Oct 12, 2023 | Kanban, Meme, Scrum, Transformation
These are NOT what makes you agile. π± The grass is always greener on the other side. Debating whether scrum or kanban or something else is better will not get you anywhere. Sure, some are a better fit for certain circumstances; but if you arentβt agile, neither choice...
Oct 5, 2023 | Meme, Product Owner, Scrum, User Stories
If you start having trouble finding stories β or wondering whether the story is already in there somewhere β your backlog is probably too long π
The idea of a product backlog is that of a short-term buffer. A backlog lasting about 6 weeks is good; a backlog lasting 6...
May 26, 2023 | Meme, Product Owner, Scrum, Scrum Master
How many times have you seen sprint reviews without stakeholders? I must admit, I have seen this far too often in my life. And it’s a waste of time! Why is it useless? First we have to ask, what the purpose of a review is. I often get answers like: π€ to see the...
May 9, 2023 | Scrum, Scrum Master
Retrospectives often end up as βletting off steamβ or βendlessly discussing problemsβ events. Thatβs not helpful. Retros should help a team continuously improve! They should feel positive and have impact π Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough;...
Apr 22, 2023 | Meme, Product Owner, Scrum
Sprints need a goal! Just handing out unconnected stories to developers is NOT agile. Product Owners are not only responsible to create and have a product vision, they’re also responsible to COMMUNICATE that vision to the developers. π Stop handing out tasks to...
Jan 5, 2023 | Scrum, User Stories
What to do with an almost finished story at the end of the sprint? Finish it? Carry it over? Put it back? Count 90% of the story points? 100%? 0%? We cannot predict the future. Unexpected things will happen and void our plans β no matter how thorough we plan. That is...