Self-management is Nuanced in Scrum
According to the 2020 Scrum Guide, Scrum team members should be “self-managing, meaning they internally decide who does what, when, and...
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Mary Iqbal
Mar 134 min read
What’s the big deal about the Definition of Done in Scrum?
People may not see the point when they hear about the Definition of Done in Scrum. They may say, "We are so sick of talking about the...
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Mary Iqbal
Mar 52 min read
Is Agile…. Dead?
Let’s give this a bit of context. If you look at trends from the annual State of Agile report from Digital.AI, you will see that during...
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Mary Iqbal
Mar 52 min read
Ask the Right Question to Get Started
When a new Product Owner looks at an empty Product Backlog, it can be overwhelming to get started. It can be tempting to ask yourself,...
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Mary Iqbal
Feb 143 min read
Why Scrum is Named After Rugby
Scrum is the most popular Agile framework. According to the 17th annual State of Agile report from Digital.ai, 63% of teams who are...
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Mary Iqbal
Feb 33 min read
Which Scrum Events Are Time Boxed?
Scrum is a framework within which teams work together to deliver products in complex environments. The Scrum framework includes five...
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Mary Iqbal
Jan 294 min read
Debunking 10 Common Objections to Incremental Delivery for Software Teams
Incremental delivery sounds a little intimidating. After all, that is four syllables in one word! What does it mean? Incremental...
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Mary Iqbal
Jan 294 min read
Agile is Not a Luxury: The Necessity for Complex Problem Solving
In times of organizational challenges, the temptation to cut costs often leads some to view Agile frameworks as a luxury rather than a...
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Mary Iqbal
Jan 212 min read
Why Predictability Matters in Scrum
There is a common misconception among some Agilists that Agile teams must operate without deadlines. Otherwise, they are not ‘Agile’. ...
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Mary Iqbal
Jan 152 min read
Measuring the Wrong Thing is Worse Than Measuring Nothing
Agile frameworks have revolutionized the product development landscape, improving collaboration and adaptability and fostering a focus on...
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Mary Iqbal
Jan 113 min read
False Dichotomy
An unusual article featured in the latest edition of the Harvard Business Review titled "Case Study: Should I Pitch a New...
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Mary Iqbal
Jan 83 min read
The Timeless Power of Cross-Functional Teams in Product Development
Some ideas stand the test of time, such as the value of cross-functional teams in new product development. Cross-functional teams are...
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Mary Iqbal
Jan 54 min read
Size work to support incremental delivery
I once worked with a Scrum team that deliberately underestimated the size of Product Backlog items during refinement to enable them to...
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Mary Iqbal
Dec 29, 20235 min read
Embrace a Scrum Revolution: Your New Year's Resolution Guide
At your next Sprint Retrospective, why not work with your Scrum team to identify a New Year's Resolution? Focus on improving your Scrum...
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Mary Iqbal
Dec 29, 20234 min read
Good Intentions
Some well-intentioned practices sound reasonable, but a closer examination reveals potential pitfalls that can compromise the Agile...
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Mary Iqbal
Dec 21, 20233 min read
Unrealistic Roadmaps Erode Transparency
Scrum - the most popular Agile framework - is founded upon Empiricism, or making decisions based on what is known. The three pillars...
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Mary Iqbal
Dec 18, 20236 min read
“Scrum is Chaos” and other Scrum Myths
Myths can hold us back from our highest potential by creating confusion and misdirection. In this article, we will debunk 10 common...
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Mary Iqbal
Dec 6, 20235 min read
“Agile Is Just for Software” and other Scrum Myths
Scrum is the most popular Agile framework. According to the latest State of Agile survey from Digital.ai, 90% of teams who are using an...
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Mary Iqbal
Dec 4, 20232 min read
The Key to a Successful Agile Transformation: Why Hiring a Smaller Firm Matters
Agile frameworks such as Scrum, which emphasize adaptability, collaboration, and customer-centricity, have gained immense popularity....
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Mary Iqbal
Dec 4, 20234 min read
“The Sprint Review is Just a Demo” and other Scrum myths
Scrum is a framework, not a set of work instructions. The Scrum framework guides the way individuals interact and work together to...
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