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Dedicated Scrum Masters
We see one scrum master responsible for two or more scrum teams in many organizations. Staffing budgets and management perspectives may influence an organization to entertain the idea of "thrashing" its scrum masters (i.e. working on multiple projects simultaneously)....
Scrum for Dealing With Big Data
What are companies doing with all the data collected? They are empirically identifying patterns and responding to what they’re learning from those patterns. As fast as the data can be collected, decisions about what to do with the data must be made even faster in...
Scrum’s Role in Startup Companies
If you’re a startup, you’re up against organizations with experience and capital. Your ability to pivot quickly (i.e. agility) is your survival. The “lean startup” approach is essentially scrum for startups. Many startups go fast and hard, but lack discipline or...
How to Use Scrum for Relationships
Plan a wedding. Save for retirement. Find “the one” you want to be with. Teach your children how to set goals and make decisions. How does scrum make these life-altering events easier? Scrum and other common agile practices walk you through the process of: identifying...
San Diego Scrum Certification: The Benefits
Project managers throughout San Diego have realized the importance of becoming a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and in recent years interest in Scrum has spiked considerably with an increased number of people completing certification courses. This video by the Founder...
Combining Lean Techniques with Scrum
There are many agile methodologies and frameworks, including Scrum, XP and Kanban. For some, choosing one works well. For others, it’s necessary to use more than one. We find that most projects that are being done using "agile" are actually using three complimentary...
Scrum: The Role of the Product Owner
Learn about the role of the product owner on the scrum team, including responsibilities and how they lead development efforts.
How Long Does it Take to Become a Certified ScrumMaster?
Becoming a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) is a valuable professional skill. Find answers to how long does it take to become a Certified ScrumMaster.
Should Scrum Masters be “Technical Gurus”?
With many leadership positions, regardless of the industry, it is advantageous for those in charge to know about their field’s operation processes. From communications professionals to engineering, those who have technical backgrounds have a greater knowledge for what...
Los Angeles Scrum Training: Reasons to Become a CSM
As one of the largest cities in the United States and a hub for a variety of companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500s, Los Angeles houses an abundance of project managers that are looking to become Certified ScrumMasters to expand their skill set and excel in...
Scrum Featured on HBO’s Silicon Valley
HBO’s Silicon Valley and Scrum We’ve seen agile practices, and specifically Scrum used across a variety of industries and fields. Scrum continues to gain exposure, this time on a new HBO TV series. American sitcom “Silicon Valley” centers around six tech-geeks who...