How Are Product Goals and Sprint Goals Related? #AskArtisan
I'm often asked about Scrum goals; specifically Sprint Goals, Product Goals, and how they relate to each other. In this video, I'll tie them together for you.
What’s a Sprint Goal? #AskArtisan
Ever been out shopping only to get home and realized you didn't actually get what you needed? This is what happens to Scrum teams without a Sprint Goal!
What’s a Product Goal? #AskArtisan
The 2020 Scrum Guide introduced a new concept called the Product Goal, and many are still confused about the purpose and function of Product Goals.
Can QAers be on a Scrum Team? #AskArtisan
When you set up a Scrum team, what do you do with your QAers? In this video, I'll explain why they should definitely be part of the team.
What Do You Do With Incomplete Work at the End of the Sprint? #AskArtisan
One of the questions I get asked a lot has to do with when a Sprint ends… what happens with all the work that isn’t finished at the end of the Sprint?
Can One Person Have Multiple Scrum Team Roles? #AskArtisan
Can multiple Scrum roles go to one person? Why or why not? Let's break it down to understand the pros and cons to having Scrum team members with multiple roles.
Women in Business – What Kind of Leader Are You?
Women in Leadership Positions exhibit many styles, good, bad, and ugly. Do you work with a "Perfect Patty"? How about "Like me Linda"? Or the ever popular "Elizabitch"? You don't want to be any of these and here's why.
Leadership Skills That Can’t Be Ignored
It’s no secret that the world is changing and we, as leaders, must change with it. At first, this may sound daunting; what happens to all of the skills we’ve spent our lives honing? Are they useless now? Of course not! The key to success in changing times is to update your leadership skills
4 Signs of Good Leadership
It’s no secret that the success of an organization greatly depends on those that lead it. Aside from making the right decisions that will influence the trajectory of the whole institution, good leaders are also crucial in employee retention. In fact, a poll by Robert Half notes that almost half of employees will quit
5 Ways to Address a Toxic Work Environment
So… you have found yourself in a toxic work environment. Now what do you do? Read on to learn some options.
Creatives Can Find The Perfect Side Gig In 4 Simple Steps
Side gigs have become all too common in recent years as more people realize their benefits. However, these jobs aren’t one-size-fits-all, and for creatives, it’s crucial to find a gig that allows for flexibility and, ideally, the ability to work their preferred creative practice into the job. Whether you want something
7 Signs You are Working in a Toxic Environment
If you dread going to work, you MAY be in a toxic work environment. In this post, we’ll explore the signs of a toxic environment Here are 7 signs to be on the lookout for.