In the Agile software development landscape, Scrum teams play a pivotal role in driving project success. As the world evolves, organizations are increasingly adopting different team structures, such as co-located and distributed Scrum teams. This blog post will explore the benefits, challenges, and best practices for knowledge sharing in both co-located and distributed Scrum teams. … [Read more…]
The 80/20 rule, or Pareto Principle, can be applied to Scrum teams to improve productivity, efficiency, and focus on high-value tasks. Here are some ways to use the 80/20 rule in a Scrum team setting: Applying the 80/20 rule in a Scrum team can lead to more effective prioritization, better use of resources, and improved … [Read more…]
The 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle, is a concept attributed to the Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto. It states that roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. Pareto first observed this phenomenon when he found that 80% of Italy’s wealth was owned by 20% of the population. The principle … [Read more…]
Developers on Scrum teams need to understand not only Agile methodologies and Scrum practices but also effective software development techniques, collaboration, and communication. Here are some must-read books for developers on Scrum teams: These books cover a range of topics, including Agile methodologies, Scrum practices, software development techniques, and programming languages. Reading and applying the … [Read more…]
The Testing Pyramid is a visual metaphor that represents the ideal distribution of different types of automated tests in an Agile software development project. The pyramid is divided into three layers, each representing a different type of test: The idea behind the testing pyramid is to have a balance between the three layers of tests. … [Read more…]
User stories are a popular Agile technique for capturing requirements from the perspective of an end-user. Breaking down user stories into smaller, more manageable pieces can have many benefits. Here are 10 reasons why we should make our user stories small:
Extreme Teams” is a book by Robert Bruce Shaw that explores the characteristics of high-performing teams. Here are ten takeaways from the book:
As a Scrum Master, you don’t have the power to give your team pay rise and bonuses, but you are still responsible for motivating them to do their best. So, what tools does the Scrum Master have in his toolbox to deliver this? Money? Before we look at the tools in Scrum Master toolkit, I … [Read more…]
The role of a Scrum Master is to educate and coach the team into using Agile methodology and industry best practice. Scrum master will also train the team to work together to deliver on the team commitments and to be self-organizing. So, a successful scrum master will make the team into a fantastic self-organizing team … [Read more…]
One of the greatest inspirational personality for me to look up to is Warren Buffet. Warren Buffett is the third richest person in the world, and he has made his billions from Walls Street. He has been using old fashion, tried and tested low-risk investment strategy. I might not be an investor on Wall Street … [Read more…]