How to Never Issue a Command
Strong leaders don't need to issue COMMANDS - their teams just seem to know what to do without being told. Here's how to ABSOLUTELY make this happen for you.
The ScrumMaster’s Call to Action
A ScrumMaster is a coach and a mentor, an agent of change and a catalyst of momentum - a true leader. But have you taken your leadership skills to the edge?
What Causes Conflict on a Team?
Change usually creates conflict, but a good ScrumMaster knows what types of conflict to expect and is prepared to handle it with correct conflict responses.
The Importance of Value to the Product Owner
Understanding outcome value isn’t just beneficial, it’s critically important. After all, delivering value is our priority!
Dealing with Troublesome Team Members
Whether it’s conflicting personalities or just differing opinions, as a leader, you need to know how to deal with a difficult team member.
Gearing a Team for Maximum Outcomes
Creating a maximum outcome team is every ScrumMaster’s goal, but you must first understand how great teams form and what YOU need to do to create a great team.
Jim’s 10 Tips for Scrum Development Teams
With COVID-19 forcing us all to learn about working from home, we're re-publishing our list of "Jim's 10 Tips for Scrum Development Teams," UPDATED for 2020!
Advice for Scrum Leaders During COVID-19
This video provides advice to Scrum leaders working with virtual (remote) teams, including problems, feedback, and more.
Product Ownership for Virtual Teams
In this video, I discuss ways a Product Owner can work more closely and effectively with their teams, stakeholders, and customers during the COVID crisis.
Sprint Operations for Virtual Teams
As COVID-19 stretches teamwork limits, here's some tips for Scrum in a virtual environment, including daily Scrum, backlog refinement, Sprints, and more.
Setting Up You AND Your Home Office For Success
Many have never worked from home before, but COVID-19 has likely changed that. Here's some tips to prevent home office obstacles from thwarting productivity.
Boosting Work-From-Home Productivity
It's hard to stay productive when working from home, but we've got some tips that will make a real difference in your lives. Share them with your teammates!