Tag Archive: scrum

Jan 03

A comparison of the PMI-ACP℠ and the Certified Scrum Master and Certified Scrum Professional

by Joseph Flahiff

I am often asked how the PMI ACPsm and the Certified Scrum Master compare.  So here is a stab at what the differences and similarities are between the two certifications.    Both the CSM and PMI-ACPsm are important certifications in the industry. The CSM is designed to promote and expand scrum in the industry, to …

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Jan 26

Agile Project Management – ‘Sprint Theme’

by Joseph Flahiff

Sprint themes are not core to any agile methodology but they can be a useful addition to focus the energy of your team.

Nov 30

Fix your dysfunctional scrum meeting now!

by Joseph Flahiff

Is your Scrum growing and changing? When was the last time you inspected what is working in your scrum and adapted it? Or are you still asking “the 3 questions”? Change it up!

Nov 23

Do you know what the Ideal Iteration duration is?

by Joseph Flahiff

What length are your iteration? Why did you choose that length? I spoke at the Rally Agile Success Tour and the panelists were asked about extending iteration length. Here is what we ALL said…

Nov 11

Back to Basics [3]: Points Estimation

by Joseph Flahiff

Points Estimation is supposed to be simple. But as we are often inclined to do we as human beings tend to over complicate things. In this brief (4 minute) video I present you with a concrete explanation of points estimation. Hope you enjoy it. P.S. a couple of tips for you.  I never tell an …

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Oct 29

Finally a Successful Scrum of Scrums Format – Vlog

by Joseph Flahiff

This is working! Really working. Finally a version of the scrum of scrums, that works. Use Pull. Watch and see how I am using pull in our SoS, now called the “Chicken Coop Chat”

Oct 25

Back to basics [1]

by Joseph Flahiff

It is time to get back to basics…

Oct 21

Book Review: Balancing Agility and Discipline – A guide for the Perplexed, by Barry Bohem and Richard Turner

by Joseph Flahiff

Book Review: Balancing Agility and Discipline – A guide for the Perplexed, by Barry Bohem and Richard Turner

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