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Super nice to see people come together, focus one a solution and build something useful within a few hours. Mobbing proves to be an amazing way for just-in-time knowledge exchange, just-in-time code review, just-in-time feedback loops, leading to amazing results within a short sprint. #mob #mobbing #mobai #collaboration #ale24

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I recently had the privilege of joining Mark Metze (Mark you rock!), the host of The Agile Within podcast, to talk about something that often goes unspoken in our profession: the emotional journey of being an Agile Coach. In this episode, I opened up about the feelings, challenges, and yes—sometimes, the pain—that comes with this role. 💪❤️ Being an Agile Coach isn’t just a job; it's a commitment that tests our daily resilience. Learning to be comfortable with discomfort is part of this journey—there’s always a new challenge, a tough conversation, or a difficult decision around the corner. There are moments when motivation feels hard to find, and, like many of you, I’ve woken up with the thought of “Can I keep going?” 🛌😔 If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone. In this episode, I share my personal experiences and the practices that help me keep going, even when the journey feels tough. I hope my story resonates with you and reminds you that it’s okay to acknowledge the ups and downs of this role. 💬🌱 🎧 Tune in to hear more about what keeps us going as Agile Coaches—even on the hardest days. And if you can relate to these feelings, I’d love to hear your thoughts! 💬👇 And follow and stay tuned for more episodes at The Agile Within #TheAgileWithin #AgileCoaching #Resilience #EmotionalJourney #ComfortInDiscomfort #AgileCommunity

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Think you can pass PSM III without being a Scrum Master? Think again. Learn why experience is the key & which resources will help you prep. 🎯 Watch the full breakdown here: https://buff.ly/3CIoA4J #Scrum #PSMIII #AgileLeadership

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I found myself quoting Deming in a question about Pull Requests (PR's) today. “Inspection does not improve the quality, nor guarantee quality. Inspection is too late. The quality, good or bad, is already in the product. As Harold F. Dodge said, 'You can not inspect quality into a product.'" Many people will make the argument that PR's are a quality step and that if we got rid of them, there would be no way to ensure quality. Except PR’s are an inspection step, and Deming is clear that by the time we're inspecting, the quality is either already there or not. We cannot inspect quality into the product. If we want to build in quality then we need to be approaching that far earlier than the PR. That's not to suggest that there is no value to inspection. It can identify problems with the earlier process that led to poor quality, but is not itself going to add any quality to the product. If we're finding problems here then it's the process that needs to be fixed first, before we fix the product. My preference for improving quality is increased collaboration. Ensemble (aka mob programming) or pair programming. Anything where we get multiple people actively building the product together, rather than building a piece and asking someone else to inspect it.

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See the power of AI as it instantly converts your process descriptions into clear, interactive BPMN diagrams. Add your text, & watch your processes come to life in an intuitive visual format--no coding/design skills needed. Try out process documentation: https://lnkd.in/g-rQw92v

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I just found an interesting video about typical myths, which are often connected to the #Kanban Method: https://lnkd.in/gpZf5HDe It is worth watching and helps you to better understand the meaning of typical Kanban Method elements and avoid typical traps in using Kanban. Thanks a lot among others Ellen Zimmermann, Dr. Philipp Johannes Nolte, Christian Wörmann and Ronny Kant for commonly using Kanban in various projects and reflecting about typical misunderstandings of existing and new approaches in the method topic group of InsurLab Germany! #weinnovateinsurance #networkofservices #knowledgemanagement #stepsofknowledgediscovery #customerfocus #transparency #workflow #agreement #respect #collaboration #understanding #leadership #creativity #balance #efficiency #effectiveness #predictability

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"Surprises are inevitable even in small knowledge work projects. Having a way to communicate progress to stakeholders is a key tool we must have in place." With @danvacanti & @marcusoftnet https://lnkd.in/dYScUhyZ #agile #lean #kanban #scrum #noestimates @scrumpodcast

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A new article from our Mastering Agility publication. After reading the articles series from Willem-Jan Ageling about what he coined as "Scrum Fuild Teams ", Nuno Santos saw this approach as a good fit for handling work in a team that deals with projects in parallel. He describes in this article his experience in adopting it, what was used in the same way as the articles, and what was adopted differently. https://lnkd.in/eC_Eu4YQ #FluidTeams, #Agility, #Organize

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🚨 We are asking too much of "certifications" 🚨 The PSM1 and PSM2 would total 32 hours of optional training and are both multiple-choice. We are asking too much of certification, and any attribution of job or role capability from them is a fallacy! The assessments from Scrumorg are designed as self-assessments of knowledge. They are study aids... not a validation of the skills of the person who has them. Here is what Scrumorg says: - PSM I holders have a consistent terminology and approach to Scrum; 656,075 people - PSM II holders have proven that they have an understanding of the principles and application of Scrum; 42,825 people (6.5%) - PSM III certificate holders have a deep understanding of the application and practices of Scrum and the Scrum Values in complex team and organizational situations; 1,177 (0.2%) Why have only 0.2% of those who have gone down the Scrumorg route progressed to PSM3?

