How to handle adhoc urgent requests during Sprint?
Scrum is all about delivering value faster and continuously. It is achieved by taking a fixed length of shorter Sprints and having a clear Sprint Goal for each Sprint and plan the work to achieve that goal with highest possible focus. However, it is inevitable to get some adhoc changes during the Sprint due to […]
How to measure success/performance of a Scrum Master?
Measuring the success of a Scrum Master can be challenging because their role is facilitative and focuses on enabling the success of the Scrum Team and the organization. Here are some key areas to evaluate the effectiveness of a Scrum Master: Ask the team: If Scrum Master is serving the team, ask the team, […]
How to handle non performing team members in a Scrum Team?
Every person is not perfect. Every person may not give their best in a team. As a Scrum Master, your role is to help the team be self-managing while ensuring transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Here’s how you can handle a situation effectively with a non-performing team member. 1. Observe & Gather Data Before jumping […]
Iterative Vs Incremental
Scrum is an iterative and incremental framework. Most often people get confused with these two terms. Iterative means “repetitive” whereas incremental means “Add on to existing”. To explain the concepts of iterative and incremental in a simple and clear way, here’s an example using the development of a painting: Iterative: Imagine you are painting a […]
In what scenarios a Sprint Length can be changed?
As per the Scrum Guide the recommended typical Sprint Length is less than or equal to a month. Maintaining a fixed Sprint length helps to achieve consistency and predictability. Changing the Sprint length frequently will impact the consistency and predictability. So it is a significant decision that should be made with careful consideration. While consistency […]
Stacey Matrix Vs Cynefin Framework
The Stacey Matrix and Cynefin Framework are both tools for understanding and navigating complexity in decision-making, but they differ in their purpose, structure, and use cases. Here’s a breakdown: Purpose Stacey Matrix: Focuses on understanding agreement and certainty in decision-making, particularly in project management and organizational strategy. Cynefin Framework: Helps determine how to approach problems […]
What is Cynefin framework
The Cynefin Framework is a sense-making model used to help make decisions and solve problems based on the nature of the situation. Here’s an explanation to understand easily. Introduction with Everyday Example Think of it as a map that tells you how to approach different types of challenges. For example: If you’re cooking a simple […]
Priority vs Order of Product Backlog Items
People working in any Agile framework such as Scrum and extreme programming are familiar with the words “Priority” and “Order”. These two words are usually used in relation to Product Backlog. However these two words are not the same, there is a difference. The priority and order of a Product Backlog are distinct concepts, even […]
How to make Sprint Retrospective effective?
Sprint Retrospective is the last event in a Sprint that helps Scrum team to inspect people, processes, tools, techniques, practices and Definition of Done and identify actionable improvements to become better. Making a Sprint Retrospective effective involves fostering an open and constructive environment where the Scrum Team can reflect on their recent Sprint and identify […]
Is the role of a Scrum Master just a renamed version of a Project Manager?
No, the Scrum Master is not simply a renamed version of a Project Manager. The roles differ fundamentally in purpose, responsibilities, and approach. Key Differences: Focus: Scrum Master: Focuses on facilitating the Scrum framework, enabling the Scrum Team to work effectively, and ensuring adherence to Scrum principles. They are a servant-leader, coach, and facilitator. Project […]