Theo van der Westhuizen

  • The Five SCRUM Values

    We’ve talked about how Scrum is like a flexible recipe that requires transparency, regular inspection, and the ability to adapt. Now, let’s dive into the heart of Scrum: the values that make it all work. These values are like the secret ingredients that help teams succeed. Just like a great cake needs the right mix…

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  • The Power of Adaptation in SCRUM

    We’ve talked about how Scrum is like a flexible recipe that requires transparency and regular inspection. Now, let’s talk about another crucial part of Scrum: Adaptation. Imagine you’re baking a cake, and halfway through, you realize it needs a bit more sugar or a touch more flour. Adaptation is all about making those necessary changes…

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  • The Importance of Inspection in SCRUM

    We’ve talked about how Scrum is like a flexible recipe and how transparency keeps everything clear. Now, let’s talk about another important ingredient in Scrum: Inspection. Think of inspection as taste-testing your cake batter to make sure it’s sweet enough before you bake it. It’s all about checking how things are going to catch any…

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  • Why Transparency is Key to SCRUM

    So far, we’ve talked about Scrum being like a flexible recipe and how it helps us learn and improve bit by bit. Now, let’s dive into another crucial part of Scrum: Transparency. Think of transparency as having a clear window into your kitchen. Everyone can see what’s cooking, how it’s cooking, and if there are…

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  • What is SCRUM?

    A Kitchen Story Imagine you and your friends are trying to bake the perfect cake, but not just any cake—a cake that everyone loves. Scrum is like a flexible recipe that helps teams and organizations solve tricky problems and create valuable stuff, just like your dream cake. How Scrum Works Here’s how it works: 1.…

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  • The Thinking Behind SCRUM

    Remember how we talked about Scrum being like a flexible recipe in our last post? Well, now let’s dive a little deeper into why this recipe works so well. Scrum is all about learning from experience and being efficient, just like how you get better at baking the more you do it. It believes in…

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  • Scrum for Dummies

    Scrum is like a flexible recipe that helps teams and organizations solve tricky problems and create valuable stuff. Scrum for Dummies does not mean you are dumb. It just means that SCRUM is a simple framework. Here’s how it works: Scrum is pretty simple. You can try it out as it is and see if…

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  • Meet the Scrum Master

    In our culinary adventure through Scrum, we’ve met the Product Owner, the Developers, and explored the essence of the Scrum Team. Now, let’s shine the spotlight on another indispensable member: the Scrum Master. Picture them as the kitchen coach, guiding the culinary team to success and ensuring every dish that leaves the kitchen is a…

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