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This not just applies to PR's and raising quality of the result at the end is best achieved by raising quality from the very beginning. And by that, I don't just refer to the beginning of the implementation or production. It starts even before that. Think about skills & proficiency.

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Why Attend Agile Coach Camp Worldwide? So a question someone in the agile space is why might I want to attend Agile Coach Camp Worldwide (ACC-WW)? This may feel particularly pertinent now that it is in Costa Rica - isn't it catering to the LATAM market? The short answer is no. While we are trying to help make it more financially accessible to people in Latin America by lowering their travel costs, there are a myriad of reasons someone from North America, Europe, and elsewhere may want to attend still. Let me run through a few... While all ACCs bring together different perspectives, bringing agile coaches from across continents together multiplies the differences. This in turn can challenge assumptions that may hold true for your region, whether it be the North Eastern region of the United States or how this work has been done in the EU. There may be new techniques that have been tried within say Bolivia that haven't made it outside their country yet. Likewise, their may be insights we can provide for them. Along those lines, from outside appearances, Latin America doesn't seem to be going through some of the same pains 'Agile' is going through in the United States, Canada, and Europe (and perhaps elsewhere). Wouldn't we want to understand why? Is it just lagging in some way in the market? Or is something else going on? That's one of the reasons we decided on a theme around resilience! You may also want to make connections with potential business partners (i.e. other coaches) in this market. What better way to do so than also having great discussions about improving our agile coaching capabilities and our client's evolving needs. We are closely coinciding with the Agiles LATAM conference 25-27 September. You could easily attend both with a day in between to see the sights and take in some of Costa Rican culture. Undoubtedly, you will make connections that carry over into that conference much like others. And while Agiles LATAM will predominantly in Spanish, ACC-WW will be in English. So don't miss out on our experiment of going outside the US. We're doing this without the financial help of the Alliance and it may determine whether we conduct a second experiment next year in Europe. AND for all the people that wished me a Happy Birthday over the last few days, please consider giving me a present by informing your network of this event. I hope to see you there!

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Will AI replace the Scrum Masters in the agile SCRUM teams? We (me and Enrique Acuay) reflect in this podcast on the human-centric skills of the (good!) Scrum Masters such as facilitating effective communication, emotional intelligence, managing conflicts, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and open mindset. AI could assist by providing data-driven insights about team performance and suggesting areas for improvement. However, I we emphasize, that emotional intelligence, mindset development and interpersonal skills which are required to motivate and inspire teams remain uniquely human. While AI might help in administrative tasks or providing analytical feedback, the role of the Scrum Master in guiding group dynamics and fostering a supportive human environment is seen as irreplaceable by AI. https://lnkd.in/eqtqVPfw The dialog about the other two Scrum accountabilities can be seen here: https://lnkd.in/eNP6VUgU

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In this video, I look at QA in project management, incorporating the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle for continuous improvement. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3zCQ8a2 #ProjectManagement #QualityAssurance

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Is Velocity a measure of value delivered by the Scrum team? (NO) Is Average Velocity the same as the team's Capacity for a Sprint? (NO) Can Average Velocity be used to estimate the team's Capacity? (YES) Find the answer to these and other questions in this video: https://lnkd.in/eaKsmJiU I hope you enjoyed it! #scrum #agile #velocity #capacity #scrummaster

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How to optimize your Scrum events? What can you do better? What are common mistakes to avoid? Here are a few secrets you might not have known. Listen to the episode. I’m sure you’ll learn something new about sprint planning, review, retro, daily scrum and the sprint itself. I feel honored to be a guest on Temitope Awere ‘s Agile Matrix Podcast. I had lots of fun sharing my experiences. And Temitope humbly threw in his deep expertise in agility, too. I’m sure it helps you improve your Scrum practice as well. #scrum #scrummaster #podcast

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🚀 Grow Your Team with #Kanban 🚀 Curious about Kanban but not sure where to start? Join us to demystify the method and apply Kanban principles to your work. Let's transform your workflow together! https://lnkd.in/esfd_SVH #yeswekanban

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