Scrum Beyond Software Development
The Operations sector has witnessed the most remarkable growth in Agile adoption, with a tenfold increase from 2019 to 2022.
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Mary Iqbal
Jul 73 min read
The User Story Format
User stories are particularly useful for features and functionalities that directly impact the end-user experience.
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Mary Iqbal
Jul 14 min read
You can't skip Refinement
Some teams think that if they skip refinement, they're saving time, but that's not true at all.
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Mary Iqbal
Jun 224 min read
Don't confuse velocity with success
Velocity is a popular tool that many Scrum teams use to size and forecast work. But so many organizations equate "velocity" to team...
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Mary Iqbal
Jun 222 min read
Ready or Not!
While helpful, a Definition of Ready should not become a gate that hinders value delivery.
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Mary Iqbal
Jun 142 min read
Spikes are so... ugh
Refinement is part of the work of the Scrum team. Creating tickets to prove that the team is working is counterproductive.
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Mary Iqbal
Jun 103 min read
Agile in Name Only
From boardrooms to water coolers, organizations across industries proudly tout their commitment to Agile principles and frameworks....
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Mary Iqbal
Jun 103 min read
15 signs that your company is Agile in name only
It can be frustrating to be part of an organization that has adopted Agile in name only.
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Mary Iqbal
Jun 33 min read
Scrum and... inventory management?
Scrum’s incremental approach to value delivery shares many principles with inventory control practices.
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Mary Iqbal
May 284 min read
The Myth of Complete Foresight
Agile frameworks are used in complex environments where requirements and technology are ever-changing. It seems pretty unrealistic to...
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Mary Iqbal
May 204 min read
Incremental Delivery Controls Risk
Every Sprint is an opportunity for the Product Owner to change direction in response to market changes.
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Mary Iqbal
May 133 min read
10 FAQs for Agile Project Managers
As a Project Manager, having Agile frameworks like Scrum in your toolkit is more important than ever. However, there seems to be a lot of...
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Mary Iqbal
May 135 min read
Can a Project Manager Be a Scrum Master?
When companies dip their toe in Agile waters, they often start by simply trying out an Agile framework such as Scrum to deliver something...
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Mary Iqbal
May 75 min read
10 More Objections to Incremental Delivery
I may be a little obsessed with incremental delivery. But - in my defense - I do have some excuse for it. After all, Incremental...
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Mary Iqbal
May 33 min read
Who Writes Product Backlog items Scrum?
Scrum is a framework used to deliver value in complex environments. The Product Owner’s purpose is to maximize the value of the Product...
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Mary Iqbal
Apr 284 min read
Myth: Scrum is a Waste of Time
Scrum is used in complex environments where less is known than unknown. In these environments, we need to plan frequently.
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Mary Iqbal
Apr 233 min read
“Cashing In” on Undone Work
Velocity is a complementary practice many Scrum teams use to plan future work. Here’s how it works: A team selects a point system and...
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Mary Iqbal
Apr 122 min read
Product Teams
Product teams streamline delivery by removing dependencies and ensuring teams are aligned around the value that they are trying to deliver.
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Mary Iqbal
Apr 23 min read
Product Backlog Refinement is an Investment
Product Backlog Refinement is an investment and not a waste of time.
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Mary Iqbal
Mar 265 min read
Scrum is No Excuse
People new to Scrum or without formal training sometimes use Scrum as an excuse for various bad practices. These practices can be very...
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