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Sprint Itself is an Event in Scrum

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Sprint Itself is an Event in Scrum

True, the Sprint itself is an event in Scrum.

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Timebox for Daily Scrum

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Timebox for Daily Scrum

The timebox for a Daily Scrum is 15 minutes long.

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How to Implement Scrum in an Organization and Software System In 7 Surprisingly Easy Steps

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How to Implement Scrum in an Organization and Software System In 7 Surprisingly Easy Steps

Implement Scrum by training one team very well, then launching that team.  Learn as much as you can and then scale Scrum across your entire organization after one team is Scrum-ing well.

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Why the Daily Scrum is held at the same place and time each day

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Why the Daily Scrum is held at the same place and time each day

I. Introduction Daily scrum in Agile software development The daily scrum is a short (no longer than 15 minutes), meeting commonly used in Agile software development. It is typically held at the same time and place each day, and all development team members attend. The purpose of the daily scrum is to provide a forum for team members to quickly and efficiently communicate their progress, any obstacles or issues that have arisen since the last meeting, and their plans for the next 24 hours. In addition, it is a way for team members to stay connected and ensure that everyone...

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How to Become a Scrum Master in 2023 in Six Steps

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How to Become a Scrum Master in 2023 in Six Steps

How to become a Scrum Master
  1. Read The Scrum Guide
  2. Study until you can describe the tasks and functions of the:
    1. Scrum Master role
    2. Product Owner role
    3. Developer role
  3. Study until you can describe the usage and standards for the:
    1. Sprint Backlog
    2. Product Backlog
    3. Product Increment
  4. Study until you can explain the length and purpose of
    1. A Sprint
    2. The Daily Scrum
    3. Sprint Planning
    4. Sprint Retrospective
    5. Sprint Review
  5. Work on a Scrum Team for at least a year to gain experience
  6. Learn how to lead small teams by
    1. Reading at least 20 leadership books
    2. Get to know five people you consider influential leaders
    3. Learn to listen to your teammates
    4. Gain the respect of your team through problem-solving

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