Scrum Team and Standard of Work

Standard of Work - ladder to success

Standardized work is a collection and implementation of the best practices known at that moment. We discussed Standard of Work for Product Owner {link} and Scrum Master {link} in earlier articles. I also gave you a template {link} of checklist with activities for these two important players of Scrum. Now, Let’s look at the typical activities that the team must carry out.

How to stand up new Scrum teams

Scrum Masters - Grab this checklist and Improve your Scrum Ceremonies

Recently, I was training an entire division of a client in OH area. To begin their Agile Transformation journey, we wanted to stand up several Scrum teams. The first logical step was to take them into a formal training on Agile concepts. We also wanted to come out of the workshop so that teams can start their… Continue reading How to stand up new Scrum teams

Scrum Master Standard Work

Scrum Masters - Grab this checklist and Improve your Scrum Ceremonies

We talked about the Standard Work for Product Owner in my earlier post. Now, let’s look at the other important role in Scrum: The Scrum Master (SM). Scrum Master wears many different hats while working with the Team. I like to say that Scrum Master has many faces. He is a Facilitator and ensures the… Continue reading Scrum Master Standard Work

The “No” Repertoire for Scrum Teams

The No Repertoire for Scrum Teams

In the book, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown,  author talks about the importance of saying ‘No’ to focus on and completing what is important and essential right now. In Scrum, you go into a Sprint having already made a commitment to a number of stories. What happens when your manager, supervisor, or one… Continue reading The “No” Repertoire for Scrum Teams

Check List: Importance of Product Owner and Standard Work

Many faces of Product Owner

Product Owner (PO) role is a very important role in Agile. She often wears many hats! She is working with Stakeholders on creating and maintaining the Value Backlog and identifying the right priorities.  She is also working with the Development Team on creating Work Backlog that creates the Value that is being sought. She is essentially… Continue reading Check List: Importance of Product Owner and Standard Work