Scrum

The cheat sheet for product managers — In spite of the fact that we have so many different prioritization processes, if we look at all of them condescendingly we can classify them into three substantial categories. Comparing Scoring Grouping I will only briefly mention them and then introduce my approach to using this system. Comparing Methods In all these…

Perfunctory is common. There are better alternatives. — With Git’s Pull Request feature, many so-called ‘Agile’ teams introduced a formal code review process. While a “PR review” process might sound good (in theory), it often turned out to have little value for too much effort. In my opinion, not worth it. There are other much simpler and more…

Agile Ceremonies, Part 3 of 6 — In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, Agile methodologies have emerged as the preferred choice for projects that demand adaptability, constant iteration, and collaboration. Agile’s pulse lies in its ceremonies and structured meetings that steer the development cycle toward success. Among these, Sprint Planning holds a paramount position, setting…

Decoding the Scrum Master Mystique Have you ever pondered the qualifications necessary to serve as the ringmaster of the Agile circus? We are, in fact, discussing the role of the Scrum Master here! This maestro of mayhem ensures that the Agile team doesn’t turn into a bunch of headless chickens…

A personal experience of identifying the ideal Product Owner — From 2010–2015 I worked as a Scrum Master for a web agency. We developed software solutions for external clients. When I started, Scrum wasn’t used at all. It was something we figured out along the way. I changed my role from Project Manager to Scrum Master, the developers slowly moved…

Harnessing the Combined Power of Empathy and Agility for Innovative Problem-Solving — Recently, I had the opportunity to join a unique session titled “Design Thinking + Agile: a symbiotic powerhouse duo!” organized by Butter. …

SAFe® is a scaling Agile framework popular with large corporations and hated by Agile practitioners — There is a lot of love and hate towards the Scaled Agile Framework, especially hate among popular Agile practitioners. Wait, but what SAFe actually is? Do we even know what this battle is all about? I worked in different companies as a SAFe practitioner, the RTE, a Release Train Engineer…

The agile mindset plays a fundamental role in personal growth, since it helps pushing boundaries beyond and at the same time serves as a lighthouse, empowering individuals to constantly evolve and improve. Scrum, as a framework, is a powerful tool that facilitates this transformative journey. By respecting and embracing it…

Are you tired of the daily standup? Do you find yourself falling asleep or feeling like you’re on a public execution? Do you often struggle to understand what others are talking about, leaving you feeling like it’s a total waste of time? Unfortunately, the daily standup, as the main and…