Audio-Article: It’s actually OK to be a Scrum Purist, and this is why! by Chee-Hong Hsia

Scrum Facilitators Community podcast

In this experimental episode of the Scrum Facilitators Community podcast, Sjoerd Kranendonk reads “It’s actually OK to be a Scrum Purist, and this is why!” by fellow Scrum Facilitator Chee-Hong Hsia. The article explores the concept of being a Scrum purist, and after reading it, Sjoerd adds some of his own thoughts.
The article starts off by addressing the perception often associated with being a purist and challenges the negative connotations, emphasizing that adhering strictly to Scrum principles can be a compliment rather than an insult. It matters though, what your focus is. Just waving around 'the rule book' or Inspecting and Adapting for more effective ways of working with Scrum?

After reading the article, Sjoerd highlights key points from the article, emphasizing that Scrum is intentionally incomplete to allow for adaptation and improvement based on collective intelligence. He underscores the importance of understanding Scrum's framework and principles to foster team self-management and effectiveness, rather than rigidly enforcing rules for their own sake.

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• Sjoerd Kranendonk
• Chee-Hong Hsia
• Article: It’s actually OK to be a Scrum Purist, and this is why!
• ScrumFacilitators.com

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