Agile ApproachesCommitment in Scrum: Shared OwnershipContrary to popular belief, commitment isn't about doing what you said. It's about working as a team…Miranda DulinApril 23, 2023 11 min
Agile ApproachesNavigating Success with Scrum Values and PillarsAgile is a journey, not a destination. Scrum teams may lose their way, but the Scrum values act as a…Miranda DulinApril 17, 2023 10 min
Agile ApproachesHow Scrum Values and Principles Drive SuccessDoes it feel like your team is wandering aimlessly? It's time to get back on track. Scrum values…Miranda DulinApril 12, 2023 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 & EstimationAcceptance Criteria: Given When Then SyntaxI like pickles, and I like weird names. So what's not to like about the Gherkin syntax? The given…Miranda DulinApril 22, 2023 7 min
Planning & EstimationSprint Commitment: There’s No GuaranteeWe corrupt the intent of the Sprint commitment when we use it as a beating stick for teams that fail…Miranda DulinApril 22, 2023 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 PedanticMiranda DulinSeptember 29, 2022 9 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