How to handle velocity lagging and new requests?
Hi all, I want to seek advice on the following about velocity lagging and new requests. Thanks!1. When the velocity is behind expectation (e.g. due to external impediments): a) if PO comes for this,...
View ArticleHow to handle the sharing of a SME?
In case of an impediment due to the sharing of a SME (unfortunately common cases), should SM allocate the SME to 1 team per each of multiple sprints so as to enable dedicated support for each of...
View ArticleShould "transparency" and "trust" be intepreted as values? What does the...
I'm NOT native in English, so I wonder: should I interpret "transparency" and "trust" as Scrum values (I do not mean "Scrum Values")?I'm a bit confused because it seems that Scrum Guide has no terms...
View ArticleNeed new backlog for those PBIs being not ready due to external vendors?
In typical projects, the vendors often have delays in delivering their components, should SM suggest PO to move those impacted PBIs into another new backlog for future sprints? With reference to Ian's...
View ArticleHow much should SM do while encouraging self-organization?
Sometimes, it seems a bit grey on how much a SM should do while encouraging self-organization. Any advice on the following? Also, any good suggested articles or guidelines?1. If someones among the DT...
View ArticleProduct Owner - how to start role
Hi,What are the things one would do when starting a role as a product owner?What would you do to start the role successfully?I have a good idea on the responsibilities of the role, but not sure how to...
View ArticleHow do I define success factor(s) for a scrum implementation process that is...
My domain lead want me to come up with list of success factors, I can easily come up with things like: reduced risk, increased product quality, quick feedback loop, business involvement, etc. But I'm...
View ArticleWhat should/can the Scrum master help, when the scrum team complaint other...
if the relationshop between the product owner and the development is tense? The development team complaint the product owner cannot explain PBI clearly and always changes his/her mind of it and the...
View ArticleUnethical behavior
I had a discussion at work on ethical behavior and what this would actually mean.I personally think the 'moral duty' in the definition comes closest to violating the scrum values or knowingly not...
View ArticleFinally I passed the PSM II Assessment today after 4 repeated failed attempts.
I have finally passed the PSM II Assessment and earned the Certificate today after 4 repeated failed attempts. :) Man, it is really really tough to get through in spite of having 4 years experience in...
View ArticleProduct Owner Scenario Interview Questions Examples
Hello Scrum.org Community,I have a product owner scenario interview soon and having searched high and low have struggled to find good examples of "Product Owner" / "Product Manager" Scenario...
View ArticleSuggestions to pass the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) assessment from...
I have just recently passed my PSM I certificate test from Scrum.org. Luckily my score was 88% at first attempt so I would like to share my experience on preparing the assessment.
View ArticlePSD exam content
When you do an exam you receive the summary results by email with "Summary of Results By Section" and "Section/Subject Area"Can someone please share the subject areas for the PSD exame?Thanks in advance.
View ArticleDefinition of done
Hi guys,I am studying to take PSM I and I have a question about DoD (Definition of Done).Is it related to User Stories or Sprint?I am reading the Official Scrum Guide but this point is not very clear...
View ArticleTask estimation mechanism
If a User Story is estimated in Story points then how are task estimated it is no of hours or days or some points mechanism.
View ArticlePassed PSM1 with 91%
I cleared the PSM1 certification with 91%.Things that need to be done is:1) Scrum guide2) Giving open assessments rigorously too you get 100%
View ArticleSPS Preparation
Hi team,I am PSM 1 certified, and currently preparing for SPS exam. What I have done so far - 1. Read the Nexus guide at least 3 times. I understand the concept pretty well now.2. Took the open...
View Article96.3% First Attempt PSM 1
Passed with 96.3% first attempt! Not perfect, but it's high enough that I want to share my preparation experience here, hoping it'd help who're studying for it.Background: 2 semesters of Agile...
View ArticleDeveloper Questions in PSM I Test
Hello everybody,I'm preparing for PSM I and found some articles saying that the test has questions from outside the guide, such as Developers Questions. Topics related but not limited to testing and...
View ArticleConfused about Scrum
Kindly help me with the difference between the following certifications: 1) PSM2) CSM3) Agile ACPWhat is the difference between them and as a scrum aspirant which course/certification would I...
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