How many activities per week should I be doing with my scrum team?
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As a scrum master, I don’t want to take my team away from their committed sprint work too much so here is my question:
If you had to take a relatively high performing team, how many workshops would you do with them in a typical week other than the usual ceremonies?
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As a scrum master, I don’t want to take my team away from their committed sprint work too much so here is my question:
If you had to take a relatively high performing team, how many workshops would you do with them in a typical week other than the usual ceremonies?
scrum agile scrum-master
asked Nov 17 at 8:04
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what kind of workshops are you talking about? Are they about the technical direction of the product, or about the functioning of the team, or something else?
– Bart van Ingen Schenau
Nov 17 at 9:26
Agile. Taking the team to the next level.
– user32613
Nov 17 at 9:26
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up vote
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As a scrum master, I don’t want to take my team away from their committed sprint work too much so here is my question:
If you had to take a relatively high performing team, how many workshops would you do with them in a typical week other than the usual ceremonies?
scrum agile scrum-master
asked Nov 17 at 8:04
user32613
41111
As a scrum master, I don’t want to take my team away from their committed sprint work too much so here is my question:
If you had to take a relatively high performing team, how many workshops would you do with them in a typical week other than the usual ceremonies?
scrum agile scrum-master
scrum agile scrum-master
asked Nov 17 at 8:04
user32613
41111
asked Nov 17 at 8:04
user32613
41111
asked Nov 17 at 8:04
user32613
41111
asked Nov 17 at 8:04
user32613
41111
asked Nov 17 at 8:04
user32613
41111
41111
what kind of workshops are you talking about? Are they about the technical direction of the product, or about the functioning of the team, or something else?
– Bart van Ingen Schenau
Nov 17 at 9:26
Agile. Taking the team to the next level.
– user32613
Nov 17 at 9:26
add a comment |
what kind of workshops are you talking about? Are they about the technical direction of the product, or about the functioning of the team, or something else?
– Bart van Ingen Schenau
Nov 17 at 9:26
Agile. Taking the team to the next level.
– user32613
Nov 17 at 9:26
what kind of workshops are you talking about? Are they about the technical direction of the product, or about the functioning of the team, or something else?
– Bart van Ingen Schenau
Nov 17 at 9:26
what kind of workshops are you talking about? Are they about the technical direction of the product, or about the functioning of the team, or something else?
– Bart van Ingen Schenau
Nov 17 at 9:26
Agile. Taking the team to the next level.
– user32613
Nov 17 at 9:26
Agile. Taking the team to the next level.
– user32613
Nov 17 at 9:26
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You said they are high performing, so there seems to be little need for immediate improvement outside the usual feedback cycle.
I'd say whenever you see the need for improvement in the retrospective, ask if the team should do a workshop on that topic in a subsequent sprint. That way the whole team (including the PO) can decide if it's necessary and in which sprint.
In a typical week, I'd do less than one. Assuming a two week sprint, one workshop on Scrum processes per sprint already seems a lot for a "high performing" team.
answered Nov 17 at 9:47
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How many activities should you organise?
None.
How many activities should you facilitate if requested by the team?
As many as they want.
answered Nov 17 at 20:21
Barnaby Golden
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Thanks for answer. Would this apply just to a high performing team or also to a team which is completely new to agile.
– user32613
Nov 17 at 20:38
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With a team new to agile I would be more likely to suggest activities, but it would always be up to the team if they wanted to do them. I might say something like: "If you like, I can arrange a design meeting for later in the week?". The key is to empower the team to make their own decisions and ensure you are their to support them.
– Barnaby Golden
Nov 17 at 22:37
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1
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There is no particular number associated with this, but I think it should be totally based on outcomes of your daily Scrum meeting (daily standup) which is must.
In Scrum meeting if you find something which is blocking deliverables then to overcome those you may need to align more sessions/meeting.
answered Nov 20 at 15:52
PrashantG
563
How would a workshop about the Agile process help with blockers in their daily work?
– nvoigt
Nov 20 at 16:26
My bad, I thought workshop is about the ceremonies and not about the agile process. If its more about educating team on Agile process then I think it should be periodically as and when you spotted the improvements
– PrashantG
Nov 20 at 18:13
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3 Answers
3
active
oldest
votes
3 Answers
3
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
6
down vote
accepted
You said they are high performing, so there seems to be little need for immediate improvement outside the usual feedback cycle.
I'd say whenever you see the need for improvement in the retrospective, ask if the team should do a workshop on that topic in a subsequent sprint. That way the whole team (including the PO) can decide if it's necessary and in which sprint.
