The disconnection between T-shirt sizes and exact time estimates helps Scrum masters push back when managers ask for hard deadlines. It also fosters conversation. Large or extra-large stories signal ...

Key Points Most issues in Scrum adoption come down to misunderstanding the objectives behind Scrum. Fostering an environment of open communication is paramount for successful Scrum adoption. Don’t ...

The key difference between story points and hours of effort is that story points are designed to compare the relative effort between tasks, while hours of effort calculations aim to predict the exact ...

PMI believes practitioners should consider the full range of project management approaches, from predictive to agile, in determining which method will deliver the best project outcomes ... such as a ...

The Scrum Alliance, a not-for-profit professional membership organization dedicated to advancing the agile project management framework Scrum, has announced the creation of a new membership level ...