Category: Scrum 101
Entry-level Agile certifications don’t mean as much as you think
Many job openings for Agile coach and Scrum Master positions require entry-level certifications, but what do those certifications mean anyways? In this post I explain why I believe entry-level certifications are a poor tool to use when evaluating someone for a position or when assessing someone’s knowledge about Agile values, principles, and practices. I explain…
The Path to Scrum Mastery: Avoiding 5 Common Scrum Master Traps
For my career, I have had the privilege to witness companies undergo many different phases of agile transformations. I’ve met many amazing Scrum Masters along the way who have evolved to take on major responsibilities in their organizations. However, I have also seen many Scrum Masters who fall into common traps that impede the Scrum…
50 Shades of Agile Transformations
Because there are many shades of grey when it comes to agile hybrids, Robb Pieper gave his talk “50 Shades of Agile Transformations” to the Western Michigan PMI chapter in October of 2018.
Do I Need Domain Knowledge to Be an Amazing Scrum Master?
Does a Scrum Master really need technical business knowledge? If you’re trying to break in the world of Scrum, you might be asking yourself: Does a Scrum Master really need technical knowledge? Do they need business knowledge? I’m here to set the record straight. it’s really common for a Scrum Master to come from a…
Three Books Scrum Masters Should Add to Your Reading List
As a seasoned Scrum Master, you’ve probably already read every good book there is about Scrum. As you look to broaden your knowledge you may now find yourself craving something different. If you’re anything like me, you may appreciate learning complementary ideas that can help expand your skill set. Here are my top three books…