The words Scrum and Agile are often used interchangeably and yet, they’re quite different. Here’s a short article that explains the difference.
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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.
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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.
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The majority of students that attend my Scrum Master training classes are looking for certain benefits. I thought I knew what they were. Until I asked. The answers surprised me. Here’s what I discovered and how you can benefit.
[Read more…] about Scrum Master Training Can Unlock Your PotentialThe Colossal Danger inherent in Velocity
Many Scrum Teams make use of Velocity. In the right hands, it’s an incredibly useful measure. In the wrong hands, it can become a tool of obfuscation and even oppression. Here’s how:
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