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📢 Attention future-speakers and industry experts! Are you ready to energize fellow agilists with your fresh perspective, impactful insights, and transformative ideas? This is your chance to get involved in the Munich Global Scrum Gathering (May 4-7, 2025) call for papers and reviewers 📢 https://bit.ly/3XMzZs1 Submit your paper to be a part of the conversation that shapes the future of work. ✨ Click the link below to submit your session proposal to speak at the gathering and inspire and educate our agile community. Session topics could fall within (but are not limited to)the themes of: Foundations Reimagined: Timeless Agile Principles, Agile in Action: Conquering Today’s Challenges, Future-Proofing Agile: Innovating for Tomorrow, or a topic of your choice. Don't miss this chance to share your expertise and ignite new ideas for today's professionals. Submissions are due by October 30. https://bit.ly/3XynyP8 ✍️ If you’re interested in reviewing these session proposals to ensure they inform and inspire attendees, then apply to join the GSG Munich Review Team! You’ll collaborate with the Program Advisory Team and Scrum Alliance staff to review submissions and ensure a high-quality learning experience for the gathering. The Review Team application deadline is October 18. https://bit.ly/3XNyrxZ

It's that time of the year again for the Scrum Alliance Board of Directors election! We are pleased to introduce the following three finalists selected by the Nominating Committee. If you are a Scrum Alliance member, with an active certification, you will have the opportunity to vote for the candidate of your choice starting October 1. If you are unsure if you are an active Scrum Alliance member, you can check by logging into your dashboard at https://bit.ly/3zkU8w6. Learn more about the candidates! https://bit.ly/3XJbDj0 Alex Sloley Raj Kasturi, CST® Braz Brandt

We are excited to introduce the Program Advisory Team (PAT) for the upcoming Global Scrum Gathering Munich! These amazing individuals are working with Scrum Alliance to put together an incredible program for our vibrant community. Get ready for impactful learning, meaningful connections, and engaging sessions and experiences. Jan Neudecker Charlotte Rawlinson Shika Carter Lothar Fischmann Evelien Acun-Roos Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gcezATSF #GSGMunich25

OKR metrics, or Objectives and Key Results, are crucial for maintaining organizational focus and alignment. OKRs provide a structured yet flexible approach to goal-setting, helping organizations measure progress effectively. Objectives are your big, inspiring goals, while key results are specific, measurable outcomes that indicate progress toward these goals. Metrics are at the heart of OKRs, ensuring you're on track to achieve your objectives. Leadership should set company-level OKRs each quarter and hold everyone accountable, including themselves. Transparency and continuous tracking with OKR software are essential, with regular check-ins and meetings to review and adjust OKRs as needed. Effective OKR metrics should be SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Use quantifiable data for clarity and pair quantitative metrics with qualitative ones for quality control. Regular reviews and adjustments ensure that objectives remain relevant and achievable. In summary, OKR metrics provide the tools to measure progress, ensure alignment, foster performance measurement, and drive continuous improvement. By leveraging OKR metrics effectively, organizations can set ambitious goals and achieve them with confidence and clarity. #OKR #Agile

🎉 We’re thrilled to share that Scrum Alliance has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for the second year in a row! What does this mean? It means our employees say we’re not just a company but a community where they feel respected, valued, and empowered. The certification is based on honest feedback from our team about trust, fair compensation, perks, leadership, and overall experience. We believe in putting people first, not just in our agile practices but in every aspect of our work culture. Here at Scrum Alliance, we’re all about making work enjoyable and meaningful, recognizing each person's unique contributions, and fostering collaboration. Thank you to our incredible team for making Scrum Alliance a place where everyone thrives. Here’s to continuing to grow and excel together! 🙌 #GreatPlaceToWork #ScrumAlliance

How exactly does a marketing team divide a campaign into releasable increments? What happens if, mid-sprint, you have to switch to focus on a Meta campaign instead of the Google campaign that was part of the sprint goal? As a scrum master lead with years of experience in marketing, Ricardo is the person to turn to for coaching and support in such a scenario. Regarding marketing teams using scrum, Ricardo says: "When you compare it to agile practices in software development, for example, you might see it as you're doing agile a different way." For example: "As a software development team, you have a sprint, which usually has a fixed objective. We also have objectives for our sprint or sprint goals, but those principal sprint goals can be adapted throughout the sprint." You may need to change the sprint goal mid-sprint, Ricardo says. "That's something that many times has shocked some of my peers in software development or product development." But through inspection and adaptation, Ricardo has found that the scrum framework can be pivotal in helping marketing teams succeed while reducing time to market. Ricardo's real-world tale of scrum in action on non-technical teams shows us that you can do great things with scrum on any team, even if it doesn't always look exactly how it did in a certification class or textbook. With the core elements of the framework in place, Ricardo coaches teams to deliver value and solve complex problems in a way that works for them. Read his story now! #AgileStories #Agile #MarketingTeam #ScrumMaster

"Regional Scrum Gathering™ Singapore 2024 was nothing short of extraordinary! With over 160 attendees, a quarter of which were international participants, this year’s event truly embodied the spirit of global collaboration and knowledge sharing. We kicked off with diverse sessions ranging from deep dives into agile to leadership and social technology workshops, offering something valuable for everyone. The three keynote speeches set the tone for the gathering, offering visionary insights that sparked thoughtful discussions throughout the two days. One of the most exciting aspects of this year’s gathering was the cultural immersion. Attendees had the chance to experience Singapore’s attractions with a visit to Gardens by the Bay, adding a unique local flavor to the event. Networking was another highlight, with plenty of opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals from across the globe. We forged new relationships, rekindled old ones, and discussed collaborations that could shape the future of agile. We also want to thank our incredible speakers who brought their expertise and passion to the stage. Their sessions were among the most attended and talked about, offering fresh perspectives and practical insights that participants could take back to their organizations." - Victor Loke, RSG Singapore organizer

The latest report, "Scrum Masters Skills in the New World of Work," identifies the key skills scrum masters need to possess today. What do you think are the key skills scrum masters need to develop in 2024? The link to the full report is in the comment section. #ScrumMaster #Agile

🌟 Happy Labor Day from Scrum Alliance! 🌟 Today, in the U.S., we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of workers everywhere. From the early risers to the night owls, every effort contributes to building a better tomorrow. Take a moment to relax and enjoy time with loved ones. You’ve earned it! #LaborDay #ScrumAlliance

Congratulations Sebastian Heglmeier on becoming the newest Certified Scrum Trainer (CST). This takes tons of hard work, dedication, and real-world experience. Great job! 🌟 #ScrumAlliance #AgileCoach