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Refinement isn’t just a task, it’s an art. Here’s how to master it. https://lnkd.in/gbKU2MSj Chad Beier Wisconsin Agility #agile #scrum #agility #getagilestayagile

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Chad Beier and I started a blog. Today's article: Operational Agility: A Prerequisite for Strategic Agility Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gqMtvHZB Wisconsin Agility #agile #agility #scrum

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The Impediment Board Game uses concepts from gamification to create an environment where teams practice recognizing and analyzing impediments. For agile coaches and agile teams. Can be played onsite and online. buff.ly/3WFJtFf #agile #gamification #impediments #teams

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Working with others to create a high-quality product may need some guardrails. The Advice game allows for simpler, safer, and speedier feedback! 👩‍💻 Learn more and get the template at https://lnkd.in/euNgmUFM #Agile #Teams #AgileEdu #ProductManagement

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I found so much value in Bob Galen’s recent thoughts on Navigating Agile Coaching Value, especially where he cautions us not to project our agile biases on our client’s goals. When we prioritize on our needs and preferences as coaches, it’s so much harder to see what our clients need.  Check it out here! https://lnkd.in/expcQw2m

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Ted Lasso could be the best Scrum Master in the World! Apple TV's Ted Lasso gained millions of fans when we got introduced to the lovable, patient, wise and charasmatic football coach main character, Ted Lasso. After binge watching the show; I realised that Ted Lasso's personality and lessons he used in the show could be a benchmark for how a Scrum Master should behave and coach their teams... SPOLIER ALERT; This talk would showcase snippits of the show; so go and watch all three seasons before the the talk next week so that you would appreciate the references! (You can thank me later!!). But its okay if you did not watch the show: I would show enough snippets to make the reference relatable…. 😉 Come and learn the 11 Lessons Ted Lasso can teach you as a Scrum Master.

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To all my North America based agile-minded connections (especially #scrummasters and #coaches)! It's not too late to get your ticket! Hope to see y'all there! #agilecoachingretreat #learning #agile #scrum

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I've come to the conclusion that, regardless of what you abide by, if you follow any single philosophy, framework, mindset, technique, methodology, or toll blindly, you'll end up in a bad spot. #agilityoveragile #agileisnotdead #stoptheframeworkwars

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We have 3 spots left in our Certified Scrum Product Owner® Workshop tomorrow (Jun 19-20) 8:30-15:30 CT. We would love to see you! Product owner roles are becoming increasingly important. In 2020, LinkedIn named it the #15 emerging job with a 24% annual growth. The World Economic Forum went even further, calling it the #1 job needed for the emerging global workforce. Skills in the New World of Work report shows that 55% of companies are ready to pay higher salaries to those with agile certifications. Other summer dates available as well: https://lnkd.in/eajaKWX #Scrum #agile #productmanagement

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Product Managers should be using GPTs daily to improve their productivity and creativity at each stage of the product lifecycle. If you aren't, then don't miss this session with Andrew Overby!

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Well thanks to a post, it reminded me I needed to update my certification. Maybe it's a money grab (often certifications and "badges" are), but I think for me, it is worthwhile. Maybe I have a very different view of what Agile is to many of the Agile purists, but SAFe is a great framework to use as a basis for something. Unfortunately, I think many companies reduce the effectiveness of Agile by not listening to those who understand the why, not what box to tick. So when they roll out (Insert framework here), they tick every box and don't really understand why it needs to be flexible.

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I mentioned Brian Stout's Sept. blog post on transformation today in Michael Hamman's class on vertical facilitation. So I thought I'd share his main points here: " I think what unites those of us seeking to build belonging is a commitment to “liberatory practice.” This work follows five guiding principles: * Inner work is essential * Embodying the future we want * Transformation happens in relationship * Centering equity, attending to power * Centered accountability And it’s not enough to have principles: we need partners with whom to collaborate. Creating these containers for transformation—communities of liberatory practice—is essential to navigating this moment." It's a long piece, so I'll recommend his Substack, Citizen Stout. While his concerns are in some ways larger than those focused upon by us in the Agile & Lean transformation space, his writing contains a great number of concepts and references useful to all. #transformation #verticalfacilitation #agiletransformation #evolution #organizationaldesign #inneragility #businessagility #communityofpractice #inclusion #respectforpeople #leantransform #agile #lean #liberatorypractice #liberatingstructures #liberatingspace #learningjourney #learningorganization

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The way we build products has fundamentally changed. The challenge today isn’t delivering more products and features, but uncovering what to build. In this talk, bestselling author of "Running Lean" and "Scaling Lean" and creator of the "Lean Canvas" Ash Maurya will make the case for why success today is driven by differing mindsets versus differing skillsets. He’ll share practical models for using these mindsets to uncover, design and build the next generation of products that matter. Free. Everyone welcome.

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In 2008 Jeff Patton described and illustrated the idea in detail in an article on his blog: ‘The New User Story Backlog is a Map’. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3Qo5RQg #agile #AgileProjectManagement

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Join my upcoming courses to learn about #Kanban, #Scrum, and Agile practices like #TDD. #Agile techniques are table stakes for modern companies. *All courses guaranteed to run.* https://lnkd.in/giFD9yAU

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Influence Definition: noun the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself. verb have an influence on. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As Scrum Masters, our ability to learn the art of wielding influence is key.🔑 For most of us, our teams don't report directly to us nor are we even in the same organizational structure as them; however, we are the ones tasked with effecting change without any direct "power". Enter Influence🗣 Yes, Scrum Masters. Your ability to influence in order to enact change management tactics is your super power. It isn't just about performing the 5 Scrum Events: 1) 15 min. Daily Stand-ups 2) Grooming 3) Sprint Planning 4) Sprint Review 5) Sprint Retrospective It's about influencing your team to understand the purpose of each event, so that they adopt the behavior on their own to exact them.⚡ In short, is your goal to influence your teams to be so bad ass, a.k.a. autonomous, so that they no longer need you?🙋🏾‍♀️ How important is influence in your field, or in your personal life? I'd like to learn from you.🤓 #influence #scrum #scrummaster #agile #evolve #growthmindset #servantleadership #guide #expand

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Attention Scrum Alliance! One of your CSTs stole our member's phone numbers to promote his Scrum courses! I'm taking the time to write this post to inform you of a serious matter that has been brought to my attention regarding Fabian Schwartz, a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) in Colombia. As the leader of the Enterprise Agility World community, I have discovered that a member of Mr. Schwartz's marketing team has joined our Whatsapp community and has been illegally scrapping all private phone numbers of our members using a well-known scraping tool to send out advertisements for his Scrum courses to our 506 members. We have contacted Mr. Shwartz but he believes that this attitude is not wrong. This action clearly violates the privacy, trust, and data protection laws of our community members. It is also unethical and violates the Scrum Alliance's core values and principles, which emphasize commitment and respect. I have made multiple attempts to you but I have not heard back from you. I strongly believe that such unethical behavior should not be tolerated and that there should be consequences for those who engage in such practices. I urge the Scrum Alliance to thoroughly investigate this matter and consider revoking Mr. Schwartz's license as a Certified Scrum Trainer due to his team's actions and his failure to address the situation responsibly. Thank you for your attention to this critical matter. https://scrumAlliance.org #ScrumAlliance #CST #EAWC

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