Study Guide for Professional Scrum Master Certification

Assessment Details Passing score: 85%Time limit: 60 minutesNumber of Questions: 80Format: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer and True/FalseDifficulty: IntermediateLanguage: English onlyRequired course: NoneRecommended courses:, Practice Assessment: Scrum OpenOther research: PSM Subject Areas Passwords have no expiration date, but if you take the assessment within 14 days of the class and are not successful, you will receive a […]

The Agility Guide to Evidence-Based Change: Using Scrum to Transform Your Enterprise

Many organizations want to gain a competitive advantage by improving the value they derive from software development. They desire to take advantage of opportunities, respond effectively and deliberately to challenges, all while controlling risk and optimizing the return on investment. These organizations often turn to Agile processes such as Scrum, and embrace initiatives to become […]

Release planning and predictable delivery

Many organisations wrestle with the seeming incompatibility between agile and release management and they struggle with release planning and predictable delivery.

How do you handle conflict in a Scrum Team?

As part of the Scrum.org webinar “Ask a Professional Scrum Trainer – Martin Hinshelwood – Answering Your Most Pressing Scrum Questions” I was asked a number of questions. Since not only was I on the spot and live, I thought that I should answer each question that was asked again here, as well as those […]

No Estimates and is it advisable for a Scrum Team to adopt it?

As part of the Scrum.org webinar “Ask a Professional Scrum Trainer – Martin Hinshelwood – Answering Your Most Pressing Scrum Questions” I was asked a number of questions. Since not only was I on the spot and live, I thought that I should answer each question that was asked again here, as well as those […]

Process Template Upgrade #3 – Destroy all Work Items and Import new ones

A little while ago I was looking into the best options for upgrading a process template but still keep your data intact, but there is still a little bit of ambiguity on how that is achieved.  Lets look at the #3 option from that set in a little more detail. This solution assumes that you […]

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 […]

Scrum doesn’t solve problems, it reveals them. How, and why is that valuable? 

Reflecting on Scrum’s Mirror   There’s an old adage often echoed by agile enthusiasts: Scrum is like a mirror. But what does this mirror reveal?   And why is this revelation so valuable?   Let’s delve into the intricacies of Scrum, a methodology that doesn’t necessarily solve problems but illuminates them, offering a pathway to innovative solutions.  The […]

How does a Scrum Master or Agile coach motivate a Scrum Team? 

Reinvigorating Your Scrum Team: The Agile Coach’s Playbook 🚀  In the dynamic and often challenging world of Agile project management, the role of a Scrum Master or Agile coach in maintaining the motivation and effectiveness of a Scrum team is pivotal.   Let’s explore how these Agile professionals can breathe new life into a team that’s […]