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Many companies are known for giving back a portion of their proceeds to the community. What are they doing different and how do they benefit from doing so? Join V. Lee Henson to learn more about what AgileDad does to make a difference and follow in the footsteps of many great organizations.

Mike Cohn says that a BIG part of planning is predicting. The author of this article disagrees. Where will my heart land? Join V. Lee Henson, President and Founder of AgileDad as we explore the article and lend clarification on where we stand with regard to this interesting topic.

ScrumMasters need to master Scrum - According to the Scrum Guide, a Scrum Master is accountable for two things:“The Scrum Master is accountable for establishing Scrum as defined in the Scrum Guide. They do this by helping everyone understand Scrum theory and practice, both within the Scrum Team and the organization.” — Scrum Guide 2020And:“The Scrum Master is accountable for the Scrum Team’s effectiveness. They do this by enabling the Scrum Team to improve its practices, within the Scrum framework.” — Scrum Guide 2020To be able to help people understand Scrum, you need to have a solid understanding of Scrum yourself. The same can be said about the accountability for the team’s effectiveness working with Scrum.

Sprint goals are the heartbeat of Scrum and are the common denominator between many Scrum EventsSprint — Time-box during which the Development Team attempts to build a Product Increment to achieve the Sprint GoalSprint Planning — Selecting the Product Backlog Items and creating a plan to meet the Sprint Goal crafted during this meetingDaily Scrum — Optimizing the probability of reaching the Sprint GoalSprint Review — Gaining feedback on the Product Increment that was built to meet the Sprint GoalSprint Retrospective — Inspect how the last Sprint went with regard to people, relationships, process, and tools. Because in all other events, the Sprint Goal plays a pivotal role, and the purpose of this event is to reflect on the overall process, it definitely includes the Sprint Goal. The Sprint Retrospective covers how well the Sprint Goals were set and understood, and how the team adjusted their plans to make meeting the Sprint Goal possible.In addition, you are only allowed to make changes during the Sprint as long as the Sprint Goal is not at risk. The only reason for canceling a Sprint is when the Sprint Goal becomes obsolete. The Sprint Goal dictates which changes are allowed and whether the Sprint still matters. That’s how vital the Sprint Goal is when you use Scrum.

We miss all of these things by not being in the office:Current work (what just happened, what’s coming up?)Future events (e.g., a presentation, a customer appointment)Current mood (e.g., anger after a problematic customer meeting, joy about positive feedback)Difficulties/obstaclesColleagues offer support when someone reports difficultiesExchange of knowledgeFurther education/trainingWork process improvementsPrivate matters (family, leisure time, etc.)

Have you ever heard of the four agreements?If you are trying to improve your leadership effectiveness or personal happiness and well-being, these four agreements will lead you down the path of personal and professional fulfillment:Be impeccable with your wordDon’t take anything personallyDon’t make assumptionsAlways do your bestDon Miguel Ruiz - The Four Agreements

Veterans and the DOD have ben exploring Agile for a number of years. We at AgileDad salute them for the effort and bring light to how business Agility has really come a long way and what the future looks like for Agile in the armed forces. 

Do you really know what the three pillars are? Even better, do you know what they mean? Join V. Lee Henson, President and Founder of AgileDad as we explore the three pillars and what they really mean.InspectionAdaptationTransparency

Teams are the core underlying unit when it comes to Agile success. Often times they can be hindered by a misinterpretation of what is or is not pure Agile. Here are three areas that are often misunderstood:The Agile Manifesto - ALL Left and NO rightForgetting about the 12 Principles that support the manifestoAgile Speed Bumps - Slowing down in order to speed up

What does it mean to PACE your Agile Transformation? Many organizations dive in head first and trust that the business will grab hold of and latch on to true business agility. The myth is that Agile is a one size fits all model and that there is a clear path that organizations take to GROW. There are 4 key areas where companies can assess and and improve in order to make Agile a more smooth transition:PredictabilityAdaptabilityConvergenceEmergence