In a typical week, I'd do less than one. Assuming a two week sprint, one workshop on Scrum processes per sprint already seems a lot for a "high performing" team.
answered Nov 17 at 9:47
nvoigt
3,084715
add a comment |
up vote
6
down vote
accepted
You said they are high performing, so there seems to be little need for immediate improvement outside the usual feedback cycle.
I'd say whenever you see the need for improvement in the retrospective, ask if the team should do a workshop on that topic in a subsequent sprint. That way the whole team (including the PO) can decide if it's necessary and in which sprint.
In a typical week, I'd do less than one. Assuming a two week sprint, one workshop on Scrum processes per sprint already seems a lot for a "high performing" team.
answered Nov 17 at 9:47
nvoigt
3,084715
add a comment |
up vote
6
down vote
accepted
up vote
6
down vote
accepted
You said they are high performing, so there seems to be little need for immediate improvement outside the usual feedback cycle.
I'd say whenever you see the need for improvement in the retrospective, ask if the team should do a workshop on that topic in a subsequent sprint. That way the whole team (including the PO) can decide if it's necessary and in which sprint.
In a typical week, I'd do less than one. Assuming a two week sprint, one workshop on Scrum processes per sprint already seems a lot for a "high performing" team.
answered Nov 17 at 9:47
nvoigt
3,084715
You said they are high performing, so there seems to be little need for immediate improvement outside the usual feedback cycle.
I'd say whenever you see the need for improvement in the retrospective, ask if the team should do a workshop on that topic in a subsequent sprint. That way the whole team (including the PO) can decide if it's necessary and in which sprint.
In a typical week, I'd do less than one. Assuming a two week sprint, one workshop on Scrum processes per sprint already seems a lot for a "high performing" team.
answered Nov 17 at 9:47
nvoigt
3,084715
answered Nov 17 at 9:47
nvoigt
3,084715
answered Nov 17 at 9:47
nvoigt
3,084715
answered Nov 17 at 9:47
nvoigt
3,084715
3,084715
add a comment |
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
How many activities should you organise?
None.
How many activities should you facilitate if requested by the team?
As many as they want.
answered Nov 17 at 20:21
Barnaby Golden
8,2951721
Thanks for answer. Would this apply just to a high performing team or also to a team which is completely new to agile.
– user32613
Nov 17 at 20:38
2
With a team new to agile I would be more likely to suggest activities, but it would always be up to the team if they wanted to do them. I might say something like: "If you like, I can arrange a design meeting for later in the week?". The key is to empower the team to make their own decisions and ensure you are their to support them.
– Barnaby Golden
Nov 17 at 22:37
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
How many activities should you organise?
None.
How many activities should you facilitate if requested by the team?
As many as they want.
answered Nov 17 at 20:21
Barnaby Golden
8,2951721
Thanks for answer. Would this apply just to a high performing team or also to a team which is completely new to agile.
– user32613
Nov 17 at 20:38
2
With a team new to agile I would be more likely to suggest activities, but it would always be up to the team if they wanted to do them. I might say something like: "If you like, I can arrange a design meeting for later in the week?". The key is to empower the team to make their own decisions and ensure you are their to support them.
– Barnaby Golden
Nov 17 at 22:37
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
up vote
4
down vote
How many activities should you organise?
None.
How many activities should you facilitate if requested by the team?
As many as they want.
answered Nov 17 at 20:21
Barnaby Golden
8,2951721
How many activities should you organise?
None.
How many activities should you facilitate if requested by the team?
As many as they want.
answered Nov 17 at 20:21
Barnaby Golden
8,2951721
answered Nov 17 at 20:21
Barnaby Golden
8,2951721
answered Nov 17 at 20:21
Barnaby Golden
8,2951721
answered Nov 17 at 20:21
Barnaby Golden
8,2951721
8,2951721
Thanks for answer. Would this apply just to a high performing team or also to a team which is completely new to agile.
– user32613
Nov 17 at 20:38
2
With a team new to agile I would be more likely to suggest activities, but it would always be up to the team if they wanted to do them. I might say something like: "If you like, I can arrange a design meeting for later in the week?". The key is to empower the team to make their own decisions and ensure you are their to support them.
– Barnaby Golden
Nov 17 at 22:37
add a comment |
Thanks for answer. Would this apply just to a high performing team or also to a team which is completely new to agile.
