A User Story Map is not merely a task list, but a visual representation of the user’s journey through your product. Imagine a horizontal axis where the main user actions or “activities” are located. For example, “Searching for a product,” “Placing an order,” “Tracking delivery”. Vertically beneath each activity are “user stories” — specific tasks […]
Review Of The Scrum Guide Expansion Pack
On June 11, 2025 I participated in an online meeting where Jeff Sutherland, one of the authors of Scrum Guide, along with his colleagues, presented the Scrum Guide Expansion Pack. I would like to share with you a brief review of it. This review I realized with the help of AI tool Manus. Recently I […]
Interaction Between Multiple Scrum Teams
Building processes between multiple Scrum teams is key to successful collaboration and achieving common goals. When teams understand their goals, mission and each other’s contributions, powerful unity emerges. Regular meetings and synchronizations ensure transparency, help manage dependencies, and quickly resolve emerging issues. Assigning responsibilities for interaction supports constant information exchange, while common standards and tools […]
How to Lead Change in a Scrum Team: The Magic of Transformation
I would like to touch upon an actual topic — how to conduct a process audit and initiate changes based on the insights gathered. As a wise Scrum Master, you are the guardian of the process, entrusted with the task of auditing and driving change based on the collected data. Let us embark on the […]
Effective Meetings: The Path to Success Workshop No. 1: Basics of Meeting Preparation
In my post Effective Meetings: Turning Time into Results, I shared with you the story behind a series of workshops dedicated to running effective meetings and promised to delve deeper into each one. So, let’s dive into the first workshop! Title: Basics of Meeting PreparationDuration: 1.5 hoursCollaboration Board: Any you like Initially, I aimed to […]
Effective Meetings: Turning Time into Results
It all started with a simple idea – to make team meetings as effective as possible. About three years ago, I created a guide for my teams on how to prepare for meetings, which laid the foundation for the development of a series of workshops At the beginning of this year (2024), several colleagues from […]
Improving Sprint Planning: developed a Workshop. Part 2
As promised I am glad to share with you the second workshop from the series “Improving Sprint Planning”. The post about the first workshop is available here At the first meeting the team used various tools and exercises to formulate a real Sprint goal, which they would work towards in the coming Sprint. Now, the […]
Improving Sprint Planning: developed a Workshop. Part 1
Approximately a month ago, at a retrospective in one team that is actively implementing processes according to the Scrum framework, the participants raised the issue of the need to train in effective Sprint planning. Particular attention was paid to the need to develop skills in risk assessment when estimating the volume of work that the […]
Contributions and Achievements in Banking Innovation
In November 2023, I contributed to moderating a brainstorming session aimed at identifying innovative solutions. The event took place in a dynamic atmosphere with the participation of bank teams and clients, collaborating to generate ideas for the evolution of bank products and exploration of new business avenues. Throughout 2023, the bank successfully implemented 38 pilot […]
Mastering Effective Feedback: A Workshop on Constructive Communication
Feedback is essential for both personal and professional growth. It provides a clear understanding of what is working well and what needs improvement. Feedback can increase self-awareness, promote learning and development, enhance performance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. It serves as a critical tool for effective communication, mutual respect, and collaboration within a […]