My first Scrum team in the wild
Over the last year I have invested a lot in Scrum. A few months ago I was assigned to teach a two day Scrum course for which I had to build and deliver the material. The team that received the beta of the course has now just finished their first sprint! Although I was unable […]
Professional Scrum Developer (.NET) Training in London
On the 26th – 30th July in Microsoft’s offices in London Adam Cogan from SSW will be presenting the first Professional Scrum Developer course in the UK. I will be teaching this course along side Adam and it is a fantastic experience. You are split into teams and go head-to-head to deliver units of potentially […]
Do you have a contract between the Product Owner and the Team?
Working in Scrum it is useful to define a Sprint Contract between the Product Owner (PO) and the implementation Team. Doing this helps to improve common understanding in, and sometimes to enforce, the relationship between the PO and the Team. Update 14th April 2010 Rule added to Rules to better Scrum with TFS This is […]
Finding the problem on a partially succeeded build on Team Foundation Build Services 2010
Now that I have the Build failing because of a genuine bug and not just because of a test framework failure, lets see if we can trace through to finding why the first test in our new application failed. Lets look at the build and see if we can see why there is a red […]
Scrum is like communism, it doesn’t work. Myth 4.
Debunking the “No Planning in Agile” Myth: Embracing Strategic Agility 🚀 Hello, Agile enthusiasts! Today, we’re tackling one of the most pervasive myths in the Agile and Scrum world: the notion that Agile means no planning. It’s a misconception that has led many to believe Agile practices are synonymous with flying by the seat of […]
Scrum is like communism, it doesn’t work. Myth 2.
Unraveling the Story Point Myth in Scrum: A Path to Clarity 🚀 Hello, Agile practitioners! Today, I’m tackling a pervasive myth that has become a common stumbling block in Scrum teams: the Story Point Conundrum. This myth often manifests as confusion and frustration around the use of story points, with many questioning their value and […]
7 deadly sins of Agile: Gluttony
Mastering Agility: Steering Clear of the Gluttony Trap in Agile and Scrum 🌟 In the Agile realm, ‘gluttony’ extends beyond mere overconsumption. It’s a metaphor for the excessive accumulation of backlogs and products, often paralysing the agility of teams. Introduction: The Perils of Gluttony in Agile Teams 🚫 This blog delves into how Agile teams […]
Quotes: Less is More. True or False?
Embracing ‘Less is More’ in Agile: Maximising Value, Minimising Waste 🚀🌟 In the world of Agile and Kanban, the mantra ‘less is more’ isn’t just a catchy phrase; it’s a core principle that drives efficiency and value. The Agile Manifesto itself highlights the importance of maximising work not done, urging teams to focus on what […]
7 deadly sins of Agile: Sloth
Confronting the Sin of Sloth in Agile Practices: A Call for Honesty and Action Sloth in Agile is not just about being lazy; it’s a deeper issue of failing to fulfil promises and commitments within Agile frameworks. Understanding Sloth in Agile Environments 🐢 This lethargy can seep into various aspects of a team or organisation, […]
Why do you trust Joanna to deliver Scrum.Org classes for NKD Agility?
A Tale of Expertise and Authenticity: Meet Joanna, the Agile Maestro 🚀 🤖 There’s an art to mastering Scrum, and Joanna is our resident artist. Not all heroes wear capes; some wield whiteboards and possess a PhD in Robotics. Let’s delve into the qualities that make Joanna the Scrum maestro she is: 🛠 Technical Mastery Meets […]