A Scrum Event is a meeting. So why don’t we just call it that? Why create a new word? Given the poor reputation that meetings have, maybe it’s not a surprise. Rather than replicate the name and pain of meetings, the Scrum Events are designed to replace them and be all that you need. The power of the Scrum Events is in the way they’re time-boxed and in their purpose. Let’s take a closer look.
The Fascinating Origin of the term ‘Scrum Ceremony’
What is a Scrum Ceremony?
You may have heard of the phrase ‘Scrum ceremony’. Which is odd because it’s never appeared in the Scrum Guide. But clearly it exists and it’s in common use. So, where did it come from? What does it mean? Let’s find out.
What is the Difference Between Scrum and Agile
The words Scrum and Agile are often used interchangeably and yet, they’re quite different. Here’s a short article that explains the difference.
The Surprising Reason for the name ‘Scrum Master’
The term ‘Scrum Master‘ seems to have been around as long as Scrum. But has it? In this article I talk about where the term came from and why it was initially used.
Scrum Master – Hire a Professional or Promote from Within?
Why hire a professional Scrum Master? They cost extra and you can always get one of the developers to do the work, part-time. Big saving, right? Not so much. Here’s why.