A hard-learned lesson that transformed how I approach product development Three years ago, I watched a critical feature fail spectacularly in production. We’d spent six weeks building what seemed like a straightforward user registration flow. The requirements were clear, the design was polished, and the development team delivered exactly what was asked. But within hours…
Why the most influential person in your testing strategy might not be who you think The Revelation That Changed Everything It was 2:30 PM on a Tuesday when my friend Ivana called me, frustration evident in her voice. As a Product Owner, he’d just walked out of what should have been a routine Sprint Review….
Writing User Requirements in Scrum is the cornerstone of any successful product development process. These requirements define what a product should achieve, serving as a compass guiding your team toward building the right solution. In the context of Scrum, where agility and collaboration are paramount, understanding how to effectively gather and represent user requirements is…
Introduction to 4 Conditions to Start With Scrum Prepare to unlock the secrets to project success in the world of agility! In this episode, we’re diving deep into the fantastic world of Scrum, the game-changing framework that’s transforming the way teams work. Let’s discuss 4 Conditions to Start With Scrum… Why Scrum, Why Now, and…
Introduction Start with Scrum Behind the Scenes: Exploring Challenges and Solutions in ‘Adaptive Scrum.’ Discover how to make Scrum thrive in unconventional work environments! Adapting Scrum to the Unconventional Scrum, a well-known agile framework, has proven its worth across countless projects and teams. Its emphasis on collaboration, transparency, and adaptability has transformed the way organizations…
Bugs, those little gremlins that creep into our code, can impact your product’s quality, your team’s morale, and your project’s success. So, when is the best time to fix the bugs in your product? Immediate attention to bug resolution not only ensures a smoother user experience but also aligns with Agile principles and the ethos…
Introduction Welcome to this interview with Dejan Majkic, the creator of the Agile and Scrum Masterclass. In this interview, one of my Scrum students sat down with me to discuss the inspiration and purpose behind the Agile and Scrum Masterclass. Today, we will explore the reasons why the Agile and Scrum Masterclass was created and…
In this video, we discuss how nice behavior is often a signal, not an indicator of genuine goodness. Many nice people are driven by social incentives and the desire for social belonging. However, being good means doing what’s best for the team and the product, even if it’s not the popular or “nice” thing to…
Introduction In the pulsating world of Scrum, where collaboration dances with innovation, there exists an enigmatic figure—the Product Owner in Scrum. Picture this individual as the maestro orchestrating a symphony of development, customer needs, and business objectives. In this blog post, we embark on a captivating journey to unravel the mysteries surrounding Product Owners in…