Scrum Framework

Scrum Adoption

Is Your Scrum Adoption Stalling?

I often get asked what to do when a Scrum adoption begins to stall.  This is especially true to those in the earlier stages of adoption.  Whenever these conversations occur, it inevitably leads to the same answer.  I can’t help.  I just don’t understand your context or your organization.  Don’t misunderstand.  I want to help, …

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sprint length

What’s the Right Sprint Length?

In my previous blog post, I talked about sprints in the ethereal discussing their similarities to deadlines and reminding us to be inquisitive of the world around us.  However, I offered no practical advice.  Today, I’d like to remedy that.  Below, I tackle many common questions about sprints.  Let’s get started. So What’s the Right …

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Mastering the Daily Scrum

Mastering the Daily Scrum

5,000.  That’s the number of daily scrums, or stand ups, I’ve been a part of in my career.  There’s not a lot of things I’ve done 5,000 times so I wanted to share with you what I’ve learned. First, let’s remind ourselves why we’re there.  Why have the meeting at all?  Why every day?  I like …

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