PSM I exam: Tips for passing the Professional Scrum Master I

Find out how to prepare for the PSM I exam with our list of tips and advices. Written by a Scrum trainer and active Scrum Master. Table of Contents I passed the PSM I in May 2015, just a few weeks after I got my Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certificate from the Scrum Alliance. I actually […]
Why is there no project manager in Agile?

Explore why there’s no project manager in Agile! Learn how Scrum distributes traditional project management responsibilities across the team to promote collaboration, self-organization, and continuous improvement. Understand the roles of the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers in managing time, scope, risks, resources, costs, quality, communications, procurement, stakeholders, and integration, driving your project to success […]
A Splash of Scrum: The Magic of 5 Events and the Power of the Product Owner

Dive into the magical world of Scrum and discover the five pivotal events that drive team success! Learn about the essential role of the Product Owner in each event and the impact of their presence (or absence) on the team’s morale and productivity. Join us to avoid common pitfalls and unlock the true potential of […]
Is a Scrum Master a Manager or a Leader?

In the world of Scrum, the role of a Scrum Master is crucial in ensuring the success of a Scrum team and the delivery of its valuable products, services or deliverables. However, there is often confusion regarding whether a Scrum Master is a leadership or managerial role. In this article, we will explore the definitions […]
Worldwide Scrum, Agile Bodies and Organisations with Rankings

Discover in this post the various Scrum, Agile bodies, organizations and institutes. Include rankings on pricing, offerings and credibility. Table of Contents Scrum and the Agile circus When I deliver Scrum, Agile or project management trainings, I often get questions and actually spend some time on explaining the different origins and value of the various […]
How to have MORE EFFICIENT events, meetings and workshops?

Tired of dull meetings, poorly designed workshops and lifeless events? Well, the solution to all of that is FREE and probably not what you think… Table of Contents Liberating Structures: Transform Your Meetings and Workshops Tired of dull meetings, poorly designed workshops, and lifeless events? Well, the solution to all of that is FREE and […]
Agile should have been Adaptive instead BUT…

Why do we call Agile those frameworks & methodologies coming from software development? Would Adaptive not be a better fit? Read to find why! Table of Contents Agile should have been called Adaptive instead BUT…. …things turned out differently while 17 software development thinkers met in Snowbird ski resort, Utah in February 2001. Most of […]
Women in Agile

Who are some of the key women in Agile? Why were there no women as signatories of the Agile manifesto for software development? Table of Contents Women in Agile Agile in software development and many other areas has become increasingly popular over the past two decades, and many women have played key roles in shaping […]
How much does a Scrum Master certification cost?

In this article, we explore how much acquiring an ITIL 4 Foundation certification can cost you with solutions ranging from as minimalist as possible to the most comprehensive ones.
What is Scrum@scale?

Discover in this short post what Scrum@scale is, its different components and how it can help your organization to deliver more value. Table of Contents What is Scrum@scale? Scrum@Scale is a framework for scaling Scrum, a popular Agile framework. It was developed by Jeff Sutherland, one of the co-founders of Scrum. Scrum@Scale is designed to […]