Project Team Space Wiki for your Product
About Spaces 📚 Elevate Your Documentation Game with Team Spaces in ScrumDesk! Team Spaces, the dynamic Wiki module within the ScrumDesk application, is here to transform the way you handle project-related documentation. It's all about providing a unified platform where your teams can effortlessly organize and access essential [...]
New Agile Management Metrics
Themes Overview Chart Understanding Themes in Agile Project Management Before we delve into the Themes Overview Chart, let's take a moment to understand the concept of themes in agile project management. Themes are a vital element used to track business initiatives, purchase orders, or any other significantly important [...]
ScrumDesk v. 9.73.0: AI, better editor, metrics, improved OKR and themes
Project management with the help of AI The latest version of ScrumDesk, the Scrum project management tool, brings the help of AI into your daily life. We focused on highly practical features that speed up and simplify the work of Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Agile teams as [...]
Checklists
Why should you consider Checklists? Agile is a systematic approach to product development. Great agile teams are very disciplined and follow structures that help them build products of high quality. Instead of dealing most of their time with bugs, great agile teams make new and valuable features. This [...]
Roadmap Lists
Manage your mid-term plans Product Owners should plan for more than just one sprint ahead. The mid-term planning increases the transparency for business stakeholders and teams regarding what should be completed next. Roadmaps in the timeline are excellent visualization of complex plans. But at the same time, they [...]
ScrumDesk 9.42.2: Share Business Context with Team
What is new in ScrumDesk? In the newest ScrumDesk version, our main focus was to bring agile teams closer to the context of their business which is the reason why teams are needed. Why this topic? Working with dozens of agile teams, our Agile mentors recognized that agile [...]
ScrumDesk 8.47: Retrospectives, Objectives and Key Results, Root Cause Analysis
Retrospectives Retrospective Sessions Does your team like the retrospective format and use it even for non-retro brainstorming workshops? Create a retrospective session to keep all session ideas in one place. Every session might have a retrospective theme assigned so the team knows what to focus on in [...]
ScrumDesk now on ProductHunt
We've just added ScrumDesk on ProductHunt! ScrumDesk has supported more than 40 000 teams since 2007. This together with agile coaching helps us understand what is really important for an agile mindset. A lot of ideas were implemented or updated and some of them were [...]
ScrumDesk 8.44: Microsoft Teams notifications + Custom fields types
Microsoft Teams notifications Is your Agile team distributed? Does your company use Microsoft Teams as collaboration tool? Stay informed on project changes in your agile team even without ScrumDesk. Integrate ScrumDesk with MS Teams application via incoming webhook to get the notifications on new backlog items, tasks, their [...]
ScrumDesk Mobile for iOS is available
ScrumDesk mobile gives you high transparency and control over the management of projects in an agile way. With mobile edition you will be able: Access projects developed by your teams. Check all planned, active and finished iterations or sprints. See all product backlog requirements. Understand who is working on [...]
ScrumDesk, GitHub, BitBucket and Redmine integrations
GitHub integration Is your project stored in GitHub while the project is managed in ScrumDesk? From now don't forget to mention #ScrumDeskBacklogItemID in the commit, or comment, or wiki page title and the link to them will be added to the related backlog item stored in ScrumDesk. Following events [...]
GitLab integration + full screen
GitLab integration Agile teams use a lot of tools these days, especially thanks to DevOps. GitLab is definitely one of the best DevOps tool on the market. It allows to track and manage a variety of activities and assets which can be connected to your product or sprint [...]
Manage ScrumDesk Project with Slack
Project management in agile team is done by everybody. This is not an easy task. It requires discipline and drives the focus of the team away from the main activities they like more. ScrumDesk online project management tool is built by our team with a passion for agile practices. We [...]
Secure your account with two factors authentication
Enable Two Factors Authentication The two factor authentication increases the security level by inclusion of the mobile device into the authorization process. You will need to enable two factor authentication first: Log into ScrumDesk. Click the avatar in the left menu. Click on the My Profile menu option. [...]
Import Trello Board to ScrumDesk
Do you manage projects in Trello? Trello is a great tool for small projects managed by small teams who need transparency of the Kanban board. Trello enables also to tracking of additional information. Anyway, once you think about Scrum, Trello becomes less useful as it lacks important parts that [...]
The Only Slovak Agile Conference, ScrumImpulz, Is Happening Again This Year!
In recent years, I have observed many easily solvable anti-patterns in practice that cause resistance and reluctance to implement Agile within companies. Statements such as: "Scrum Master, team assistant," "Let the Scrum Master log it," "But the board belongs to the Scrum Master," and "Why should I pay for [...]
Breaking Free from the Traditional Approach: Agile Estimation Techniques for Better Project Management
How to break free from the traditional way of estimation in projects with the help of Agile estimation techniques and principles? Estimation is a widespread practice that businesses impose a significant emphasis on. Businesses include the estimation in their processes as a must-have part. Typical reasons for the estimation include [...]
