Agile For Growth

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞- 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭: Transitioning from waterfall to agile requires more than new processes; it needs a mindset and a cultural shift.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ravlani_agiletransformation-scrummaster-agilecoach-activity-7201689540502183937-JvAF

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A note to employers of Scrum Masters:

Scrum Masters should not be tasked with:

- Tracking and Monitoring Sprint Progress,
- Asking three questions during the Daily Scrum,
- Micro-managing team members,
- Making decisions on behalf the team,
- Assigning tasks to team members,
- Providing technical expertise,
- Conducting performance reviews for team members,
- Setting project timelines and deadlines,.. etc.

Trust your Scrum Masters to empower teams and lead to build long term capability and enhance agility. Allow them to focus on their core role, and watch your teams flourish.

"Emphasizing the actual implementation of agility, moving beyond buzzwords."

Kamlesh Ravlani on LinkedIn: #agility #waste #empowering #trusting #inviting #engaging #scrum… Renaming our old behaviors, ineffective processes, and dysfunctional organizational structures with new and fancier names (such as from agile, Scrum, etc. )…

"The choice to implement Scrum is entirely yours, as there is no enforced mandate." - Kamlesh Ravlani

Kamlesh Ravlani on LinkedIn: #scrum #listen #agile #leadership #organization #employees #empower #trust… “There is No mandate to implement Scrum, It’s a Choice you make.” - Kamlesh Ravlani Don’t implement (or call it) if you don’t want to. If you: > can…

The Scrum Master is revolutionizing 🔁 team environment, performance and agility 🚀.

Traditional hierarchical ⬆️⬇️ management approaches are becoming obsolete as they inhibit collaboration 🤝 and innovation 💡 and agility.

And I'm loving that. Why?

Because the Scrum Master empowers 💪 the teams to self-organize 🧩 and promotes continuous improvement 🔄.

Scrum Masters enable teams to embrace agile values, principles, and practices.

They facilitate collaboration, help remove impediments, and ensure that the Scrum framework is followed effectively.

Scrum Masters empower teams to solve complex problems, optimize processes ⚙️, and continuously learn 📚 and adapt.

They create an environment that promotes creativity, trust, and high-performance 📈.

So it's time to embrace a new paradigm: The Scrum Master mindset 🧠.

Facilitation. Team coaching and mentoring. Continuous learning and improvement. Self-organization.

People adopting the Scrum Master mindset are becoming servant leaders and change agents.

They guide teams through the Scrum process, foster a culture of trust and transparency 🔍, and encourage open and effective communication 🗣️.

Scrum Masters also provide support, guidance, and to team members and the to enhance their skills and capabilities.

The Scrum Master uses various techniques, processes, and mindsets.

These include techniques, resolution skills ⚖️, agile coaching frameworks, and servant leadership principles.

True Scrum Masters 👑 embrace an attitude of humility, empathy, and continuous learning.

This new paradigm is here to stay because nurture high-performing teams and drive organizational .

As more companies adopt the Scrum framework and recognize the value of a Scrum Master to enable change ability and improve performance, professionals with Scrum Master skills will continue to shape the future of Team Leadership, Product Development, Organization Design, etc.

If you are exploring to become an effective Scrum Master, learn more about my Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Workshops: https://lnkd.in/fHpv8Y2

and Mentoring: https://lnkd.in/d6atvGfM

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Calling Agile Leaders and Champions: 🚀 Agile Transformation: In 2023 it's the buzzword every organization is dancing to. You've put your 💰 resources and 💡 talent to work. But are you truly evolving, or just changing the wallpaper?

🤔 Ask yourself, has your Agile transformation initiative genuinely brought any structural changes in the way the value is created within your organization?

Or are you simply tinkering on the surface, mistaking activity for progress?

💡 Implementing Daily Scrum meetings, filling workspaces with vibrant post-its, or buying an expensive tool, and rebranding old roles with trendy titles – might only keep everyone engaged and induce quick and superficial changes.

But are they leading to REAL, LASTING transformation?

Remember, superficial changes = short-lived benefits. ⚠️

What really matters for your organization in the long term?

Adaptability.

It's about building capability that doesn't merely survive but thrives in it, gracefully adapting to the rapid changes in the markets you serve.

⚡️Agility - Is the Future-Proof Competitive Advantage.

That's the true value of transformation — a sustainable, long-term benefit.

And what are the key capabilities required to foster this agile culture?

