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Epics, Features and User Stories

I've been getting more and more emails lately from people confused about the difference between
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Nine Agile Halloween Costumes for Scrum Teams

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8 Reasons Scrum Is Hard to Learn (but Worth It)

Transitioning to Scrum is worth it, but some aspects are challenging. 
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Advantages of User Stories over Requirements and Use Cases

At the surface, user stories appear to have much in common with use cases and traditional requirements statements. However, there are many subtle differences among them and many advantages to user…
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Agile Mentors Podcast: Recap of Opening Series on Scrum

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Elements of Agile: An Agile Assessment Tool for Iterative Improvements

Elements of Agile: An Agile Assessment Tool for Iterative Improvements

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Why the Fibonacci Sequence Works Well for Estimating

Why the Fibonacci Sequence Works Well for Estimating

If you’ve estimated with Planning Poker, you may very well have used cards with either the FIbonacci sequence, or a modified Fibonacci sequence.
Nine Questions Scrum Masters and Product Owners Should Be Asking

Nine Questions Scrum Masters and Product Owners Should Be Asking

Scrum Masters and product owners can develop a habit of making statements rather than asking questions. Here are some great questions to ask your team instead.
From Project Manager to Scrum Master -3 Tips for Making the Transition

From Project Manager to Scrum Master -3 Tips for Making the Transition

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7 Ways to Get and Improve Fast Feedback

7 Ways to Get and Improve Fast Feedback

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For Better Agile Planning, Be Collaborative

For Better Agile Planning, Be Collaborative

The best plans are created by developers and stakeholders working together.
Relationship between Definition of Done and Conditions of Satisfaction

Relationship between Definition of Done and Conditions of Satisfaction

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