Category: Scrum
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Plane Refutro Retrospective Model
Are you using any metaphor in your Retrospective meetings? Using Metaphors in our conversations can help us to understand an object, conversation or action from a different perspective. They can also serve as a powerful tool leading us to think in new or a different way. This post describes a…
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Tree Retrospective Model
In the Agile world, ScrumMaster and Agile Coaches are often referred to as a gardener that helps a seed grow to provide shade and/or a fruitful tree. You need to prepare the ground, remove weed and give enough nutrition for good growth. At workplace, this resembles creating a safe environment…
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Balancing “Being Agile and achieving organizational goals”
Reading time (8-10 mins) In this post, I have shared my thoughts about getting value from different frameworks while keeping the focus on achieving organizational goals. Question: What is more important for you and your organization? a) Being Agile (Leadership Agility, Organisational Agility) b) Achieve Organizational goals (More sales, Happy…
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To estimate, or to not estimate? – How to build a shared understanding of product using estimations
When working in an agile team, what’s the first thought that comes to mind when you hear “Team Velocity“, or “Sprint Burndown“? and yes, both are related to Estimation. I’ve experienced that some agile teams found estimation useful while others considered it less beneficial to the team and process. However,…
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With these powers combined I am Scrum Master!
It is always exciting to bring back childhood memories. Often, I watch cartoons that I used to watch during my childhood. One of my favorite ones was Captain Planet. and I have been a committed planeteer as well. Since I am working with Agile software development, I wrote a song for…
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My Agile and Scrum journey so far and its impacts on me
So here are some thoughts about my Agile journey and its impact on me (as part of my CSP application) Some high-level thoughts. Hello, Agile and Scrum My insight into learning and overall understanding and appreciation of Agile/Scrum ideas? What have I really taken to my heart and mind as I…
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The five Scrum values in Scrum Guide 2016
The five Scrum values empowers the Scrum team. Providing possibility to contribute more in constructive way and become a value adding team member.
Towards Agility 