As a team balances adopting Scrum with the pressures to deliver value, it's possible for them to lose sight of some of the basics that make Scrum work. This checklist can be used periodically by the Scrum Master or by the team (e.g. in a retrospective) to assess whether some of the key things are … Continue reading Scrum Self-Assessment
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Lightweight Approach to Quantifying Backlog Items for Prioritization
A challenging but critical aspect of the Product Owner's role is to ensure the backlog is prioritized so that the most valuable and important items are being worked by the team. For major initiatives, the prioritization process can follow an economic model that ensures it provides a solid return and it can be gauged for … Continue reading Lightweight Approach to Quantifying Backlog Items for Prioritization
10 things I wish I knew when I started as a Scrum Master
Fresh out of Scrum Master training, I thought I had a pretty good handle on what the job would involve. Years, and many teams, later, the role continues to intrigue me with its nuances and layers of complexity. Here are some of the things I wish I had known when I started. The techniques mentioned … Continue reading 10 things I wish I knew when I started as a Scrum Master
Retrospectives – Back to Basics
For a new Scrum Master, the mechanics of getting started with retrospectives are deceptively easy. Somebody tells them to write three columns on the whiteboard (What Went Well, What Did Not, Ideas) and to facilitate the discussion. The Scrum Master makes sure that management is not invited to the meeting. He/she Identifies the team members … Continue reading Retrospectives – Back to Basics
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