Articles Tagged - SCRUM

May 14, 2013

Scrum Master: A New Career Path For Agile Processes & Organizations

Things to consider before becoming a Scrum Master or adding one to your organization.

By Ron Montgomery, Management Consultant & Owner, OnPoint, LLC The role of Scrum Master is often misunderstood, and for good reason.  According to the Scrum Alliance, “The ScrumMaster is a facilitative team leader who ensures that the team adheres to its chosen process and removes blocking issues.”  In most organizations, particularly those just beginning their agile journey, there is no exemplar or precedent for such a role.  How common is it for a leader to ensure...Continue reading

By Ron MontgomeryPosted in Project & Process Management on May 14, 2013

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April 11, 2013

Agile Success Factors: The Product Owner Role

3 Success Factors for Product Owners Plus The Support Needed From Senior Management

By Ron Montgomery, Management Consultant & Owner, OnPoint, LLC Scrum, an agile software development process for managing software projects, specifies only three roles: 1) Product Owner; 2) Scrum Master; 3) Developers / Testers The role of Product Owner is critical however not always fully appreciated.  For years, those of us who develop software have decried the lack of user involvement in our projects.  The same can be said for any major development project no matter what the industry...Continue reading

By Ron MontgomeryPosted in Project & Process Management on April 11, 2013

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