Goals Are Never Easy But They Are Achievable
By February your new year’s resolutions may not be met. That is okay, Just reevaluate or as I say apply T.I.A. Personal Transparency. Be transparent – acknowledge where you are without judgment, and then inspect how far you are from achieving your goal. For example, maybe you thought you could walk somewhere, but when inspected, […]
Working Software Over Comprehensive Documentation
What does that mean in the Real World? People ask me all the time when I train, “how does this work in the real world?” I have learned that it is not them challenging my experience; it is merely a system saying error, error! I have no data to validate that statement. If we are […]
2020 Make Interactions Intentional
You can make interactions intentional in 2020 by going back to the Agile Manifesto. At the beginning of 2019, I was in India. I decided with my team that I wanted to begin the year, taking my followers and social groups back to the Agile Manifesto value by value, Principle by Principle. I said I […]
Working Agreements Everywhere
The concept of working agreements is as old as the need to cooperate. Inside the agile community, they are used to set the teams norms. They set the agreed upon cultural rules. Working agreements are enforceable within the team because it is a collective agreement. Typically, the people affected by them create them. Working agreements […]
How to Prepare for a ScrumMaster Interview
So, you’ve completed the ScrumMaster training and finally got your certificate as a Certified Scrum Master! Congratulations! Now, its time to prepare for your ScrumMaster interview and land the job. The interview, whether it is in-person, via the web, or on the phone, is still the most common way of selecting a person for […]
Health, Scrum and SMART GOALS
With every new year comes hope for renewal and a fresh start. The desire to stay fit and lose weight are usually among the Top 5 New Years resolutions year after year. But, how optimistic are you about those goals after the first quarter of the year? By mixing Scrum with SMART goals, you can […]
Earning SEUs – Understanding the Options to Maintain Your CSP® Certification
Here’s a consolidated view of CSP® certification requirements and tips on how to earn Scrum Education Units (SEUs). Once you have earned your CSP® certification, there are four things you must do to maintain it. Earn 40 SEUs during the current renewal period. Complete your CSP® renewal application by verifying your profile information and attaching […]
ScrumMaster Interview Questions
The interview, whether it is in-person, via the web, or on the phone, is still the most common way of selecting a person for a job. The interviewer or recruiter must make a decision about you in one hour or less. They must assess your ability perform the job and if you are cultural fit for the organization. Your ability to understand their needs and history becomes monumental. However, don’t treat it like a mountain blocking you. It is simply a stepping stone to where you want to go.
Fall In Love With Scrum Again
How do you feel about Scrum? Let Cupid shoot a few arrows of retrospective to set your Agile heart ablaze with Scrum Passion At this time of year everyone thinks about romance. The romance they have, the romance they want or the romance they lost. We wish for cupid to shoot a red arrow of […]
My Scrum Valentine
Happy Valentine’s Day, Everyone
My Scrum valentine
Sweet Agile valentine
You make me smile with my heart
Transparency Is It Good For All Levels Of The Organization?
THE QUESTION IS… Executive Transparency does it catalyst Agile Transformation?Are executives willing to go through the pain their teams endure