Sorry Scrum, the Game Might Be Over for You!

The market is shifting in a new direction, can Scrum still find its space?

David Pereira
Serious Scrum

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It’s impossible to ignore how well known Scrum is. For years, Scrum was the first choice among Agile frameworks for most companies worldwide; only a few would challenge it. But recently, something changed, organizations are losing trust in Scrum. After failing to get meaningful results, many places are replacing Scrum with SAFe, Kanban, or other frameworks.

Beyond unsatisfied organizations, experienced professionals are reluctant to work with Scrum. Many people even feel embarrassed to be called as a Product Owner or a Scrum Master. The market is shifting in a new direction, will there still be space for Scrum?

Companies want to be Agile, but they struggle to renounce the old command and control style.

Let me elaborate on why I believe the game might be over for Scrum.

Notice: The content of this article is based on my experience and observations over the last ten years. That’s why I invite you to share your perspective as well.

Scrum Is Not a Process!

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David Pereira
Serious Scrum

I don't write on Medium anymore. Find my content at Untrapping Product Teams https://dpereira.substack.com/