The 4 Keys to Self-Managing Teams
Self-managing teams are the future of high-performing organizations. This post explores the four essential keys to creating self-managing teams: autonomy, collaboration, adaptability, and accountability. By integrating these principles, you can empower your team to take ownership of their work, enhance their problem-solving abilities, and achieve exceptional results. Learn how to implement these keys effectively and transform your team into a self-managing powerhouse.
Transform Your Agile Processes: How Sierra Agility Makes It Possible
Discover how Sierra Agility can revolutionize your Agile practices with its AI-driven features. This post will explore key functionalities that streamline backlog management, optimize team structures, and enhance collaboration, ultimately driving your team toward greater efficiency and success.
AI and Agile at the Global Scrum Gathering
Covering the presentation Jim Schiel did at the New Orleans Global Scrum Gathering, late May 2024.
The Latest in Artificial Intelligence: Sentient Sprinting
Creating a Supportive Culture: Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace
A New Approach to Performance: Balancing Work and Well-being
From Awareness to Action: Managing Mental Health at Work
Empathetic Leadership: Navigating Employee Mental Health
What is a Scrum Master's Salary in the US?
The relatively new term "ScrumMaster", ranked #10 on LinkedIn's list of "Most Promising Jobs of 2017", is now known as a valuable role to companies worldwide.
How To Claim PDUs for a CSM or Other Artisan Agility Event
Embracing Change: Transitioning from Traditional to Agile Management
Transitioning from traditional to agile management can be a significant shift for many organizations. In this blog post, we'll provide a roadmap for making this transition smoothly. We'll tackle potential challenges that may arise and offer practical tips on how to overcome them, ensuring a successful adoption of agile methodologies.
Get Certified, Get Ahead: How Scrum Certification Can Boost Your Career
Learn the benefits and career opportunities of becoming Scrum Certified and the steps to start today! Scrum Certification is a great way to increase your value in the job market!
Bridging the Gap: Effective Communication Between Managers and Scrum Teams
In an agile setting, communication is the lifeblood that keeps the project moving. This post focuses on the importance of effective, clear, and open communication between management and agile teams. We will discuss strategies, practices, and tools that promote and enhance communication, including daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
Reimagining Management: The Role of a Manager in an Agile Development Environment
Agile development introduces a new dynamic to the role of a manager. In this post, we will explore how a manager's responsibilities shift in an agile environment, from controlling and directing to facilitating and enabling. Learn how you can support self-managing teams, help overcome obstacles, and foster an environment of productivity and continuous improvement.
Demystifying Management in Agility
In the first part of our agile management series, we delve into the heart of agile development - its principles and values as articulated in the Agile Manifesto and how they relate to the typical manager. This post will guide you through the core beliefs that distinguish agile from traditional software development approaches and set the foundation for agile management practices.
Psychological Safety: The Hidden Ingredient in Effective Scrum
The Role of the Scrum Master in Cultivating Psychological Safety
Building Blocks of Psychological Safety in Scrum Teams
Excelling as a Product Owner Without IT Experience: Strategies for Success
