The Preconditions of Starting the First Sprint
Everyone talks about agility Agility is a way of behaving, a philosophy that supports maximising the value of the created product, accepting and even exploiting changes while being in the workflow. But agility is not a panacea. It requires the right knowledge, practice and commitment…
Read MoreDaily Standup: The technique everyone practices – yet doesn’t even exist
At the beginning of a Scrum training I often ask participants if they can name a Scrum practice. Almost without exception, the answer arrives quickly: the Daily Standup. It seems like everyone is doing it, whether they work in Scrum or not. Some people even…
Read MoreA Scrum Master’s day
In our article “Who is the Scrum Master?” we examined what the general responsibilities of a Scrum Master are, who makes a good Scrum Master and the role of certificates in the training process. In this article we take a closer look at how a…
Read MoreThe “Other” Standup Meeting
Today we want to tell you about a simple trick: a different kind of standup meeting. The daily standup is the most famous – the most notorious – element of Scrum; to this day, there are leaders who think that if a few people stand…
Read MoreWho is the Scrum Master? – The meaning of the Scrum Master role
The Scrum framework defines only three roles of accountabilities: the Product Owner, the Scrum Master and the Developers. The responsibilities are clear and the boundaries are sharp and well defined: – The Product Owner owns the product from a business perspective and decides what the…
Read MoreScrum versus individual development, career path
We continue the analysis of the article linked in the previous post with the following half-sentence: ‘Scrum practice of ignoring peoples’ career goals and their individual talents’. Unfortunately, the fact is that there are plenty of Scrum implementations where the above statement has become true….
Read MoreWhat does Scrum mean – What is Scrum?
Scrum has been the most widely used Agile framework since its inception and still is today. Its popularity is demonstrated by the fact that the word Scrum is sometimes used as a synonym for Agile, which unfortunately leads to many misunderstandings. It is therefore important…
Read MoreWhat Does Agile Mean – What Is Agile Methodology?
Fashion? A fad? Or a truly valuable asset? What does it have to do with IT? Can it be used in other industries? This article answers these and other key questions often asked about agile methodologies.
Read MoreHow has Scrum changed with the release of the new 2020 Scrum Guide?
Summary analysis from the official Hungarian translators: The latest Scrum Guide was published in November 2020. As official Hungarian translators of the new Scrum Guide, we would like to share the main changes with you.
Read MoreA short guide on delegation
Delegation is a quite important task in the life of a leader. In this article, we will present how to carry out delegation and which levels it has.
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