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Scrum, luck, and product development

Stephanie Ockerman

Scrum is often referred to as the art of the possible. I love this phrase. In this post, I take the concept further to explore [...]

6 Coaching Tips for Scrum Masters

Stephanie Ockerman

The Scrum Guide talks about coaching as a part of the Scrum Master role. The Scrum Master coaches the Scrum Team in fulfilling their [...]

4 Steps to Expand Your Range

Stephanie Ockerman

How do you have more impact on the individuals and teams you work with? When I transitioned my career path from Project Manager to Scrum [...]

3 Reasons Values Matter for You and Your Team

Stephanie Ockerman

As human beings, we each have values. Values matter in all aspects of our lives, including how we interact in teams. Read these 3 reasons [...]

5 lessons from the first Business Agility conference

Stephanie Ockerman

The Business Agility 2017 conference was quite different from most agile conferences I have attended. The focus was on business agility rather than technology and [...]

6 Steps to Design a Life You Love

Stephanie Ockerman

Are you a driven and successful person who loves to learn, seeks out joy, and wants to make an impact? Do you experience the challenge [...]

Scrum Myths: Scrum projects are faster and cheaper

Stephanie Ockerman

Let's debunk the Scrum myth that Scrum projects are faster and cheaper. This myth misses the point of Scrum. It sets teams up for failure. [...]

Who is the servant-leader?

Stephanie Ockerman

Servant leadership is a crucial and often misunderstood concept in agile and Scrum. Many people think it simply means to help others solve problems. And [...]

Scrum Myths: There is no planning in Scrum

Stephanie Ockerman

Let's debunk the Scrum myth that there is no planning in Scrum. In reality, there is a lot of planning in Scrum if done well. [...]

What are you for?

Stephanie Ockerman

Most of us know what we are against. What frustrates us. What makes us feel wronged. What upsets us. What is making things difficult for [...]

Treat your life as the product

Stephanie Ockerman

What might be possible if you apply agile values, principles, and practices to your life? I'm talking deeper and broader than a personal kanban board. [...]

Scrum Myths: Daily Scrum is a status meeting

Stephanie Ockerman

In this post, I debunk the Scrum Myth that the Daily Scrum is a status meeting. This myth undermines the effectiveness of Scrum in major [...]

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Scrum, luck, and product development

6 Coaching Tips for Scrum Masters

4 Steps to Expand Your Range

3 Reasons Values Matter for You and Your Team

5 lessons from the first Business Agility conference

6 Steps to Design a Life You Love

Scrum Myths: Scrum projects are faster and cheaper

Who is the servant-leader?

Scrum Myths: There is no planning in Scrum

What are you for?

Treat your life as the product

Scrum Myths: Daily Scrum is a status meeting

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