Igor Lakic, Author at Igor Lakic

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How to Manage Technical Debt in Scrum Teams

Introduction Looking from IT and technical perspective, one of the things that hinder the progress and effectiveness significantly of Scrum Teams is technical debt. Technical debt affects overall product quality and health, delivery forecasts and costs of the execution. If and when left unpaid, it creates something that most teams are not even aware…

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List of 5 Steps to Build Psychological Safety in a Scrum Team

BlogNovember 24, 202465Views 0Likes 0Comments

Introduction One of the key components of a successful Scrum Team is a psychological safety. If creates trust, encourages innovation, improves team performance, and creates environment where team members feel safe to share ideas and feedback without fear of negative consequences. This step-by-step blog will elaborate and guide you more on how to build psychological…

Scrum Team Collaboration During Planning

How to Maximize Effectiveness in a Self-Managing Scrum Team

BlogNovember 17, 202487Views 0Likes 0Comments

Introduction The Scrum Team is the core unit in Scrum , made up of a Scrum Master, a Product Owner, and Developers. The team is small and unified, with no sub-teams or hierarchy, and works together toward a single goal called the "Product Goal." Each team member has the skills needed to deliver value during…

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List of 5 Steps to Maintain Continuous Improvement in Scrum Team

BlogNovember 10, 202495Views 0Likes 0Comments

Introduction Continuous improvement isn’t just a principle, it's the driving force behind building a high-performance Scrum Teams. But how can Scrum Teams truly sustain a momentum of growth and adaptation without plateauing? This blog unpacks five practical ways to foster and embed continuous improvement into the very fabric of a Scrum team's working culture.…

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List of 5 Anti-Patterns in Building a Self-Managing Scrum Team (And How to Avoid Them)

BlogNovember 3, 2024131Views 0Likes 0Comments

Introduction Self-management is at the heart of every successful Scrum team. One of the key principles outlined in the 2020 Scrum Guide is the ability for teams to operate autonomously, making decisions on how best to accomplish their goals and do their work, without being directed by someone outside of the Scrum Team. Empiricism emphasizes…

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List of 5 Steps to Build Stronger Self-Managing Scrum Team

BlogOctober 27, 2024131Views 0Likes 0Comments

Introduction Building a successful Scrum Team depends on many factors and requires more than just implementation of Agile practices and frameworks. It demands creating an environment where collaboration and sense of ownership are deeply ingrained. When Scrum Team memebers truly feel invested in their work and rely on each other's expertise, interesting thing starts to…

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List of 5 Common Pitfalls When Implementing Scrum Values in Scrum Team

BlogOctober 20, 2024143Views 0Likes 0Comments

Introduction In one of my previous blogs about Scrum Values I discussed about how foundamental those values are in building high-performing Scrum Teams. However, many teams struggle with truly implementing Scrum Values, which usually lead to common pitfalls (anti-patterns). In this blog you'll see more about top 5 common pitfalls when implementing Scrum framework and…

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How to Implement Scrum Values in Scrum Team

BlogOctober 13, 2024142Views 0Likes 0Comments

Introduction In my previous post, I unpacked the core values of Scrum—Commitment, Focus, Openness, Respect, and Courage. Understanding these Scrum Values is crucial, but knowledge alone isn’t enough. The true power of Scrum lies in how effectively a Scrum Team can embody these Scrum Values in their day-to-day work. This blog will guide you…

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List of 5 Powerful Scrum Values and Their Role in Scrum Team

BlogOctober 6, 2024187Views 0Likes 0Comments

Introduction What sets high-performing Scrum teams apart from the rest? The 2020 Scrum Guide provides a clear answer: the success of Scrum relies on how well a team lives by its five core values, with the Scrum Master playing a crucial part in guiding the Scrum Team to embody these values. These Scrum Values—Commitment, Courage,…

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How Evidence and Lean Thinking Drive Decision-Making in Scrum

BlogSeptember 29, 2024156Views 0Likes 0Comments

Introduction In this blog, we will explore how evidence-based (Empiricism) decision-making and Lean Thinking drive agility in Scrum, ensuring teams remain adaptive and responsive to change. Empiricism as the Foundation for Decision-Making in Scrum According to the Scrum Guide 2020, "Empiricism asserts that knowledge comes from experience and making decisions based on what is observed."…