Category: Scrum 101
In 2022, can a Scrum Master be a Product Owner?
In a hurry? Checkout the video on this topic above, and read the blog below for more detail. Let’s talk about Scrum Masters and Product Owners. Can they both be the same person? A very common question I hear is can a Scrum Master be a Product Owner and well the answer is a little…
Scrum Master Responsibilities Explained
Are you thinking of becoming a Scrum Master? Or maybe your organization is in need of agile practices, so you’re trying to understand what the key Scrum Master responsibilities are. The first thing you should know is this: Scrum Masters are pivotal in building healthy, effective Scrum teams. Practicing a variety of skills, Scrum Masters…
Scrum Artifacts: How They Apply to the Real World
The importance of transparency in product development really can’t be overstated. Transparency, of course, can mean a lot of different things in different contexts. In Scrum, the most important way to understand the concept is by thinking through the lens of empiricism. Scrum is a system by which teams can reliably generate value for stakeholders…
Breaking Down the Role of the Developers
Even without an explicit hierarchy, there are important roles that must be fulfilled on a Scrum Team. Here, we break down the role of Developers.
Breaking Down the Role of the Product Owner
Combating legacy product development methods with a more flexible (dare we say Agile) project management style requires some roles and accountabilities to be cleared up. Undoubtedly, one of the most important is the Product Owner. Antiquated tactics (*cough* the Waterfall Method *cough*) might have you confusing project management responsibilities with Product Owner responsibilities like the…