Scrum Master: 21 sprint problems, impediments and solutions

by Paul VII

Thank you and congratulations on taking this class, “Scrum 21 Sprint Problems, Impediments and Solutions”.
In this class, you will be given a multitude of proven solutions that you can use to effectively solve common, problems, blockers or impediments and improve the productivity of your agile scrum teams.
Delivering complex projects is never a straight line. Therefore, I know you will get value from this class as it gives you a brief introduction to the concept of the sprint. I then talk you one by one through each common (and uncommon) project problem and suggested solutions. Along the way, as usual, I will give you plenty of examples and enlightening insight for how to remove obstacles and increase productivity within an agile scrum team. In this class, you will


-A brief recap of agile and scrum principles

-What is a sprint and why it is often challenging to complete projects on time, even using sprints

-Key principles to use when solving impediments

-Concise tips for solving common and uncommon impediments within scrum



So let’s get started and let me teach you how to solve impediments in your sprints using agile scrum.




Introduction

Tip 1: Make a Point of Not Planning Up Front

Tip 2: Don’t Worry About Advanced Tools

Tip 3: Use the Daily Scrum Properly

Tip 4: Do Not Give Out Tasks

Tip 5: Don’t Dwell on a Failed Sprint

Tip 6: Keep the Scrum Master Separate

Tip 7: Keep Your Product Owner Involved

Tip 8: Don’t Use Stretch Goals

Tip 9: Make it Clear that Individual Sacrifice is Not Required

Tip 10: Avoid Letting the Team Organize the Product Backlog

Tip 11: Know When an Interruption is Serious Enough to Warrant Canceling a Sprint

Tip 12: Do What You Can to Avoid Lagging Sprint Times

Tip 13: Properly Prepare for All Demos

Tip 14: Work to Create Potentially Shippable Products

Tip 15: Do What You Can to Keep the Team Intact

Tip 16: Avoid Imposed Limitations

Tip 17: Know What Done Means in Context

Tip 18: Find the Right User Stories

Tip 19: Discuss Features with Product Owner before the Sprint Review

Tip 20: Use Roundtable Discussions in Retrospectives

Tip 21: Deal with Leftover Work the Right Way

108 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 8, 2016

About the author

Paul VII is not only an author but a certified scrum master with experience in international blue chip companies dating back to 1999. That experience includes leading projects for the BBC, General Electric, Oracle, BSkyB, HiT Entertainment (responsible for Angelina Ballerina, Bob the builder and other titles that you love watching with your kids or siblings but won't admit to) and Razorfish. These roles have all involved leadership on a wealth of mobile, internet TV and web software projects. He has played the role of portfolio manager, scrum master and in the earlier years, of team lead and technical lead. He has had the privilege of running projects and rolling out working practices in market leading organisations from start to finish.

Reviews

[Suma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good reference material...!

This books is a conglomeration of several other books on Agile and Scrum. It's a great reference for new and experienced Scrum Masters and Product Owners.

[Fred Fanning · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very informative book with great lessons learned from the author.