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Factual Scrum Friday- No roles in Scrum!
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Factual Scrum Friday- No roles in Scrum!
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Scrum isn’t SAFe: a values-based perspective
Angela Johnson
Scrum isn’t SAFe: a values-based perspective
Angela Johnson
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Angela Johnson
Scrum Master Accountabilities- just what are they?
Angela Johnson, Christian Antoine
Scrum Master Accountabilities- just what are they?
Angela Johnson, Christian Antoine

Just what are the accountabilities of the Scrum Master? Angela Johnson and Christian Antoine break it down!

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Angela Johnson, Christian Antoine
What is Scrum in clear language?
What is Scrum in clear language?

At a recent user group event, I was humbled by the number of participants who mentioned that the best advice they received from me was to stop verbally throwing up Scrummy and Agile vocabulary on people.

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4 Signs Your Agile Coach is a Fake
Agile, Coaching, Agile Coach, Scrum Master, CLT, Collaborative Leadership Team
4 Signs Your Agile Coach is a Fake
Agile, Coaching, Agile Coach, Scrum Master, CLT, Collaborative Leadership Team

Today’s business world is saturated with Agile Coaches, Scrum Masters, and certifications. Everyone is “going Agile” (if they haven’t already). Companies across the globe are engaging Coaches to guide their organizations and teams.

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Agile, Coaching, Agile Coach, Scrum Master, CLT, Collaborative Leadership Team
This "Scrum" Thing Is A Waste Of Time.
This "Scrum" Thing Is A Waste Of Time.

Have you ever purchased a diet book or exercise program that promises good things such as getting in shape, losing weight or making your clothes fit better? “Yes, I want all of those things!” you tell yourself and make your purchase.

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Headline: The Scrum Master Files: Secrets Every Coach Should Know
Angela Johnson
Headline: The Scrum Master Files: Secrets Every Coach Should Know
Angela Johnson

This book is for anyone in a Scrum Master or coach role who wants to improve their interpersonal skills. Angela shares her 15+ year journey out of project management and into Scrum. She leverages case studies from her experience to immerse the reader into the story.

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Angela Johnson
Scrum Master Challenge Day 22 - What Impediments have YOU Escalated?
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 22 - What Impediments have YOU Escalated?
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
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Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 21 - Hand's Off the Team's Work!
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 21 - Hand's Off the Team's Work!
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
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Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 20 - PBI's and Sprint Goals!
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 20 - PBI's and Sprint Goals!
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
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Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 19 - Growing through Retrospectives
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 19 - Growing through Retrospectives
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
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Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 18 - Sprint Goals: The What and the How
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 18 - Sprint Goals: The What and the How
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
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Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 17 - Empowering or Disempowering?
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 17 - Empowering or Disempowering?
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
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Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 16 - When the $#!* hits the fan!
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 16 - When the $#!* hits the fan!
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
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Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 15 - Remember to Inspect + Adapt
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 15 - Remember to Inspect + Adapt
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
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Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 14 - Impediments and other Scrum Masters
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 14 - Impediments and other Scrum Masters
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
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Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 13 - Help the Hoarders!
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 13 - Help the Hoarders!
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
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Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 12 - You are NOT a tools admin!
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 12 - You are NOT a tools admin!
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
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Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 11 - How are you making Decisions?
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 11 - How are you making Decisions?
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
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Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 10 - Embrace THIS Product Owner + Stakeholder Opportunity
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 10 - Embrace THIS Product Owner + Stakeholder Opportunity
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
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Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 9 - Read the Scrum Guide!
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 9 - Read the Scrum Guide!
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
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Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 8 - Put the Sharpie Down!
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 8 - Put the Sharpie Down!
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
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Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 7 - Remember 1/3 of the job!
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 7 - Remember 1/3 of the job!
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
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Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 6- Find Who's Willing
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 6- Find Who's Willing
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
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Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 5- Stop Winging it!
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 5- Stop Winging it!
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
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Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 4- Take it to the Team!
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 4- Take it to the Team!
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
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Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 3- Hands off the Product Owner's work!
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 3- Hands off the Product Owner's work!
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
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Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 2- Verbal Coaching Agreements
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 2- Verbal Coaching Agreements
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
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Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum Training, Scrum
Scrum Master Challenge Day 1- Ask, Don't Tell
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum, CSM
Scrum Master Challenge Day 1- Ask, Don't Tell
Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum, CSM
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Scrum Master Challenge, Scrum, CSM
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Angela Johnson, Christian Antoine, Agile, Agile Online Training, Minneapolis Scrum Training
Why Scrum Case Studies Don’t Work
Angela Johnson, Christian Antoine, Agile, Agile Online Training, Minneapolis Scrum Training
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Angela Johnson, Christian Antoine, Agile, Agile Online Training, Minneapolis Scrum Training
Featured
Scrum Master Accountabilities- just what are they?
Scrum Master Accountabilities- just what are they?

Just what are the accountabilities of the Scrum Master? Angela Johnson and Christian Antoine break it down!

Read More →
What is Scrum in clear language?
What is Scrum in clear language?

