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Ever wondered about the difference between the Definition of Done (DoD) and the Definition of Ready (DoR)? 🤔 While they sound similar, the DoD is a part of the scrum framework while the DoR is an optional tool employed by some agile teams. 🔹 DoD: Establishes what it means for a product backlog item (PBI) to be truly complete—from passing tests to updated documentation. It’s a shared understanding among the scrum team and applies to all items in a product backlog. 🔹 DoR: One method a team can use to help determine when a PBI is ready to be brought into a sprint. Think of it as a checklist to ensure clarity and preparedness before diving into work. It's important to avoid letting a DoR sidetrack the team though—sometimes, teams avoid pulling in work until every last detail is hammered out in their DoR list, which can affect their ability to behave flexibly and incrementally. 💡 Whether you’re new to agile or looking to refine your processes, understanding and leveraging these tools can supercharge your team’s productivity. Learn how to use them effectively, adapt them as your team grows, and avoid common pitfalls.

🌟 Boost Team Productivity with Working Agreements! 🌟 Clear team agreements clarify expectations, foster collaboration, and reduce misunderstandings. By making implicit norms explicit, your team can focus on creativity and meaningful interactions. 🔑 Why It Matters: Unspoken expectations can lead to disappointment and conflict. 💬 Creating Effective Agreements: Check-In: Engage everyone with a positive question. Introduce Agreements: Share their importance. Craft Together: Discuss desired interactions and atmosphere. Agree on Details: Ensure everyone is on board. Commit Together: Formally acknowledge the agreements. Transform your team's dynamics with working agreements!  #Teamwork #Productivity #WorkingAgreements #Collaboration #Agile

When the retrospective hits and you’re ready to dive deep 🔍 scrum masters know the drill! #scrumalliance #scrummaster #scrumlife #agileleadership

New Microcredential: Becoming an Agile Coach 🎉 https://hubs.li/Q02_YFJm0 Begin building the diverse skills and competencies an agile coach needs to deliver tailored and impactful coaching for any scenario. With these insights, you'll be equipped to coach teams and leaders through agile adoption roadblocks and hesitancy, everyday conflicts, and other organizational challenges on the road to continuous improvement. Key learnings from the course: 1. Practice agile coaching in real-world scenarios 2. Understand the many stances an agile coach may take based on the situation 3. Build your abilities in the multifaceted responsibilities of an agile coach 4. Grow your agile coaching skills so you can support agile adoption in any role Learn about the Agile Coaching Growth Wheel, a practical tool that will help you assess your agile coaching skills Start your agile coaching journey https://hubs.li/Q02_YFJm0

How to scare a product owner in 5 steps! From backlog chaos to sprint panic—proceed with caution! #scrumalliance #productowner #agile

🌟 Ready to transform your sales game? 🌟 Drive sales growth with agility. If you've ever wondered how to keep pace with customer needs in fast-paced markets, this article is a must-read! https://hubs.li/Q02_sDY90 Learn how agile sales can revolutionize your approach by: ✅ Delivering more value to customers—faster. ✅ Enhancing collaboration and innovation across your team. ✅ Adapting seamlessly to market changes with an empirical, data-driven mindset. Discover why leading companies are embracing agile principles across teams, from software development to sales. From sprint-based strategies to eliminating wasteful practices, this approach isn't just a trend—it’s a game-changer. https://hubs.li/Q02_sDY90 #SalesTeam #Agile #Scrum

🎉 Big shoutout to Allan McPike for becoming our newest Certified Team Coach (CTC)! What an amazing accomplishment 🌟 #ScrumAlliance #AgileCoach

In mid-November, the city of Hyderabad buzzed with energy as 250 professionals from around the globe gathered for Regional Scrum Gathering Hyderabad 2024, a dynamic two-day event! Packed with inspiring keynotes, interactive sessions, and endless networking opportunities, the gathering truly embodied the spirit of collaboration and innovation. Here are some exciting highlights shared by organizers Vijay Bandaru and Suresh Konduru, CST: 👉 AI & Coaching Clinic: A huge hit with attendees, earning a perfect 5/5 rating from 75 participants! 👉 Diverse Keynotes: Captivating topics resonated deeply with the audience. 👉 Custom-Curated Sessions: Focused on IT, non-IT, and AI, offering something for everyone. 👉 Agile Approach: The entire conference was run like two sprints! #RegionalScrumGathering #ScrumGathering #RSGHyd24

Upcoming FREE webinar: Scrum and the machine- Surviving the wild ride of AI Unlock the secrets to Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) project success! 🤖 AI/ML development requires fresh project management techniques to truly succeed. While agile is often used in AI/ML development, there are some vital adjustments for the dynamic nature of these projects. Join our webinar to explore: 1️⃣ Agile and scrum tailored for AI development. 2️⃣ Key differences between traditional software and AI/ML projects. 3️⃣ Must-have skills and tools to overcome unique AI challenges. Don’t miss out! Register now to move beyond the hype and deliver real customer value. 👉 https://bit.ly/3Zyhrge #AI #MachineLearning #Agile #ProjectManagement #Webinar #Innovation

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