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Scrum Is Not the Point
The emphasis in product development should not be simply on correctly following the Scrum process, but rather on delivering a finished, working software; this is the true purpose of Scrum. Scrum provides a framework with established roles, events, and artifacts which all relate to creating a working product. Therefore, using Scrum effectively will improve the…
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What Does “Done” Really Mean in Your Team?
Having a clear, written definition of “done” is crucial for successful team projects, especially in software development. The term “done” often causes confusion, as it can simply mean that a task is completed or that it’s ready to ship. To avoid misunderstandings, having a universal, well-detailed interpretation – a definition of what “done” entails, including…
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What Does a Scrum Master Do Anyway?
Scrum mastering involves leading a team without providing direct commands, comparable to the role of a sweeper in the sport of curling. Rather than using a “command & control” approach, a Scrum Master fosters a spirit of self-organization within the team, guiding them subtly towards a goal and encouraging creativity and productivity. This method of…
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“Real World Scrum with Azure DevOps”: Slides from VSLive Redmond 2023
Looking to get going at doing Scrum with Azure DevOps? Here the slides from my talk at VSLive Redmond 2023.
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New Course: Predicting the Future, Estimating, and Running Your Projects with Flow Metrics
I just launched a new course on how to use Flow Metrics like throughput and cycle time to forecast the future and run your projects.
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“How to Fix a Failing Project”: Slides from VSLive Las Vegas 2023
I just got back from speaking at VSLive Las Vegas 2023 and here are my slides & code samples from my “How to Fix a Failing Project” talk.
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How to Predict the Future With Azure DevOps & Flow Metrics
Yes, you can predict the future. Well, maybe more like forecast the future. And Azure DevOps can help. Enter Flow Metrics & Throughput.
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How to Customize Azure DevOps to Streamline Scrum Product Backlog Refinement
Want to make Scrum Product Backlog Refinement a lot easier in Azure DevOps? Try adding these simple customizations.
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New Course: Implementing Scrum with Azure DevOps
New Course! Implementing Scrum with Azure DevOps! Whether you’ve been using Scrum and Azure DevOps for forever or you’re just starting out, there’s plenty of great content and tips for you. This course will give you and your team a jumpstart (or a helpful tune-up) for using Azure DevOps to deliver software with Scrum.
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“Words for Leaders”: Slides from VSLive San Diego 2022
My slides and code samples from my ‘Words for Leaders’ talk at VSLive San Diego 2022.