Dave Deen

Future-Proof Your Business: Lead Your Niche with Scrum Mastery More info: www.whatisscrum.org #business #future #agile #scrum

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Yesterday was the last day of Agile Pro Center's Online Scrum Master Summit 2024, organised by Esther S., Jeannie Flynn, Debby Eekman, Lorraine Ho, myself and our ±20 volunteers. What a blast it has been! As I was listening to Erik de Bos' (Scrum Facilitators) presentation about business value NOT being only money, but much more, I thought about everything I've experienced this summit. And all the value it has brought, which can't be measured with money. Fun participants (Daphne C., Mark Stapper and others, it wouldn't have been the same without you). Dedicated volunteers (kudos to Allen Jellas for taking up the challenge of being a volunteer + a speaker in the same summit, among other great helpers). Inspiring speakers. Important sponsors without whom we wouldn't be able to make it free of charge. And, of course, unbeatable Esther who was able to host in every single session three days long! After a few days of unwinding, organisers and volunteers will retrospective (of course, we're agilists). What was great? And what can be done better next time? If you've got some suggestions on how to make the next year's summit even more awesome, just drop it in the comments! #Conference #OSMS24 #Learning #Agile #ScrumMaster #AgileCoach #Feedback

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I am excited to share that I have successfully passed the Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I) certification from Scrum.org. This certification validates my knowledge of the Scrum framework and my ability to support and enable value creation and delivery. Earning PSPO I shows my understanding of how to bridge the gap between strategy and agile product management in order to create valuable products using Scrum.

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐌 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝟒𝟎% (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫) In my last AGILE SAGE post, we discussed SCRUM fundamentals. Today, let's explore the key roles that make SCRUM truly effective, focusing on a hidden role that can significantly impact your team's success. We often get caught up in traditional SCRUM roles, attempting to mirror textbook definitions without considering our unique organizational needs. However, every organization is unique. Merely copying standard role descriptions may not align with your specific situation and goals. We should regard 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗠 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲, not a rigid standard, understanding that each organization has its own journey in implementing SCRUM effectively. So, how should we approach SCRUM roles? 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗠 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 should be grounded in your 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 and 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀. Let's examine the key SCRUM roles: 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: The facilitator ensuring SCRUM practices are followed. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿: The visionary managing the product backlog and maximizing value. 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺: The cross-functional group delivering product increments. 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 (𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲): The key to unlocking your team's full potential. This hidden role, the Engaged Stakeholder, can make a significant difference. When stakeholders are actively involved, providing timely feedback and insights, team performance can skyrocket. I've seen organizations increase team performance by 40% simply by effectively engaging their stakeholders. They moved from passive quarterly reviews to active bi-weekly feedback sessions, allowing for rapid course corrections and improved product-market fit. To leverage this hidden role: Identify key stakeholders early in the project Educate them on SCRUM principles and their crucial role. Schedule regular touchpoints for feedback and alignment. Involve them in sprint reviews and key decision-making processes. Continuously refine their involvement as the project evolves. Remember, SCRUM is not just about the team – it's about creating a responsive ecosystem that includes those who will ultimately benefit from your product. Now, it's your turn. Reflect on how you can better engage your stakeholders in your SCRUM process. This will pave the way for a more effective and successful SCRUM implementation. In my next AGILE SAGE post, we'll explore how to measure the success of your SCRUM implementation so stay tuned. Till then, take time to reflect on your SCRUM roles, and let's talk soon

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Tomorrow, we go live with the Watercooler Podcast! Stay tuned 😎 Ps. We are looking for guests for our podcast. If you want to join us in a conversation around organisational change, DM me! #podcast #organisationalchange #getdefiant #letshearit #guests #looking

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