Steve Spearman

Scrum and Kanban comprise the core ideas used by the world's most successful Agile organizations. My upcoming Scrum and Kanban classes provide practical techniques to effectively manage workflow and iterative/incremental development. https://lnkd.in/gvs_jBmU

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We’ve all sat through meetings that felt unnecessary or repetitive. So when teams ask if all the Scrum events are really required, it’s a fair question. Are they all adding value, or could you skip one and save some time? PST Jason Malmstadt, PST, PSPO, PSM explores what really happens when you start leaving events out. https://ow.ly/znc750XnXim #Scrum #ScrumEvents #Facilitation

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Agile project management is a dynamic approach to leading projects that emphasizes adaptability, collaboration, and iterative development. As an experienced Agile Project Manager, I have found that effective leadership is crucial to the success of Agile teams. In this article, we will explore the key principles of Agile leadership, as well as the popular Scrum framework and other project management methodologies that can be integrated with Agile practices. One of the fundamental components of Agile leadership is creating a culture of trust, transparency, and empowerment within the team. This involves fostering open communication, encouraging self-organization, and supporting team members in making decisions autonomously. By empowering team members to take ownership of their work and providing them with the resources and guidance they need to succeed, Agile leaders can create a collaborative and innovative environment where individuals are motivated to deliver high-quality results. In addition to building a strong team culture, Agile leaders must also be able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and priorities. This requires a flexible and responsive mindset, as well as the ability to effectively manage risk and uncertainty. By embracing change and continuously refining their approach based on feedback and lessons learned, Agile leaders can position their teams for success in complex and unpredictable environments. One of the most widely used frameworks within Agile project management is Scrum, which is based on an iterative and incremental approach to product development. Scrum is organized around short, time-boxed iterations known as sprints, during which cross-functional teams collaborate to deliver a potentially shippable product increment. The Scrum framework includes roles such as the Scrum Master, who is responsible for facilitating the Scrum process, and the Product Owner, who represents the stakeholders and prioritizes the backlog. By following the principles of Scrum, teams can improve communication, increase transparency, and deliver value to customers more efficiently. While Scrum is a popular choice for many Agile teams, there are other project management frameworks that can also be integrated with Agile practices, such as Kanban, Lean, and Extreme Programming

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Cadence is the secret sauce of Scrum. 🎶 Too often, teams try to extend sprints or take partial credit for unfinished work. But the real power of Scrum comes from respecting cadence; back-to-back, consistent sprints that create predictability in an unpredictable world. In this episode, I share why cadence matters, how it fuels velocity, and why “stop starting, start finishing” is the key mindset shift every team needs. 👉 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/d2KUMHGh #Scrum #Agile #ScrumMaster #Leadership #Agility

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I’ve spent 9+ years training Scrum Practitioners. This case resulted in 79% faster recipe development time for a non-tech team. Get the study for FREE! 👇 After their class experience, a food company applied what we uncovered about Professional Scrum not only to their software teams but also to their kitchen staff, transforming recipe creation from 8-11 weeks to a consistent 2 weeks. Inside the case study, you'll find: ↳ How they doubled revenue and team size ↳ How they transformed recipe development ↳ How they achieved 614% increase in product releases Perfect if you want to: ↳ Eliminate wasted time costing customers and revenue ↳ End the anxiety of "Will this product launch on time?" ↳ Optimize agility to capitalize on market opportunities Check it out 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNq-45UX

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Curious fact: One well-run agile story writing workshop can keep your backlog clean and aligned for months! 🗓️ Mike Cohn suggests holding these sessions about once a quarter In my own practice, a single rapid release planning session every three months replaces traditional big room or PI planning, making our workflows more efficient. 📊 https://lnkd.in/eqE34ji5 #Agile #AgileDad #Scrum #ProductManager #ProductOwner #Leadership #GoalSetting #AgileManagement #Productivity #BacklogManagement

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"The end of the project manager, the birth of the ScrumMaster, a transient job valid until the organization has changed and is self-managing." — Ken Schwaber I heard this gem 💎 from Dave Prior, LAVM, CST, PMP, ACP during the "Project Manager on a Scrum Team – Maximum Value, Minimum Interference" session —and it stuck. It has always been about evolving the way we lead and support our teams. #AgileLeadership #ScrumMaster #TeamCulture

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Week 5-12: Product Overview ScrumMasters need to have at least a high-level elevator speech on what the product is and does. Episode 45 - ScrumMaster First 90 Days #scrummasterfirst90days #agile #scrum

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