Animesh Yadav

Myth 1 – Scrum is a Methodology To bust this first myth, I would prefer to differentiate between the concepts of methodology and framework clearly. Methodology A specific methodology is a well-defined...

Scrum is commonplace in the software industry, but its ideas and principles can be applied to other domains and contexts. Can the ideas of Scrum help Biotech firms deliver more value, whilst...

In a recent blog post, I addressed whether a Can Scrum Master and a Product Owner be the same person? You can remember the answer from the blog; Even though it was a "Yes" as per Scrum but not a...

Most people ask me a question: Hey Venkatesh, can you tell me that whether a person can simultaneously handle the responsibilities of a Scrum Master and a Product Owner at the same time? We need to...

Typically, when people think of business agility, processes are what comes to mind. It does not have in mind that the culture is changed on the way to transform itself. Here begins the conversation of...

Does the role of the Scrum Master go away with time? For addressing the doubt, first, understand the role of a Scrum Master clearly. Suppose you go by the Scrum Guide, the person accountable for...

One of the most sought certifications in the Agile industry for Scrum Masters is Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I). The certification is offered by Scrum.org?—?The Home of Scrum. A foundational...

One frequent question that I often get from candidates that I train. Venkatesh, what is the career path of a Scrum Master? I am a Scrum Master now. How can I build my career to the next level? Even...

In March 2021, I was conversing with a CTO of a Product based company. He asked me a question that if it was worth employing a Scrum Master. We discussed the topic by exchanging opinions, and I...

In January 2020, I had a phone interview for an agile transformation project with a leader from a Barcelona-based company who was interested in agile coaching. The interviewer asked me if I would like...

There have been a few changes in Scrum Guide 2020, and I am really excited. These changes focus on ‘Values’ within the framework of Scrum. Commitment, among all kinds of values, builds trust. Since...

Scrum Masters Are The True Leaders Just take a second to imagine a professional environment where every individual connects and donates their intellectual capacity to the fullest. It’s a place where...

We started the Scrum Guide for Leaders series with a discussion of what Scrum means for you as a Leader. Next, we discussed the conditions where Scrum's Empiricism, Self-Management, and Continuous...

Introduction Scrum Values-driven Coach – It sounds esoteric isn’t it? In this era of the digital revolution, the pace of complexity is growing at an exponential rate. It creates a need to develop the...

"A picture is worth a thousand words." Probably, we have all heard that piece of wisdom before. In my experience, having some — even rudimentary — sketching or drawing capabilities is an essential...