Is measuring Sprint performance really mandatory?
My PSM exam prep material states in one of its simulation questions, that "using Sprint backlogs" and "measuring the performance of the Sprints" are both mandatory in Scrum. In the explanation it says...
View ArticleShould I use SCRUM for projects lasting 4-8 weeks ? (building websites)
Hello - previously I was using a SCRUM in the company where we were developing our own product within few Scrum teams - I would say the life was easy.Now I am working with a small projects like 3 (2...
View ArticleHow to activate other Team Members on the Sprint Planning Meeting?
Hello - at the company we are using SCRUM to build web-sites. On the Sprint Planning Meetings we have an issue that when we discuss, estimate the User Stories some of the people are ?not able? to be...
View ArticlePSM I and PSPO practice exam
I created a 100 question practice exam that focused on both the PSM and PSPO. If anyone is interested to try it out - https://agile-mercurial.com/practice-tests/scrum-knowledge-test/
View ArticleDealing with difficult Product Owner
I started a new job about 7 months ago and still feel like I am learning my way and trying to figure out how to fit in and get my job done. The reason for this is the PO for my team doesn't understand...
View ArticleWhat happens to the deadlines in Scrum?
Hello All,First, I would like to thank in advance the fact that you took the time to read my question.
View ArticleLegacy project
How does Scrum serve in a situation where the team receives a legacy project where:There's a long term technical refactoring needed.Probably hight technical debtUntested work in progressAnd I might add:
View ArticleDocumentation in Agile, how should it be handled?
Hi Everyone,I am trying to understand how important is documentation in Agile. As per the manifesto, Working Software over Comprehensive Documentation is favored and I was wondering if there is a...
View ArticleStory Points Calculations
Hi All,I want to know how should I decide the story points for stories.Like one of my colleague using this approach is it correct?4 HOURS -> 1 Story Point8 HOURS -> 2 Story Point12 HOURS-> 3...
View ArticleConflicts between team members
Hi,I am confronted for the first time to a situation where I had conflicts between different team members. I discussed with them, so the situation is better. But I want to erase this tension in the...
View Articlereduce complexity
Hi Team, In Scrum Guide for the Daily Scrum it says "The Daily Scrum is held at the same time and place each day to reduce complexity".I think I understand what complexity is it speaking about.But,...
View ArticleIs ‘facilitating events’ service to PO?
Hi, Scrum guide states that ‘Facilitating Scrum events as requested or needed’ is Scrum Master service to Product owner. Why to PO? I am hesitating why it is not service to organisation that decided to...
View ArticleHow do you (SMs) facilitate Sprint Review?
Hi, could you share your style/agenda how do you facilitate Sprint Review?Thank you
View ArticleSprint Length: In Which scrum even, sprint length is decided
I have following queries:In which scrum event sprint length is decidedOnce decided can it be changed?as per Scrum guide, "Once a sprint begins, its duration cannot be shortened or lengthened". This...
View Articlequestion weightage in PSM 1
Can anyone please tell if all questions have same weightage in PSM 1 ?You need to score minimum 85 %. Total questions are 80 . So, if all questions have same weightage, you need to get 68 out of 80...
View ArticleIf Story Points are relative and about effort, why not compare various...
First, I do not want to compare velocities of individual teams. All I am looking for is normalization of product size. To me, story points seem right for that, assuming that all teams get to see a...
View ArticleJust got my PSM-I
Hello, everyone.I just got my PSM-I certificate yesterday with a 95% pass rate. I want to know if anyone has any tips for breaking into entry level positions. I have my MA in international affairs, but...
View ArticleUrgent query - Retrospective Attendees
Someone, please let me know who exactly should be the attendees for a retrospective meeting?I am confused on this as Scrum Guide says Scrum team should and their definition of scrum team includes...
View ArticleMore Questions About Done Increments
Having read many blogs and forum posts, I still do not see a clear understating of how to meet the criteria for potentially shippable in many cases. I want to help my team with this but honestly, I am...
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