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Apr 2024
10m 52s

Scrum is Hard and Disruptive 7 - Change ...

Agile for Humans, LLC
About this episode

Ryan and Todd look back at a 2006 post by Ken Schwaber, which covers 15 ways Scrum is both hard and disruptive.

The seventh statement from Ken:

"The use of Scrum to become an optimized product development and management organization is a change process that must be led from the top and requires change by everyone within the enterprise. Change is extremely difficult and fraught with conflict, and may take many years of sustained effort. Turnover of staff and management can be expected."

🎥 Video Description:

Welcome back to our transformative "Scrum is Hard and Disruptive" series! In this installment, we delve into the heart of Scrum mastery with "The Point of Scrum is DONE." Join us as we explore the demanding yet rewarding journey of implementing Scrum in product development and management. This episode is a must-watch for anyone looking to excel in Scrum practices and achieve exceptional results.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

🛠️ Engineering Excellence: Discover how Scrum's rigorous standards elevate engineering practices. We delve deep into the importance of adhering to the "Definition of Done," fostering a culture of technical excellence and precision.

🔄 Iterative Improvement: Learn about the iterative nature of Scrum. This episode highlights how Scrum pushes teams to continuously enhance their skills and optimize the value delivered in each sprint.

🎯 Dual Focus: We emphasize the critical balance between honing technical skills and effective product management. Understand how this synergy ensures both quality output and maximized return on investment.

🌉 Bridging Effectiveness Gaps: Gain insights into the pivotal role of Scrum Masters in narrowing the divide between current practices and desired outcomes. We discuss strategies to mitigate risks and overcome potential incompetencies in teams.

🚀 Embracing Challenges: Be inspired to adopt a mindset of relentless improvement and face complacency head-on. This episode is a call to action for all Scrum practitioners to embrace the challenges and thrive in the Scrum environment.

👉 Follow our journey through all 15 insights in Ken Schwaber's white paper, revealing the enduring relevance of Scrum principles.

💬 Share your perspectives in the comments and remember to like and subscribe for more in-depth Scrum discussions. 🔔

🔗 Here is the original white paper: https://www.verheulconsultants.nl/ScrumIsHardandDisruptive.pdf

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📖 "Unlocking Business Agility with Evidence-Based Management: Satisfy Customers and Improve Organizational Effectiveness" on Amazon -- https://amzn.to/4690qJy

📖 "Fixing Your Scrum: Practical Solutions to Common Scrum Problems" on Amazon -- https://amzn.to/46dAQTC

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