Mike Cohn's Blog – Succeeding With Agile

• Daily Scrums: Synchronization Meetings, Not Status Meetings September 26, 2023
  Too many daily scrums are status meetings instead of a time for team members to share plans, progress, and problems with one another. Learn why and what you can do about it.
• Public or Private Agile Training: Which Is Right for Me? September 19, 2023
  Thinking of getting Scrum certification or agile training for teams but confused about whether public or private is the better option? Get the answers you need.
• Start Scrum by the Book: Don’t Finish There September 12, 2023
  As teams progress with Scrum, they can (and should) experiment with changes to their approach. But not at first. Learn more.
• How to Stop Struggling with Sprint Planning August 29, 2023
  Sprint planning is often the longest meeting teams have each sprint. But it doesn't need to take all day, or even half a day! In fact, a two-week sprint can be planned well in just 90 minutes, without rushing. The sprint planning meeting, when done well, is energizing for teams. When team members leave with a […]
• Should You Become a Product Owner? August 15, 2023
  Is product owner the right role for you? Discover 4 skills product owners need, 5 popular paths to product owner, and 4 questions to ask yourself when considering the job.
• When Do Agile Teams Make Time for Innovation? August 1, 2023
  As Scrum teams have moved to shorter sprints, have they also lost the extra time to experiment freely? What can we do to reignite a spirit of innovation?
• Three Rights of Effective Scrum Masters July 18, 2023
  To be effective, a Scrum Master has a right to expect at least three things from their company culture. Find out what those are.
• Top 7 Ways to Engage Stakeholders in Sprint Reviews July 5, 2023
  Poorly attended sprint reviews cause real problems. Fortunately there are easy fixes.
• The Sprint Goal: What It Is and How It Can Help June 20, 2023
  Sprint goals are something every Scrum team should try to create. Learn what sprint goals are and what a good sprint goal looks like.
• Why Sustainable Pace Is So Important to Agile Teams June 6, 2023
  It isn’t just people who benefit when teams work at a sustainable pace. Overall velocity is higher and defect counts are lower. Find out why.