Category Archives: Scrum

What Is an Advanced Scrum Master?

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Tobias Fors

Being a scrum master is more than just reminding a team to perform certain ceremonies, it's about growing the best possible workplace. To begin with, let's clarify this whole thing about the "scrum master". It's the name of a role. … Continue reading →

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Check-in in a Circle

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Tobias Fors

When I kick off a class or workshop, I want participants to engage as soon as possible after entering the room. I do work through some practical bits first, but after that I quickly hand things over to participants. For … Continue reading →

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Pit of Specialization

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Tobias Fors

In an effort to prove I’m not a perfectionist, I’m publishing this work of art I just created, while sketching out some ideas for an upcoming talk. Being a specialist can be a double-edged sword. Have you experienced this pit? … Continue reading →

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Tankar om rollerna i Scrum

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Tobias Fors

Jag skriver på en bok med arbetsnamnet “Nyckeln till Scrum”. Min erfarenhet säger mig att de som lyckas bäst med Scrum är de som inte bara kan metodens praktiska steg, utan som också förstår varför den är utformad som den … Continue reading →

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An Exercise for Defining Done for Scrum Teams

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Tobias Fors

In this post, I’m going to share an exercise you could try for helping a team start their journey towards a clear and shared definition of what it means to done with a feature in a software product. I’m looking … Continue reading →

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