Scrum Master and Product Owner – Can They Be the Same Person?

If you’ve experimented with Scrum before, you’re likely familiar with the Scrum Master and Product Owner roles. In case you’re not, here’s a quick breakdown: the Scrum Masters are responsible for improving and maximizing the productivity of the Scrum Team. They have three essential priorities – support the Product Owner, support the Development Team, and … Read more

Agile to “Be” or “Do”?

If you are reading this, you already know that Scrum has three roles: Product Owner, ScrumMaster, and the Development team members. These three roles make or break Scrum, having a crucial role in delivering successful products. These Scrum roles are often different from official job titles, meaning that the development team, for example, can be … Read more

Creative Projects – A Different Approach

Creative projects (e.g., video production, marketing campaigns, web design, etc.) are characterized by a predetermined budget, strict timeline, and a diverse group of people in the team. Many things happen simultaneously, and requirements changes may occur often and almost arbitrarily. This causes uncertainty about the project timeline and the resources needed (people and money). There … Read more

How to Cultivate and Nurture Self Organizing Teams

Self-organized teams in an organization is not a new concept, this management approach has been used years ago, even in the previous century, and it is becoming increasingly popular nowadays with emerging software development methodologies. This concept has increased its popularity after the broader adoption of Agile. If we are to look into the Agile … Read more

Story Points: Revolutionizing Marketing Efficiency and Team Dynamics

In an age where adaptability is synonymous with survival, the agile approach has transcended its software development confines, offering marketing teams a robust framework to thrive in fluctuating markets. This article will explore the integration of agile methodologies—specifically story point estimation—into marketing operations, its alignment with development processes, and its broader implications for project management. … Read more