Check out the video below of Julie Wyman and Mark Grove presenting on "What's Really Going on? An Observational Workshop" at the Washington DC Scrum User Group (DCSUG). They show us how observation is a powerful tool, but one which we may not take advantage to its true potential. By learning how to expand our observational…
When we look at the different types of tests and the Agile Testing Quadrant, which tests in which quadrant can we automate? In general, any tests that can be scripted can and should be automated. If we can map out a series of preparatory steps, followed by an action that results in an expected value or…
Brian Marick came up with a way to categorize the different types by 2 dimensions: Tests that support programming or the team and tests that critique the productTests that are technology facing and tests that are business facing Test that support the team: These are tests that help the team build and change the application with…
Looking to learn how to expand your observational skills in a non-biased and non-judgmental manner to gain a deeper understanding of team dynamics and interactions allowing you to offer more meaningful and impactfull support, coaching, and empathy? Check out this month's DCSUG meetup. https://www.meetup.com/DC-Scrum/events/258684537/
Join us for the May 6 - 7 Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) training class in Washington DC. This course is a 2 day immersive training and learning experience that covers Agile values and Agile principles, the fundamentals of Scrum, the intricacies of the Scrum framework, Scrum roles and responsibilities, and the keys to a successful Scrum implementation.…
Test definitions vary. Sometimes they are categorized by type, level and approach. Below is my take on the different types of testing. Unit Testing: Verifies that a single unit of code (a specific behavior in a method) behaves as intended. Integration Testing: Verifies that two or more units communicating with each other behave as intended. Component…
An awesome event is coming up that combines Agile, Scrum and Skiing. It's 2 days of training (led by Henrik Kniberg) and 3 days of skiing, plus lots of networking and heated discussions:) The program is targeted at experienced Agile coaches, trainers and practitioners with a totally fluid agenda based on the day's weather conditions. Join…
Beyond Iterative Coding Many software teams think they're "doing Agile" when they're really just breaking down their coding phase into smaller chunks. This fundamental misconception might be holding your team back from achieving true agility and delivering real business value. The Misconception: "Agile Is Just Iterative Development" I've visited dozens of organizations that proudly claim to…
The Global Scrum Gathering is being held in Austin, TX this year. This is the Scrum Alliance's main North America conference with over 1000 attendees that gather from around the word to learn, share and collaborate on all things Agile and Scrum. Join us in Austin on May 20th to May 22nd. Find out more here.
Join us for the April 8 - 9 Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) training class in Washington DC. This course is a 2 day immersive training and learning experience that covers Agile values and Agile principles, the fundamentals of Scrum, the intricacies of the Scrum framework, Scrum roles and responsibilities, and the keys to a successful Scrum implementation.…
Over many consulting engagements, I’ve come to see 4 stages that organizations and teams go through as they try to learn and implement Scrum on their own. Typically, these engagements start when an organization reaches out asking for help as they are not seeing the benefits they expected after adopting Scrum. I usually find the organization…
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The Project Management Institute (PMI®) encourages its members to continue their professional development by accumulating Professional Development Units (PDUs) via continuing education like training classes, organization meetings, reading books, creating content, volunteering and so forth. For full details on PDU requirements, look up the Continuing Certification Requirements Handbook (CCR). To claim PDUs for attending a Kaizenko…
Congrats on taking the next step on your Agile journey by registering for the A-CSPO class. In this class, we will go beyond the fundamentals of Scrum and dive deeper into the Product Owner role, product strategy, product discovery, stakeholder management, and advanced product backlog management techniques. Please take this assessment and mark any questions or…