Team Member Practices Scrum Foundations Assessment

Congrats on completing your Team Member Practices CSD class! It is now time to take the assessment below: Read the Scrum Guide (15 pages) . Review what we covered in class by reading and/or watching the Scrum in A Nutshell Series that recaps Scrum basics. Achieve 70% or higher on the assessment below. Scrum Foundations assessment:

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Agile Engineering Scrum Foundations Assessment

Congrats on completing your Agile Engineering CSD or ACSD class. Well done! Since most of the time spent in class was on the Agile Engineering Practices, the Scrum Foundations was part of the pre-class work. Please complete the following assessment. If you did not do the pre-class prep, please go ahead and do that now: Read…

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Protected: Class Notes

You can download the class workbook here and the class notes here.

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Psychological Safety: A dive into neuroscience and psychology

In November, Mike Bowler presented on Psychological Safety: A dive into neuroscience and psychology. Abstract The term "psychological safety" was originally coined by Amy Edmondson to describe a behaviour that we can observe. But what does it mean to be psychologically safe? Why is this such a powerful and critical aspect to ourselves, and those around…

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Modern Management: Adapt How You Lead for Agile Success

In November, Johanna Rothman presented on Modern Management - Adapt How You Lead for Agile Success. Abstract Too many people say, “With agile, we don’t need no stinkin’ managers.” However, because managers create and refine the culture, modern managers create and refine the agile culture. Without modern management, any agile initiative will die. It’s time to…

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3/23/2022 – Business Agility Conference

The 2022 Business Agility Conference in New York City on March 23-24 will bring together seasoned practitioners of business agility who have walked the path to greater innovation and thrived along the way. Practitioners, executives, and thought leaders will share their insights through short “lightning” talks throughout each day. You’ll get the chance to discuss what…

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7/18/2022 – Agile 2022

Join passionate Agilists from around the world in Nashville, TN from July 18 to July 22 to learn about the latest practices, ideas, and strategies in Agile software development from the world’s leading experts, change agents, and innovators. Agile Alliance’s annual conference is dedicated to exploring, innovating, and advancing Agile values and principles, and creating a…

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6/6/2022 – The Global Scrum Gathering

Scrum Alliance has proudly hosted Global Scrum Gatherings since 2013, turning them into the not-to-be-missed event. In Denver, you'll join presentations and interactive sessions led by experts in the field who inspire with stories of success, current implementation best practices, and creative applications of agile and the scrum framework. You'll meet agile-minded people from around the…

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11/15/2021 – Psychological Safety: A dive into neuroscience and Psychology by Mike Bowler

The term "psychological safety" was originally coined by Amy Edmondson to describe a behaviour that we can observe. But what does it mean to be psychologically safe? Why is this such a powerful and critical aspect to ourselves, and those around us? When we dig a bit deeper, we find that psychological safety is deeply connected…

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11/12/2021 – Modern Management: Adapt how you lead for Agile success by Johanna Rothman

Too many people say, “With agile, we don’t need no stinkin’ managers.” However, because managers create and refine the culture, modern managers create and refine the agile culture. Without modern management, any agile initiative will die. It’s time to invite managers to change their behaviors and create a real agile culture. Find out more here. Modern…

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10/07/2021 – The Access Agile Festival

The Access Agile Festival is a worldwide free Agile event happening across 3 days from October 7 to 9. There are tons of great speakers presenting on Agile topics in a time zone that works for you. Find out more here.

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Product Ownership – beyond the classroom

At the Product Ownership - Beyond The Class Room event hosted by the Scrum Alliance, Fadi Stephan presented on 6 Steps for Effective Product Backlog Refinement. Below are some of the resources mentioned in the talk: 6 Tips For Effective Product Backlog Refinement 13 Patterns For Splitting User Stories The Product Backlog Refinement Canvas

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10/13/2021 – Coaching your Team to Technical Excellence

Fadi Stephan joins AgileIndy to present on Coaching Your Team To Technical Excellence. Abstract: Agile Engineering Practices are key to succeeding with Scrum and realizing its many benefits like faster ROI, reduced risks, and improved adaptability. Yet many teams struggle with adopting these practices and end up just going through the motions and using cool new…

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10/25/2021 – The Agile Online Summit

The original online Agile Conference is in its 5th year. Join in on October 25-27 to connect with leading Agile authors, coaches, and status quo challengers. This is a global conference bringing people from different countries and continents. Don’t miss out! Find out more here.

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10/18/2021 – Feature Team vs. Component Team: Exposing Local Optimization

On October 18, Gene Gendel presents on Feature Teams vs. Component teams at the DC Scrum User Group. Abstract: Gene Gendel will discuss features teams vs. components teams, as the function f(x) of organizational design. Gene will use light system modelling (coaching) techniques to link team design to a backlog content and PO's ability to prioritize…

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