✅ Self-managing teams - beware of bureaucracy & the fear of challenging the status quo!

✅ Cross-functional team - cut across the functional silos.

✅ A learning culture that adapts based on data & facts - Avoid wishful thinking.

✅ Continuous experimentation & improvement being everyone’s responsibility - not just the developers.

✅ Collaborating with customers and focusing on value - say goodbye to internal hierarchies and wasteful activities!

So, what' your plan to bring meaningful transformation?

Are you ready to empower your team and foster an environment that promotes growth and innovation? 💪🔥

: Agile Leaders, Scrum Practitioners: Are you facing challenges with applying in your organization?

I invite you to invite your team(s) to re-read the Scrum Guide this week.

After you re-read the Scrum Guide, any questions that pop-up, feel free to Ask here in comments, I'll answer all your questions shared in next 24 hours.

Scrum Guide | Scrum Guides The Scrum Guide provided in HTML format on the web.

💼🚀 Calling all Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Agile Leaders, Change Enablers and professionals in corporates! 🌟🎯

I witnessed remarkable results of Agile transformation in one of the product development group I was helping apply Scrum.

Reflecting on it 💡, factors that stood out as the key to this group's successful journey: 🌱

❌ We didn't follow fixed plans or traditional path.
❌ We didn't impose rigid processes on our teams.
❌ We didn't go after individual goals at the cost of organizational goals.
❌ We didn't overlook the importance of feedback and continuous improvement.
❌ We didn't resist adapting to .

Rather, we focused on:

✅ Nurturing a culture of transparency, collaboration, and .

✅ Empowering teams to -organize and make their decisions.

✅ Embracing the required to implement rules of the Scrum Framework.

✅ Creating an environment where and thrived.

✅ Continuously improving the game by holding each other accountable to high standards.

The moral of the story is that you get the benefits of the efforts when you prioritize adaptability, collaboration, and a people-centric approach. 🌟💪

By valuing , self-organization, continuous improvement, and embracing Scrum, you can drive exceptional results and foster a thriving within your organization. 🚀🔧

Now, let me ask you: Are you ready to break free from traditional approaches?

Are you prepared to make the changes to unleash the power of and drive in your department? 🤔💡

Join the conversation in the comments below! 🗣️💬

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 (With Actionable Steps)

With technology and society driving rapid changes, upskilling and reskilling have become essential for employees to adapt and thrive.

However, traditional approaches to learning and development fall short due to factors like outdated content, lack of personalization, insufficient support for application, cultural disconnects, and biases in development programs.

To overcome these barriers, employers need to help employees become expert learners who possess the will, skill, and ability to apply learning effectively.

We must embrace learner differences and provide flexible pathways for meaningful learning.

Building a culture of expert learners brings strategic advantages, including increased innovation, employee engagement, retention, and profitability.

To develop such a culture, organizations should adopt a learning philosophy, address barriers to learning, and provide flexibility in learning approaches.

By prioritizing expert learning, organizations can bridge the skills gap and empower their workforce to navigate a rapidly changing future.

𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬:
# Adopt a learning philosophy that emphasizes the value of learning and the responsibilities of each individual in the .
# Audit your organization's to identify and address barriers to , such as lack of time, resources, and for learning, and promote and knowledge-sharing.
# Provide in learning approaches by embracing new methods like Learning-Cluster Design and the Modern Learning Ecosystem framework, which cater to individual learning needs.
# Encourage frontline employees and managers to actively identify learning needs and potential solutions to address them.
# Create clear pathways for skill development and promotion to link learning with career advancement, and reinforce the value of learning regularly throughout the organization.

Build a Strong Learning Culture on Your Team With the nature of work changing so rapidly, it’s no longer enough just to offer employees opportunities for upskilling and reskilling. Companies also need to help workers become “expert learners” — and a key way of doing that, the learning-and-development expert James McKenna writes, is to ...

Ron Jeffries on misuse of 'Story Points' for :

* I certainly deplore their misuse;
* I think using them to predict “when we’ll be done” is at best a weak idea;
* I think tracking how actuals compare with estimates is at best wasteful;
* I think comparing teams on quality of estimates or is harmful.

https://lnkd.in/f3DgdTg

This needs to be shared again. Repost if you would like people to know this.

Story Points Revisited This is RonJeffries.com, the combination of new articles, XProgramming, SameElephant, and perhaps even some new items never before contemplated. Copyright © 1998-forever Ronald E Jeffries

The Scrum Master is revolutionizing 🔁 team environment, performance and agility 🚀.

