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Neat but not ready vs. messy but good. In a fast-paced world, we often strive for perfection before hitting 'go.' But sometimes, the messy, imperfect versions bring the most value. 💡 A 'neat but not ready' idea might look polished, but it sits on the shelf. A 'messy but good' idea? It gets into the hands of users, drives learning, and fuels growth. Don't wait for perfection—embrace the mess and iterate from there! 🚀 #coaching #agile #agilecoaching #scrum #success #Innovation #GrowthMindset

Why Teams Almost Always Fail Their Sprint 👇 … ❗️Do you measure Sprint success solely based on completed planned work items? ❗️Do developers prioritize strict adherence to user stories over innovation? ❗️Does your team lack a clear Sprint Goal? You may have been influenced by a common Scrum myth. 😭 🔍Uncover three compelling reasons to rethink your approach within the guide below. 🧩 If you found this helpful, you might enjoy my monthly newsletter, where I discuss my experiments with my teams and what I learned from them. #agile #scrum #agilecoaching #scrummaster #sprintgoal #agilemindset #sprintbacklog

Does Your Backlog Spark Joy? ✨ Or Is It a Never-Ending To-Do List? 🤔 Picture this: You open your backlog, and instead of a sense of dread, you feel a spark of excitement. 🤩 Each item represents a step towards a meaningful goal, a chance to create value, and a challenge you're eager to tackle. Unfortunately, for many teams, the backlog feels more like a bottomless pit of tasks, a source of stress rather than inspiration. 😥 It's overwhelming, demotivating, and can even hinder progress. But what if we could change that? What if we could transform our backlogs into tools that truly spark joy? 🌈 Share your backlog struggles and triumphs in the comments below! Let's learn from each other!👇 #Scrum #Agile #Backlog #ProductManagement #Teamwork #Motivation #Productivity #AgileEspresso

Do you agilist use metrics in your retrospectives? 🤔 (If not, this is your opportunity to consider starting by doing so.) 🫵🏻 This week a very curious fact occurred to me... One of the developers on my team called me and commented on how the metrics being presented to the group made a difference in how he develop his tasks. According to him, "during development we are so immersed in carrying out our work in the easiest way technically that we don't have the vision how this is reflected in the Cycle time of our tasks." And in addition to being very proud of this attitude, it led me to understad as often just trying to argue and suggest actions without explaining the WHY, becomes such a difficult work within some teams. Try this experiment, explain how Cycle Time Scatterplot works to your team and use it in one of your retros, and you will be surprised, I promise! 😉 #agile #agilemindset #agility #kanban #scrum #agilecoach

What if the SM is the one interrupting and distracting the team? Yes, I believe these practices/activities/concepts are important. Yes, they should be discussed and experimented with. Yes, I was already this cat before in my career. That's why I learned to: -  Find the right place and time to introduce a new practice/concept. -  Bring practices that they NEED, instead of what I believe to be NICE. -  Be fully transparent, clearly explaining what problems can be solved by it. -  Let the team experience/evaluate it before simply changing or cutting it off. Cats are very cute. But they can be crazy and annoying sometimes. (I have one haha) Big tip? -> Take it to the team. Put it on the table, let them be aware of what's in your mind, what's in it for them, and mainly: What problems can this new practice solve? PS: What are good places and times for introducing new practices/concepts? #agile #scrum #scrummaster #catAgile #fun

The value of estimation in Agile is mostly encouraging the conversation, and ensuring the whole team shares the same understanding. If you have a range of estimates from 3 to 13 for the same US, clearly it is not ready for being added to sprint. The team needs to discuss their concerns or lack of, and this is often when you surface unforeseen dependencies or identify optimisations. If you have consensus, but a high value of story points, you may well have spotted an opportunity for pair programming, or to consider a simpler approach, or a further breakdown of the proposed work. Converting time to story points is not the answer.

Do You Recognize these 6 Early Warning Signs of the valueless story splitting anti-pattern? … ⚠️ Fragmented Deliverables ⚠️ Progress Illusion ⚠️ Phase-based Splits ⚠️ Masked Inefficiency ⚠️ Increased Overhead ⚠️ Inconsistent Definition of Done If so, browse the guide below for insights and practical tips to help your team discover better ways of working. 🧩 Tired of costly agile certifications that don’t translate to real-world skills? Learn more, pay less. Join the free Agile Ambition newsletter (link in featured section). #userstories #scrum #antipatterns #agilecoaching

📊Using Metrics to Drive Continuous Improvement in Scrum 🔄 Metrics are more than just numbers—they’re tools for growth. Here’s how to use them for continuous improvement: 🎯 Spot Trends: Identify patterns in your data to make proactive adjustments. 🎯 Enhance Retrospectives: Use metrics to guide discussions and pinpoint areas for improvement. 🎯 Balance Insights: Combine quantitative data with qualitative feedback for a well-rounded view. ✨ By leveraging metrics, you empower your team to consistently improve and deliver better results. Let’s make data-driven decisions our advantage! 🌟 #Scrum #Agile #ContinuousImprovement #TeamPerformance

Why Some Teams Almost Always Fail to Respond to Change👇 … ❗️Are your team members overloaded, striving just to clear the Sprint Backlog? ❗️Does your team prioritize completing tasks over achieving meaningful outcomes? ❗️Do your Sprint Reviews focus exclusively on completing work items? ❗️Does your team fail to make adjustments or prioritize tasks during the Sprint? It’s possible you’ve been swayed by a prevalent myth.😭 Uncover three compelling reasons to rethink your approach within the guide below. 🔍 🧩 Tired of costly agile certifications that don’t translate to real-world skills? Learn more, pay less. Join the free Agile Ambition newsletter (link in featured section). #sprintgoal #sprintplanning #scrum #outcomes

A team was tasked with building a new feature for a product in an unpredictable market. Initially, they were uncertain about the best approach and overwhelmed by the complexity. But by embracing Scrum’s empirical pillars—transparency, inspection, and adaptation—they found their way. 1. Transparency: They made everything visible—from sprint goals to daily progress. This kept everyone aligned and brought the problem into focus. 2. Inspection: Through daily stand-ups and regular retrospectives, they continually examined what was working and what wasn’t, ensuring they were on the right path. 3. Adaptation: Every sprint, they adapted. Sometimes the product direction shifted, sometimes the team’s approach changed. But with each cycle, they moved closer to a solution. Empirical Scrum isn’t about having all the answers up front. It’s about learning, iterating, and solving complex problems as a team. The result? A product that truly met the market’s needs. #Scrum #Agile #EmpiricalProcess #ComplexProblemSolving