Common Definition of Done
Hi,There can be multiple Definitions of Done when multiple teams are working on the same product. True or False?I came across a comment which says -
View ArticleI want to understand the concept of Sprint Release
As per my understanding Dev team have achieved definition of done in scheduled Sprint, we have done with Sprint review, PO and Stakeholder have accept all features and its time to move increment on...
View ArticleTesting and Automation tools
I am using DevOps services for my business and facing some technical issues in its operations. I wanted to know if there are any specific tools that can help me with testing and automation of my...
View ArticleHow to use scrum in this situation
I used to work as a project manager and now given a task as a scrum master. I have tried scrum before but this current assignment I am given is somewhat weird.Our company is offering three product sets...
View ArticleMeasuring each individual's performance for evaluation purposes
Hi,I'm currently working as a Scrum Master on a startup company. The company's executives are planning to give an annual increase to each individual (mostly are software developers) based on their...
View ArticleA Scrum Team in Integrated Information System
Scrum have one Product owner for one product, but what about IIS. For example, if you have CRM and ERP systems to implement and to integrate main processes into one IIS, how many PO needs to work on...
View Articleteamleads, project manager in Scrum framework
Hi,I'm having some difficulties with understanding the difference verdween some roles in the Scrum framework and how it's now in our corporation.So for some years now, we started to implement Scrum,...
View ArticleBest Timer Tool?
Hello,As a Scrum Master, I am looking for a good online timer tool. Any recommendations on timers that you love?Thanks!Suz
View ArticleStory Points - How we will consider the story points in the Sprints
Hi All, I would like to bring up this example and take your inputs. Example : I have a one User Story and assigned 4 Tasks to complete the User Story. Now we have assigned Story Points to all the...
View ArticleEncouraging developers help testers
Hi,My team has 3QAs who are doing manual GUI testing and 5 developers. The situation is QAs are always busy and cannot handle all the testing that comes from developers.Whereas developers normally can...
View ArticleInitial time estimate of work
Hi all, I was wondering how can we provide upfront initial time estimate of a project, assuming that a high level product backlog has been prepared. Consider that the client is interested in overall...
View ArticleJustifying the need for a Full-time Scrum Master
How would you justify the need for:1. A Full-time Scrum Master2. The cost associated with a Full-time Scrum Masterto management/executives.
View ArticleAre Scrum Users same as key stakeholders attending sprint review
Hello, The term "Scrum users" appears in the Inspection part of the Scrum guide. It says "Scrum users must frequently inspect Scrum artifacts and progress toward a Sprint Goal to detect undesirable...
View ArticleWhat is the best time (Product backlog refinement or Sprint planning) to...
As per the Scrum guide, we can estimate work items during -Sprint PlanningProduct backlog refinement.Here are some questions related to estimates.
View ArticleHow often and how long should we conduct product backlog refinement meeting...
For a 2 week sprint - How often we conduct a PB Refinement meeting?What is the optimal time duration for the PB Refinement meeting?If the development team has estimated work for the entire sprint means...
View Articlewhy product backlog refinement is not a scrum event
Since Scrum Guide mentions that the 4 formal events for inspection and adaptation:Sprint Planning Daily ScrumSprint ReviewSprint RetrospectiveIs product backlog refinement not part of scrum event?...
View Article24 Hours for Development work
Hello there, The scrum guide mentions - Development Team plans work for the next 24 hours. [Link]Wanted to know is there assumption that there are 24 Hours of development time available for the dev...
View ArticleIs there formal event for Product Owner and Dev Team to re-negotiate the...
Scrum guide mentions :If the work turns out to be different than the Development Team expected, they collaborate with the Product Owner to negotiate the scope of Sprint Backlog within the Sprint.I am...
View ArticleWork that doesn't add value to the product
Our cross-functional scrum team has the following expertise's to develop and maintain our 8 products: Textile / Research / Design / Hardware / SoftwareHowever since we are a small company our team we...
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