Which is Better: Commit or Forecast? #AskArtisan
When you're in Sprint Planning, do you commit content into the Sprint, or do you forecast content into the Sprint? What's the difference, and which is better?
How Should a Scrum Team Handle Defects in a Sprint? #AskArtisan
Even ScrumMasters who follow #AskArtisan videos will encounter Unplanned Defects, which are critical to address immediately and can be challenging to deal with!
How Do I Choose Sprint Length? #AskArtisan
How do ScrumMasters set the length of a Sprint? It’s a trick question - Sprint length is determined by the entire Scrum Team! Why and how? Glad you asked!
How Do We Plan Sprints Around Holidays? #AskArtisan
Holidays can impact a Sprint as much or as little as the #ScrumTeam decides, as long as it's decided during #SprintPlanning. Let me explain!
Should I Lengthen a Sprint to Get More Done? #AskArtisan
As a ScrumMaster, have you ever been close to the end of a Sprint and realized that there's more work left than time? Oh no! Should you increase Sprint length?
How Long Should Sprint Planning Take? #AskArtisan
How long should it take to plan a Sprint? In this #AskArtisan video, I’ll explain what is and isn't important for your Sprint Goal.
Sprint Goals: Why the Plan Matters Less Than You Might Think
This information will help you take a BIG step toward having product dev, service, and support teams be self-managing. (Yes, really!)
Sprint Goals: The Key to a Well-Executed Sprint
Sprint goals are key to a successful Sprint. They help keep the Scrum team on track and moving together in one direction. Without Sprint goals, the Scrum team can easily lose focus and get sidetracked. In this blog post, we'll discuss what sprint goals are and how they can help your Scrum team stay focused
What is a Sprint Demo? #AskArtisan
What's a Sprint Demo? It's typically a sure sign that your organization has no idea how to do a Sprint Review! I'll explain in this edition of #AskArtisan.
How do you Plan for Support Time in a Sprint? #AskArtisan
Many Scrum Teams ask how to plan for support work in a Sprint. Can you plan the unplanned? There's no simple answer, but there IS an answer!
Can One Sprint Have Multiple Goals? #AskArtisan
Can you have more than one Sprint Goal in a single Sprint? I actually recommend it! In this video, I'll explain how it can improve Scrum team productivity.
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.