agile Archives - Igor Lakic

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Cut Your Time-to-Learn: Deliver Product Value & Insight Faster

Introduction Picture this: an idea pops up in a sprint planning session on Monday and is already teaching you real-world lessons by Friday. That lightning-fast feedback is what the Time-to-Learn metric is all about. When teams know Time-to-Learn (T2L) and shrink it, they out-learn slower competitors—and win. In this guide you’ll see why T2L matters,…

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Scrum Master Technical Skills: How Much Do You Really Need?

BlogJuly 5, 2025139Views 0Likes 0Comments

Introduction “Do I need to learn to code to be a great Scrum Master?” If this question keeps you up at night, you’re not alone. The web is full of conflicting advice that ranges from “absolutely yes” to “never ever." In reality, Scrum Master technical skills matter—but not in the way most people think.…

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Sustainable Pace in Scrum: Overtime to Meet the Sprint Goal?

BlogJuly 2, 2025169Views 0Likes 0Comments

Introduction Ever felt the Thursday-night panic when a Sprint Goal still looks out of reach? You’re not alone. Teams often debate whether burning nights and weekends is the “agile” thing to do. Yet the Scrum Guide reminds us that “working in Sprints at a sustainable pace improves the Scrum Team’s focus and consistency.” scrumguides.org In…

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Scrum Team Conflict Resolution: Obliterate Sprint Disruptions

BlogJune 21, 2025323Views 0Likes 0Comments

Introduction Scrum team conflict resolution is an essential skill for every Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Developer striving to maintain high productivity and team morale. When role ambiguities, uneven workload distribution, or heated design debates start undermining team dynamics, an entire sprint can stall. In this guide, you’ll learn practical techniques to identify and resolve…

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Skipping the Scrum Guide: Is It Ever OK to Bend the Rules?

BlogMay 27, 2025487Views 0Likes 0Comments

Introduction In the dynamic world of agile development, the Scrum framework serves as a guiding beacon for teams striving for efficiency and adaptability. However, as teams evolve, questions arise: Is it ever acceptable to deviate from the Scrum Guide? Can bending the rules lead to better outcomes, or does it risk undermining the very principles…

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“We Don’t Want Scrum Anymore!” – What to Do When Your Team Rebels

BlogMay 23, 2025457Views 0Likes 0Comments

Introduction When your team says, “We don’t want Scrum anymore,” it’s not just about the framework—it’s a cry for change. Whether you’re a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Product Owner, this moment can feel like a crisis—but it’s also an opportunity. Across Reddit, LinkedIn, and X, practitioners are voicing frustrations with Scrum: too many meetings,…

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🧠 Double Duty: Can One Person Be Both Scrum Master and Product Owner?

BlogMay 22, 2025410Views 0Likes 0Comments

One Hat Too Many? Imagine trying to play chess against yourself. You make a brilliant move as white, only to counter it as black. In the end, who wins? This is the dilemma teams face when one person attempts to be both Scrum Master and Product Owner. It may seem efficient on paper, but in…

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Functional vs Non-Functional Requirements in Scrum: How to Handle Them?

BlogMay 8, 2025426Views 0Likes 0Comments

Introduction Does your team know the difference between functional and non-functional requirements? In a Scrum environment, we often focus on functional requirements – what the system should do. But ignoring non-functional requirements can lead to serious issues with performance, scalability, and security. So how can we make sure both types of requirements are properly addressed?…

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💰 How Much Do Product Owners and Scrum Masters Earn in Europe in 2025?

BlogApril 28, 2025501Views 0Likes 0Comments

Thinking about a career in Agile roles and wondering how much they are valued across Europe? In 2025, the demand for Product Owners, Scrum Masters remains strong — but salaries vary significantly depending on country, experience, and industry. Why These Roles Are Critical (and Highly Paid) Roles like Product Owner, Scrum Master, are at…

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Scrum Developers: Driving Incremental Value Sprint by Sprint

BlogApril 7, 2025447Views 0Likes 0Comments

Introduction In Scrum, Developers aren't just coders—they are the builders of value. According to the Scrum Guide 2020, "Developers are accountable for creating a usable Increment every Sprint." Developers plan the work during Sprint Planning, collaborate daily to adapt their approach, and ensure each Increment meets the Definition of Done. This accountability goes beyond writing…

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Cut Your Time-to-Learn: Deliver Product Value & Insight Faster

Scrum Master Technical Skills: How Much Do You Really Need?

Sustainable Pace in Scrum: Overtime to Meet the Sprint Goal?

Scrum Team Conflict Resolution: Obliterate Sprint Disruptions

Skipping the Scrum Guide: Is It Ever OK to Bend the Rules?

“We Don’t Want Scrum Anymore!” – What to Do When Your Team Rebels

🧠 Double Duty: Can One Person Be Both Scrum Master and Product Owner?

Functional vs Non-Functional Requirements in Scrum: How to Handle Them?

💰 How Much Do Product Owners and Scrum Masters Earn in Europe in 2025?

Scrum Developers: Driving Incremental Value Sprint by Sprint

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