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Converting In-person Training to Virtual
We’ve switched to virtual training. One of the reasons was, of course, the worldwide situation related to COVID-19. However, for the longest time, even before all this happened, there were
Definition of Done & Liberating Structures | Virtual Lean Coffee Part 3
In this video, we discuss two very different topics: Definition of Done and some facilitation techniques. Both topics are extremely important for a Scrum Master to be more effective when taking the stance of a teacher and a facilitator.
Coaching Product Owners
Let’s continue the discussion in part two on this virtual Lean Coffee recording. This time we discuss how a Scrum Master should be coaching Product Owners and team leads. Did
Facilitating a Virtual Lean Coffee
Lean Coffee is a great technique to use not only in Sprint Retrospectives but to create discussions in your organization. It can be extremely powerful even when run online using
5 Tips for Remote Facilitation for Scrum Masters
Scrum Events didn’t go anywhere as we’re all working remotely and I believe the role of a Scrum Master in facilitating discussions became even more important now. Many professionals are
Non-Working Part of Working From Home (WFH)
Everyone is working remotely as a global response to the spread of coronavirus. It was something that many employees were looking forward to at the start – isn’t it great
Ruinous Empathy of a Scrum Master
Scrum Masters are servant leaders who care about their teams. But can Scrum Master empathy get in the way of transparency and challenging the status quo.
The Extent of Transparency Required by Scrum [VIDEO]
I believe the concept of transparency is largely misunderstood by people starting to implement Scrum. In this video, filmed specifically for Scrum.org Scrum Tapas series, I’m talking about what it
Sprint Plans are worthless, Sprint Planning is everything
Dwight D. Eisenhower, the World War II leader and U.S. President, wrote: “[…] plans are of no particular value, but […] planning is indispensable”. It’s a powerful phrase that aligns