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The Scrum Guide 2020: Navigating the Framework for Agile Success

My Agile Partner

Scrum Guide 2020 – In the ever-evolving world of agile methodologies, the Scrum framework stands out as a beacon of efficiency, collaboration, and adaptability. Link : read the scrum guide A Brief Introduction to Scrum Scrum is an agile framework designed to help teams develop and deliver high-quality products.

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When Is Agile Not Agile?

Training ByteSize

When the word Agile is used to describe a scrum environment. Agile project management is often touted then described very eloquently in scrum terms. But it seems that with all the Agile Evangelists out there we have lost our way. But Agile is about empowerment, right? Not surprising then that people get confused.

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The Extraordinarily Badass Agile Coaching Book

Vitality Chicago

I have the pleasure of reviewing Bob Galen’s Extraordinarily Badass Agile Coaching book. Previous to this book, one of the books I gifted the most to new coaches and Scrum Masters was Lyssa Adkins book, Coaching Agile Teams. It is a great book and has done well since it was published in 2010. Wow, I was not disappointed!

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Using Inception as an Agile Coaching Tool

Vitality Chicago

Agile Coaching can a challenging job, particularly when supporting managers in organizations. In fact, for new Scrum Masters or Agile Coaches, coaching managers may be the last place they focus. Finally, early in my career, I tended to see managers as the opposition to agile ways of working. I saw them as an impediment.

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Two are Better Than One – The Benefits of Paired Agile Coaching

Vitality Chicago

In 2012, I was given my first opportunity to coach some new agile teams for a client. More of my coaching engagements since then have been solo efforts rather than paired agile coaching. My Paired Agile Coaching Experience. My Paired Agile Coaching Experience. It was fun and highly educational. And a terrific coach.

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Fresh Agile Voices – Episode 1 – Anjali Leon

Vitality Chicago

I am excited to share with you my discussion with agility and resilience coach Anjali Leon. This is our first agile coach interview in what I plan as a series of discussions intended to bring some diversity of thinking and opinions and to amplify voices that may not otherwise be heard. I am calling it Fresh Agile Voices or FAVs!

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Companies Can’t Argue Against Remote Work

Vitality Chicago

One of the first agile coaches I ever worked with was Alex Deborin. I recall a conversation with Alex from back in 2010 about forming agile teams. We were ramping up a program of 8 agile teams with representatives from around the globe. There are Better Ways to Staff Teams.

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