In the realm of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, a common pitfall for many teams is an excessive focus on the mechanics of the product backlog and sprint backlog, often at the expense of understanding the fundamental purpose of Scrum. …

Being an efficient coach, whether in a corporate, sports, or personal development setting, demands a combination of skills, knowledge, empathy, and adaptability. The role of a coach is multifaceted and evolving, requiring ongoing learning and personal growth. Here are some tips to enhance your efficiency as a coach: Develop Active…

The enduring goal for product managers and their teams has long been to “Delight the Customer.” However, the path to actualizing this objective is fraught with the risk of excess — endlessly polishing the product and piling on features in pursuit of customer satisfaction. In these moments, I am guided…

A few years back I migrated to the Netherlands, after getting recruited while being in India, with a sponsorship from a Netherlands Tech company, and since then I get a lot of messages from the people, I know on how they can get a job as well in Europe from…

I work as a Scrum Master and it’s my job to keep our project team working smoothly, just like a coach for a sports team. …

In Scrum, a Product Owner is critical to the project’s success. However, certain anti-patterns can manifest, which hinder the product development process. Here are some common anti-patterns, their examples, and how they can be addressed: 1. Being a Backlog Manager Example: The Product Backlog looks like a shopping list with 50 and 100 of user…

As I navigate through the complexities of life, both at work and outside of it, I find myself continuously striving to be a more empathetic person. Empathy, the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, is a quality I hold dear. It not only enhances my relationships but…

A couple of years back, I was leading an Agile transformation for a big pharma company’s arm in India. The transformation was supported and envisioned by the sponsor & executive group in the company’s headquarter in Denmark. While the Indian leadership did support the transformation to a fair degree by…

If you are serious about Transformation as Leaders, then you must prioritize the Transformation accordingly into team’s backlogs. Any transformation whether it is Agile, Digital, Cloud, Finance or HR needs significant effort from the people who are a part of the Transformation. If I wish to renovate (transform) my house…