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[VIDEO] What does a virtual certified scrum course look like?

Our virtual Certified Scrum courses aren’t tedious 16-hour Zoom snoozefests. This video shows what they’re like.

Introducing a New Era at Mountain Goat Software

We’ve added some new trainers. Here’s an introduction to our great new trainers.

Time Pressure Improves Productivity & Quality…Up to a Point

Time pressure improves productivity & quality…up to a point. Learn how short iterations and accurate estimates create optimal conditions for agile development.

Overcoming Four Common Problems with Retrospectives

Boring retrospectives or ones in which people are afraid to speak the truth are just two of the most common problems with retrospectives.

Announcing Scrum Prime

If you really want to speed up your team, sign up now for Scrum Prime and have everything delivered faster than you thought possible.

Why Scrum Is Better than Anything You’ll Find at the End of a Rainbow

St. Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland. What would you like to drive out of your agile process?

How to Estimate Story Points With Multiple Teams

Establishing a common baseline allows multiple teams to estimate consistently with story points.

4 Steps to Persuade a Product Owner to Prioritize Refactoring

Teams often struggle to persuade their product owners to prioritize refactoring. This simple four-step framework helps teams show the financial benefit of refactoring.

25 Questions that Will Help You Know Your Teammates Better

One of the benefits of being on a team is the friendships you can make with your teammates. Many of my closest friends and most important relationships are with former teammates. Some of these…

My Most Popular Blog Posts from 2019

I wrote 24 blog posts during 2019. In case you missed some of them, here are the most popular.

What I Want for an Agile Christmas

It’s coming on Christmas. That time of year when I drop hints to my family about gifts I’d like.

Entry-Level Scrum Masters: Seven Tips on How to Get Your First Scrum Master Job

New Scrum Masters face a common conundrum: How do you become a Scrum Master with no experience? Here are seven tips to help you land that first position.

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