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In Agile and Scrum, teams often hear about the Definition of Done (DoD), the criteria that show when a story is complete. But many teams also use something called a Definition of Ready (DoR). While it can look like a helpful practice at first, if not used carefully, it can actually create problems for the […]
Agile teams often spend a lot of time debating story points, estimates, and velocity. But here’s the truth: story points don’t always show the full picture. They can be helpful, but only if you see them as a tool for conversation, not as a promise of predictability. This article explores why estimates often fail in […]
When I moved away from traditional project management and embraced Agile and Scrum, it felt like stepping into a new world. Instead of managing chaos through rigid plans, I found purpose in enabling teams, fostering innovation, and helping organizations deliver real value. Becoming a Scrum Master seemed like the perfect path and my goal was […]
Many companies today proudly say they are Agile. They run Daily Scrums, use JIRA, follow Spotify’s squad model, and ensure employees are Agile certified. But the big question remains. Since 2020, countless organizations have invested heavily in Agile transformation, hiring consultants, adopting DevOps, and providing training. But executives now ask, “Has our investment in Agile […]
When most teams step into sprint planning, the natural goal is to design a sprint they can complete. Some teams define success as achieving their sprint goal, while others focus on completing every backlog item they committed to. Both definitions sound reasonable but should teams aim to be “perfect” every sprint? The truth is, success […]
When most teams step into sprint planning, the natural goal is to design a sprint they can complete. Some teams define success as achieving their sprint goal, while others focus on completing every backlog item they committed to. Both definitions sound reasonable but should teams aim to be “perfect” every sprint? The truth is, success […]
In today’s fast-changing business environment, Agile methods have become the go-to approach for organizations that want to deliver faster, adapt to change, and remain competitive. Agile thrives because of its flexibility, adaptability, and focus on efficiency. While Agile adoption is now widespread, many organizations struggle when they attempt to scale Agile across multiple teams, departments, […]
Scrum has been a trusted framework for delivering complex projects for over three decades. One of its three key accountabilities is the Scrum Master, a role designed to coach, guide, and enable teams to succeed. However, in many organizations today, the Scrum Master role is misunderstood and undervalued. In some cases, it is treated as […]