods like Scrum over Waterfall because of how much less weight is given to “requirements” in Scrum. I’m not the first person to come to this conclusion, but over the years, I’ve really come to dislike the entire concept of a “requirement.” ” I’ve learned that so many things that look like “requirements” really are just a perception, or assumption, or an illusion.
SVPG
DECEMBER 13, 2016
But just as learning Scrum or Kanban doesn’t teach a developer how to actually craft scalable software, it doesn't teach a product manager how to actually lead a product. Five years ago I wrote an article arguing that it is essential that the product manager is also the product owner.
YoungUpstarts
MAY 13, 2019
A good model to follow here is the SCRUM methodology. Somewhere in the world this afternoon, a group of office mates are strapping on safety equipment and preparing to scale the side of a cliff together.
crowdSPRING Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2016
As Marketer Gizmo explains : When they hear the phrase “agile marketing,” most people think of the Scrum methodology. Featuring sprints, daily standup meetings, and a public “to-do” list known as the Backlog, Scrum is one of the most popular frameworks for implementing departmental agility. The goal of Scrum is to provide a framework that creates a culture of transparency, inspection, and adaptation while making it easier for team members to produce consistently great products.
SVPG
AUGUST 20, 2012
In my last article I talked about one technique for applying Scrum concepts to product discovery – the opportunity backlog. This is at the heart of Scrum as a method, and is especially well suited to delivery because of our critical need to have frequent, consistent release vehicles. This model of working is often referred to as dual-track Scrum.
Jeff Hilimire
SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
Lots of break-out areas and scrum bars. Ok, so I didn’t know what a scrum bar was before we had them (see below). I can’t tell you how excited I am about the new Engauge office in Atlanta. An office environment is incredibly important to the culture of a company.
Transformify
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
20 % of the project managers are familiar with Scrum, but there are very few product managers – less than 1% of all. Scrum, Agile, Product Management. Scrum, Agile, Problem Analysis, Business Catalyst, Business Analytics.
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 3, 2019
Scrum is the most popular Agile methodology, with Jira, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Project, being the most popular tool to be used in Agile project management. In our market today, successful teams are those that adapt, grow, and thrive in the rapidly changing tech scape.
Startup Lessons Learned
DECEMBER 14, 2017
The result is a combination of design thinking, Lean Startup, and Agile Scrum, and Ignacio’s innovation team includes 25 coaches who train employees in PACE best practices. Guest Post by Misti Yang, Writer for Lean Startup Co.
The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
This means the holding of daily scrum meetings and the ability of all involved employees to talk about barriers and discuss status, as well as input from the product owner. Developing successful agile innovation methods can drive companies to great new heights.
Feld Thoughts
MAY 28, 2015
Or if you want to go back to 2004 and 2005 when I was really learning about Agile, well before it had become a household name, you could read my posts Agile Software Development with SCRUM or Do You Develop Software For A Living? – Congrats to my friends at Rally Software on the announcement that they’ve signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by CA Technologies for $480 million.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 7, 2018
As a dynamic business leader and a Certified Scrum Master, Humberto leads a team of highly skilled software engineers and developers as CEO and co-founder at Concepta , providing tailored web and mobile applications to small-to-medium enterprises.
SVPG
SEPTEMBER 12, 2010
You see it when a Scrum team is frustrated because they have multiple product owners to deal with, or when product managers have to constantly fight for resources that keep disappearing. Notes: - This entire discussion relates strongly to the dedicated team model (see [link] ) and also to the development process the team is using (especially true with Scrum).
SVPG
MARCH 10, 2016
For many years, as teams move to Agile methods (they usually start with Scrum), many companies decide to contract with or hire an Agile Coach. In my last article on Discovery Sprints I mentioned the concept of Discovery Coaches and several people asked me about that, so I thought I’d describe more about what this role is and when it’s helpful.
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