Shrink or Grow Sprint Length

Sprint length to shrink or grow. Jen, one of the Scrum Master I am coaching and mentoring asked recently: I am scrum master for this team and generally, we do two-week sprints. But, for this sprint the team does not have enough work, so they want to shorten the sprint from two weeks to one week.… Continue reading Shrink or Grow Sprint Length

Nimesh’s Coaching Box

Nimesh's Coaching Box

Want to deliver your session with ease? That is effective and impactful? Of course, you want to be clear about the message you want to deliver; but being clear about it is just a start. Delivering your message effectively that is impactful – that’s the key. And, making it easy to digest for your audience… Continue reading Nimesh’s Coaching Box

10 Apps for 10x Productivity

I introduced you to my top three apps in my earlier post. Let’s continue where we left off, and let me introduced you to remaining apps on my list. 4. Google Photos Being Agilist who loves art and doodling, I take a lot of pictures. And, the limited storage space on my mobile devices could… Continue reading 10 Apps for 10x Productivity

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