Traditional hierarchical ⬆️⬇️ management approaches are becoming obsolete as they inhibit collaboration 🤝 and innovation 💡 and agility.

And I'm loving that. Why?

Because the Scrum Master empowers 💪 the teams to self-organize 🧩 and promotes continuous improvement 🔄.

Scrum Masters enable teams to embrace agile values, principles, and practices. They facilitate collaboration, help remove impediments, and ensure that the Scrum framework is followed effectively.

Scrum Masters empower teams to solve complex problems, optimize processes ⚙️, and continuously learn 📚 and adapt.

They create an environment that promotes creativity, trust, and high-performance 📈.

So it's time to embrace a new paradigm: The Scrum Master mindset 🧠.

Facilitation. Team coaching and mentoring. Continuous learning and improvement. Self-organization.

People adopting the Scrum Master mindset are becoming servant leaders and change agents. They guide teams through the Scrum process, foster a culture of trust and transparency 🔍, and encourage open and effective communication 🗣️.

Scrum Masters also provide support, guidance, and to team members and the to enhance their skills and capabilities.

The Scrum Master uses various techniques, processes, and mindsets. These include techniques, resolution skills ⚖️, agile coaching frameworks, and servant leadership principles.

True Scrum Masters 👑 embrace an attitude of humility, empathy, and continuous learning.

This new paradigm is here to stay because nurture high-performing teams and drive organizational .

As more companies adopt the Scrum framework and recognize the value of a Scrum Master to enable change ability and improve performance, professionals with Scrum Master skills will continue to shape the future of Team Leadership, Product Development, Organization Design, etc.

If you are exploring to become an effective Scrum Master, learn more about my Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Workshops: https://agileforgrowth.com/csm-training/

and Mentoring: https://agileforgrowth.com/inquiry/

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Certified ScrumMaster Workshop, ScrumMaster Certification Certified ScrumMaster Workshop Certified ScrumMaster Certification workshop offers in-depth coverage of Scrum framework and its application in the complex environment for product management and prod

🌟 Simplicity fuel Agility 🌟

Calling all Agile Leaders and Scrum Practitioners,

Complexity doesn't always equate to success.

Most powerful and transformative experiences lie in the simple and uncomplicated solutions. ✨

It doesn't require competence to add a meeting to everyone's calendar, to ask for one more report, add one more functional silo, etc..,

Simplifying complexity requires skill, thinking and competence.

"Simplicity--the art of maximizing the amount of work not done--is essential." - Agile Manifesto.

Scrum Masters can help the Scrum Teams adopt and reduce to bring simplicity.

So, whether you are leading Scrum teams, managing a large portfolio, or spearheading , don't underestimate the impact of simplicity. It might just be the key to unlocking remarkable outcomes. 🔑

Here are few Ideas to simplify Scrum Team's Work:

1️⃣ Streamlined Backlog Management: Keep your focused and uncluttered by regularly reviewing and ordering PBIs, and removing irrelevant items. By simplifying your Product Backlog you can ensure clear direction and efficient delivery. 🎚️ ✅

2️⃣ Product Backlog Refinement Made Easy: Instead of overcomplicating PBIs with excessive details, focus on the core value they provide. Keep them concise, clear, and understandable to ensure efficient communication and development. 📋

3️⃣ Minimalist Sprint Planning: Instead of overloading your sprint with too many tasks, strive for simplicity by empirically selecting a manageable number of PBIs that can be realistically completed within the sprint. This enables the team to focus, maintain a sustainable pace, and deliver high-quality work. ⚡️📆

4️⃣ Daily Scrum that Stick to the Agenda: During your Daily Scrum, encourage team members to be concise at inspecting progress, sharing obstacles, and adapting the plan. This promotes focused discussions and avoids unnecessary tangents, keeping the team aligned and moving forward. ⏰🚀

5️⃣ Transparent Information Radiators: Display the sprint progress, team goals, and upcoming milestones by using big visual boards / displays. By creating transparency of information you enable shared understanding. 📊🔍

6️⃣ Effective Retrospectives: Simplify your retrospectives by focusing on a few key improvements that can have the highest impact. By limiting actionable steps you increase chances of action and improvement. 🔄🚀

How have you embraced in your Scrum team's work?

What positive outcomes have you observed?

Comment below and Inspire others!!

