The daily scrum is part of the empirical control process in Scrum. Some of the common mistakes that avoid inspection and adaption. 1. Status Meeting vs. Goal-Oriented Focus:Teams often fall into reporting completed tasks (e.g., “I finished tasks A, B, and C”). The daily meeting should be more goal-driven. Instead of focusing on tasks, try …
Category: Scrum
Sep 19
Mixing roles in Scrum
Mixing roles in Scrum, like having one person act as both Product Owner and Scrum Master, can lead to challenges. It’s like a two-headed dragon—one role focuses on driving the team’s direction (Product Owner), while the other ensures the team’s well-being and process (Scrum Master). When these roles conflict, especially under pressure from stakeholders, there’s …
Sep 17
How to Measure Project Success: Lessons from NASA’s Space Shuttle Program (1981–2011)
The Space Shuttle Program was one of NASA’s most ambitious projects, designed to create a reusable spacecraft for low Earth orbit missions. From 1981 to 2011, the program achieved impressive feats, but it also highlighted critical lessons on how to define and measure project success. Early Wins, Long-Term Challenges When the Space Shuttle Columbia launched …