At a recent user group event, I was humbled by the number of participants who mentioned that the best advice they received from me was to stop verbally throwing up Scrummy and Agile vocabulary on people.

Read More →
4 Signs Your Agile Coach is a Fake
4 Signs Your Agile Coach is a Fake

Today’s business world is saturated with Agile Coaches, Scrum Masters, and certifications. Everyone is “going Agile” (if they haven’t already). Companies across the globe are engaging Coaches to guide their organizations and teams.

Read More →
This "Scrum" Thing Is A Waste Of Time.
This "Scrum" Thing Is A Waste Of Time.

Have you ever purchased a diet book or exercise program that promises good things such as getting in shape, losing weight or making your clothes fit better? “Yes, I want all of those things!” you tell yourself and make your purchase.

Read More →
Headline: The Scrum Master Files: Secrets Every Coach Should Know
Headline: The Scrum Master Files: Secrets Every Coach Should Know

This book is for anyone in a Scrum Master or coach role who wants to improve their interpersonal skills. Angela shares her 15+ year journey out of project management and into Scrum. She leverages case studies from her experience to immerse the reader into the story.

Read More →
Scrum Master Challenge Day 20 - PBI's and Sprint Goals!
Scrum Master Challenge Day 20 - PBI's and Sprint Goals!
Read More →
Scrum Master Challenge Day 19 - Growing through Retrospectives
Scrum Master Challenge Day 19 - Growing through Retrospectives
Read More →
Scrum Master Challenge Day 18 - Sprint Goals: The What and the How
Scrum Master Challenge Day 18 - Sprint Goals: The What and the How
Read More →
Scrum Master Challenge Day 17 - Empowering or Disempowering?
Scrum Master Challenge Day 17 - Empowering or Disempowering?
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Scrum Master Challenge Day 16 - When the $#!* hits the fan!
Scrum Master Challenge Day 16 - When the $#!* hits the fan!
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Scrum Master Challenge Day 15 - Remember to Inspect + Adapt
Scrum Master Challenge Day 15 - Remember to Inspect + Adapt
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Scrum Master Challenge Day 14 - Impediments and other Scrum Masters
Scrum Master Challenge Day 14 - Impediments and other Scrum Masters
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Scrum Master Challenge Day 13 - Help the Hoarders!
Scrum Master Challenge Day 13 - Help the Hoarders!
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Scrum Master Challenge Day 12 - You are NOT a tools admin!
Scrum Master Challenge Day 12 - You are NOT a tools admin!
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Scrum Master Challenge Day 11 - How are you making Decisions?
Scrum Master Challenge Day 11 - How are you making Decisions?
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Scrum Master Challenge Day 10 - Embrace THIS Product Owner + Stakeholder Opportunity
Scrum Master Challenge Day 10 - Embrace THIS Product Owner + Stakeholder Opportunity
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Scrum Master Challenge Day 9 - Read the Scrum Guide!
Scrum Master Challenge Day 9 - Read the Scrum Guide!
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Scrum Master Challenge Day 8 - Put the Sharpie Down!
Scrum Master Challenge Day 8 - Put the Sharpie Down!
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Scrum Master Challenge Day 7 - Remember 1/3 of the job!
Scrum Master Challenge Day 7 - Remember 1/3 of the job!
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Scrum Master Challenge Day 6- Find Who's Willing
Scrum Master Challenge Day 6- Find Who's Willing
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Scrum Master Challenge Day 5- Stop Winging it!
Scrum Master Challenge Day 5- Stop Winging it!
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Scrum Master Challenge Day 4- Take it to the Team!
Scrum Master Challenge Day 4- Take it to the Team!
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Scrum Master Challenge Day 3- Hands off the Product Owner's work!
Scrum Master Challenge Day 3- Hands off the Product Owner's work!
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Scrum Master Challenge Day 1- Ask, Don't Tell
Scrum Master Challenge Day 1- Ask, Don't Tell
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Why Scrum Case Studies Don’t Work
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Use These 3 Tips Next Time You're Coaching Up In Your Organization
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Are You a Credible Agile Leader? Not if you are saying “Agile Transformation” and not changing.
Are You a Credible Agile Leader? Not if you are saying “Agile Transformation” and not changing.
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Are You a Credible Agile Leader? Not if you think it means paying license fees for an “Agile” tool.
Are You a Credible Agile Leader? Not if you think it means paying license fees for an “Agile” tool.

When Toolitis sets in, the people doing the work are not empowered. Quite the opposite. The “Agile” software tools dictate processes to people. They start using phrases such as “This is the way [insert tool name here] makes us do things.

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Are You a Credible Agile Leader? Not if you declare “We’re Going Agile”. 
Are You a Credible Agile Leader? Not if you declare “We’re Going Agile”. 
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Credible Agile Leader
Are You a Credible Agile Leader? Not if you Enable Excuses.

The reality of what you said is there is no priority. Priority means one thing is before something else. Which means people who have this lack of direction now are in a position of having to guess. Can you feel your credibility as a leader diminishing?

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