Refinement – The first step in solving real problems
One of the things the teams at CAVU talk about a lot is Refinement. Recently I joined our 16th Minute podcast for a discussion about…
Author: Chris Sims
From My (Chris) Bookshelf
In my coaching and training, I’m often asked for a recommended reading list. I’m a firm believer that we always have room to grow and…
Hello, CAVU!
Companies unable to master the fast pivot struggle to succeed. Over the past few years, Sigao has trained hundreds of Scrum Masters, Product Owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders. What…
Never Give In
Even with Stay at Home orders subsiding, saying we are still in "uncertain times" seems to minimize the reality the world is facing. At Sigao, we're e…
Can you create twice the value in half the time at scale?
It’s a bold claim…follow this simple to learn the process and you can create twice the work/value in half the time. In 2014, Dr. Jeff…
Five steps to a better refinement meeting
Successful development demands efficient and effective communications. In Scrum, the backlog refinement process is integral to ensuring everyone involved on a project understands the desired…
What goes in a good Definition of Done?
Do you have a Definition of Done? Or does your team say things like: “It’s done, but I just need to push it to production”,…
Scrum Master: What makes a great one?
One of the challenges facing organizations today is finding solid talent to serve in new Agile roles, such as Scrum Master. One of the biggest…
Commitment vs. forecast in Scrum
Much has been said about the difference between commitment and forecasting. In the scrum guide, the concept of “committing” to work was replaced with “forecasting…
The Agile Roundup #3 – It’s All about the Scrum Master
In today's Agile Roundup, we shine a spotlight on the scrum master. These articles outline the role, importance and offer tips to improve your scrum g…