Tips on helpful resources for Retrospective
From our personal experience, we are all aware that with a lot of work and outside pressures, working on your personal development, trying to unite and move forward a team of people can be quite tricky, especially as we share our personal challenges. That’s why at ScrumDesk, we decided [...]
Training Leading SAFe®, August 2020, Bratislava
According to State of Agile, Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) is by far the most popular agile scaling method. While Agile is excellent for smaller teams and simple solutions, SAFe helps you manage complex systems. During this course, you will gain the knowledge necessary to lead a Lean/Agile enterprise by leveraging [...]
Online training Product Ownership Meaningfully
About the course A product is born from questions, but comes alive with parental care. Product Owner is one of the most demanded roles. This key role isn't only there to ensure the success of an agile team, but most importantly to ensure the success of the product [...]
Bugs, incidents, problems, and service requests in Agile
It happened once again. 2nd level support teams (outside of scrum/agile) raised new incidents towards the scrum teams (3rd level support). How to prioritize work between business requirements and non-business requirements where the Product Owner is focused primarily on business requirements? Product Owners should not focus on business [...]
Frequently Asked: Story points in team of experts
Should you use story points for a team of developers developing multiple systems? The situation This question was asked by scrum masters who's teams are not ideal agile teams as the company introduces agile in multiple steps. Their team typically consists of experts focused on web, ledger, back- ends [...]
ScrumImpulz conference on Agile practices on May 27th in Slovakia – CANCELED
UPDATE: We are very sorry to inform you that due to safety concerns regarding the spread of coronavirus we decided to cancel the #ScrumImpulz 2020. For more information please visit the ScrumImpulz Conference pages. We thank you for your continuous support and look forward to seeing you in [...]
Scaled Agility Meetup #2, Košice, 12.3.2020
Eben van Ellewee The Challenges of the Product Owner in a Corporate world To be the product owner in the corporate world is challenging. Huge pressure from your stakeholders, you are far from your end user, there is a lot of dependencies, complex technologies and technical debt. [...]
Every product needs an elevator statement
Previously, we’ve shown you how to write a great elevator statement and some real-life examples. In this post, we’ll show you why you should start writing an elevator statement right now and how it can help you not just create a valuable product for the customer, but also make [...]
Elevator statement: Real-life examples and similar tools
We focused the second part of our elevator statement series on working with real-life examples and showing you similar tools. Learn how to improve an elevator statement by using our tips and asking the questions we discussed in the first post. The first elevator statement Let’s take a look [...]
How to write a great elevator statement
What value your product brings? Can you explain in 30 seconds? You want to build a meaningful product that brings value to customers. But how can you do your best to stay on the right track? To focus on the features that matter or create a product that customers [...]
The History of Scrum: How, when and why
Understand the reasons, not just the process. Scrum's been around for over two decades and is helping many people successfully develop new products faster and more efficiently. This framework was officially first introduced to the public in 1995 by Jeff Sutherland and Ken Schwaber, but as the authors say, [...]
How to split user stories? Part 3: By business rules variation
How to split user stories properly? In previous articles you could read more on the split by workflow steps and by operations. This article brings examples on the user stories splitting by business rules variation. Business rules The business works in very complex environment. Complex technologies, [...]
Became a great Scrum Master
Agile and Scrum have become widely used in IT and even though the advantages of this framework are numerous, some people don’t like it. A lot of them had their own experience with Scrum, particularly with bad Scrum. Attending 45 minutes long “daily stand-ups”, a Scrum Master demanding overtime [...]
Kudo cards: The Tool for Motivation and Retrospective
Being agile means receiving feedback, accepting it and changing. To get feedback you probably do retrospective once a sprint, but there are other activities that can provide ideas at any time, motivate and “spice up” your retro all at once. We’re talking about Kudo cards. Kudo cards is a [...]
Meetup Scaled Agility v Košiciach, 10.10.2019
Po dlhšej odmlke zvolávame Agile Meetup v Košiciach. O Agile sa už toho narozprávalo veľa a v Košiciach agilné praktiky aplikuje skoro každá IT firma. Niektoré firmy však dnes potrebujú agilné princípy aplikovať vo veľkom. Preto tentokrát bude meetup na tému Scaled Agility. Kde? Stretneme sa netradične na novom tradičnom [...]
How to split user stories? Part 2: By Operations
User stories splitting, working with epic, epic splitting into user stories. One great art. In the first part, we have shown you examples for splitting requirements into smaller ones by the process. Although this is the last division step for many Product Owners, this is not enough for a [...]
How to split user stories? Part 1: By Workflow
The examples were created in the form of a user story map using the ScrumDesk app, where you can easily create a backlog from epics to embedded features to user stories. So far, in our consultation with the agile teams, we have always encountered unfamiliarity in each team about [...]
Ten tips for Product Owner on How to Support Daily Standup
In your opinion, is the Product Owner a member of the team? Usually, the team's answer during agile mentoring is that they are not. Although the Product Owner is not familiar with the technical development, their presence on daily stand-ups is very important. However, since they do not participate [...]
