We Fix Bad Scrum
We’ve all seen it - Scrum Gone Bad I think we have all seen Bad Scrum and misuse of the Scrum Framework. Sometimes Scrum started out good with a solid understanding of Scrum,…
Puzzled about the Scrum Master Role in the Scrum Framework?
Inevitably, when working with organizations and helping them move from Waterfall to the Scrum Framework, there is a lot of confusion about the Scrum Master role. One of the most…
Scrum Framework Update: The New Scrum Guide for 2017
The new Scrum Guide, the definitive reference for the Scrum Framework, is out. As of November 7, Scrum co-creators Jeff Sutherland and Ken Schwaber have published an updated version of the Scrum Guide.…
myth of agile project manager
The Myth of the Agile Project Manager
Between Santa Claus, Big Foot and the Agile Project Manager, which exists? Few people argue for the existence of Big Foot or Santa Claus, though most believe that Agile Project…
The Single Throat to Choke In Agile
I have a client that has been using Agile and the Scrum Framework for the last 3 years. Let me restate that, this client has been using A.I.N.O. (Agile in…
Yes You Really Do Need to Invest in Agile Training – Here is Why
As an Agile Coach, I find an interesting paradox about Agile Training. Most people will state that they already know all about Agile and Scrum. And if asked, most organizations…
Agile Coaching Resources
Being an Agile Coach or a Scrum Master is challenging! We've created this page of agile coaching resources to help you to grow to become more skillful, and improve the…
Are You Using the Scrum Framework? Don’t burden your Scrum Teams!
I always thought that crew looked like a cool sport and I've admired crew teams. In crew, team members in lightweight boats, race to go as fast as possible. It…
Succeed with the Scrum Framework; Don’t Break these 7 Rules
I find that many of my clients today are trying to improve their use of the Scrum Framework. Many of them are missing out on the benefits of Scrum without…
What NOT to do as an Agile Coach
Earlier this year I provided some good agile coach tips in my post, "What makes an Agile Coach Effective". I talked about how coaches won't succeed if people aren't ready…