– user32613
Nov 17 at 20:38
2
With a team new to agile I would be more likely to suggest activities, but it would always be up to the team if they wanted to do them. I might say something like: "If you like, I can arrange a design meeting for later in the week?". The key is to empower the team to make their own decisions and ensure you are their to support them.
– Barnaby Golden
Nov 17 at 22:37
Thanks for answer. Would this apply just to a high performing team or also to a team which is completely new to agile.
– user32613
Nov 17 at 20:38
Thanks for answer. Would this apply just to a high performing team or also to a team which is completely new to agile.
– user32613
Nov 17 at 20:38
2
2
With a team new to agile I would be more likely to suggest activities, but it would always be up to the team if they wanted to do them. I might say something like: "If you like, I can arrange a design meeting for later in the week?". The key is to empower the team to make their own decisions and ensure you are their to support them.
– Barnaby Golden
Nov 17 at 22:37
With a team new to agile I would be more likely to suggest activities, but it would always be up to the team if they wanted to do them. I might say something like: "If you like, I can arrange a design meeting for later in the week?". The key is to empower the team to make their own decisions and ensure you are their to support them.
– Barnaby Golden
Nov 17 at 22:37
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
There is no particular number associated with this, but I think it should be totally based on outcomes of your daily Scrum meeting (daily standup) which is must.
In Scrum meeting if you find something which is blocking deliverables then to overcome those you may need to align more sessions/meeting.
answered Nov 20 at 15:52
PrashantG
563
How would a workshop about the Agile process help with blockers in their daily work?
– nvoigt
Nov 20 at 16:26
My bad, I thought workshop is about the ceremonies and not about the agile process. If its more about educating team on Agile process then I think it should be periodically as and when you spotted the improvements
– PrashantG
Nov 20 at 18:13
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
There is no particular number associated with this, but I think it should be totally based on outcomes of your daily Scrum meeting (daily standup) which is must.
In Scrum meeting if you find something which is blocking deliverables then to overcome those you may need to align more sessions/meeting.
answered Nov 20 at 15:52
PrashantG
563
How would a workshop about the Agile process help with blockers in their daily work?
– nvoigt
Nov 20 at 16:26
My bad, I thought workshop is about the ceremonies and not about the agile process. If its more about educating team on Agile process then I think it should be periodically as and when you spotted the improvements
– PrashantG
Nov 20 at 18:13
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
There is no particular number associated with this, but I think it should be totally based on outcomes of your daily Scrum meeting (daily standup) which is must.
In Scrum meeting if you find something which is blocking deliverables then to overcome those you may need to align more sessions/meeting.
answered Nov 20 at 15:52
PrashantG
563
There is no particular number associated with this, but I think it should be totally based on outcomes of your daily Scrum meeting (daily standup) which is must.
In Scrum meeting if you find something which is blocking deliverables then to overcome those you may need to align more sessions/meeting.
answered Nov 20 at 15:52
PrashantG
563
answered Nov 20 at 15:52
PrashantG
563
answered Nov 20 at 15:52
PrashantG
563
answered Nov 20 at 15:52
PrashantG
563
563
How would a workshop about the Agile process help with blockers in their daily work?
– nvoigt
Nov 20 at 16:26
My bad, I thought workshop is about the ceremonies and not about the agile process. If its more about educating team on Agile process then I think it should be periodically as and when you spotted the improvements
– PrashantG
Nov 20 at 18:13
add a comment |
How would a workshop about the Agile process help with blockers in their daily work?
– nvoigt
Nov 20 at 16:26
My bad, I thought workshop is about the ceremonies and not about the agile process. If its more about educating team on Agile process then I think it should be periodically as and when you spotted the improvements
– PrashantG
Nov 20 at 18:13
How would a workshop about the Agile process help with blockers in their daily work?
– nvoigt
Nov 20 at 16:26
How would a workshop about the Agile process help with blockers in their daily work?
– nvoigt
Nov 20 at 16:26
My bad, I thought workshop is about the ceremonies and not about the agile process. If its more about educating team on Agile process then I think it should be periodically as and when you spotted the improvements
– PrashantG
Nov 20 at 18:13
My bad, I thought workshop is about the ceremonies and not about the agile process. If its more about educating team on Agile process then I think it should be periodically as and when you spotted the improvements
– PrashantG
Nov 20 at 18:13
add a comment |
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what kind of workshops are you talking about? Are they about the technical direction of the product, or about the functioning of the team, or something else?
– Bart van Ingen Schenau
Nov 17 at 9:26
Agile. Taking the team to the next level.
– user32613
Nov 17 at 9:26