Personal Map: The Tool to Strengthen The Team
Do you feel that your team needs to improve relationships, or do you want to help them get to know each other better? Try personal maps with them, and you will not regret it. A personal map is a technique that helps people find common topics for conversation effortlessly [...]
What is Minimum Viable Product
Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is a frequently used word today in development. For a Product Owner it is one of the foundations of Agile and a successful product. However, are you sure you know what MVP is and how it differs from the minimum marketable product (MMP)? Many people mistake or [...]
How to substitute the Product Owner or Scrum Master during vacation
It’s finally hot outside, and plane tickets to Spain are cheaper. Relaxing by the sea or relaxing from these heatwaves in Norway means temporarily leaving your team. Even if you only leave for two weeks, it may be challenging for them. Or for you, if during your vacation instead [...]
Meet Coach at ScrumImpulz 2019 Agile Coaching Clinic
Ladislav Medveczky Ladislav Medveczky Linkedin ProfileIT engineer, manager, and agile enthusiast who believes that trust leads to much better results than micromanagement.Laci started as a software developer in 1995 in ArtInAppleS, a pioneer and evangelist company of OOP and Smalltalk in Central Europe. In 2000 Laci joined Siemens [...]
Mentors you will meet at ScrumImpulz conference Coaching Clinic
Zoltán Šipkai Zoltan is a passionate Agilist and tireless seeker of knowledge who believes that the best way to create great software is to nurture a safe, positive and inspiring environment. In his opinion, the central component of the software are people who largely determine the product’s [...]
The Only Slovak Agile Conference, ScrumImpulz, Is Happening Again This Year!
In recent years, I have observed many easily solvable anti-patterns in practice that cause resistance and reluctance to implement Agile within companies. Statements such as: "Scrum Master, team assistant," "Let the Scrum Master log it," "But the board belongs [...]
Project Team Space Wiki for your Product
About Spaces 📚 Elevate Your Documentation Game with Team Spaces in ScrumDesk! Team Spaces, the dynamic Wiki module within the ScrumDesk application, is here to transform the way you handle project-related documentation. It's all about providing a unified [...]
New Agile Management Metrics
Themes Overview Chart Understanding Themes in Agile Project Management Before we delve into the Themes Overview Chart, let's take a moment to understand the concept of themes in agile project management. Themes are a vital element used to [...]
ScrumDesk v. 9.73.0: AI, better editor, metrics, improved OKR and themes
Project management with the help of AI The latest version of ScrumDesk, the Scrum project management tool, brings the help of AI into your daily life. We focused on highly practical features that speed up and simplify the [...]
Breaking Free from the Traditional Approach: Agile Estimation Techniques for Better Project Management
How to break free from the traditional way of estimation in projects with the help of Agile estimation techniques and principles? Estimation is a widespread practice that businesses impose a significant emphasis on. Businesses include the estimation in their processes [...]
Checklists
Why should you consider Checklists? Agile is a systematic approach to product development. Great agile teams are very disciplined and follow structures that help them build products of high quality. Instead of dealing most of their time with [...]
Roadmap Lists
Manage your mid-term plans Product Owners should plan for more than just one sprint ahead. The mid-term planning increases the transparency for business stakeholders and teams regarding what should be completed next. Roadmaps in the timeline are excellent [...]
How to choose the project management tool
How to choose the best project management tool today? The project management practices are changing and adapting thanks to complexity, need to focus on customers, the speed of a business and, of course, thanks to Agile. Preparation of detailed [...]
ScrumDesk 9.42.2: Share Business Context with Team
What is new in ScrumDesk? In the newest ScrumDesk version, our main focus was to bring agile teams closer to the context of their business which is the reason why teams are needed. Why this topic? Working with [...]
Tips on helpful resources for Retrospective
From our personal experience, we are all aware that with a lot of work and outside pressures, working on your personal development, trying to unite and move forward a team of people can be quite tricky, especially as we [...]
ScrumDesk 8.47: Retrospectives, Objectives and Key Results, Root Cause Analysis
Retrospectives Retrospective Sessions Does your team like the retrospective format and use it even for non-retro brainstorming workshops? Create a retrospective session to keep all session ideas in one place. Every session might have a retrospective theme [...]
Training Leading SAFe®, August 2020, Bratislava
According to State of Agile, Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) is by far the most popular agile scaling method. While Agile is excellent for smaller teams and simple solutions, SAFe helps you manage complex systems. During this course, you will [...]
Scrum Master’s Daily Checklist
Is everything ready for the daily stand-up? Is the taskboard updated? What about the virtual taskboard? Are too many tasks work in progress? Is someone dealing with the impediments? And many more questions Scrum Masters asks themselves [...]
Agile mentor Barbora Moravcová about her work: We enter the working life of people and business organisations
Barbora Moravcová started at ScrumDesk whilst she was still studying at university. After gaining valuable knowledge from other mentors, she decided to gain practical experiences from the other side, the perspective of being a client. Later she decided to [...]
Online training Product Ownership Meaningfully
About the course A product is born from questions, but comes alive with parental care. Product Owner is one of the most demanded roles. This key role isn't only there to ensure the success of an agile team, [...]