Multiple increment delivery within a Sprint

Question: I recently had the following exchange that may be fill in some gaps in understanding how to use Scrum. “You have been quoted in PSM classes as saying: “A Scrum project is only one Sprint long. A release of software may be the sum of multiple increments (and previously developed software, if any), or there … Continue reading →

Building an Agile Organization Part 3

  Remember the angry development VP from Part 1. He had hired a certified Scrum Master and found him inadequate. This VP made the assumption that the CSM certification meant the person was qualified to help his organization. He found out it only meant the person was certified as having attended a Scrum Alliance scrum … Continue reading →

PSPO II

The PSPO course is a fundamental shift in thought for many Scrum Masters and Product Owners, as shown by the early results of the PSPO II assessment. Continue reading →

How My PSM II Classes Have Surprised Me

I have found that now that my Scrum classes no longer automatically confer Scrum certification – that must be earned by passing an assessment — the level of participation has increased and the nature of the attendees has changed radically. I recently conducted PSM II classes in Germany and Boston. The students at each class … Continue reading →

Updating The Professional Scrum Master Program

Since I moved to Scrum.org, we have introduced several new programs. I’m happy to announce that we are changing one program, Professional Scrum Master (PSM), to better serve the needs of different customers. The PSM program will continue to include a course, an assessment, and a certification. But the PSM course will be split into … Continue reading →