A collection of articles explaining Agile Beyond the certifications. Real world challenges and how to approach them.

In the realm of agile, the Scrum Master is a pivotal force for effective project management and collaboration, spanning various industries where agile practices thrive. Recognized as indispensable to those well-versed in agile principles, this article explores Scrum Masters’ diverse roles, extending beyond software. We’ll illuminate five distinct profiles, agile practitioners should watch for, shedding light on their potential to hinder progress. Our mission is to empower agile practitioners across fields to recognize and address these challenges, enhancing their leadership skills and unlocking agile’s full potential, regardless of industry.

Agile teams thrive on adaptability and continuous improvement, but they often encounter three recurring puzzles that demand innovative solutions: improving team performance under constraints, creating a culture of empowerment, and effectively managing dependencies.

Agile methodologies have expanded beyond software development, offering a universal framework for team improvement. In this guide, we present a concise five-step approach that highlights Agile’s core principles: collaboration, adaptability, and open communication. These steps empower teams, irrespective of their focus, to enhance performance and consistently deliver value. In an ever-evolving business world, this framework is a vital tool for long-term success and organizational growth.

Ohh retrospectives how I pity you. Misunderstood and misused. It is the final ceremony in a sprint, it is then the connection between sprints. The engine for continuous improvement as

The scrum guides continues to change and improve. I loved the definitions that were added to the artifacts. However, I still see many Agile teams struggling with grasping the concept

Measuring progress is important. Learn how to start and create your value proposition.

Good intentions doesn’t mean no mistakes. Here we look at the mistakes of well intentioned scrum masters.

Estimations are such an intricate topic. The psychology of it, the biases that we have impacting it are numerous. In many cases the estimation process itself is abused. Pushing people, negotiation,

The daily standup is such an interesting practice. My mother used to implement in the late 90s and early 2000s. That is before the Agile manifesto. It helped her greatly