Category: Scrum
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Nexus for Scaling Agile
The Nexus Framework is a scaled framework designed to address the challenges of scaling Scrum for large, complex projects by integrating the work of multiple Scrum teams. It provides a structure for cross-team collaboration and coordination. Here’s a summary of the Nexus Framework, its benefits in multi-team coaching, and the key roles and events within… Read more
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Kanbanizing Scrum for greater Agility
Kanban practices can complement Scrum teams and enhance their agility in several ways. Here are examples of how Kanban practices can enable agility in Scrum teams: In summary, Kanban practices can enhance the agility of Scrum teams by providing tools and principles that promote visualization, flow, flexibility, and continuous improvement. By combining Scrum and Kanban… Read more
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Agile Teams can benefit from limiting work in progress – Here’s how
Limiting Work in Progress (WIP) is a critical aspect of agile methodologies, including Scrum. It offers several significant benefits for Scrum teams: Selecting an Ideal WIP Limit: Choosing the right WIP limit is essential for achieving the benefits mentioned above. Here’s how to select an ideal WIP limit: In summary, limiting WIP is a key… Read more
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Product Owner and Daily Scrum
The Product Owner (PO) in the Scrum framework has a vital role to play, but their involvement in the Daily Scrum should be carefully considered to avoid potential conflicts of interest and to maintain the meeting’s purpose. Let’s delve into the role of the Product Owner in the Daily Scrum, the conflicts that may arise,… Read more
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Doing Agile vs Being Agile
Doing Agile and Being Agile represent two distinct approaches to Agile methodologies, and both are important in achieving the full benefits of Agile practices: Importance of Both: Consequences of Imbalance: Responsibility for Adherence: Benefits to the Company: To fully realize these benefits, organizations should strike a balance between Doing Agile by implementing the processes and… Read more
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Understanding Definition of Ready
Definition of Ready (DoR) is a concept in agile development that outlines the criteria that a user story or backlog item must meet before it is ready to be taken into a sprint for development. It sets the expectations for the completeness and clarity of requirements and ensures that the team can effectively and efficiently… Read more
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Definition of Done – What, Why and How
Definition of Done (DoD) is a crucial concept in agile development that defines the criteria a product increment must meet to be considered complete and potentially releasable. It ensures that work items, such as user stories or tasks, have been thoroughly completed and meet the team’s quality and acceptance standards. Here’s a breakdown of the… Read more
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When a Sprint Backlog item is not “Done”
When sprint backlog items are not completed within the designated sprint, it’s important to follow a structured approach to address these unfinished tasks. Here’s what to do with sprint backlog items that are not done: In the agile, incomplete sprint backlog items are not considered “failures.” They are opportunities to learn, adapt, and continuously improve… Read more
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Estimate for better Sprint outcomes
Estimation in the context of agile development typically falls into two broad categories: Size Estimation and Effort Estimation. Each category has its own methods and techniques for facilitating, and specific prerequisites and success criteria. Size Estimation: Size estimation focuses on quantifying the relative size or complexity of items in the product backlog. This helps teams… Read more
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Choose from this 10 Product Backlog prioritisation techniques
Prioritizing the product backlog is a critical activity in agile development, ensuring that the most valuable and important items are worked on first. Here are ten prioritization techniques, along with explanations, facilitation processes, prerequisites, benefits, and considerations for each: The choice of prioritization technique depends on the specific needs of the project, the availability of… Read more