In my Certified (CSM ) Workshops we explore 200+ ideas to apply Scrum, bring simplicity and improve agility.

Here's more information:

My upcoming Workshops: https://agileforgrowth.com/csm-training/

Mentoring for Scrum Practitioners: https://agileforgrowth.com/inquiry/


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🚀 Unlocking Success as a Scrum Master: A journey of Courage and Commitment ! 🌟

Remember, Being a Scrum Master transcends mere adherence to practices, conducting effective Scrum Events, monitoring developers or generating flawless reports.

True effectiveness as a Scrum Master stems from being courageous and your committment to:

* Adopting a mindset that actively seeks timely feedback,
* Continually inspecting and adapting value creation for the Scrum Team and Organization,
* Pursuing continuous improvement,
* Leading by Example to serve others, and
* Demonstrating unwavering commitment to personal growth and enabling others to achieve greatness.

🔍🔄🚀💪🌱✨

🌟 Join my interactive and engaging live-virtual Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Workshop, where 👥professionals embark on an immersive Scrum journey that goes beyond theory.

Through hands-on practice 🏋️, participants gain a deep understanding of about (💯 + 💯) 200+ Scrum rules and techniques while actively applying them in real-world 🌎 scenarios.

By actively engaging in the workshop, you will not only learn Scrum but also kickstart 🚀 your Scrum practice. By the end of the workshop, you will walk away with a remarkable achievement - not only you'll be ready to take your CSM Exam and earn your CSM Certification, you'll have identified 50 to 100 results-oriented 🎯, action items 📝 specific to your real-world needs.

Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your Scrum skills and accelerate your professional growth. Reserve your spot 📆 today and unlock the power of Scrum in your professional growth 🔥

Attention Scrum Practitioners: Are you struggling with implementation, effective development, stakeholder management, or leading in your ?

Do you wish you had access to expert guidance and advice to help you overcome these challenges quickly?

If yes, You are in for a treat. Join our Reshma (Simran) Nagrani, Professional Scrum Trainer (https://linkedin.com/in/reshmanagrani) for a free "Ask a PST" webinar hosted by Scrum.org!

Simran is an experienced Scrum trainer and she'll be on hand to answer your burning questions and provide actionable insights to help you improve your Scrum practice. From beginner to advanced, everyone is welcome to join the conversation and learn from Simran's vast experiences.

Date: May 10, 2023, 09:30 am ET / 7:30 pm IST

Register now and to level up your Agile skills!

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Does helping your improve its seem too distant and difficult?

How about one step in that direction this ?

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"Long-term improvements may come at the cost of the short-term results." - Kamlesh Ravlani

Organizations tracking short-term results and quarterly shareholder profits may find it difficult to invest in long-term improvements and (higher yield) benefits.

Example: Refactoring the code. It may not necessarily exhibit immediate ROI, however, in the long-term the efforts put into refactoring the code are bound to show significant benefits.

Top 7 Challenges Adopting and Scaling Agile:

1- General organization resistance to change
2- Not enough Leadership participation
3- Inconsistent processes and practices across teams
4- Organizational Culture at odds with Agile values
5- Inadequate management support and sponsorship
6- Lack of skills/experience with Agile frameworks
7- Insufficient training and education

n = 1121 respondants.

Source: 14th State of Agile survey by http://Digital.ai

Which of these challenges are present in your organization?

What needs to happen in your organization to address these challenges?

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"An effective Scrum Master promotes and facilitates regular , and ." - Kamlesh Ravlani

Scrum Masters - What Experiments / Learning / Improvements have you facilitated this month?

Leaders must stay up-to-date on the practices, techniques, and tools used to boost effectiveness, performance, impact and customer satisfaction in 2021's dynamic work environment.

Are you ready to embrace a proven approach for scrum success and agility-fueled growth?

Join our Certified ScrumMaster Worksohp and gain exclusive access to our Scrum Practitioner's Club where ScrumMasters from our past workshops are sharing massive results they are getting for their teams and organizations.

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"There is no better way to regularly the than delivering a valuable that solves customer problems." - Kamlesh Ravlani

Did you deliver a working Product Increment last Sprint?

What pressing problems of your customers are you solving this Sprint?

Ready to become a Certified ScrumMaster? Our workshops cover the values, techniques, and real-world scenarios in an interactive way where you practice Scrum to learn Scrum. Click here to view the upcoming schedule:
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What's stopping you from raising your Scrum Master game? - Kamlesh Ravlani, CST