Agile ApproachesScrum Values FAQs: The Weird and the MundaneI discovered a plethora of questions about Scrum values (some off the wall), and I intend to answer…Miranda DulinMarch 12, 2023 12 min
Agile ApproachesScrum Values: Courage ExamplesCourage is speaking the truth to peers and authority. Though this comes in many forms, it primarily…Miranda DulinDecember 26, 2022 10 min
Agile ApproachesCourage in Scrum: Doing What’s RightIt's easy to maintain the status quo, fake it till you make it, and cower in the face of power…Miranda DulinOctober 11, 2022 7 min
Don't Let Async Standup Kill Team EffectivenessThe daily standup will either be the pulse that keeps team effectiveness alive or a nail in its…Miranda DulinFebruary 04, 2023 9 min
5 Responsibilities of the Product OwnerWish your Product Owner would do their job? Are you tired of pickup up their slack? Having clear…Miranda DulinApril 30, 2022 5 min
Inspect & AdaptRationale for Short Sprints: 10 Hidden BenefitsSprints are like loan terms; the shorter, the better. Extending the duration will increase the costs…Miranda DulinOctober 04, 2022 6 min
Inspect & AdaptScrum Pillars: Enabling EmpiricismWithout bacon, lettuce, and tomato, there can be no BLT, and without transparency, inspection, and…Miranda DulinSeptember 14, 2022 5 min
Inspect & AdaptAgile Timeboxing: The Secret Key to VelocityThe Sprint timebox provides the team with some advantages. Awareness of timeboxing benefits can help…Miranda DulinSeptember 13, 2022 9 min
The 360 Degree Leader: Spur Your InfluenceThis book clarified my understanding of what makes for influential leaders. I believe its wisdom and…Miranda DulinOctober 07, 2022 9 min
Planning & EstimationBusiness Value in Agile: The Why is ValuableDevelopers aren't mushrooms; they won't thrive in the dark being fed bullshit. Feed them a steady…Miranda DulinSeptember 30, 2022 7 min
Planning & EstimationBug vs Feature: An Argument for the PedanticThere is no technical difference between white and brown eggs, just as there is no significant…Miranda DulinSeptember 29, 2022 9 min
Planning & EstimationIdeal Days: Quick and Adequate Estimation An agile team's goal is to produce valuable software. Spending time perfecting estimates is as…Miranda DulinSeptember 26, 2022 4 min
Planning & EstimationAcceptance Criteria: Given When Then SyntaxMiranda DulinSeptember 07, 2022 7 min
MoSCoW Prioritization: Defining Must HavesLike software requirements, not all chicken sandwich ingredients are of equal importance. MoSCoW can…Miranda DulinSeptember 23, 2022 6 min
Practices & TechniquesTypes of Spikes in Agile: Excessive OrganizationMiranda DulinSeptember 21, 2022 4 min
Practices & TechniquesDefinition of Done and Definition of ReadyMiranda DulinSeptember 15, 2022 6 min
Spikes in Agile: Uncertainty's ArchnemesisUncertainty is the silent killer of plans. Armed with spikes, your team can defeat uncertainty…Miranda DulinSeptember 12, 2022 6 min
Professional DevelopmentAgile Project Management Books: A ChallengeAlthough I’m a voracious reader, the books are mostly urban fantasies. I’ve challenged myself to…Miranda DulinOctober 10, 2022 11 min
Professional DevelopmentThe Hunt: My Scrum Master Job SearchDo you have a new job in your sights? These tips will help you in your Scrum Master job search. Find…Miranda DulinSeptember 19, 2021 8 min
Professional DevelopmentICAgile Certification Review: ICP-APOWere you thinking about snagging one of the IC Agile certifications? Proceed with caution; mileage…Miranda DulinSeptember 12, 2021 8 min