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Quintessential Thought
Unleash the potential of Scrum! Just as a master artist knows which brush to use for each stroke, it's essential to understand that Scrum isn’t the answer for every project. Think of your initiatives on a continuum: At one end, there's the well-defined procedure of crafting a Big Mac, consistent and predictable. Further along, the intricate but planned production of a car represents challenges, yet still within a known framework. On the opposite end, the realm of chaos reigns, where unpredictability is the norm.
However, it's in the vast expanse of the complex middle that we find our most common and tricky problems—those with more unknowns than knowns. It's where we often find ourselves navigating, and it's precisely this terrain that Scrum is designed to tackle. Like the methodical workings of a thermostat, our approach should be an ever-evolving cycle of observing the current scenario, critically assessing our progress, and making necessary adjustments to stay on or alter course.
With Scrum, we're not just managing tasks but are equipped to face challenges head-on, drawing from established knowledge and being flexible enough to adapt with new insights. As you venture deeper into the world of Scrum, keep this in mind: Are we actively solving our pivotal problems, or merely going through motions without purpose? Scrum's true strength lies in its adaptability and its ability to pivot when faced with new challenges.
Quotes
Stop trying to change reality by attempting to eliminate complexity. - David Whyte
I've always been fascinated with the idea that complexity can come out of such simplicity. - Will Wright
Complex problems do not have simple solutions. - Russell Ackhoff
It is essential to have good tools, but it is also essential that the tools should be used in the right way. - Wallace Wattles
Quick Step
Have a retrospective with your team on transparency - it’s the foundation of everything. Have everyone rank it from a scale of 1-10. Then do the same with your stakeholders.
Question
Where are we misapplying our tools? Are we overinvesting in a simple problem? Underinvesting in a complex one?
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