Today I would like to start my post with a part of a small poem by Walter Eaton that I learned when I was a university student. This poem creates a romantic atmosphere of autumn. By the little river, Still and deep and brown, Grow the graceful willows, Gently dipping down. Dipping down and brushing […]
Summer Plans Summary
Here we are, approaching the end of summer 2023. I would like to check what I was/was not able to do from my planned goals for this summer which I described in my post My Plans For Summer 2023 . Let’s take a look together. Let’s remember my goals: Before planning, I started by researching […]
Delegation Poker Experience
In my posts How Kudo Cards Helped My Team and ENERGIZER: Moving Motivators I told you the stories about my experience of usage these two tools by Management 3.0 in my teams. This time I would like to tell you a few words about the third tool – Delegation Poker. Delegation Poker is a tool […]
Product Backlog and Methods of Prioritization
What is a Product Backlog? A Product Backlog is a prioritized list of features, enhancements, bug fixes and other work items that need to be implemented. The team uses the backlog to plan, estimate, and execute their work during each Sprint. It helps team members understand what is needed to be done and why. It […]
I have obtained Professional Scrum Product Owner Certificate II
One of the points of my Summer Plan was to obtain PSPO2 certificate. And I did it. You can read about the plans for this summer in my post – My Plans For Summer 2023. The Scrum Master and Product Owner roles are both critical to the success of a Scrum team. The Scrum Master […]
I Have Obtained Professional Scrum Facilitation Skills Certificate
Facilitation is the process of guiding and directing a group of people towards a desired outcome or decision. It involves creating an environment that is conducive to collaboration, active participation and open communication. In the context of Scrum, facilitation plays a critical role in the work of the Scrum Master with Scrum teams. Scrum Masters […]
Four Years of Growth As a Scrum Master
It’s hard to believe that four years have passed since I changed the sphere of my work and began my learning path to become a Scrum Master. Looking back, I can see how much I’ve grown both professionally and personally. Over the years, I’ve learned many valuable lessons that have helped me become a better […]
ENERGIZER: Moving Motivators
Motivation is the driving force that compels people to take action towards achieving their goals. It is the reason why people get up in the morning and go to work. There are two types of motivation: extrinsic and intrinsic. Extrinsic motivation comes from external factors such as rewards, recognition and status, while intrinsic motivation comes […]
How Kudo Cards Helped My Team
I would like to tell you a story of one of my teams and Kudo Cards. During one of the Sprints, one of the developers was struggling with a particularly challenging task. He spent long hours working on the code and as a result felt frustrated and demotivated. The next Sprint was also very tense. […]
Rhythm Of Success
In the comments to my post Music in Work of Scrum Masters, I was asked to publish my playlist, which I use for facilitating Scrum events. I am happy to share it with you, but I would like to warn you right away that this is not an advertisement for performers. First of all I […]